second Sustainability symposium AND EXPO
for southeastern north carolina
 
 

Brunswick Community College Economic and Workforce Development in a Partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center would like to invite you to participate as a corporate sponsor, exhibitor, or participant.

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This year's theme "The Business of Sustainability." The Symposium aims to explore the many inter-related aspects of incorporating sustainability practices, training, and opportunities for business, industry, federal and state agencies, and the public. The event will provide the opportunity to network one-on-one, promote resources, and learn about sustainability practices and certifications.

When: Friday, March 16, 2012 from 8:00 - 3:00 pm.

Where: Brunswick Community College Leland Center for Economic and Workforce Development

Address: 2050 Enterprise Drive, Leland, NC 28451 (Leland Industrial Park off HWY 74/76)

Keynote Speaker: Eric Henry, see flyer information for details.

Schedule.

 

Session 1

1) 'The Recycling Connection' Waste Industries & Sonoco

2) 'Renewable Energy: What is Happening in North Carolina with Wind & Solar' NC State Solar Center & Cape Fear Solar Systems

3) 'The Green Federal Contracting "Landscape" & Initiatives the Government is Pursuing' G and E Advisors

4) 'What It Means to Have the Sustainable Forestry & Recycled Paper Seals' International Paper

Exhibits

Session 2

1) 'Reducing Waste to Landfill by 85%' DAK Americas, LLC

2) 'Save Money with Sustainable Design & Efficient Energy Use' Elm Engineering

3) 'B Corporation Why It's Good for Business' Adam Shay CPA, PLLC & Do Good Real Estate

4) 'Sustainable Golf Courses' NC State University

Exhibits

Lunch

Session 3

1) 'How DENR Helps with Businesses' NC DENR

2) 'Sustainability Strategy, How It Impacts Communities' Coca-Cola Bottling Co.

3) 'Register to be a Government Contractor' (in Computer Lab) NC Military Business Center

4) 'Sustainable Agriculture Business Opportunities' NC Cooperative Extension, Southeastern Food Systems

Open Forum

Why Sustainability is Good for Business

 

Cost

  • Vendor/ Exhibitor.  $100.00 includes table, chair and lunch for 1 person.  For additional information, call (910) 755-8561
  • Individual admission.  $ 35.00 (includes lunch) for additional information call (910) 755-8084.

*Please note.  Online payment is not available.  Payments must be made in the form of a check payable to: "Brunswick Community College" and mailed to Attn: Marilyn Graham, 2050 Enterprise Drive, Leland, NC 28451.

Registration. Registration is required, to register for the Symposium.  To register for the Symposium as a vendor/exhibitor or a participant, click here.

Contact.  For more information and all payment, registration questions, please contact Marilyn Graham at grahamm@brunswickcc.edu or gallowayo@brunswickcc.edu.

 

 
 
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