Electrifying the Future: Strategies for Climate Pollution Reduction
2025-01-30 13:30 - 17:00 (America/New_York) | Walter E. Washington Convention Center, 801 Allen Y. Lew Place Room 101, Washington DC, DC, 20001, United States
This event will examine the current state of vehicle electrification in the Washington region and provide an outlook to sustain growth.

This event is conducted in collaboration with the Greater Washington Region Clean Cities Coalition.
Networking Session: 1:30-2:00 pm
Opening Remarks: 2:00-2:10 pm
Panels:
State of Charge: 2:10 – 2:45 P.M.
Challenges of EV Charging at Multi-Family Housing: 2:45 – 3:30 P.M.
Making EV Charging More Accessible, Reliable, and User-Friendly: 3:45 – 4:15 P.M.
Developing a Successful Fleet Electrification Strategy: 4:15 – 5:00 P.M.
Sneak Peek: 5:00 P.M. (Conference attendance required for access.)

The Climate Mobilization : Making MoCo buildings climate friendly
2025-02-04 19:30 - 20:30 | Zoom
Join us on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30PM.
Councilmember Evan Glass, MoCo Green Bank CEO Stephen Morel and others will share their views on the BEPS regulations that the County Council will vote on in February. Learn what YOU can do to ensure the councilmembers vote YES, making our apartment buildings, condos, offices, and other buildings healthier, safer, and more affordable!
Buildings covered by these regulations produce nearly 25% of MoCo greenhouse gas emissions. The County Council is now reviewing and will vote whether to approve the regulations needed to implement the Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS) Law that was passed in 2022, requiring buildings to become more energy efficient.
The efficiency requirements will require most buildings to convert from gas to electricity, since heat pump space and water heating are 3-4 times more efficient than burning fossil fuels. This will

reduce energy bills
improve safety and public health
significantly reduce greenhouse gas emissions

This benefits everyone in the county, not just the residents and workers in those buildings.
Click on the “Register on Zoom” button and join us at the TCM webinar on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30pm where we will learn about BEPS and how it can help us – but only if the County approves the regulations. We will introduce you to our Action Alert, where you can directly email your councilmembers in support of the regulations.
For questions, contact us at: montgomerycountyTCM@gmail.com
Please share this email with everyone who might be interested!

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Market Series: Direct Pay/Elective Pay
2025-02-05 16:00 - 18:00 | Vis Arts, 155 Gibbs Street,, Rockville,, MD, 20850, United States
This panel discussion, co-hosted by Interfaith Power & Light, will explore the recently introduced “Direct Pay” or Elective Pay Solar PV Incentive, made available through the Inflation Reduction Act (IRA). Historically, the significant tax credit (up to 30%) for solar system purchases was accessible only to taxpayers, excluding non-profits. With the IRA’s passage, non-profits can now apply for a federal reimbursement check covering 30% of the cost of a solar PV project.
The discussion will cover:

Steps non-profits can take to access this incentive.
Key considerations for deciding whether to rent or own a solar system.

Speakers:

Joelle Novey, Director, Interfaith Power & Light
A.C. Meyer, Senior Staff Attorney, Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG)
Jillian Blanchard, Director, Climate Change & Environmental Justice Program, Lawyers for Good Government (L4GG)
Cami Thompson, Director of Finance, RE-volv

Moderator:

Cindy McCabe, Director of Renewable Energy, Montgomery County Green Bank

Book your spot today!

NAIOP 2025 Market Forecast: "Looking for Bright Spots"
2025-02-11 08:00 - 10:00 | Bethesda North Marriott Hotel & Conference Center, 5701 Marinelli Rd, Rockville, MD, 20852, United States
We invite you to join us for a comprehensive review of the state of our market followed by an engaging discussion with senior executives representing some of the region’s prominent real estate developers and investors who will share their insights into the state of the Washington DC Metropolitan area real estate market.
How are these developers and investors navigating 2025 to find the market bright spots?
Which sectors of the real estate market are perceived to hold the greatest opportunities and greatest risk as the year ahead unfolds?
What is the expected impact of the change in Administration on the regional real estate market?
Keynote: Nate Edwards, Senior Director, Washington DC Metro Research | Cushman & Wakefield
Moderator: Greg Rooney, Senior Vice President Development | The Bernstein Companies
Panel:
Tom Cicotello, Executive Vice President, Portfolio Management | Boyd Watterson Asset Management
Jeanine Lester, Managing Director, Head of Washington DC Real Estate | MetLife Investment Management
Ed Murn, Chief Operating Officer | Washington Property Company
Marshall Scallan, Executive Director, Equity, Debt and Structured Finance Group | Cushman & Wakefield
Tom Wasko, Director, Acquisitions & Investments | PRP, Real Estate Investment Management

2025 MCEC Legislative Reception
2025-02-20 11:00 - 14:00 | The Governor Calvert House, 58 State Cir, Annapolis, MD, 21401, United States
Be among policymakers, industry thought leaders, utility managers, and community stakeholders at this special event hosted by the Maryland Clean Energy Center (MCEC)!
Attendees will hear from guest speakers on the climate and energy legislation, and related workforce, community, and investment priorities under consideration for policy and regulation by the Maryland General Assembly.

USGBC Building Transformation Forum
2025-02-20 14:00 - 18:00 | Daikin Sustainability & Innovation Center, 1700 Pennsylvania Avenue, Washington DC, DC, 20006, United States
Hospitality is one of the strongest sectors in the DC region. In 2023, tourism soared beyond pre-pandemic levels, with nearly 26 million visitors. We celebrate this important industry at our final Building Transformation Forum of the year, along with this year’s local market leadership award winners!
The forum will feature a dynamic panels of industry leaders discussing the future of sustainable hospitality and its impact on our region. We will explore ESG commitments, best practices, and outcomes for sustainable operations across the hospitality sector. Through conversations with owners, brand representatives, suppliers, and green building professionals, this forum will offer a pragmatic and innovative look into the intersection of sustainability, health and profitability in the industry.

8th Annual MoCo Food Producers’ Forum
2025-02-21 10:00 - 14:00 | Agricultural History Farm Park, 18400 Muncaster rd, Derwood, MD, 20855, United States
Attention Montgomery County Farmers!

The Montgomery County Food Council, in partnership with Montgomery County Office of Agriculture and Manna Food Center, is hosting the 8th Annual MoCo Food Producers’ Forum on Friday, February 21, 2025. 10am-2pm, at the Agricultural History Farm Park. Lunch provided. Come join the conversation with the farming community, as well as our elected County Council members, University of Maryland Extension personnel, the Office of Food System Resilience, and more! We will have a roundtable discussion on programs and services needed to keep farming strong and viable in Montgomery County. Participants will also learn the latest updates on grants, County resources, programs, and sales opportunities, to help farmers grow and sustain their farming operation. RSVP here.

Mobilize Frederick’s 3rd Annual Climate Summit
2025-02-28 08:00 - 2025-03-01 17:00 | Hood College’s Martha E. Church Center for Community & Civic Engagement (118 N Market St Ste 202, Frederick, Md 21701), 118 N Market St Ste 202, Frederick, MD, 21701, United States
​The board and staff of Mobilize Frederick are eagerly looking forward to our 3rd annual Climate Summit, co-sponsored by Hood College, on February 28–March 1, 2025. This year’s theme, “It’s All Connected! How Climate Solutions Work Together for a Better Future” underscores the potential of collective action in addressing the climate crisis.

Drivers for Growing Climate Resilience Investment
2025-03-04 15:00 - 17:00 | World Wildlife Fund, 1250 24th Street Northwest, Washington DC, DC, 20037, United States
How Global Market Demands, Incentives and Public Private Partnerships Are Spurring Private Capital Investment
Tuesday, March 4 | 3 – 5pm EST
Join us for GARI‘s first in person convening of the year! Featuring the following speakers and panelists:
Nick Anstett, Pollination
Paul Bodnar, Bezos Earth Fund
Judsen Bruzgul, ICF
Tara Guelig, Lightsmith Goup
Raj Kundra, WWF
Matt Posner, The Resiliency Company
Jason Spensley, GEF
Stacy Swann, Resilient Earth Capital
Bella Tonkonogy, CPI

2025 Milken Institute Finance Forum
2025-03-05 08:00 - 17:00 | Milken Institute, 730 15th St NW, Washington DC, DC, 20005, United States
The 2025 Milken Institute Finance Forum brings together leaders, innovators, investors, and policymakers from the $4 trillion public-finance sector to fund, finance, and deliver critical community infrastructure projects and economic development initiatives. This year’s event will focus on addressing domestic U.S. deployment and capacity challenges while exploring emerging opportunities and key trends in international public finance.
The Forum serves as a unique platform for cross-sector networking, featuring aligned peer-to-peer events like the Sustainable Investors Roundtable on Infrastructure and strategy sessions dedicated to small business and entrepreneurship growth and community development.
Organized by the Milken Institute, the Forum highlights the 10,000 Communities Initiative and the Geo-Economics Program, in partnership with other Milken Institute experts and collaborators. Together, they are advancing best practices and driving outcomes-based community investments across the United States and internationally.

Taking Nature Black
2025-03-05 08:00 - 2025-03-08 17:00 | Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veteran's Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Nature Forward is excited to announce the dates for the 6th Taking Nature Black Conference.
Themed “Reclamation & Resilience,” Taking Nature Black 2025 will be a four-day event happening March 5 – 8, 2025. Wednesday, March 5 and Thursday, March 6 will feature interactive, virtual presentations focused on the needs and interests of Black nature professionals, environmental justice advocates, educators, and outdoor enthusiasts.
In person conference activities will take place on Friday, March 7 at the Silver Spring Civic Center in downtown Silver Spring, MD. Saturday, March 8 will feature inspiring outdoor nature experiences in the DC region.
Stay up to date on conference news and announcements by joining our Talking Nature Black mailing list and offer your ideas about conference speakers and topics by completing this quick form.

World of Work (WOW)
2025-03-18 08:00 - 13:30 | Montgomery College, North Campus Drive, Rockville, MD, United States
Join the inaugural community Worlds of Work (WoW) event for Montgomery County Public Schools (MCPS) students and make careers come to life!
Employers need talent and we need to grow it — right here at home!
Interested in becoming a founding champion? Seize the opportunity to educate kids about your industry and help improve career outcomes for our region and the state of Maryland over March 17th, 18th and 20th 2025 at Montgomery College’s Rockville campus.
The connection between academics and occupations is currently integrated into the school system like never before. We’re taking it a step further by having employers introduce kids to their “world.” Be a part of this no-cost Pilot event for MCPS middle schoolers for one, two, or all three days.

UNC Cleantech Summit
2025-03-24 09:00 - 2025-03-25 19:30 | The Friday Conference Center at UNC, 100 Friday Center Drive, Chapel Hill,, NC, 27517, United States
The 11th annual event will be held on March 24-25, 2025 at the UNC Friday Conference Center. The two-day event brings together professionals in business, government, and academia from across the Southeast and around the world for discussion, workshops, mentoring, and networking to foster leadership and growth in the Southeast’s cleantech economy. The Summit convenes nearly 1,500 attendees and is the largest event of its kind by a university in the United States.
The 11th annual UNC Cleantech Summit will include a variety of networking and learning opportunities for ticket holders. Samples include:

Industry professional networking reception for registered speakers and sponsors (March 24)
VIP reception for sponsors (invitation-only, offsite)
In-person career fair (March 25)
Mentor Match program for industry professionals to share their career path with a small group of students interested in their field/sector/role. *Brief meetings are set by small groups during the Summit.

Interested in participating as a sponsor or speaker? Contact Dr. Greg Gangi or Kiersten Wolf Williams for more information.

Decarb DC Higher Education
2025-03-25 08:00 - 14:00 | Washington DC
Montgomery County Green Bank & Decarb Summits invite you to Decarb Higher Education at Catholic University in Washington, D.C., on March 25, 2025, from 8:30 AM to 2:00 PM, where we’ll explore innovative strategies for decarbonizing campuses and higher education facilities.
This summit will bring together industry leaders, sustainability experts, and decision-makers to discuss cutting-edge solutions, including:
✅ Compliance with D.C.’s Building Energy Performance Standards (BEPS)
✅ Financing sustainability initiatives for long-term impact
✅ Best practices in procurement for decarbonization projects
✅ Navigating policy changes under the new administration
Whether your institution is working to meet regulatory requirements or enhance its sustainability efforts, this Summit will provide actionable insights and collaboration opportunities across higher education, corporate leadership,government and nonprofit organizations.
Reserve your spot today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of sustainable campuses!
You can register here Decarb DC Higher Education · Luma or email scott.donachie@decarbsummits.com for approval for a complimentary ticket.

Council Member Laurie-Anne Sayles presents Women's History Month
2025-03-28 09:00 - 12:30 | Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veteran's Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
Please also join me for my 3rd Annual Women’s History Month event on Friday, March 28th, at 9 a.m. at the Silver Spring Civic Center in Veterans Plaza.
This year’s theme is “Moving Forward Together: Women Educating and Inspiring Generations.” Enjoy breakfast, engage in discussions with county leaders, and participate in a mentor-matching program.
Spaces are limited to the first 250 registrants, so please register at bit.ly/MCWHM2025 to claim your spot! Whether you want to find a mentor, mentor others, or network with professional women in Montgomery County, join us for an exciting morning!
Sincerely,
Laurie-Anne Sayles
Councilmember At-Large

Montgomery County Energy Summit
2025-04-08 08:00 - 2025-04-09 17:00 | Silver Spring Civic Center, 1 Veteran's Pl, Silver Spring, MD, 20910, United States
The annual Montgomery County Energy Summit offers cutting-edge education focused on the latest trends in green building, energy efficiency, renewable energy, and related commercial, multifamily, and residential topics in Montgomery County.
The target audience includes building owners, property managers, developers, energy contractors, and other sustainability professionals working in Montgomery County and the larger DMV area. This event typically attracts 300+ attendees, speakers, and exhibitors.
Montgomery County DEP would like to thank the US Green Building Council National Capital Region for their years of partnership in making this event a success.
The 2025 Energy Summit will take place at the metro-accessible Silver Spring Civic Building in downtown Silver Spring, MD.
Montgomery County continues to adopt policies and programs that move the building sector to an energy efficient, low-carbon future in line with the County’s climate action goals. Such policies require additional buildings and types to benchmark and report energy use data each year, set a framework for building energy performance standards that require most existing buildings to become more energy efficient over time, require all-electric new construction, and continue to adopt progressive building codes.
The Summit focuses on preparing the commercial building community for compliance with energy benchmarking, building energy performance standards, and emerging building codes. We will explore requirements and opportunities in these areas and provide hands-on learning opportunities as well as case studies from commercial and multifamily buildings. The Summit will provide education sessions, hands-on Q&A and support, an “innovation alley” showcasing products and services, and a networking reception.

Notice of April 16, 2025 Virtual Board Meeting
2025-04-16 13:30 - 16:30 | Teleconference, United States
The Montgomery County Green Bank will be holding a virtual Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, April 16, 2025, 1:30-4:30 PM. The public is permitted to attend this meeting.
Please find the agenda here when available.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP in advance to info@mcgreenbank.org.

Montgomery County Green Fest - Celebrating 10 years
2025-04-26 11:00 - 16:00 | Marian Fryer Town Plaza, 2425 Reedie Drive, Wheaton, MD, 20902, United States
Celebrating 10 years! Montgomery County GreenFest is the largest countywide environmental celebration, drawing over 1,500 attendees who are passionate about sustainability, innovation, and green living. This event offers a unique opportunity to connect with families, businesses, and community leaders through educational activities, live entertainment, and an exciting electric vehicle showcase.

Takoma Park Earth Day celebration
2025-04-27 10:00 - 14:00 | sligo Creek parkway, 8101 sligo creek parkway, Takoma Park, MD, 20912, United States
Save the Date!🌍 Mark your calendar for an exciting event this coming April (Earth Month) as we come together to honor our planet and explore ways to build a more sustainable future. Stay tuned for more details in upcoming newsletters—we can’t wait to see you there!
The registration form for community partners is now open! Local environmental and sustainability-related organizations are highly encouraged to join the City in hosting a table/outreach booth at this event.

Green Bank Ribbon Cutting: A DC Climate Week Celebration
2025-04-29 16:00 - 19:00 | Montgomery County Green Bank, 21 Church St, Rockville, 20850, United States
Join us and the Rockville Chamber of Commerce in celebrating DC Climate Week with a ribbon cutting ceremony for our new office, followed by an evening of networking and connection among the climate community. Come explore our new office, meet like-minded professionals, and engage in inspiring conversations about sustainability and climate action.
Light refreshments will be provided. We look forward to seeing you there!
Parking Garage Procedures for Guests:
Step 1: At the call box located next to the booth, please select “directory.”
Step 2: Choose suite number 400.
Step 3: You will be buzzed into the garage and will be given a unique number to access the elevator lobby doors on P1 or P2. The special code 21212 will only work for P1 and P2.

Aquifers - Threats and Solutions
2025-04-30 14:00 - 16:00 | Montgomery County Green Bank, 21 Church St, Rockville, 20850, United States
​Panel discussion on Groundwater/Aquifer Threats and Solutions by members of the Presidents Council of Science and Technology. This is the official, public presentation of their findings and recommendations.
​This is a critical discussion for those who like to have reliable drinking water.
​The U.S. is facing a serious and unprecedented groundwater challenge. Across the U.S., groundwater withdrawal has outpaced natural recharge, while slow natural recharge has been exacerbated by climate change and precipitation variability, including floods, droughts, and early snowmelt. Groundwater is a critical resource for agriculture, domestic manufacturing, construction, mining, energy production, and other uses.
​The largest use of groundwater, at 70%, is for irrigation. Moreover, groundwater supplies drinking water for half the U.S. population and nearly all the rural population. Sustaining and securing groundwater is thus central to our Nation’s health, food, water, and energy security, and economy. Adding to the challenge, much of the water in the major aquifers in the U.S. is fossil water, meaning it was last recharged over 10,000 years ago and will not be replaced naturally in centuries and millennia. In the western U.S., groundwater resources are being depleted at alarming rates.
​The depletion has caused land subsidence and earth fissures as well as permanent reduction of storage capacity due to inelastic compaction of the subsurface formation.

Capital Stack Refinery
2025-04-30 16:00 - 19:00 | Galway Sustainable Capital Offices, 1400 16th St NW, Washington DC, DC, 20036, United States
Are you a climate-tech founder? Do you need advice on what type of capital is ideal for you now and as you grow your company?
​ Come learn from the experts on options for funding your business from the earliest R&D stage to early equity and later-stage project development financing. Learn about first-of-a-kind project financing and how to leverage private capital along the continuum of scaling a business. After hearing from the experts about a few case studies, we will choose a few entrepreneurs and help guide them through what an ideal situation for them could look like. A submission portal for entrepreneurs will be posted here in early April along with more detail on the panelists.
​4:00 – 4:40 – Early Stage Capital
Jennifer Simpson, Galway Sustainable Capital, Moderator
Alisha Griffey, Daintree Capital
John Paul Moscarella, Resilient Earth Capital REC
3rd Panelist Pending Confirmation
​4:40 -5:20 – Later Stage Growth Equity and Project Development Capital
Justin Brodie-Kommit, Resilient Earth Capital, Moderator
Stephen Morel, Montgomery Country Green Bank
Catherine Lien, GEF Capital Partners
Jennifer von Bismarck, Galway Sustainable Capital
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5:20 – 6:10 – Entrepreneurs & Projects Refinery – Submit your company or project here to be considered
​6:10 – 7:00 – Networking Happy Hour and Continued Conversation
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​This event is brought to you by Resilient Earth Capital and Galway Sustainable Capital.
​​By registering for this event, you agree to share your registration information with the organizers of DC Climate Week

Location

Galway Sustainable Capital Offices, 1400 16th St NW Washington, DC 20036

34th Annual Affordable Housing Summit
2025-05-09 08:00 - 15:30 | North Bethesda Marriott & Conference Center, 5928 Executive Boulevard, North Bethesda, MD 20852, MD, 20852, United States
Join us for our 34th annual Affordable Housing Summit. “The Future of Affordable Housing: Weathering the Storm”.
Last year’s summit attracted over 600 concerned professionals and citizens, including community and business leaders, housing experts, and activists and this year’s summit promises to be equally enriching. Through diverse panels and open discussion, we will distill the best ways to fight for continued improvements in access to affordable housing for low-and moderate-income households.
Alongside our panel discussions, we also feature initiatives that directly support homebuyers and promote housing accessibility. Our “Breaking the Barrier to Homeownership” contest allows first-time homebuyers to receive closing cost assistance for their first home purchase. Since 2001, AHCMC and our sponsors have provided over $400,000 in support to more than 40 moderate-income individuals and families through this grant program.
To further enrich our conference activities each year, we have been fortunate to host a variety of leaders from HUD and local government, who have played a key role in shaping our discussions. In years past, we have had the distinct privilege of hosting former HUD Secretaries and officials who have shared their insights on the housing crisis and its impact on our community. Their expertise has helped drive important conversations and deepen our understanding of the challenges and opportunities in affordable housing.

Healthy Home Fair
2025-05-10 09:00 - 17:00 | The Catholic University of America, Pryzbyla Center Washington DC, 620 Michigan Ave, NE, Washington DC, DC, 20064, United States
The Healthy Homes Fair is the biggest consumer-facing home electrification event in the country. It is a free expo and interactive experience for homeowners, renters, home renovation professionals and career seekers to learn about the technologies, products, services and incentives available to improve our health, increase comfort, and reduce emissions from the homes of the DC region.

Going Solar in Montgomery County
2025-05-13 16:00 - 17:00 | MD
Join us on Tuesday, May 13, 2025, at Wheaton Library, for “Going Solar in Montgomery County.” Cindy McCabe will speak at the event, discussing how solar panels work, whether they’re worth it for your home, and other options to help lower your energy bills. Don’t miss this opportunity to learn more about sustainable energy solutions for your home.

Housing Unlimited Welcome Home Celebration
2025-05-14 18:30 - 20:30 | Bethesda Country Club, 7601 Bradley Boulevard, Bethesda,, MD, 20817, United States
This special night is about celebrating Housing Unlimited’s progress, hearing powerful stories from Housing Unlimited tenants, and looking ahead to the impact they continue to make. Join us for an evening filled with inspiration, connection, and fun festivities!

PACENation Summit 2025
2025-05-15 08:00 - 2025-05-16 17:00 | Citi Bank Headquarters, 388 Greenwich st,, New York, NY, 10013, United States
The PACENation Summit is the leading national and global gathering for Property Assessed Clean Energy(PACE) financing professionals. Join PACENation as webring together hundreds of industry experts for two days of in-depth learning and networking opportunities. This year’s Summit will be hosted at Citibank HQ in NYC.
The 2025 PACENation Summit will combine in-depth learning opportunities, tailored small group interactions, and extensive networking. We cater to PACE veterans and newcomers alike, offering valuable experiences for everyone.

Power in the Park: Long Branch 2025
2025-06-12 18:00 - 19:30 | MD
Please join us for the annual energy justice event hosted by Delegate Lorig Charkoudian, District 20. You will learn about Utility Bill Assistance, saving energy, clean energy and Healthy Housing. there will be free food, face painting, games, and give aways.

Washington Business Journal
2025-06-18 11:00 - 13:00 | Roof Deck, 1100 Wilson Blvd, Arlington, VA, 22209, United States
From the perfect pitch to writing a standout nomination, hear directly from the Washington Business Journal (WBJ) team on how to communicate with our newsroom to get your organization and employees noticed.
Join us on our office rooftop for an interactive discussion and hear first-hand from our team what you have wanted to know about the Washington Business Journal. There will also be plenty of time for networking!
What we’ll cover:

The Beats: The who’s who of the WBJ. Meet our newsroom and learn what beats are covered and who covers them.
The News: Tips on how to pitch stories and best communicate with our reporters and editors.
Demystifying Nominations: What makes a nomination stand out? What information are we looking for? How are honorees selected?

Notice of June 18, 2025 Hybrid Board Meeting
2025-06-18 13:30 - 16:30 | 21 Church Street, 21 Church St, Rockville, MD, 20850, United States
The Montgomery County Green Bank will be holding a Board of Directors Meeting on Wednesday, June 18, 2025, 1:30-4:30 PM. The public is permitted to attend this meeting.
Please find the agenda here.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP in advance to info@mcgreenbank.org.
