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In episode 10 of the Reframe podcast, show host Jeff Nichols interviews Jennifer Ewing, Sustainability Manager for the City of Bellevue, Washington. They discuss Jennifer’s role and how Bellevue has boldly pursued its sustainability initiatives over the past two decades, emphasizing the strategic importance of local action in addressing the impacts and safeguards against climate change.

Jennifer explains how cities must strike a balance between growth, resilience, and sustainability, and the importance of stewardship, community engagement, and storytelling in advancing Bellevue’s sustainability goals.

Jennifer’s perspective highlights how cities like Bellevue are at the forefront of climate action. By integrating climate resilience and sustainability into both operations and community planning, engaging residents directly, and collaborating across cities, local governments can drive meaningful change.

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Business Oregon is partnering with CSI once more for an Oregon-to-Denmark Industrial Symbiosis Study Tour taking place September 21-27, 2025.

Thanks to Business Oregon’s generous support, up to 14 Oregon businesses will receive a scholarship of $3,000 (for businesses with 100 to 250 employees) or $5,000 (for businesses with fewer than 100 employees). If selected, participating businesses will be responsible for the remainder of the tuition ($800 or $2,800), plus transportation costs to and from Denmark. DEADLINE TO APPLY IS JULY 15TH!

Companies that use significant heat, water, and organic materials in their production facilities – including food, beverage, and wood products businesses — will discover and see first-hand remarkable strategies deployed by the Danes that boost the bottom line and improve sustainability performance at the same time.

Thanks to a grant from the Scan Design Foundation, the delegation will include a bipartisan group of 8 Oregon State Legislators.

Follow the link to learn more and to apply.

Date: November 8, 2023

Time: 4:30pm to 6:30pm

Location: the Smart Buildings Center – 1200 12^th Avenue South, Suite 110, Seattle, WA 98144

Description: Join us for a fun happy hour event to celebrate the transformative shifts that have shaped our industry over the last 5 years, and explore the opportunities these changes present, and what we as an industry should do now to ensure we capture them. The event is entirely free and will include an array of exciting things including the unveiling of our organization’s new name, an interactive Q&A NEEC Board game (with prizes!), and plenty of time to network with one another over snacks, pizza, and alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages. Please RSVP so we can get a headcount. This is open to members and non-members alike. Hope to see you there!

RSVP here: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/ch-ch-ch-ch-changes-embracing-progress-in-the-pacific-northwest-tickets-737609809797?aff=oddtdtcreator

The National Institute of Building Sciences (NIBS) and multiple membership organizations and associations are collaborating on an important survey to better understand the experiences and demographics of people working in the built environment in the U.S.

This survey is intended for anyone involved in real estate, design, construction, and/or maintenance of the U.S. built environment—that is, human-made structures, features, and facilities viewed collectively as an environment in which people live, work, learn, and play.

The survey should take about 8 minutes. As a thank you for completing the survey, you will have an opportunity to enter a drawing for a chance to win one of four $150 gift cards, which will be delivered by email.

Take the survey now

Willow, a global technology company working within the real estate and infrastructure industries, published a recap of the Smart Buildings Exchange “Demystifying Digital Twin Technology” session in which they showcased their SoFi Stadium digital twin project. Read the recap on Willow’s blog and watch the session recording on the SBC YouTube channel.