Thursday, May 7 2009
Various entrepeneurs, authors, and leaders from the state
Duke Mansion - 400 Hermitage Road,
Charlotte
Why Sustainability? It’s the right thing to do. It is the single biggest opportunity for growth in the next five to ten years. See how sustainability can redefine your business and provide you with a competitive advantage.
UPS saved 3 million gallons of fuel by eliminating left turns It doesn’t have to be expensive or difficult to begin seeing the world through a sustainable lens.
The informative sessions outlined in the agenda below will be led by an exceptional group of entrepreneurs, authors, and leaders from the state.
Date: Thursday, May 7th, 2009
Time: 8:30 am- 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am- 3:00 pm Program, to include Lunch
Location: The Duke Mansion, 400 Hermitage Road, Charlotte, 28207
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http://www.dukemansion.com/about_directions.shtml
RSVP: terry@bigcouncil.com
BIG Members: Free
Non-members: $75
Agenda for Thursday, May 7, 2009:
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration
9:00 am – 9:15 am Opening Remarks
9:15 am – 11:45am Ordinarily Amazing, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurs
Speaker: Kristi Turner, SVP of Marketing for Cam Lanier and Owner of Ordinarily Amazing
10:45 am – 11:00 am Break
11:00 am – 12:00 pm Panel discussion with local entrepreneurs on Sustainable Growth
· Moderator: Bob Kingery, Southern Energy Management
· Erik Lensch, Innovative Solar Solutions
· Dereck McGarry, Refresco, PLLC
· Lia Lucero, Showpiece Enterprises
· Rich Deming, Fat City Formulae
12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch
Speakers: Brief comments from local and state organizations focused on sustainability
12:30 pm – 2:00 pm What is Smart Green? Strategies for Business Results
Speaker: Jonathan Estes, Strategic Measures, Inc., Author of
“Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in Any Industry—and Make Money”
Entrepreneurial Speaker: Eric Henry, CEO of TS Designs
2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Facilitated open dialog by Astrid Chirinos, Calor Energy, & Kristi Turner
“Next steps for a better understanding of sustainability for business growth”
Thank you to our Host Sponsor: Duke Mansion