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GREEN LEADERS DECLARE INDEPENDENCE
JULY 21ST - 25TH -- THE FIRST ANNUAL
GREEN LEADERS WEEK
We the founders of
the Eco Investment Club are proud to present to you our latest creation! Thanks to our many sponsors, and influential supporters, the San
Diego and Los Angeles chapters of the Eco
Investment Club have successfully
organized a week-long buffet of events for investors, who are interested in meeting
with leaders within leading green industries of Southern California. In
addition, job seekers with an interest in the green revolution can
attend the special "Green Collar Job" mixers!
Green
Leaders Week will kick off with a bang starting with Envirepel Energy,
Inc., a clean energy company in Vista, CA and the region's "Cinderella
Fast
Company", Envision Solar International, Inc., based in La Jolla, CA. Accredited and Institutional Investors, who are interested in getting a
first-hand look inside the minds of this region's cleantech leaders, will have the
opportunity to participate in a facility tour of the fastest growing companies by
attending a series of "open houses". Please refer to the entire event schedule under the "GreenMeets" page!
Media Sponsors:
"How did Green Leaders Week come to be"??
As the down market persists to drags on and gas prices soar, a
glimmer of hope has continued to shine on the strengths of Green Investing. Then a large
number of compelling studies and articles had begun to surface shedding light
on the facts of "an increased return on investment" that had industry experts taking
a closer look at Green. So, we went to the drawing board between the months of March, April, and May. Our goal for the club was to begin efforts to be more "solution focused" for the summer and develop a strong concept around Souther California's leaders and their incredible achievements.
”Things may come to those who wait, but only what’s left behind by
those that hustle.” - Abraham Lincoln
Our objective for “Green Leaders Week” is to effectively exhibit the
most accomplished and influential “Green Leaders” throughout the
Southern California region.
Also, take a moment to read Jan's "Harnessing the Power of Water" Post,
which his posts are
designed to foster open discussion and visitor commentary about breaking NEWS
STORIES throughout the world and the effect they have on us.
And as a special treat for Green Leaders Week: see Yeves Perez's favorite video about the story of "John Doerr: Seeking salvation and profit in
greentech", which is a MUST SEE video for all
Eco Investors!!! - "I don't think
we're going to make it," John Doerr proclaims, in an emotional talk about
climate change and investment. Spurred on
by his daughter, who demanded he fix the mess the world is heading for, he and
his partners at Kleiner Perkins Caufield & Byers embarked on a greentech
world tour... More Surprises will be made every single day so stay tuned!
Thank you for visiting and if you would enjoy email
updates regarding new blog posts, video updates, and Green Meets, please Register for our Newsletter .
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We are proud to introduce the first annual, "Green Leaders Week" |
“Green Leaders Declare Independence”
For Immediate Release: Eco Investment Club San Diego Reaches Across Various Industries to Establish the First Annual Green Leaders Week July 21st - 25th, 2008
San Diego -- July 4, 2008 San Diego and Los Angeles Eco Investment Club Chapters are organizing a week-long buffet of events for investors, who are interested in getting face-to-face time with the Green leaders of southern California. “Everyday consumers” are invited to enjoy the week’s series of educational events, each with different times, locations, and topics of interest. Attendees will also be delighted by Eco Caters, a 100% organic catering company and sponsor.
Green Leaders Week will kick off with a “Green Collar Job” mixer, co-organized with Green Drinks San Diego, on Monday the 21st, in Encinitas; a second mixer in Hollywood, on Wednesday the 23rd and will feature Jan Schalkwijk of JPS Global Investments , giving job seekers a much needed boost. Accredited and Institutional Investors, who are interested in getting a first-hand look inside the minds of cleantech leaders, will have the opportunity to witness operations of some of the fastest growing companies by attending a series of “open houses”, starting with Envirepel Energy, Inc., a clean energy company in Vista, on Thursday the 24th. On Friday the 25th, Eco Investment Club San Diego will host its July Greenmeet titled, “LEED: Is It Worth It?” A comprehensive, insightful, and controversial panel discussion featuring Keith Schneringer, President of USGBC-San Diego Chapter, and real estate developers, who have faced adversity with US Green Building Council’s LEED Certification. Philip J. Bona, Assistant Vice President of Architecture and Planning of the Centre City Development Corp, is the Keynote Speaker. Other participating panelists and locations will be announced by Friday, July 11th. Eco Investment Club San Diego will also broadcast footage of Green Leaders Week with media sponsor InvestorIdeas.com in a webinar format (date and times to be announced).
Eco Investment Club San Diego -- Our mission is to support the progression of the Green Movement in San Diego by promoting Sustainable businesses, education, networking, relationship building, and Eco Investing, which ultimately drives the Green Economy. Our objective for “Green Leaders Week” is to effectively exhibit the most accomplished and influential “Green Leaders” throughout the Southern California region. Sponsorship opportunities are available, including affordable options for small companies. Companies interested in participating in Green leader’s Week should email Yeves Perez for more information:
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A schedule of events will be continuously updated on the Club’s homepage, www.ecoinvestmentclub.com, beginning on Wednesday July 9, 2008.
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Harnessing the Power of Water |
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By Jan Schalkwijk, Guest Writer
JPS Global Investments
May 9th, 2008
 Opportunities to invest in the water sector exist in three general areas: water as a source of power, the treatment of water for irrigation or human consumption purposes, and the efficient use & conservation of available fresh water sources. As sea levels rise and droughts in certain areas of the world increase, water scarcity is becoming an ever more urgent issue. Considering that the world’s bodies of water cover over 70% of the planet’s surface, one has to ask the question how we can use these large bodies of water; both for power generation and human consumption.
To-date technology has struggled with converting salt water to fresh water through the process of desalination. Desal plants have long faced opposition due to concerns over environmental impact and the significant expenses incurred to separate out the salt, to arrive at drinkable water. Only a small number of desal plants have been built to date, and most of them in the Middle East, where energy and money flow freely. Yet, it is undeniable that the oceans harbor an enormous potential to address the issue of water scarcity.
In the western Australian city of Perth, a desalination plant opened in 2006, is challenging the old barriers to a sustainable solution. The plant, which cost $360 million to construct, takes in 50,000 gallon a minute, to produce 25,000 gallons of drinkable water. This accounts for 20% of the city’s demand. The beauty lies in the fact that the plant is powered primarily by a wind farm. It is also able to run more cheaply than traditional plants, due to new technologies that separate the salt more efficiently. A second plant is under construction.
Meanwhile, back in San Diego, a similar project is in the works.
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What Green Investors Should Know
About Investing in Green Buildings.
“Those
that invest (in Green Buildings) understand the advantages of green
design—from the health benefits and the resource (energy, water, etc.)conservation.
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San Diego, CA - After roughly two decades of cheap oil, the world has
changed. The price of oil has climbed from under $25 per barrel in
September 2003 to almost $100 per barrel in November 2007. Yes, a 400%
increase.
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