November 11th, 2008

Green Events in November and December

Posted by Jessica Jensen

There are some very exciting green events coming up all across our fine country– and you should know about them! 

Green Festival, November 14-16, San Francisco

At Green Festival we’re celebrating what’s working in our communities—for people, business and the environment. Here, green means safe, healthy communities and a strong local economy. Join us at the nation’s premier sustainability events, where you will see the best in green. Enjoy more than 125 authors, leaders and educators; great how-to workshops; cutting-edge films; fun activities for kids; organic beer and wine; delicious vegetarian cuisine and diverse live music.

3rd Annual Northland Bioneers Conference, November 14-16, Minneapolis/St. Paul

The 2008 Northland Bioneers Conference will reflect its organizing foundation. Spirited, Diverse, Solutions Focused, Entertaining, Thoughtful, Purposeful, Respectful, Spacious and Fun! This year, the Northland Bioneers Conference is being steered by sixteen community leaders who represent a wide range of interests, experiences and skills. These 2008 conference designers are being the change they want to see in the world while creating the Northland Bioneers Conference; an event that will inspire the Northland Region to model behaviors and the character necessary to create a thriving world for all.

GreenBuild Expo, November 19-21, Boston

Buildings play a critical role in protecting and improving our environment and the health of the people who occupy them. USGBC’s Greenbuild conference and expo is an unparalleled opportunity to connect with other green building peers, industry experts, and influential leaders as they share insights on the green building movement and its diverse specialties.

Los Angeles Sustainable Business Council event: Show Me the Money: Investing in the Green Economy”, December 2, Los Angeles (Livingreen in Culver City)

Join SBC for a provocative panel discussion on investing in the new economy.  We’ll meet a panel of investment professionals from the venture capital, angel investment, and sustainable investing communities. We’ll define the power of green investing, how investments are evaluated and what it means to invest in clean technology vs. other types of green companies. And we’ll explore how the current meltdown has affected investment in this all important sector.

Sustainable Brands International, December 9-11, Miami Beach

Sustainable Brands International (SBi) is the only conference dedicated to bringing the international business community together to discuss global market trends and how to innovate profitably for sustainability, on a global scale. If you aspire to launch or extend your sustainable business into new global markets, join us for this one of a kind international gathering.

9th Annual Sustainable Design Awards - Global Green USA, December 10, New York City

Each year, the Sustainable Design Awards help shine the light on the great innovations and leaders working to protect New York and other coastal cities by stemming global warming.

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