Co-op America's Green Business Conference
November 12-13, 2008 - San Francisco, CA

 

Join us at the Green Business Conference

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 ...

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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or register by phone at 202-872-5340

Last year was a sold-out event! Register now!

 

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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™

Sponsors

Rivanna Natural Designs

Clif Bar

Green Scene USA

Care2

CSRwire

Amazing Grass

ts designs

SVN

Gen Green

B-green Apparel

Nature's Path

BBMG

Carbon Concierge

Earth Island Institute

Annie's Naturals

Bainbridge Graduate Institute