Both undergraduates and graduates rarely get a room full of business CEOs all to themselves. At the Student & Entrepreneur Work Exchange it's the perfect time for entrepreneurial-minded students to interact with the brains of local start-ups; and what better way to do that than over a beer and a plate of tacos?

On the evening of January 24, students were introduced to various resident businesses at the Venture Greenhouse, and then paired with the one of their interest. The evening allowed students and business owners to put their heads together for two concentrated hours and research, discuss, or implement the top objectives of the company. 

Director Deborah Koons Garcia Presents her new film Symphony of the Soil

• Date: Friday, November 16 - 6:30pm - 9:00pm
• Location: Dominican University, Guzman Hall | Directions Map
• Tickets: $20 | $15 for Friends of Marin Organic | $8 for students, farmers and educators | Buy Tickets Now

Symphony of the Soil delves into the complexity and mystery of soil. Filmed on four continents and sharing the voices of some of the world's most esteemed soil scientists, farmers and activists and using a captivating mix of art and science, the film shows that soil is a complex living organism, the foundation of life on earth. Deborah Koons Garcia for the last ten years has focused primarily on films about agriculture and the food system. Her film, The Future of Food, premiered at Film Forum in New York City. It continues to play widely all over the world in theaters, at film, food and farming festivals, conferences, and at thousands of community-organizing screenings. Join Deborah after the film for a conversation about soil and the importance of sustainable agriculture.

It's no easy feat achieving Gold or Silver standing in the Net Impact chapter network. These chapters go above and beyond minimum chapter requirements to create opportunities for their members to develop business skills, meet folks who can help members define career paths, and build a community of support to change our approach to social and environmental issues. A special thanks goes to the Dominican University Net Impact leadership team for completing the requirements to be listed: Miles Woodruff, Ryan Calbreath and Tiffany Douglass.

Welcome to the School of Business and Leadership at Dominican University of California where we enhance the professional and personal development of our students through highly personalized and engaged learning experiences.

With its awesome natural beauty and creative population, Marin County is a nexus for innovation, design and entrepreneurship. Marinnovation highlights Marin's vibrant, creative culture and showcases the technologies, designs and ventures that are developing here right now. Marinnovation marks Marin's emergence from the shadow of Silicon Valley to shine as a catalyst for new ideas, cutting edge technologies and sustainable economic development.

Marinnovation 2012 is co-hosted by the Venture Greenhouse and the Marin Economic Forum.

May 11, 2012, 8am to 5pm
Sonoma Mountain Village
Rohnert Park, CA

The Sustainable Enterprise Conference is a day-long learning and networking conference dedicated to helping North Bay businesses, academic, government and non-profit organizations transition to economic, environmental, and social sustainability. The 2012 Conference program provides organizations and individuals with the latest information on how innovation and sustainability will drive the economy while preserving the resources needed for a prosperous future.

Complete event details at Sustainableenterpriseconference.com

Dan Imhoff, author of Food Fight (Second Edition) and Ken Cook, Executive Director of the Environmental Working Group, present a revealing picture of how the 2012 Farm Bill – also deemed the Food Bill – will impact local food security, public health, and the ecological and economic sustainability of our regional food system. Their talk will explore how the 2012 Farm Bill could help cultivate a more vibrant, sustainable and equitable food system, and how every one of us can contribute to shaping the outcome of this critical federal legislation.

Time and Location

Thursday, March 22, 2012 6:30 p.m. - 9:00 p.m.
Dominican University, Angelico Hall
50 Acacia Avenue, San Rafael, CA

Price

$15 for general public
$10 - Discounted Ticket for Students and Food Producers. Only available at the door. Pay by cash or check and be prepared to show ID. Quantity limited, so reserve a ticket by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it

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As the largest emissions of Greenhouse Gases in Benicia stem from energy production and use, and our biggest potential financial costs or savings relate to energy, the series begins with setting a baseline of the major energy sources: Non Renewables (fossil fuels), Renewables, and Nuclear. From there the symposia drills down more deeply into Renewables, Energy Efficiencies and finally, policy and financing.

The symposia will be held the first Thursdays of February, March, April and May from 6 - 8:30PM at City Hall. Please come and engage with us on this critical topic for our city.

Get Leaner, Greener and More Profitable - New sustainability workshops for Marin businesses

• Where: 30 Castro Avenue, San Rafael, CA 94901
• When: 5:30 PM - 8:00 PM, Wednesday, October 5, 2011