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Rusty Tweed Explores How Sustainability is Impacting the Construction Industry

The Startup Magazine

To this end, a number of commercial green buildings have been designed with features that promote workplace productivity and ambiance. With advances in technology, green buildings can also be built at fairly competitive prices. The cumulative cost impact often adds to lower building operation and corresponding maintenance cost.

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How Businesses Can Be Sustainable And Profitable

The Startup Magazine

Now, according to the Sustainability Management School , by the year 2030, it is expected that as many as 700 million people may end up having to move due to scarcity of water where they live if the current climate change issues continue. A huge example of this is playing out right now in California. Microgrids. Self-Reliance.

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In Defense of Unreasonableness – Saving the California Coast

Steve Blank

Last night Alison and I along with others were honored for environmental leadership by the California League of Conservation Voters. —— Alison and I both grew up on the East Coast but we’ve been fortunate to live in California for 30 years. And 6 ½ years ago I was appointed to the California Coastal Commission.

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7 Steps For Building Strong Startups In The Highly Regulated Biotech Industry

YoungUpstarts

For example, a green tea extract could be turned in into a drug, food, or dietary supplement — each with a different return and profit. But make sure the consultant has hands-on experience in issues with both industry and government regulations. In biotechnology, you’re not beholden to one government agency, such as the FDA.

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How to Open a Marijuana Dispensary

Up and Running

We talked with two dispensary owners from pioneering states: Mitch Woolhiser, owner of Northern Lights Cannabis Company in Denver, Colorado, and Lincoln Fish, CEO of OutCo Labs, which manages the dispensary Outliers Collective in San Diego, California. The Green Solution: Wholesale medical marijuana supplier.

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What Is a Benefit Corporation?

Up and Running

Now, you can create a benefit corporation in: Arkansas, California, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Hawaii, Illinois, Louisiana, Maryland, Massachusetts, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, Vermont, Virginia, and Washington D.C., with many more states in the pending legislation phase.

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Go Anywhere, Get Anything

Reid Hoffman

Dara manages Uber’s fast-growing business in 63 countries around the world and leads a global team of more than 22,000 employees. We had a management offsite plan. In 2013, California was the only place that had regulations on ride sharing. Dara, thank you so much for being here. Dara Khosrowshahi: Thank you for having me.

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