On Thursday, August 22, 2019, Metal Finishing Champion Group (MFCG) organized a training event for 50 professionals in metal finishing operations. The feature speaker was Dr. Navil Yacoub from Cal EPA-Department of Toxic Substances Control (DTSC), introducing pollution prevention strategies for Metal Finishing process and presented a checklist from DTSC's model shop program. MFCG introduced Clean Up Green Up program, Industrial Waste Permit requirements, Inspection and Control process and LA Department of Water and Power's technical assistance program for water conservation opportunities. Below are the presentations from the event. Pollution Prevention for Metal Finishers Dr. Nabil Yacoub - DTSCDTSC Model Shop ProgramDr. Nabil Yacoub - DTSCGenerator Improvements RuleMetal Finishing Champion GroupMiguel Rodas - LA Sanitation
On Wednesday, October 31, LA Industry gathered with over 30 Construction Dewatering and Pool Managment professionals to discuss best management practices for environmental compliance, opportunities for cost-saving practices, business support from the City of Los Angeles, and sustainability options for Construction Dewatering and Pool Management. Below are the presentations from the symposium. Why is a permit required? Lonnie Ayers - LA Sanitation Environmental Solutions Paul Lanhardt - Pure Effect, Inc Conserving Water in Swimming Pools Michael Thorne - Water Renew One Water LA Denise Chow - LA Sanitation Public Pool Requirements Nick Brakband - LA County Department of Public Health Los Angeles Dewatering Discharges Howard Wong - LA Sanitation Los Angeles Swimming Pool Discharges Howard Wong - LA Sanitation Construction Dewatering Justin Wolfe - Rain for Rent Construction Dewatering and Pools from a LA Department of Building and Safety Perspective Adolfo Acosta - Department of Building and Safety Water Conservation for New Construction Victor Garica - Department of Water and Power
On Thursday, October 4, 2018, LA Industry gathered with over 20 independent craft brewers to discuss sustainability practices and navigate business resources including Alcoholic Beverage Control, LA Department of City Planning, LA Department of Building and Safety, and the Economic Workforce & Development Department. This was followed by a presentation on water resources, efficiency, and technologies. Below are the presentations from the symposium. Guide to Industrial Wastewater Fees for Commercial and Industrial Users Emerlita Alvarez - LA Sanitation Sustainability for Small Craft Brewers Dave Holop - Brouwerij West The Circular Economy On Tap Joe Stapley - ECOR Type "23" Licenses for Micro-Brews Gerry Sanchez - California State Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control Development Services Center Bob Duenas - LA Department of City Planning Department of Building and Safety - Microbrewery Michael Mikane - LA Department of Building and Safety The Path to Growth for Small Business Derek Kissinger - MCS BusinessSource Network Water Conservation and Your Business Victor Garcia - LA Department of Water and Power Ensuring LA's Water Future Flor Burrola - LA Sanitation
LA Microbrewery Water Conservation Will Cordray - Lodon
On Thursday, February 1, 2018, LA Industry gathered with over 67 metal finishing professionals to discuss best management practices for environmental compliance, opportunities for cost-saving incentives and loans, business support from the City of Los Angeles, and sustainability options for metal finishing. Below are the presentations from the symposium. LA Industry Michael Simpson - LA Sanitation Pretreatment Program Lonnie Ayers - LA Sanitation IWMD Billing Overview Sam Amir – LA Sanitation Overview of SCAQMD Rules Affecting Metal Finishing and Plating Jillian Wong - SCAQMD Curtiss-Wright Surface Technologies Brent Taylor – E/M Coating Applying Green Chemistry in Chrome Plating Process Ray Lucas – Valley Chrome Plating Metal Finishing Water Conservation Mark Gentili, Water Conservation - LADWP Overview of the Los Angeles Business Assistance Virtual Network Lynda McGlinchey - LABAVN EWDD Business Incentives Richard Pallay – EWDD Materials Exchange: Completing the Circular Economy – LA Industry Mark Hsu – LA Sanitation Green Chemistry Principles Olga Krel – LA Sanitation