Great strategies, Terry and ICA
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[mailto:dialogue-bounces@lists.wedgeblade.net] On Behalf Of Terry Bergdall
Sent: Saturday, March 09, 2013
5:47 AM
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Subject: [Dialogue]
On Wednesday, Lesley Showers, ICA-USA's Facilities Manager, and I
attended an event where the Mayor marked the expansion of the City's Chicago
Retrofit Commercial Building Initiative. The "
The significance of this multifold. First, it opens the door for pro bono
assistance organized by the City to support our efforts to build a green
culture at 4750. This includes the creation of a major monitoring system for
the upcoming solar project on our roof. They understand GreenRise to be a pilot
for other nonprofits. Second, this occurred largely because of the reinforcing
strategies of our city-wide neighborhood work with "Accelerate 77"
and our leadership development program with universities. As I think many of
you know, over 220 students were involved last year in the doing the crucial field
work for A77. (If this is news to anyone, let me know I'll elaborate.)
The synergy of GreenRise, Accelerate 77, and university partnerships
advance our strategy of becoming a high profile, reputable, nonprofit player in
our hometown of
Take care, Terry