Updates
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Renovation is often overlooked as a sustainability strategy. Yet reusing existing buildings can preserve greenfield land, reduce embodied carbon, and avoid the emissions associated with manufacturing new construction materials. On Thursday, February 26, the Sustainable Innovation Meet Up will feature a conversation with Mark Smith of MI-HQ East, focused on how sustainability shows up in
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UPDATE – POSTPONED UNTIL MARCH 26 Early-stage sustainable innovations face distinct challenges long before questions of scale arise. Moving from ideation and research into real-world use requires access to the right resources, partners, and pathways for adoption. In this session, Ashwathi Iyer will explore how innovators navigate this transition, drawing on concrete case studies that
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Founded by Kathy Sample and Bill Brinkerhoff, Argus set out to solve a simple but stubborn problem: how to make it easy for people to buy local food year-round, in a way that’s fair to farmers and convenient for customers. In the ten years since opening their first café and market, Argus has become a
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We’re excited to announce our next Sustainable Innovation Meet Up on Tuesday, October 21, from 8–9:30 AM at Cahoots. This month’s theme is Designing for Impact: Sustainable Architecture, Urban Design, and Materials Innovation, featuring guest speaker Jen Maigret, Professor of Architecture and Director of Climate Futures at the University of Michigan’s Taubman College. Jen is
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We’re excited to launch a new season of the Sustainable Innovation Meet Up on Thursday, September 18 from 8:00–9:30 AM at Mothfire Brewing in Ann Arbor. This month’s session—“Crafting Community: Sustainability & Creativity at Mothfire Brewing”—features David Becker, Co-Founder of Mothfire Brewing. David will share how sustainability and local partnerships are at the heart of
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Join our September 10 mentorship circle with Thressa Nichols to learn how to turn your versatility into your career superpower and find your niche as a generalist. Wednesday, September 10, 11AM–noon Cahoots Coworking, 206 E Huron St, Ann Arbor, MI 48104 Finding your niche as a generalist is about more than just skills—it’s about mindset.
