Category: Ann Arbor

Join us March 19, 2025 for our monthly Sustainability & Innovation Coffee Series.

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Topic: KLA’s Michigan Story and Sustainability Journey

Hear from KLA’s first Ann Arbor employee about the company’s growth to over 650 employees in Michigan and their sustainability journey and global impact. 

• Speaker: John McLaughlin, Global ESG Leader and Ann Arbor Site Lead, KLA
• Emcee: William Crane, CEO OrbAid
• Date: Wednesday, March 19, 2025
• Time: 8 – 9:30 am
• Where: Bamboo Ann Arbor, 200 S 1st St, Ann Arbor, MI

The event is free of charge. Coffee and pastries courtesy of our sponsors.

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Gratitude

Thanks to Cathy Colson for graphic design.

So appreciate Bamboo Ann Arbor for providing the space.

A big thank you to our sponsors, the Green Business Challenge and Ann Arbor SPARK.

Visit Sustainability & Innovation Events to sign up for our email list or to learn more about this series. Hope to see you there!

Join us February 19, 2025 for the monthly Sustainability & Innovation meetup.

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Topic: Argument for Climate Optimism in 2025
How government and private sector innovation are creating a comprehensive portfolio of economical climate solutions

• Speaker: Matt Kirsch, Principal Business Development Partner at NorthStar Clean Energy
• Emcee: Dunrie Greiling, PhD
• Date: February 19, 2025
• Time: 8–9:30 am
• Location: Cahoots, 206 E. Huron Street, Ann Arbor

Registration, coffee, tea, and pastries all free of charge thanks to our sponsors.

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Gratitude

Grateful to Cathy Colson for graphic design.

So appreciate Cahoots for providing the space.

Thank you to our sponsors, the Green Business Challenge and Ann Arbor SPARK.

Visit Sustainability & Innovation Events to sign up for our email list or to learn more about this series. Hope to see you there!

Excited for the January 2025 Sustinability & Innovation Coffee Meetup.

Ann Arbor SEU

In November, Ann Arbor voters authorized the creation of a Sustainable Energy Utility (SEU). The SEU will be an

opt-in, supplemental, community-owned energy utility that provides 100% renewable energy from local solar and battery storage systems installed at participating homes and businesses in the city

SEU page on the A2gov website

We will hear from Missy and have a chance to discuss and network with the sustainability community in Ann Arbor.

Come for the coffee, pastries, and inspiration, stay for the networking.

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• Ann Arbor Sustainable Energy Utility Update
• Missy Stults, Ph.D., Sustainability and Innovations Director at the City of Ann Arbor
• Wednesday January 29, 8 – 9:30 AM
• BrightWorks Coworking, 3027 Miller Road, Ann Arbor

Join us to learn about this groundbreaking initiative!

Gratitude

Thanks to William Crane for cohosting this series with me. Thanks to Cathy Colson for the graphic design.

Thank you to BrightWorks for providing the space. Thank you to our sponsors, the Green Business Challenge and Ann Arbor SPARK for the inspiration and support.

Join us for the second Sustainability & Innovation Coffee Hour on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, from 8-9 AM at Cahoots!

Ilyse Kaplan will present on Financing our Sustainable Future.

You can find us in the Cahoots Event space. Come in through the Cahoots Cafe: 206 East Huron Street #Suite 2 Ann Arbor, MI 48104.

Come to learn, to connect with others in the field, and have coffee and pastries. Thanks to the sponsorship of Ann Arbor SPARK and the Green Business Challenge, the event is free of charge including coffee and pastries.

Update – we had a lovely turnout and Ilyse gave a great talk!

Join us for the first Sustainability & Innovation Coffee Hour on Wednesday, November 20, 2024, from 8-9 AM at Ann Arbor SPARK Central!

William Crane will present on U.S. Policy Shifts and Global Trends for sustainability strategy, innovation, and investment. We’ll also have plenty of time for networking.

Thanks to the sponsorship of Ann Arbor SPARK and the Green Business Challenge, the event is free of charge and we’ll provide coffee, tea, and breakfast pastries.

Can’t make it this time? No worries! This is the first in a monthly series focused on sustainability, innovation, and connections.

Update – we had a wonderful turnout. Thanks William for kicking us off!