Growing A Sustainable Community : Green Jobs (1)

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Acting & Planning As If the Future Mattered

Broome Community College
April 18, 2009

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Moderator: Tarik Abdelazim, Executive Assistant to the Mayor, City of Binghamton

Panelists: Frank Surdey, Managing Labor Economist, NY State Department of Labor; Terry Stark, Director, Broome-Tioga Workforce New York

Statement from the Organizers:

A transition to more sustainable practices and a greener, cleaner economy promises the creation of many new jobs, with estimates from the hundreds of thousands to millions. From a statewide analysis of green jobs, to blue-green alliances, to billions in weatherization and efficiency work, this expert panel will offer a powerful primer on the emerging green job sector.

Sponsors: Binghamton Regional Sustainability Coalition, Broome Community College Center for Civic Engagement

Naturally Successful: Entrepreneurship that redefines the bottom line A new type of entrepreneur is changing industries and the world at the speed of business. Making a profit is essential, but their measures of success include the social, environmental and economic impacts. And these innovators see limitless opportunities in the challenges of the 21st century. Naturally Successful features interviews with some of the country's top business consultants, educators, authors and speakers who are inspiring entrepreneurs worldwide. They offer insights on entrepreneurship, with a focus on building a values-driven business, providing meaningful leadership, achieving results beyond profits, serving customers, thinking long-term, seizing opportunities in new and existing markets, creating a thriving business and embracing a new type of capitalism. Interviews include: Mark Albion, Founder of Net Impact and Social Venture Network Susan Anderson, Director of Portland Office of Sustainable Development Christopher Flavin, President of Worldwatch Institute Warren Flint, President of Five E's Unlimited Gil Friend, CEO of Natural Logic Inc. Van Jones, President of Ella Baker Center for Human Rights Hunter Lovins, Founder of Natural Capital Solutions Michael Shurman, V.P. of Training & Development Corp. Dennis Wilde, Principal at Gerding Edlen Development Bob Willard, CEO of Sustainability Advantage Marsha Williard, CEO of AXIS Performance Advisors DVD coding: playable in most international regions (1, 2 and 4).

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