October Newsletter: Stories from the Network event, nomination period for Accessibility Awards now open & more

Do you know a person or an organization that has made Kingston more accessible? The nomination period is now open for the 2016 Celebrating Accessibility Awards.

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Why Your Business Should Think GREEN

Join Green Economy Kingston on November 9th for a free one hour webinar that will introduce you to businesses and organizations from across Ontario that want to share their sustainability stories.

These case studies will include anecdotes, insights and guidance on the types of actions these businesses took to measure their impacts, set goals and implement projects to improve the sustainability of their operations.

Presented by Green Economy Kingston, Sustainable Kingston's program for businesses and organizations that are committed to taking action on climate change by setting targets to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions.

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homestead land holdings joins green economy kingston

In early October, the Green Economy Kingston program officially welcomed Homestead as its 7^th member since the program launched in March. As an energy efficiency leader in the Kingston community, Sustainable Kingston is looking forward to helping Homestead gain a better understanding of its carbon footprint, while quantifying the carbon reductions associated with its past and future energy efficiency projects. You can read about some of Homestead’s green projects here.

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Free Workshop - October 22nd

Food Matters: Connecting the Roots of Food Security In KFL&A is an important opportunity for community members to engage in a public discussion around key issues in food security. All welcome!

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How will carbon pricing and the Ontario Climate Action Plan affect local business?

Free Event | November 1st, 4-6pm
Join guest speaker Steven Guilbeault, co-founder and director of Montreal based Équiterre, Lisa Asbreuk, Cunningham and Swan LLP, and Shari Hughson, Queen’s University, at 308 Goodes Hall, Smith School of Business, Queen’s University on November 1^st for a discussion that aims to answer the question many businesses are asking: Will your business survive, thrive or struggle in the new low-carbon economy?

This free event, hosted by Queen’s School of Business in partnership with Sustainable Kingston, St. Lawrence College, and other local and national organizations, is open to the Kingston business community, students, and other interested groups and individuals. This event will include networking and opportunities for Q&A.

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