In the Windy City WC is going aquatic with a big event at the Shedd Aquarium on November 12. We can't wait for this fantastic evening, with opportunities to hear about some breakthrough innovations (including appearances by a couple amazing special guests), meet and mingle with other folks out there trying to make the world a better place, and generally celebrate the whole worldchanging community.

November 12th: CHICAGO - Event at the Shedd Aquarium
6:30-9:30
1200 South Lake Shore Drive

RSVP: WorldchangingChi [at] Gmail.com

Also, because part of our goal in each city we visit is to shine a spotlight on local people and groups doing worldchanging work (promoting sustainability and social change, delivering innovation and future-forward solutions), we're looking for your recommendations about who to spotlight, as well.

Who is worldchanging in Chicago? Let us know!

Not in Chicago, but two-and-a-half hours away in Madison, WI, TomoTherapy Inc. develops a radiation therapy ssystem that is years ahead of any other industry solution.

The TomoTherapy Hi-Art System allows radiation to be delivered more precisely, via daily imaging, and more accurately, via 360-degree delivery, than ever before.

Worth checking out, indeed.

Posted by: KTO on October 18, 2006 12:34 PM

Can't wait to see you here in Chicago!

My organization is worldchanging. I'm working for the Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance. We promote energy efficiency/conservation issues in a 9-state midwest region. We run the regional version of the EPA's Change A Light, Change the World program, encouraging the use of CFL bulbs. We also run a Building Operator Certification program, teaching building operators how to be efficient. I work on the policy end, trying to encourage states to adopt best-practice building codes, efficiency standards, and energy efficiency funding programs.

What started five or so years ago as a one-woman show run by our current president/CEO in the back room of somebody else's office now has a staff of 12 and our own Michigan Ave. address.

This is the first job I've ever had that feels worldchanging to me.

Posted by: greg e on October 24, 2006 3:23 PM