November 19, 2009. Working Green Business Expo. Schwan Center (National Sports Center), Blaine, MN. 2:30 - 7:00 p.m. The Working Green Business Expo is inteded for businesses, communities, and local governments seeking to develop or enhance sustainable business practices. Sponsored by the MetroNorth Chamber of Commerce. Free. Call 763.783.3553 for more information.

November 24, 2009. Wastewater Operation and Maintenance Training. Willkommen Memorial Park Pavilion, Norwood Young America, MN. 8:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Minnesota Rural Water Association (MRWA). Free. For more information contact the MRWA office at 800.367.6792 or online at www.mrwa.com. Cindy McComas will present on mercury and phosphorus in wastewater.

December 2, 2009. Hazardous Waste Training Seminar. Ramsey County Public Works Department, 1425 Paul Kirkwold Drive, Arden Hills, MN. Session 1: Hazardous Waste Management Basics 8:30 a.m. – 12:00 noon. Session 2: Commonly Generated Wastes 1:00 – 4:30 p.m. Informal discussion will walk through the basics: why it’s hazardous, how to store it, and where to get rid of it. Sponsored by Ramsey County Department of Public Health, Environmental Health Section. Free. Call 651.266.1191 to register. Specify morning, afternoon or both.

December 16, 2009. The Next Generation of Lean. Mankato, MN. 8:00 – 11:30 a.m. Sponsored by Enterprise Minnesota. $79. For more information and registration, contact Enterprise Minnesota at 612.373.2900 or 800.325.3073.

December 17, 2009. Green Jobs in Minnesota: What does it mean for my community? Baxter/Brainerd, MN. 3:00 – 5:00 p.m. This is one of a series of presentations that offer people in the environmental field and the community timely information on environmental and sustainability issues, as well as a chance to network with others. This season’s theme: Greening the Economy. Sponsored by the Brainerd Area Environmental Learning Network (BAELN). Free. Contact Don Hickman at 320.631.2043 or dhickman@ifound.org for more information.

February 1, 2010. MnTAP Intern Program Application Deadline. Each MnTAP intern spends the summer at one Minnesota business researching pollution prevention solutions to improve efficiency, save money, reduce waste or decrease regulatory compliance burden. Company project proposals will be accepted until the program is full. Call MnTAP any time throughout the year to discuss potential projects, 612.624.1300 or 800.247.0015.