USGBC-Long Island to host first annual Building Green Gala

The Long Island chapter of the U.S. Green Building Council will host its first-annual Building Green Gala on March 19, at the Long Island Marriott. This premier event will honor Scott Rechler, the chief executive officer and chairman of RexCorp Realty LLC, for his visionary leadership in developing and implementing healthier, more efficient building standards and practices in his developments on Long Island and across the region. The USGBC-Long Island will also award five scholarships to area college students selected and honored as "Emerging Green Builders."  These exceptional young people represent the next generation in green building and the council is pleased to support their efforts. The proceeds of the gala will go to support the growth and activism of USGBC-LI, which works to promote green building practices and education in area communities.  Individual tickets for the gala are $275. In addition sponsorship opportunities are available.  Interested individuals and businesses can go to www.BuildingGreenLI.com for more information. Individuals who assist USGBC-LI are supporting the organization's efforts to promote a vision of sustainability and responsible building practices across Long Island.