greenbiz101

get informed! get connected!

are you new to "green business?"

come together to get practical training to be profitable, equitable, and sustainable. get a realistic and inspiring "big picture" of green business, connect with other businesspeople—and take a moment to work on your business, rather than just in it

✓ 2-6, thursday, oct 4th, 2007 with breaks for networking
✓ the jupiter hotel, 800 e burnside (portland, or)
✓ snacks, beverages and desserts by blossoming lotus cafe and other local businesses
✓ cozy up at the doug fir fireplace lounge after the conference!
✓ $20 pre-reg or $25 at-the-door, with a portion of the proceeds going to green organizations
✓ pre-register here or rsvp for at-door rate: events2007@causeit.org

workshop topics

green business in the context of social consciousness

causeit, inc’s mj petroni distinguishes the concept of social enterpise—businesses and organizations designed to make a difference. in the context of social enterprise, or businesses that call to us, we’ll examine being green as an essential component of any plan to make green.

why green business?

sustain-nw’s jill sughrue leads a whirlwind tour of the problems of environmental degradation, sustainable development, the role of business, and what it means to “go green.”

going green: strategy and tactics

you want to be profitable and you want to have a positive impact on your community and the environment. kathleen sayce, shorebank pacific’s expert on sustainable business practices, trains you to create a green business strategy and to measure & manage your progress.

recycling, minimizing waste, and environmental purchasing

some of business' biggest impacts are from the materials it consumes and the waste it generates. recycling specialist megan stein of portland’s office of sustainable development discusses recycling your waste, purchasing environmentally-friendly supplies and materials, all while minimizing your expenses!

transportation and energy (put the rubber to the road... or not)

what can you do about climate change? how big of an impact do you have on our skies? steve hoyt of the portland office of transportation shows how choosing sustainable transportation is good for you, your people, and your business.

marketing the ‘green’ you—and improving your top line

in this special marketing workshop, good company’s sustainable business professional kelly hoell discusses how to tell your green business story, and how to take advantage of today's emerging “green markets” to increase your top line.