Northside Business Luncheon: Solar Energy for Small Businesses

1101 West Broadway Avenue,Minneapolis MN 55411

16 March, 2023

Description

Join Northside Economic Opportunity Network and West Broadway Business & Area Coalition for their monthly business luncheon every 3rd Thursday of each month! This month's topic is "Solar Energy for Small Businesses," Diana McKeown with Solar Energy Innovation Network (SEIN) will share insights on the many advantages of solar energy, including cost savings, energy independence, and environmental benefits. Meet the Panelists Diana McKeown has led the eleven-county metro region of the statewide program Clean Energy Resource Teams (CERTs) since 2007, during which time she has coordinated and participated in a number of clean energy initiatives including the launch of GreenStep Cities, SolarWorks Workshop Series and electric vehicle (EV) focused peer cohorts Cities Charging Ahead (CCA) and led the development of the recently launched MN EV Smart Cities & Native Nations certification program. Prior to joining the CERTs team, Diana worked for over 14 years at Clean Water Action on energy policy. Diana holds a BS in Environmental Studies from the University of Minnesota. Jamez Staples is President and CEO of Renewable Energy Partners, a minority-owned solar installation and development company, focused on creating opportunities for communities of color to participate in the emerging clean energy sector. Staples is also founder of Northgate Development a real estate development firm responsible for the Regional Apprenticeship Training Center in North Minneapolis (RATC). The RATC is the first project along the East Plymouth Innovation Corridor (EPIC).  Staples has been recognized locally, regionally, and nationally for his work in the green energy economy/sector. Event Details Doors will open at 11:30 am! You are welcome to serve your food and network with other attendees at this time, and the presentation begins at 12pm! Can't make it? No worries. No worries! The panel discussion will be streamed and recorded live on our Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/westbroadwaympls and published by the end of the following month on WBC/NEON's Facebook website and Youtube channel. Be sure to RSVP to reserve your seat and be added to our email lists to get the latest updates on future Northside Business Luncheons! Catering Details A complimentary meal will be provided and served inside the ECMN Gathering space: 1101 West Broadway Ave, Minneapolis, MN 55411 About Northside Business Luncheons Northside Business Luncheons are monthly gatherings for networking and info on select topics, with lunch provided by local restaurants and caterers in Minneapolis and co-hosted by the West Broadway Business & Area Coalition (WBC) and the Northside Economic Opportunity Network (NEON). Next meeting: Thursday, April 20th, 2023