Bob Wise Speaks to the Nike Asia Network at the Nike Campus

Bob Wise recently presented an overview of the sustainability trends, challenges and opportunities facing China to the Nike Asia Network at the Nike Campus.  He addressed how Oregon companies can provide the vital products and services to meet those needs over the next decade. View Bob’s presentation.

Green Building Session Summary

James T. Caldwell, Ph.D., prepared a summary of the Green Building session at the US-China Green Energy Conference in Beijing, China last November.  Bob Wise’s major part of the program is summarized on pages 6-7. For more information, contact James T. Caldwell at pacrimjim@gmail.com or Bob Wise at bob.wise@coganowens.com.

Bob Wise to Speak About Sustainable Business Opportunities in China

CHINA BUSINESS NETWORK PRESENTS:

“Sustainable Development Business Opportunities in China”
January 14, 2009

by Bob Wise, Team Oregon, LLC

This program is sponsored by:

PSU Master of International Management

ABOUT THE PRESENTATION:
This presentation will address major challenges facing China, China resource consumption tends, how China is addressing sustainable development, examples of successful projects, future opportunities for business development in China based on Oregon’s strengths, and lessons learned from past experience.

ABOUT THE SPEAKER:
Bob Wise is Senior Project Manager with Cogan Owens Cogan, LLC and Director of Team Oregon, LLC, private firms focused on urban planning and sustainable development in its multiple dimensions. He works in state and local public policy, strategic planning, and sustainable development. A few examples include:

• Serving as Chair and Co-Chair of the Sustainable Development Commission for Portland and Multnomah County guiding the process of early adoption and evolution of sustainable development it Portland and Multnomah County.
• Produced a comprehensive review and summary of models for sustainable development used in North America and Europe.
• Developed green building and sustainable industry cluster strategy studies for the State of Oregon, City of Portland, and Clackamas County, Oregon.
• Advised and lectured the China-U.S. Center for Sustainable Development in Portland, Oregon training government professional from the People’s Republic of China in the fields of land use planning, green development, and sustainable development.
• Developed a Sustainable Development Action Plan for the Taiwan Council for Economic Development to guide agencies, local governments, business, academic, and non-governmental agencies in Taiwan. Now developing the Eco-City Vision for Taipei City.
• Teamed with SOM Asia for a vision and urban development plan for the Hangzhou segment of the Grand Canal.
• Advised the City of Taipei, Taiwan on the concept of an Eco-City and “green” library buildings.

WHEN: Wednesday, Jan. 14, 2009, 12:00-1:30 PM
WHERE: House of Louie Restaurant, in Chinatown (331 NW Davis St., Portland, OR  97209)
COST: Lunch & Talk: $20 members; $30 general; $15 for students with ID. Please add $5 handling charge to above for registration after 5pm Jan. 13, 2009
REGISTER: Register & Pay On-line, or Call 503-973-5451
PARKING: SmartPark on NW Davis, between NW Naito Parkway and NW 1st Ave.

Bob Wise Shares His Insights on Green Building at Beijing Conference

Bob Wise recently returned from the US-China Green Energy Conference in Beijing, China. The “Innovative Energy Solutions: Fueling Our Future” conference consisted of 21 program areas (or sessions). Bob was invited to participate as a panelist during the “Green Building” session. This was a special opportunity for Bob to join four hundred leaders in energy policy from both China and the United States to present on a vision of the humane eco-city of the 21st century.