Green Leasing 101

CAMEO Network is a national micro-business association made up of 400 organizations, agencies, and individuals dedicated to furthering Micro-Business development with small and micro-business financing such as loans and credit, technical assistance and business management training. Annually, CAMEO members serve about 200,000 very small businesses with training, business and credit assistance and loans. These firms – largely start-ups with less than six employees – support or create 300,000 new jobs and generate a total of $15 billion in economic activity.

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Explore green leasing tools and their advantages for small business owners!

Tools for going green take many different forms. In this session we will explore the world of green leasing and why it is relevant for small business owners. We will discuss how green leasing can reduce risk, lower operating costs, and facilitate a win-win situation between landlords and tenants.

Speakers: Diana Lee - Associate Director of Business Engagement, Institute for Market Transformation Diana Lee leads the Institute for Market Transformation's Green Lease Leaders program, an industry benchmark that enhances sustainability in the built environment through collaborative landlord-tenant agreements. With nearly a decade of prior experience, Diana has supported ESG reporting, strategy, and communications across diverse sectors such as commercial real estate, telecommunications, and apparel. She holds a Master's degree in Environmental Science and Policy from Columbia University and a Bachelor's degree from Wellesley College. Nicole DeNamur - Climate Aligned LawJ.D., WELL AP, Fitwel Ambassador, LEED Green Associate, EcoDistricts APNicole DeNamur leads Climate Aligned Law, blending over a decade of construction and insurance litigation with a strong grasp of sustainability in real estate. Her firm focuses on driving sustainable outcomes and managing risks, specializing in building performance standards, collaborative lease agreements, and ESG strategies.Nicole also teaches sustainable development at the University of Washington and Environmental Health at Boston Architectural College. Her industry contributions have earned her several accolades, including Honorary Membership from the American Institute of Architects Seattle in 2021, Educator of the Year by the International WELL Building Institute in 2022, and Outstanding Voice of Pride by the Puget Sound Business Journal in 2023. Erik Jennings – Pacifica Law Group LLPErik Jennings is a seasoned real estate attorney specializing in large-scale transactions and commercial leasing across the Pacific Northwest and California. His expertise includes handling acquisitions, dispositions, and financing of commercial properties, particularly in affordable housing and community development financed by tax-exempt bonds and federal tax credits.Erik is knowledgeable in legislative and compliance matters related to building and emissions standards and ESG objectives. He also instructs on real estate and climate solutions at the University of Washington's Runstad Department of Real Estate.

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