USGBC Massachusetts Chapter

                                                                       
The USGBC MA Chapter leaders are delighted to announce that this fall the US Green Building Council (USGBC) sent its approval of the Forum’s application to become a Chapter! So, with great pleasure and excitement, we announce the founding of the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter.

Representation in every state is an important goal for the USGBC and although an "Affiliate" status group (through the Green Roundtable) has existed in Massachusetts for many years, the green community here hasn’t had an "official" state Chapter until now. The new Chapter has as a goal to be inclusive of the entire state, and to reach out beyond the world of design, construction, and development to engage as many as possible of those who share our passion for sustainability.

The road to this point began two years ago when The Forum was formed and since that time, progress has been steady and due to the efforts of many dedicated members. Becoming a Chapter does not happen quickly, and our national organization requires that each step be undertaken thoroughly and in sequence. The team which brought us to this point has been headed up by Leadership Councilor Bill Holland and his hardworking group with pro bono assistance from DLA Piper, Attorneys. On behalf of the Board of Directors of the new Chapter, thanks and congratulations go out to all who gave their time and expertise to make this vision become a hard-won reality.

While the Green Roundtable will continue to maintain a connection to the USGBC, one of the first things the new Chapter should do is to offer our thanks and gratitude to the Green Roundtable for their past and ongoing assistance and generosity. We expect to work together with the GRT on many exciting future events and projects, be on the lookout for announcements.

So spread the word, build the buzz; the USGBC Massachusetts Chapter has arrived!

Sincerely,

Steve Benz, Chair and Bob Brooks, Vice Chair

What’s Next?

You can learn more about the Chapter at their new website:

www.usgbcma.org

NEXUS will continue to maintain a close working relationship with the USGBC MA Chapter as well as continue in a role as an Affiliate of the USGBC.  NEXUS will continue to offer all of its events, outreach, policy and technical assistance and educational programming, in addition to keeping the NEXUS Resource Center open to the public.

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Starting a Massachusetts branch of the Chapter in your region

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