Upcoming Events

THE BIG DEAL: Atlanta 2010
March 23 & 24, 2010, Grand Hyatt Hotel, Atlanta, Georgia

“Ready, Set, Revitalize: New Energy for Brownfields!” is the theme of the summit. The National Brownfield Association is offering “cutting-edge, thought-provoking presentations that will focus on the theme of energizing brownfield development.” Topics include:

  • Why Brownfields Matter More than Ever: Mature Markets, Tight Capital, Surplus Property, Surplus Property Disposition, Sustainable Development
  • Targeted Markets: Ports, Waterways, Transportation Networks, Landfills
  • Clean Energy Incentives in Brownfield Redevelopment
  • Funding Incentives in Brownfield Transactions: Stimulus/Recovery Act Impacts, Bankruptcy Workouts
  • State Brownfields Programs: Who is Getting it Right and Why
  • Risk-Based Corrective Action: Perspectives in Environmental Risk Analysis

Brownfields: Clean up from Start to Finish Course
March 24-26, 2010, EOS Alliance (NWETC) Headquarters, Seattle, Washington

Course Description: “This course provides a complete overview of the Brownfields process, from an introduction to Brownfields, all the way through to redevelopment. Participants will become versed in funding the assessment, cleanup and redevelopment of Brownfields, as well as the intricacies involved in managing a Federal grant. Those taking the class will be introduced to the basic concepts of Federal Brownfields law and become familiar with such terms as Bonafide Prospective Purchaser, All Appropriate Inquiry, etc. This course will delve into effective assessment techniques, will provide conceptual knowledge of current remediation practices, and the different approaches necessary to tackle rural and urban Brownfields sites. Attendees will be introduced to online resources useful in Brownfield grant writing and cleanup. Instruction will also consist of field trips to successful Brownfield remediation sites.”

Oregon Brownfields Conference & Awards Luncheon
April 6-7, 2010, Salem Conference Center, Salem, Oregon

Presented by Oregon Business Development Department, Oregon Department of Environmental Quality, NEBC, and the Center for Creative Land Recycling, this conference will provide an exceptional learning and networking opportunity for those working to make contaminated properties economically viable for reuse. The Oregon Brownfields Conference is designed to target the educational needs of Brownfields practitioners – from long-time Brownfields professionals to those just entering into the process of transforming old contaminated sites into productive properties. The theme “Sleeves Rolled Up” reflects the hands-on, practical nature of this year’s event. More information soon. Download Oregon Brownfields Award Nomination Form. For sponsorship opportunities, contact Karen Homolac, 503-986-0191 or karen.homolac@state.or.us. For exhibit opportunities, contact Sue Moir, 503-227-6361 or sue@nebc.org.

Sustainabilitylive! 2010
April 20-22, 2010, Birmingham, England

Here is an event for those Brownfield professionals with the wherewithall and budget to travel overseas:  Brownfields Expo 2010 is being held April 20-22 in Birmingham, England. The Expo is part of Sustainabilitylive!, a five-part environmental conference that includes exhibitors, seminars, conferences and interactive features. In addition to Brownfields, the conference will cover environmental technology, water and effluent technology, renewable energy, and sustainable business practices, strategies and processes.