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You can build the marketplace for green businesses.
You'll connect with like-minded business visionaries.
You'll learn how green businesses succeed.
Starving for a green connection?
Roll up your sleeves and get ready to bite into the green business revolution
at this hands-on conference.
Learn from your peers in this value-packed three-day event as you discuss
the many ways to build your business and a prosperous sustainable economy
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This may be the best part. Registration includes all keynote speakers, workshop sessions, entertainment, and organic meals for the entire conference.
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Hear what Co-op America Business members said about past conferences
“I attended my first Green Business conference and Green Festival
last year—and I am still following up on all the great leads. The
events resulted in new business almost immediately—we met businesses
that are perfect for Air America—Aveda, Wolavers Ale, Patagonia,
AloNovo…I even got a change to hang with Daryl Hannah…and
we found a new credit card processing firm that's saving us money…”
—Bob Perry, Air America Radio
“The Green Business
Conference is a must-attend for any current or would-be green'trepreneur.”
—Christopher Swanner, Clif Bar Inc.
“You have evolved an outstanding conference and built a splendid
community. I am impressed and hugely admiring of the wonderful work that
you do, and I enjoyed the conference immensely.”
—John
Abrams , South Mountain Co., Inc.
“Thank you for the amazing conference you and your wonderful staff
put together. It was so great to get to meet the people behind Co-op America.
The speakers were all fantastic and valuable, the food was delicious,
and I came away excited and ready to take on the new challenges that come
my way.”
—Autumn
White-Weeks, Choice Organic Teas
“Thanks for the conference... Wonderful people, wonderful speakers,
food, and event!”
—
Rony Alcalay, Vital Hemptations
“I’m sure I’m hardly alone in saying that my life shifted as the Green Business Conference lives on in all of us each day.” — Karen Connington
“I want to thank you for such an amazing event! One could not have imagined a better place to be to refocus and regroup after the election results.” —Tim Asher
“I’m so glad I followed through on my instincts to attend the conference.” —Linda Sobel Katz
"Thank you, thank you to everyone for such an excellent, well-planned
wonderful green conference. I was really impressed with how well-orchestrated
everything was...in addition to having such impressive speakers and workshops.
I've heard nothing but great comments from everyone at Clif Bar. We loved
hosting the group at our office [for the site visit]."
—Elysa Hammond, Ecologist, Clif Bar, Inc.
"I thank each one of you for the fantastic conference! Not only
was it informative, it was fun as well. With the information I received,
along with the incredible contacts I made, I'm sure our business will
grow. I can't wait to attend next year."
—Gretchen Wirth, Rivanna Natural Designs
"I got so much from the conference. All your hard work and excellent
planning made a huge statement and impact on me. It opened my eyes and
beliefs...and helped me see the importance of the movements Co-op America
and its members are trying to accomplish. Your conference brought a new
sense of being and drive...and helped me learn more about what is truly
important and I thank you."
—Steven D. Kimmell, Sustainability Services Consulting
"I enjoyed meeting all of you. and thank you for the fabulous input
I received. Hope to see you all at the next conference. Well done, Co-op
America!!"
—Sean Penrith, CEO & Co-Founder, Green Glass, Inc.
"This year, on a total lark, I decided to travel to the Green Business
Conference and the Green Festival. The conference and festival were eye-opening,
enlightening, and edutaining. I made many great connections. The visit
to Clif Bar was a treat for more than the palate."
—Larry Black, Owner, Mt.Airy Bicycles
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2008 Speakers
Tom Szaky
Founder/CEO, TerraCycle
Roxanne Quimby
Founder, Burt's Bees
Seth Goldman
President/TeaEO, Honest Tea
Miranda Magagnini
Co-CEO, IceStone, LLC
William B. Rosenzweig
Managing Director, Physic Ventures
Sharon Rowe
Founder/CEO, Eco-Bags Products, Inc.
Rony Alcalay
Founder, Vital Hemptations
Carolyn Parrs
Co-Founder, Mind Over Markets
Irv Weinberg
Co-Founder, Mind Over Markets
MaryAnne Howland
CEO, IBIS Communications, Inc.
Charisee McAuliffe
Founder/COO, GenGreen™
Dennis Salazar
President, Salazar Packaging
Tracey Pettengill Turner
Founder and General Manager, MicroPlace
Raphael Bemporad
Founding Partner/Principal, BBMG
David Lubensky
President, Bagatto, Inc.
Alisa Gravitz
Executive Director, Co-op America
Denise Hamler
Director, Co-op America's Green Business Network™/Green Festivals™

























