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Climate and Community
February 21, 2023 @ 5:30 pm - 7:30 pm
Location: Please note this joint event takes place at Greentown Labs, 4200 San Jacinto, in the Ion District.
Greentown Labs and the Ion present a fireside chat and networking event to discuss climate change and its impact on communities of color.
Climate change disproportionately affects marginalized communities, including communities of color. Experts, innovators, entrepreneurs and the public will come together to discuss the ways in which climate change is impacting communities and to explore potential solutions.
In addition to the fireside chat and networking reception, local startups will be on hand to display and discuss the solutions they are working on to this global issue.
Who should attend
Community members interested in climate change and solutions
Entrepreneurs and corporate innovators interested in the energy transition
Government agencies
Non-profit organizations
Agenda
5:30 p.m. Networking and visit tables
6:00 p.m. Panel Begins
7:00 p.m. Networking and visit tables
7:30 p.m. Event concludes
Moderator:
Herb Lozano, DEI Sr. Program Manager, Greentown Labs
Panelists include:
Kenneth Williams, CEO, GROW: Green Resources & Opportunities Workforce
Jhana Porter, Founder + CEO at frakktal
BlackStreet is a month-long series of Black History Month events in the Ion District to celebrate and spotlight the contributions of Black innovators.
Parking Instructions
Visitor Parking Lot: Enter 4200 San Jacinto Street into your GPS for directions directly to the visitor parking lot, located in front of the Greentown Labs building
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