October Meeting

Slow Money SoCal

Guest Speaker: Kyle Scrimgeour, Core Capital

Topic: Slow Money SoCal

Date & TIme: Tuesday, October 9, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

Description: Real sustainable change is getting rooted in Socal folks. And its at the heart of where we all know real change happens. Slow Money SoCal is about local investment opportunities that benefit southern California communities and southern California's local food systems. Its an amazing resource base for investors to find local opportunities to invest in, that specifically effect food system businesses. This ranges from farming to restaurant services and distribution to retail food sells and beyond. Investors coming together with entrepreneurs to cause real change.

So all you food industry folk, all you entrepreneurs and all you investors wanting to create life with your abundance, come out to our October edu-mixer and be inspired

118 Degrees

New News!

SBLC has a new home at the Solo Building, sponsored by Chef Jenny Ross of 118 Degrees. Our appetizers will come straight from the 118 Degrees kitchens for your snacking enjoyment with a glass of wine, beer or non-alcoholic beverages. The Solo building is on Baker, just a block and a half west of The Camp.

1.0 GBCI CEU Approved

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved the technical and instructional quality of this course for 1.0 GBCI CE Hour towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program. Course approval number is 0090008334

Come meet others interested in going green at SBLC's monthly meeting. Open to anyone interested in going green!

Share with business owners, executives, and other regional leaders what you do that is eco-friendly. Even if you do not do anything "Green" and just want to learn; you are welcome to join us.

• Date: October 9, 2012
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: The Solo Building
• Address: 765 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, California 92626 (Between Randolph and Century Place)
• Cost: SBLC Members $10 per person, Non-Members $15 per person, Students $5 per person
• For more information call (877) 890-5606

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Kyle Scrimgeour

Kyle Scrimgeour

Kyle has been engaged in making money and making the world a better place for his kid’s, their kid’s, and their kid’s kids, since he was taught by his parents at an early age what it means to be a responsible citizen of our planet. Mr. Scrimgeour is the principal and managing member of Core Capital Management, LLC, a sustainable and responsible investment and wealth management firm, as well as a Managing Member of the Environmental Asset Fund, LLC. He has converted Core to a certified B corp and belongs to 1% for the Planet.

September Meeting

Minglie Cheng & Tyler Smutz

Brown, White or Green: The many ways of using your roof to increase the sustainability of your business.

Guest Speaker: Katie Pfeifer, Ecology Roof Systems

Topic: Green Roof

Date & TIme: Tuesday, September 11, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

Description: Happy September SBLC members. Katie Pfeifer of Ecology Roof Systems will be sharing how your roof can reduce the impact your business  has on the environment.
Ecology Roof Systems has been helping California businesses function more sustainably by manufacturing environmentally conscious industrial and commercial roofing materials since 1988. This is a great presentation for business owners and property owners to access Katie's expertise on how to shift from brown to white to green. So come out Tuesday evening to the Solo Building in Costa Mesa, network with great business people and discover even more ways to improve the efficiency of your business through sustainable processes!

118 Degrees

New News!

SBLC has a new home at the Solo Building, sponsored by Chef Jenny Ross of 118 Degrees. Our appetizers will come straight from the 118 Degrees kitchens for your snacking enjoyment with a glass of wine, beer or your favorite non-alcoholic beverage. Just a a block and a half further down Baker, with none of the parking challenges at our former venue.

1.0 GBCI CEU Approved

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved the technical and instructional quality of this course for 1.0 GBCI CE Hour towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program. Course approval number is 0090008334

Come meet others interested in going green at SBLC's monthly meeting. Open to anyone interested in going green!

Share with business owners, executives, and other regional leaders what you do that is eco-friendly. Even if you do not do anything "Green" and just want to learn; you are welcome to join us.

• Date: September 11, 2012
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: The Solo Building
• Address: 765 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, California 92626 (Between Randolph and Century Place)
• Cost: SBLC Members $10 per person, Non-Members $15 per person, Students $5 per person
• For more information call (877) 890-5606

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August Meeting

Minglie Cheng & Tyler Smutz

How to keep your business costs down when water scarcity is driving costs up.

Guest Speaker: Water Wizard, Joe Geever, Surfrider Foundation (Bio)

Topic: What’s your business’ water ROI.

Date & TIme: Tuesday, August 14, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

Joe Geever

Description: There is no doubt that the price of water is going up, and will continue to climb. Joe will tap Surfrider’s “Know Your H2O” program and launch a discussion pivoting on this idea: “Given choices of how to respond to rising water costs for your business, what choices give you the greatest return on investment?” Come learn how your business community and the quality of life in our coastal communities will benefit from the choices we can start making now.

118 Degrees

New News!

SBLC has a new home at the Solo Building, sponsored by Chef Jenny Ross of 118 Degrees. Our appetizers will come straight from the 118 Degrees kitchens for your snacking enjoyment with a glass of wine, beer or your favorite non-alcoholic beverage. Just a a block and a half further down Baker, with none of the parking challenges at our former venue.

Speaker Bio: Bridget spent years suffering from constant allergies, fatigue, hives, headaches and stomachaches. With the help of her doctor, she discovered she was sensitive to gluten and dairy resulting in a drastic change in her diet and eating habits.

1.0 GBCI CEU Approved

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved the technical and instructional quality of this course for 1.0 GBCI CE Hour towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program. Course approval number is 0090007511

Come meet others interested in going green at SBLC's monthly meeting. Open to anyone interested in going green!

Share with business owners, executives, and other regional leaders what you do that is eco-friendly. Even if you do not do anything "Green" and just want to learn; you are welcome to join us.

• Date: August 14, 2012
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: The Solo Building
• Address: 765 Baker Street, Costa Mesa, California 92626 (Between Randolph and Century Place)
• Cost: SBLC Members $10 per person, Non-Members $15 per person, Students $5 per person
• For more information call (877) 890-5606

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Joe Geever

Joe was born and raised in Los Angeles and learned to surf while in elementary school – the start of a lifetime relationship with the coast and ocean. He left high school before graduation and worked as a commercial fisherman during most of his early adulthood.

Later in life Joe quit fishing to finish his formal education, earning a Bachelors Degree in Economics and a Law Degreee – both from the University of Virginia. Joe swears he still plans to go back and get that high school diploma

Since then, Joe has devoted his professional career to the restoration and protection of our coasts and oceans.

Joe’s duties at Surfrider Foundation include assisting the organization’s all-volunteer chapters with legal and policy analysis, as well as development of Surfrider Foundation’s new “Know Your H2O” program.

Joe wants you to know that his reputation for being the worst surfer most people have ever seen – given how long he’s been at it – is unfounded. He knows one guy who is even clumsier on a surfboard than he is.

July Meeting

Minglie Cheng & Tyler Smutz

Real sustainable furniture – going beyond reclaimed and vintage.

Guest Speaker: Tyler Smutz and Minglie Chen, Killstress Designs

Topic: Sustainable Furniture

Date & TIme: Tuesday, July 10, 2012 @ 6:30 pm

Description: SBLC takes you on a fascinating tour to Killstress Designs this month. Killstress Designs features fine modern furniture and custom builds by master craftsman Tyler Smutz. Owned and operated by Tyler Smutz and Minglie Chen, Killstress is a design studio and fully independent fabrication shop where clients get to experience what it’s like to be involved with the entire process of how furniture is made, from concept to locally sourcing raw materials, to fabricating beautiful objects meant to be used and passed down for generations.

It’s not just about owning something “vintage” or doing things the old-fashioned way; a finely-made object bucks all trends. A well-crafted piece has intrinsic value because it is a joy to use now and, in due time, will gain its own history. It’s also important to nurture a direct relationship between those who Produce and those who Receive in order to truly understand and live responsibly with many of the modern comforts that surround us.

Tyler and Minglie belong to a new generation of makers and Killstress Designs is their way of creating a sustainable future.

Speaker Bio: Bridget spent years suffering from constant allergies, fatigue, hives, headaches and stomachaches. With the help of her doctor, she discovered she was sensitive to gluten and dairy resulting in a drastic change in her diet and eating habits.

1.0 GBCI CEU Approved

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved the technical and instructional quality of this course for 1.0 GBCI CE Hour towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program. Course approval number is 0090007511

Come meet others interested in going green at SBLC's monthly meeting. Open to anyone interested in going green!

Share with business owners, executives, and other regional leaders what you do that is eco-friendly. Even if you do not do anything "Green" and just want to learn; you are welcome to join us.

• Date: July 10, 2012
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: Killstress Design
• Address: 1260 Logan Avenue, Ste. A-7, Costa Mesa, CA 92626
• Cost: SBLC Members $10 per person, Non-Members $15 per person, Students $5 per person
• For more information call (877) 890-5606

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June 2012 Meeting

Ken Hively/Los Angeles TImes

Tour Bite Market in Orange!

Guest Speaker: Bridget Reilly

Topic: Sustainable Foods

Description: SBLC is delighted to take all of you on our third tour. This month we’re going to Bite Market in the quant surroundings of Old Town Orange. Bridget Reilly will be sharing with us how she created her business of bringing gluten-free delights to the growing number of people that are having adverse reactions to foods containing gluten. She will be opening our eyes to why gluten avoidance is important to everyone, not just those diagnosed with Celiac.

Planting, maintaining and expanding a completely new food category during a still challenging economic environment tells us something about the growing consumer market of people seeking local and sustainable products.

So come out, bring your friends that you suspect might need to hear about this and expand your understanding of the business of sustainable foods.

Bridget Reilly

Speaker Bio: Bridget spent years suffering from constant allergies, fatigue, hives, headaches and stomachaches. With the help of her doctor, she discovered she was sensitive to gluten and dairy resulting in a drastic change in her diet and eating habits.

Soon after, Bridget discovered the real challenge, finding great tasting gluten-free and dairy-free foods. Every week Bridget would explore at least 4 different stores, driving all across the county to find foods she and her son could eat. After 5 years of shopping, Bridget became an expert in gluten-free and dairy-free foods.

Armed with her knowledge, Bridget created The BIte Market, a “safe” store where everyone could shop for gluten-free and dairy-free foods. No more reading every label and ingredient list. No more wasting money on awful flavors. To complete her store, Bridget added staples such as rice, beans, locally grown produce, and environmentally friendly home products to save her customers time and money, while being considerate of the planet.

1.0 GBCI CEU Approved

The U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) has approved the technical and instructional quality of this course for 1.0 GBCI CE Hour towards the LEED Credential Maintenance Program. Course approval number is 0090007511

Come meet others interested in going green at SBLC's monthly meeting. Open to anyone interested in going green!

Share with business owners, executives, and other regional leaders what you do that is eco-friendly. Even if you do not do anything "Green" and just want to learn; you are welcome to join us.

• Date: June 13, 2012
• Time: 6:30 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
• Location: The Bite Market
• Address: 162 N Glassel St., Orange CA 92866
• Cost: SBLC Members $10 per person, Non-Members $15 per person, Students $5 per person
• For more information call (877) 890-5606

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