Plan It Green’s Green Business Luncheon Series kicks off this August with a session dedicated to revealing NEW opportunities for business owners to reduce their environmental impacts. Discover the recent developments by some of Humboldt's most innovative organizations, including the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Arcata Community Recycling Center, Trillium Transit Solutions, and the Green Wheels consulting project.
Join us this August to explore and discuss the variety of Green options and opportunities available locally--choices that can save you money from the unique organizations that make our Humboldt community a different sort of place to do business.
Please register for the luncheon at the bottom of this page
The Panel:
Dana Boudreau
As a Program Manager for the Redwood Coast Energy Authority, Dana is involved in the development and implementation of affordable renewable energy programs and systems for improved efficiency.
Allison Poklemba
Allison is the Manager for the Arcata Community Recycling Center’s Education Program, a project committed to innovative waste reduction, reuse and recycling opportunities within Humboldt community.
Aaron Antrim
Aaron is actively involved in the development of sustainable transit systems within Humboldt County. He is the Principal of Trillium Transit Internet Solutions, helping to make public transportation easy and convenient to use through internet-based and mobile wireless technology.
Chris Rall
Chris Rall is Executive Director of Green Wheels, an organization that advocates for balanced and sustainable transportation on the North Coast, including green, healthy, money-saving transportation strategies for businesses.
Host and Facilitator:
Maggie Gainer, HSU Office for Economic & Community Development
Maggie is a community development specialist with a background in waste reduction, community-based economic development and recycling market development. The author of numerous published articles, she continues to travel, lecturing on the topics of waste prevention and the role of recycling industrial development in sustainable community planning.
Title: Fresh Greens: New opportunities to Green your business
When: Monday, August 25th, 2008
Where: Hurricane Kate’s Restaurant: 511 Second Street, Eureka
Time: 12:00 Noon - 2:00 pm
Cost: $20.00 per person
Learn More: 445-4986
Sponsored by: Humboldt Plan It Green, the North Coast Small Business Development Center, and Pacific Gas and Electric