Convene for Green Happening This Week

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Hosted by Green Chips, the Green by Southwest Conference is a 3-day event held this week starting Thursday, April 3 and running through Saturday, April 5.  Events include:
  • leadership conferences
  • breakout sessions
  • professional education
  • expo and mixer
  • bicycling and walking tours
It's an opportunity to re-connect, learn and be inspired.  Hope to see you there!

Learn more at the Green Chips website and register at the USGBC NV website.

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