Melissa Hincha-Ownby

Member Since: November 11, 2008

Channel Interests:

Eco-Biz

MY BIO

Melissa Hincha-Ownby is a professional freelance writer who specializes in stories about business and finance. She also provides information to families trying to raise eco-conscious children through the Raising Them Green blog.

MY BLOGS

Recovery Act is helping small businesses

Mon, Mar 22 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

A new report from the Department of Energy shows that more than $5 billion in Recovery Act dollars and other methods of government funding has been awarded to small businesses for clean energy projects.

New DoD building aims for LEED Silver

Fri, Mar 19 2010 at 1:08 PM EST

The Department of Defense will soon start construction of a new Hazardous Material Response Facility with a goal of attaining LEED Silver certification.

President Obama signs jobs bill

Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 5:53 PM EST

President Obama signed the HIRE Act, which is designed to stimulate job growth by offering private businesses incentives for hiring new workers.

Interest-free green loans in L.A.

Thu, Mar 18 2010 at 2:17 PM EST

The Jewish Free Loan Association has launched a new Green Loan Fund, providing interest-free loans for environmental upgrades to Los Angeles residents and small businesses.

Apply now for a Sierra Club internship

Wed, Mar 17 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

Application deadline for the Sierra Club's Best Internship on Earth position is March 31, 2010.

State of Washington embraces green building

Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 4:48 PM EST

The Washington Department of Ecology's Green Building Group’s film, Green Building: Jobs of the Future, helps educate citizens about the benefits of green building.

USGBC offers green building tours

Tue, Mar 16 2010 at 2:18 PM EST

The U.S. Green Building Council and the Sierra Club are joining forces to offer green building tours as part of the “Green Buildings for Cool Cities” project.

USGBC 2010 Federal Summit

Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 2:00 PM EST

U.S. Green Building Council will host the summit on May 18-19, 2010, in Washington, D.C., and focus on how green building will benefit the economy and job recovery.

Green jobs for Chicago ex-cons

Mon, Mar 15 2010 at 8:00 AM EST

Funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act will create more than 650 green jobs for individuals who were once incarcerated.

Weekend green jobs news roundup

Fri, Mar 12 2010 at 3:00 PM EST

Is the Spanish solar industry in trouble, LA promotes green gardening, and other top green jobs stories from the week.

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