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Southwest Washington Sustainability Conference & Trade Show
2008 Southwest Washington Sustainability Conference & Trade Show
July 10-11, 2008
Hilton Vancouver Washington
Hotel and Convention Center
301 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA 98660
Join key decision makers, leaders and professionals at two full days of forward-thinking sustainability. The 2008 Southwest Washington Sustainability Conference & Trade Show, presented by the City of Vancouver and Clark County, showcased in the LEED-certified Vancouver Hilton, offers a combination of plenary and track sessions, which follow the three key components of sustainability - climate, commerce and community.
FEATURED SPEAKER: Thought-provoking speakers from across the country, experts all in areas of sustainability, will share global knowledge and practical experience during the two full days. The impressive lineup of speakers is topped by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., environmental activist and attorney, in a special Thursday evening keynote.
COST: Several options are available.
- The cost to attend the full two-day conference and trade show is $325.
- Group rates of $275 each for 3 or more from one agency or business are also available with password from Rita Davidson or Mike Piper at 360-487-7111.
- New! Only have one day to spare? Thursday only conference rate of $225 includes RFK Jr. evening keynote. Friday only conference rate is $150.
Please note: There is a small handling and mailing fee for credit card registrations through this site. A portion of that fee goes to a charitable cause.
Other Conference Speakers: Joe Van Belleghem, Windmill West, Dockside Green project; Bob Willard, corporate sustainability expert and author; Tom Mears, Chairman of the Holland, Inc.; Winona LaDuke, Native American environmentalist and economist; Jerome Ringo, President of the Apollo Alliance; Dave Williams, CEO ShoreBank Pacific; Ash Award, McKinstry Company; Don Albinger, VP Renewable Energy for Johnson Controls; Nancy Hirsch, NW Energy Coalition Policy Director; Clark Brockman, Director of SERA Architects Sustainable Resource Team; Kip Richardson, Director of Business Development of Ankrom Moisan Architects; Ellis Jones, author; and many, many more.
WHO SHOULD ATTEND: Key decision makers and professionals engaged in the built environment, design, building, commercial business, retail business, industry, transportation, energy, natural resources, environmental services, community services, social equity, diversity, government policy and education. Anyone interested in sustainability will find speakers and topics that are relevant, inspiring and motivational.
SINGLE TICKETS TO THE SPECIAL THURSDAY EVENING KEYNOTE: This year's major keynote presentation by Robert F. Kennedy Jr., at 7 p.m., Thursday, July 10, is included in the conference registration. Individual ticket sales for this presentatation are also available through Brown Paper Tickets at: http://www.brownpapertickets.com/event/34959
FREE COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY EVENT: The entire community is invited to learn about sustainable living practices when this year's sustainability conference heads into the weekend and a free community GreenFest, Saturday, July 12. Join with family, neighbors and friends at free workshops and lively activities designed to engage everyone in learning and making day-to-day practices more sustainable. GreenFest is along the waterfront at Marine Park and the Water Resources Education Center, 4600 SE Columbia Way, Vancouver, Washington, just across the Columbia River from Portland, Oregon.
STAYING AT THE CONFERENCE? Visit the Hilton Vancouver Washington Web site at http://www1.hilton.com/en_US/hi/hotel/PDXVAHH-Hilton-Vancouver-Washington-Washington/index.do or call 360-993-4500.
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LocationSW Washington Sustainability Conference
301 W. 6th Street
Vancouver, WA 98660
United States
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