The Insider: Go Green in Philadelphia
"Going green" has been the new trend in recent months as businesses are altering their business plans to incorporate a green component. While the complexity of green strategies can vary, even small changes in your business and daily routine can make an impact on the environment (and your wallet!).
According to the U.S. Census Bureau, the world population is expanding at a mind-boggling rate, and it is estimated that the population will swell to over 9 billion by 2050. So if the world's natural resources were evenly distributed, people in 2050 will only have 25% of the resources per capita than people had in 1950, the Go Green Initiative reports.
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Innovation Spotlight:
Mastering Green Design
Innovation Philadelphia spotlights regional creative
industry entrepreneurs and young professionals making an impact on
the Philadelphia Region, or innovative initiatives that showcase the
tremendous innovative and creative talent driving Philadelphia's
economy.
July's spotlight on creativity is Jaime Salm, Creative Director of MIO, a design company dedicated to creating the most sustainable and innovative design experiences in the market. A native of Medellin, Colombia, Jaime was interest in the arts and sculpture as a young adult, which led him to study under several art academies, independent local artists and architects. He received a bachelors of Science in Industrial Design in 2001 from The University of the Arts.
Following graduation, Jaime founded MIO with his brother, Isaac, and exhibited his first collection at the 2003 International Contemporary Furniture Fair. Since then products from the MIO Collection have been showcased by Material ConneXion, Felissimo Design House, The Ontario Science Center, The National Building Museum in Washington and The Museum of Scotland in Edinburgh, among others.
Photo (left to right): Isaac Salm and Jaime Salm
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Register Today: createAdelphia: The Philly Creative Jobs Event
Register today for createAdelphia: the Philly Creative Jobs Event. Meet employers one-on-one at a creative industries career fair and access a new interactive job website for professionals with skills in fields including architecture, design, information technology and communications and marketing. Employers looking to hire creative talent will have hundreds of jobs available in person and online. Don't miss this chance to be the first to use Philly Creative Jobs, the premier regional website exclusively featuring jobs within the creative industry. This event is being hosted by Innovation Philadelphia and Philly Creative Guide. Pre-registration is required.
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Social Networking Organizations Young Professionals Showcase
August 20, 2008
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Table 31
Comcast Center, 1701 JFK Blvd., Philadelphia, PA
Are you a young professional looking to become involved in a Social Networking Organization in Philadelphia? Don't miss this exciting opportunity to learn about, meet members and join the Philadelphia region's young professional groups in a casual, fun environment. The Young Professionals Showcase is being in held in conjunction with Center City District Sips, one of the most highly anticipated events of the summer! Thousands of young professionals from around the region participate to network, meet other young professionals, and take advantage of discounted drinks and appetizers.
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Your Opinion Counts
"Going green" has been the new trend in recent months as professionals deal with rising gas prices. When asked about how professionals/busineses are coping with prices, the results are in:
As a young professional, are you involved in any of the following types of organizations?
- Arts and Culture
- Nonprofit
- Professional Development
- Social Networking
- More than one above
- I am not involved in any organizations
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