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LEED-NC Tour and Workshop
Let's Talk Dirty! storm drain maintenance workshop
Let's Talk Dirty! storm drain maintenance workshop
Green Building Conference Follow-Up
Fall Harvest Dinner
A family-style feast that celebrates the farmers of Whatcom County and the finest products of their art. In partnership with Fourth Corner Slow Food, Whatcom Farm Friends, Nooksack Salmon Enhancement Association, and Sustainable Connections.
New Member Orientation
This is an important meeting for any new members of Sustainable Connections, and we hope to see you there!
3rd Annual Buy Local Week
Creating Sustainable Communities, 4th Annual BALLE Conference
FOOD, INC.
In Food, Inc., filmmaker Robert Kenner lifts the veil on our nation's food industry
March Member Luncheon
Teleworking is and effective tool for those looking for a way to maximize resources. Presented by Kirsten Wert from Whatcom Smart Trips.
Livability Forum and Film Showing
First in a series of quarterly land use forums. Join Sustainable Connections as we kick off, "Making Sense of Place: Portland - Quest for the Livable City" a 2009 film from the Lincoln Institute of Land Policy.
2010 Whatcom Food & Farm Finder Launch
Pick up your copy of this handy local food guide for free!
New Member Orientation
Calling all new members! You're invited to come meet with other new members and learn about the GREAT programs, benefits, and like-minded business owners that you are now connected to!
Cascadia Live
Cascadia Live is a NW Washington spin on accelerated green building education. The first event in series of networking workshops promoted to the Cascadia bioregion. Join us for drinks, networking and a panel discussion.
May Member Luncheon
Stand taller and stronger with these great posture exercises you can do at work. Presented by Ella Eastham of Joy of Pilates.
April Member Luncheon
Workplace CSAs promote employee wellness, are convenient, support local agriculture and the local economy, and connect our community. Presented by Food & Farming Program's Eva Agudelo.
Cascade Cuts Plant Sale
The extensive wholesale nursery Cascade Cuts is open to the public just one day a year as a fundraiser for Sustainable Connections’ Food & Farming Program.
Ski to Sea Booth
Stop by our booth during the Ski to Sea festivities to learn more about Sustainable Connections and to spin the prize wheel!
June Member Luncheon
Get aquainted with the Big Brothers Big Sisters mentoring program and learn how you can have a positive impact on a child's life.
New Member Orientation
Calling all new members! You're invited to come meet with other new members and learn about the GREAT programs, benefits, and like-minded business owners that you are now connected to!
Imagine This! Home & Landscape Tour
Featuring the BEST in natural, eco-friendly, creative and cost-effective homes and landscapes & the businesses that help create them!
Independents Week
You can celebrate INDEPENDENTS WEEK and your freedom to choose too by shopping at your favorite locally owned businesses.
Cascadia Live
cascadiaLIVE: "Financing the Living Building" Cascadia Live is a NW Washington spin on accelerated green building education.
August Member Luncheon
A Toward Zero Waste event - how to create less waste and decrease spending on bottled/filtered water in your home and office. Presented by Ben Sholtz from Mallard and Art Favinger from Favinger Plumbing.
September Member Luncheon
Discover ways to create more sustainable, less expensive work transportation choices and take advantage of alternative transportation tax credits. Presented by Kirsten Wert of Smart Trips and Rodd Pemble of SSC.
Bform Open House
After years of trial and error in pursuit of the ideal mix, B Form has developed an eco-friendly formula capable of producing high performing, durable finishes for architectural, interior and landscape design application.
The Local Food Factor: How Food Businesses Are Strengthening The Local Economy
Join us for this important talk from a national thought leader in economics, entrepreneurship and the local movement. Learn about the techniques local food businesses are using to compete effectively against global-scale food. Bring your brown bag lunch and we will provide the beverages. RSVP required - space is limited.
LEED on the Lake: Going for Gold
Bellingham Bay Builders is aiming for LEED Gold and you’ll get a one on one walk through to see performance results. This workshop will highlight a simplified approach to the fundamentals smarter design and construction that will satisfy customers AND earn you credit under both national and local green building programs – and avoid sleepless nights over new code changes. In addition, this workshop will cover:
Presentation and Panel Discussion with author, Joan Fitzgerald
Joan Fitzgerald, Emerald Cities: Urban Sustainability and Economic Development. Join us at the Bellingham Unitarian Fellowship for this engaging author event.
Eat Local Every Week Kickoff
Join us for an 'Eat and Greet' Happy Hour at Chuckanut Brewery & Kitchen to kickoff the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant Specials!
Eat Local Special at Lettered Streets Coffeehouse
Come sip a local treat for the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant Special at the Lettered Streets Coffee House.
Eat Local Special at Northfork Brewery
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant Special at Northfork Brewery and Beer Shrine!
Eat Local Special at Avenue Bread
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant Special at Avenue Bread!
Eat Local Special at Pizzazza
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Restaurant Special at Pizzazza!
The Town That Food Saved - Community Event
In a collaborative event between Village Books, the Community Food Co-op and Sustainable Connections Food & Farming program, author Ben Hewitt brings the story of his local food system to Bellingham’s table.
New Member Orientation
Calling all new members! You're invited to come meet with other new members and learn about the GREAT programs, benefits, and like-minded business owners that you are now connected to!
Transportation Tailgate
A creative look at downtown transportation solutions and ideas focused on revitalizing our urban core. The answer may not be what you think!
Eat Local Special at Mallard Ice Cream
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Special at Mallard Ice Cream!
Eat Local Special at Flats Wine & Tapas Bar
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Special at Flats!
Eat Local Special at the Community Food Co-op Delis
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Special at the Community Food Co-op Delis!
Eat Local Special at Old World Deli
Come out for the Eat Local Every Week Special at Old World Deli!
Eat Local Special at Colophon Cafe
Come out for the Eat Local Special at the Colophon Cafe!
Chef Tour: A Fresh & Local Smorgasbord
THIS TOUR IS FULL, please join us on our Sept. 9 Chef Tour!
Eat Local Special at Pastázza
Every Thursday through October -- Support local eateries that support local farmers!
Eat Local Thursday at Old Town Café
Support local eateries that support local farmers!
Eat Local Thursday at The Temple Bar
Support local eateries that support local farms--This week!
New Member Orientation
Calling all new members! You're invited to come meet with other new members and learn about the GREAT programs, benefits, and like-minded business owners that you are now connected to!
October Member Luncheon - Networking and Pizza!
This month we highlight implementation of sustainable business practices in your business.
November Member Luncheon - Eating Local through the Holidays
Join us this month at the Community Food Co-0p's Connections Building for lunch and hear from local food producers and chefs about local food options through the winter.
December Member Luncheon
Member Lunches are a great way to meet other members, learn something new, and take time to network with your community of businesses! We encourage you to bring a brown bag lunch; we'll provide beverages. The first 15 minutes of the lunch hour will be dedicated to meeting and connecting with other members.
BinBump Celebration
A summer celebration of Bellingham’s expedited BinBump process. Learn more about how local green building is becoming mainstream.
Eat Local Thursday at Mount Bakery
Support local eateries that support local farmers this week!
Chef Tour: Up close with Sustainable, Organic and Grass-fed Producers
Calling all wholesale buyers and chefs!
Eat Local Thursday at Nimbus Restaurant
Support local eateries that support local farmers!
Eat Local Thursday at Boundary Bay
Support local eateries that support local farmers!
Eat Local Thursday at the Honey Moon
Come try a delightful heirloom tomato soup with hazelnut mint pesto and fresh cheese, mmm!
BALLE "How-to" Workshop
Come learn about building community business networks for a local living economy
Eat Local Thursday at La Fiamma
Support local eateries that support local farmers!
Eat Local Thursday at The Table by Bellingham Pasta Co.
Support local eateries that support local farmers!
Eat Local Thursday at Prospect Street Cafe
Come out to savor Whatcom County's bountiful harvest!
Eat Local Thursday at The Fountain Coffee and Wine Bistro
Come out to savor Whatcom County's bountiful harvest!
Skagit goes LEED Platinum
Skagit Valley College completes it's first LEED Platinum building. A behind the scenes tour presented by Sustainable Connections and the Northwest AIA.
New Member Orientation
Calling all new members! You're invited to come meet with other new members and learn about the GREAT programs, benefits, and like-minded business owners that you are now connected to!
