WGBA Members in the News

Tom Miller will present and Rick Norgren, Facility Manager will be available for questions regarding the airports operations and what it takes to run this facility. We will then be given a "behind the scenes" tour.

As the third largest airport in the State of Wisconsin, Austin Straubel International Airport operates a 24-hour, 365-day a year operation. As such, the Airport is a key ingredient to northeastern Wisconsin's economic growth and quality of life. The Airport provides job opportunities for over 2,000 people in northeast Wisconsin and contributes over $120 million into the region's economy. The Airport is strictly a self-funded enterprise fund with a $12.1 million operating budget that has no impact on the tax levy of Brown County.

Austin Straubel International Airport serves the citizens and business community of Brown County and Northeast Wisconsin by operating the facilities necessary to support commercial and general aviation activities. The Airport is currently served by five major airlines with seven direct service cities with connections available to any destination in the world. In addition, the Airport is host to a multitude of support businesses such as a parking facility, car rental agencies, restaurant/lounge, hotel, fixed based operators, gift shops, airfreight companies, and custom brokerage.

Austin Straubel International Airport is also a regional base of operations for the Transportation Security Administration serving the Northern half of Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

Cost
$15 for members
$25 for non-members

More Information Here!
Arrival time will be 11:30 AM on Tuesday May 21^st.
Meet in the front lobby area.
We will then be escorted to our meeting room for lunch and discussion. Tour to follow.
Departure time is estimated to be 1:30, no delays expected at this time!

On November 9th, 2012 there will be a ribbon cutting for the new ECAM Wind Turbine.  This is an important event making the completion of our portfolio of renewable energy sources at the MATC South Campus.

You will also see our new geothermal system, solar thermal systems and photovoltaic systems.

Please stop by for refreshments, networking opportunities and learn about the widest confluence of technical curriculum and equipment in the country!

6665 South Howell Ave.
Oak Creek, WI 53154

We look forward to seeing you there!

Joseph Jacobsen, Ph.D
Milwaukee Area Technical College
414-570-4478

Green Apple Day of Service: Transwestern is going to contact a school in Glendale that they are working on and see what kind of event they can get planned there.

Anyone who wants to volunteer would be welcome on the Transwestern team. Contact Anne White with Transwestern.

In collaboration with Milwaukees Open Door event, Eppstein Uhen Architects (EUA) will focus on sustainability both in architecture and in life, with something for all levels of the family. Full building tours for adults will point out sustainable building features, with quick-stop stations that will highlight sustainable strategies and resources. EUA will be educating children via an interactive 3D modeling station where they can learn about sustainable building design practices including rain gardens, solar shading, use of windows/sunlight, and the benefits of landscaping. Children can create their own customized sustainable models to print and take home. Plus, as an added benefit sustainable-themed, snacks and refreshments will also be provided. Click HERE for more information or to register.

Presenter: Richard Pearson, PE Date/Location: June 27, 3:00 – 4:00 pm CDT, webinar
Cost: Free to view, $89 to take quiz for credit

Explore low-cost, energy-saving activities designed to reduce operating costs and establish a corporate culture that embraces sustainable energy efficiency initiatives. Examine the key components of the Energy Star flowchart and guidelines for energy management. Review the Energy Star portfolio manager, as well as practical examples and best practices. More

Presenter: Ingo Bensch Date/Location: June 27, 11:30 am – noon CDT, webinar Cost:  Free

 

Hear what residential customers in Wisconsin, the Midwest, and the nation had to say about energy topics! Join Ingo Bensch for a webinar on the Energy Center of Wisconsin's latest research on consumer perceptions and actions concerning their energy use at home. More

Tuesday, June 19, 2012 - WH2E Education Session

"Interweaving patient experience with operational efficiency and sustainability:  LEED, GGHC and DNR Green Tier" - explore topics relating to pharmacy and medical waste, environmental services, facility/operational issues (energy management, etc.), infection control, green construction products and the DNR Green Tier Program.

*How do you balance the holistic needs of the patient with regulatory compliance and energy efficiency?

*What is the DNR Green Tier Program and why should you care?

*How can LEED and GGHC be incorporated into new AND existing buildings?

 Hosted by Miron Construction Company (Neenah, WI). Includes tours of Orthopedic & Sports Institute and Affinity St. Elizabeth Hospital's OR/ER area.

Click HERE for complete agenda.

REGISTER by June 8!

WH2E members - cost of the session is included with your membership dues. However, please register to aid us in making travel and meal plans. Simply log in to WH2E and click on 'Member Join a Session'.

Non-members - Cost is $50. On the WH2E homepage, simply click on the 'Events' tab and 'Non-member Join a Session'.

C-77 Design founder and principal Scott Carlson is proud to announce his inclusion in the juried art show footPRNT Wisconsin to benefit the Urban Ecology Center.

If you do not know what Foot Print Wisconsin is, it is the first annual show celebrating Wisconsin culture, the environment, and artistic talent. A creatively vibrant, diverse and growing metropolis, Milwaukee will play host to an event designed to stoke artistic passion and community appreciation. Using their surroundings as inspiration, talented local designers will create graphics that capture their neighborhood, the city, natural environment or a favorite hangout. All entries will be featured in a permanent online gallery available for download to the public, while select works will be displayed at the Milwaukee Day footPRINT exhibition and party. READ MORE

TIME: 1:30 PM – 2:30 PM

COST: $25 non WasteCap members, $10 WasteCap Members. $5 Students

LOCATION: online webinar

DESCRIPTION: This webinar will look at the current and emerging trends of deconstruction, salvage and recycling markets for building materials. We will also explore how some municipalities are making deconstruction a viable alternative to demolition. 

To Register: http://www.wastecap.org/events/webinars/webinar-registration/