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Greening Your Business for Advantage ~ November 4, 2009

From Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living:

Sustainability 101 ~ Greening Your Business for Advantage!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 ~ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
At the Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
17 Gordon Ave., Providence, RI

Environmental and sustainability trends present risks and opportunities for businesses.  If you are a business leader looking for a practical approach to sustainability and identifying opportunities to take action in your business, then this workshop was designed for you!  Develop a strategy that takes advantage of changes in the environment, and benefit from learning how to save energy and other costs in your existing business practices.

Greening Your Business for Advantage ~ November 4, 2009

From Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living

Sustainability 101 ~ Greening Your Business for Advantage!

Wednesday, November 4, 2009 ~ 8:00 AM – 2:30 PM
Cost: FREE!
At the Apeiron Institute for Sustainable Living
17 Gordon Ave., Providence, RI

Environmental and sustainability trends present risks and opportunities for businesses.  If you are a business leader looking for a practical approach to sustainability and identifying opportunities to take action in your business, then this workshop was designed for you!  Develop a strategy that takes advantage of changes in the environment, and benefit from learning how to save energy and other costs in your existing business practices.

E-Waste Fest 2009 ~ September 26, 2009

FIRST ANNUAL E-WASTE FEST 2009 ANNOUNCES RECYCLED ITEMS LIST AND ENTERTAINMENT SCHEDULE
 
 
WEST WARWICK, R.I. On Saturday, September 26, Internet broadcast history will be made as worldwide mover, Arpin Group, joins forces with ABC6 (WLNE), Rhode Island News Channel 5, and Cartridge World to produce a televised festival focused on saving the environment.
 
E-Waste Fest 2009 is a folk festival and e-waste recycling collection event which will be broadcast live on http://www.ewastefest.com from the Arpin Group campus in West Warwick.  This daylong campaign will feature musical acts, entertainment and family activities.  A percentage of all donations received from electronic waste collections at E-Waste Fest will benefit Save The Bay, a Rhode Island-based non-profit committed to protecting, restoring and exploring Narragansett Bay.

“Green Jobs Now” Event ~ September 27, 2008

Press Advisory

“Green Jobs Now” Event Kicks Off a National Day of Action in the Ocean State

Contact Denise Parrillo, 331-6972, 864-7974 (cell)

What: 
•    Community discussion regarding "Greening the Rhode Island Economy"

•    “I'm Ready” petition signing and photo opportunities as part of a national day of action that brings together diverse groups and individuals calling on the government to make a greater investment in green jobs and clean energy.  Full program available upon request.

When: Saturday September 27, 2008, from 9:30 AM –11-30AM.

Who:
Welcoming Remarks – Greg Gerritt, Founder, Rhode Island Prosperity Project

Introduction of Keynote Speaker and Remarks - David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence

Keynote Speech - The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator (9:45 AM)

Panel of experts

•    Mrs. Connie McGreavy, Chair-Elect, RI Green Building Council (also, panel moderator)

•    Dr. Joseph Ilaqua, Professor of Economics, Bryant University

•    Mr. Al Durand, Business Manager, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 99*

•    Mr. Steven Kitchin, VP Corporate Education and Training, New England Institute of Technology

•    Mr. Anthony Hubbard, Program Director, YouthBuild*

•    Rep. Art Handy, Sustainable RI Coordinator, Apeiron Institute of Sustainable Living*

* Indicates affiliation with the Green Jobs Alliance

Where: New England Institute of Technology, 2480 Post Road Warwick, RI in the Student Lounge

Green Jobs Now is a national day of action that will bring tens of thousands of people together to stage hundreds of grassroots events throughout the country.  People will demonstrate readiness to build an inclusive green economy, strong enough to lift people out of poverty and curb global warming. 

To register for the free RI event, please go to http:/www.GreeningRIEconomy.com and click on REGISTER, send email to [email protected], or call Greg Gerritt at 621-8048.

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