| Pre-Conference Event | Monday, April 30, 2018 Location: T.J. Stones (www.tjstones.com) 608 Montgomery Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 in the Stuart Room (713) 578-1004 |
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6:00 - 9:00 PM NSC Steering Committee Meeting and Dinner and Newcomer-Mentor Mixer |
National Steering Committee Meeting and Newcomer-Mentor Mixer Come join us for dinner and learn more about the NSC! Everyone is welcome; this event is open to all 507 Program representatives, EPA representatives, and any other interested parties. We will conduct a brief NSC meeting and enjoy dinner. A short program to connect “Newcomers” with mentors is sure to add some fun to this event. Introductions will be made Tuesday morning for those unable to attend. (Purchase your own meal and/or drinks) Coordinators: Tony Pendola, PE, NSC Chair, Small Business Ombudsman/SBEAP, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality and Lisa Ashenbrenner Hunt, NSC Vice-Chair, Small Business Environmental Assistance Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Nancy Larson, Director, Pollution Prevention Institute Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, Kansas State University |
| Day One |
Tuesday, May 1, 2018 Training Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel-901 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Meeting room: Madison Room |
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8:00 am – 9:00 am Registration and Networking |
Name tag pick-up, Mentor Match and networking (Free coffee will be available in the hotel lobby) |
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9:00 am – 9:30 am Welcome |
Welcome Joan B. Rogers, Deputy Director, EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman Tony Pendola, PE, NSC Chair, Small Business Ombudsman/SBEAP, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Lisa Ashenbrenner Hunt, NSC Vice-Chair, Small Business Environmental Assistance Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
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9:30 am – 10:15 am Update from EPA OSDBU |
Update from EPA Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization *This session will be available via webinar* Speaker: Joan B. Rogers, Deputy Director, EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman Coordinator and Moderator: Paula Hoag, EPA’s Office of Small Business Programs |
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10:15 am – 10:30 am Break |
Break and networking |
| 10:30 am – 11:00 am |
Meet and Greet Newcomers – This session is to meet any newcomers to the National SBEAP. This is for all attendees not just newcomers. Coordinator: Jeremy Hancher, Pennsylvania, EMAP Environmental Consultant/Region 3 Rep |
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11:00 am – 11:45 am Educational Session |
Title: Review of Annual Report Data Way to go SBEAPS! This year, 42 programs representing 38 states provided annual report data. Jennifer and Nancy will go through the highlights and share the updated Annual Report Flier. Speakers: Jennifer Collins, Manager, Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance, Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management Nancy Larson, Director, Pollution Prevention Institute Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, Kansas State University |
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11:45 pm – 1:00 pm Lunch |
Lunch on your own |
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1:00 pm – 2:15 pm Technical Air Session |
Title: Once In Always In Presentation *This session will be available via webinar* U.S. EPA AA Memo -S.112 CAA Speakers: Tony Pendola PE, NSC Chair, Small Business Ombudsman/SBEAP, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Moderator: La Ronda Bowen, Small Business Ombudsman, California Air Resources Board |
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2:15 pm – 2:45 pm Break |
Break and Networking |
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2:45 pm – 4:15 pm Promotional Session |
Title: Marketing with No or Little Budget: What can we learn from each other? State programs will share their successes and lessons learned aka failures, of promotional efforts with limited resources. Presenters will be limited to 5-minutes to tell their stories. Speakers: Annette Fulgenzi, SBEAP Manager, Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity Renee Bashel, Environmental Assistance Coordinator, Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Tony Pendola PE, NSC Chair, Small Business Ombudsman/SBEAP, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Donovan Grimwood, Small Business Environmental Ombudsman, Office of External Affairs - Small Business Environmental Assistance Program La Ronda Bowen, Small Business Ombudsman, California Air Resources Board Lloyd A. Kirk, Director, Office of External Affairs, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality |
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5:00 pm – 6:30 pm NSC Reception at Hotel |
State Networking Reception: NSC Tradition All participants are asked to bring an item(s) that represents their state ($15 value) to participate in a fun icebreaker. Moderator: Jennifer Collins, Manager, Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance, Indiana Dept. of Environmental Management |
| Day Two |
Wednesday, May 2, 2018 Training Location: Crowne Plaza Hotel-901 N Fairfax St, Alexandria, VA 22314 Meeting Room: Madison Room |
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8:00 am – 8:30 am Coffee and networking |
Grab some coffee and sit with someone new to learn about his or her program. |
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8:30 am – 9:45 am NSC Session |
Title: NSC Year in Review June 1, 2017 – May 31, 2018 Description: We will review accomplishments and works in progress as well as strategies, new activities and opportunities to strengthen the NSC. Speakers: Tony Pendola PE, NSC Chair, Small Business Ombudsman/SBEAP, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Lisa Ashenbrenner Hunt, New NSC Chair, Small Business Environmental Assistance Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
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9:45 am – 10:00 am Break |
Break and Networking |
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10:00 am – 10:45 am Educational Session |
Title: EPA’s E-Enterprise for the Environment *This session will be available via webinar* Speaker: Kelly Poole is a Senior Project Manager at ECOS. She supports the Air Committee, assists with the Compliance Committee, and works on E-Enterprise work related to air issues. Moderator: Lloyd A. Kirk, Director, Office of External Affairs, Oklahoma Department of Environmental Quality |
| 10:45 am – 11:45 am |
Title: SBA Office of Advocacy Speaker: Tayyaba “Tabby” Waqar , SBA Assistant Chief Counsel for Environmental Policy Moderator: Lisa Ashenbrenner Hunt, NSC Chair, Small Business Environmental Assistance Specialist, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
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11:45 am – 1:00 pm Lunch |
Lunch on your own. |
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1:00 pm – 1:30 pm Website Session |
Title: Website Review Be ready to provide feedback via your smartphones and see the real-time results! Speaker: Nancy Larson, Director, Pollution Prevention Institute Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, Kansas State University |
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1:30 pm – 2:45 pm Technical Air Session |
Title: Pollution Prevention/Compliance Assistance integration-promoting sustainable behaviors *This session will be available via webinar* Speakers: Dan Sowry, Assistant Chief, Ohio EPA’s Compliance Assistance Program Jennifer Collins, Manager, Pollution Prevention and Compliance Assistance, Indiana Department of Environmental Management Moderator: Jennifer Feyerherm, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources |
| 2:45 pm – 3:00 pm | Break and networking |
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3:00 pm – 4:00 pm Trade Associations Panel Discussion |
Trade Associations Discussion Confirmed Participants: Marci Kinter, Specialty Graphic Imaging Association Melinda Tomaino, The Associated General Contractors of America Dale Drysdale, National Stone, Sand, & Gravel Association Joseph Ricci, TRSA, Association of Linen, Uniform & Facility Services Tee Rowe, Association of Small Business Development Moderator: Annette Fulgenzi, SBEAP Manager, Office of Entrepreneurship, Innovation & Technology, Illinois Department of Commerce & Economic Opportunity |
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4:30 pm – 6:00 pm State Awards Ceremony |
State SBEAP/SBO: State Awards Ceremony (Roosevelt East Room) (Refreshments provided) Presentation of Awards: Small Business Environmental Assistance Program Excellence Award Small Business Environmental Stewardship Award Business Assistance Providers Environmental Leadership Award Karen V. Brown Leadership Award Moderator: Tony Pendola, PE, NSC Chair, Small Business Ombudsman/SBEAP, North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality Moderator: Renee Bashel, Small Business Environmental Assistance Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Photographer: Donovan Grimwood, Small Business Environmental Ombudsman, Tennessee Department of Environment and Conservation |
| Day Three |
Thursday, May 3, 2018 Training Location: U.S. EPA’s William Jefferson Clinton East Building, 1200 Pennsylvania Ave NW, Washington, DC 20004 (Enter on Constitution Avenue) |
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8:00am – 10:00am Travel to EPA HQ |
Travel to EPA HQ and Pass through Security; For those not staying Thursday evening check out and leave luggage at the hotel lobby as they will not be allowed in EPA building. Please be sure to bring a government issued I.D. for security check-in. |
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10:00am – 12:00pm EPA Awards Ceremony Room 1152 |
EPA Small Business Administrator’s Awards Ceremony - EPA Administrator recognizing program activities – individuals, businesses and state/local entities for their outstanding contributions during FY 2017 |
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12:00pm – 1:00pm Lunch |
Lunch on your own in surrounding area – Security tag will be provided in the morning. Remember to return promptly for our EPA sessions. |
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1:00 pm – 1:40 pm EPA Presentations Room 1117A (Webinar tentative) |
Title: Introduction to EPA Smart Sectors Program *This session will tentatively be available via webinar* (Audio Only) Speaker: Nena Shaw, EPA Moderator: Paula Hoag, EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization |
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1:40 pm – 2:20 pm EPA Presentations Room 1117A (Webinar tentative) |
Title: Making Connections – how can SBEAPs work with OAR *This session will tentatively be available via webinar* (Audio Only) Speakers: Bill Wehrum, Assistant Administrator, Office of Air and Radiation Moderator: Joan B. Rogers, Deputy Director, EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization and Asbestos and Small Business Ombudsman |
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2:20 pm – 3:00 pm EPA Presentations Room 1117A (Webinar tentative) |
Title: TSCA Updates *This session will tentatively be available via webinar* (Audio Only) Speakers: Susanna Blair, Office of Chemical Safety and Pollution Prevention Moderator: Paula Hoag, EPA’s Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business Utilization |
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City sights – D.C. tour |
This will be a fun, relaxing opportunity to tour D.C. monuments via a (4.5 stars) hop-on, hop-off double-decker bus! E-mail nlarson@ksu.edu if you want to participate. $40-50 per person. Optional group dinner will follow for participants. |