11/12-13: San Francisco for Green Business Conference

Green Business Leaders Convene in San Francisco for Green Business Conference


Co-op America's Green Business Conference – November 12-13 at the Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco – is a hands-on event dedicated to helping build greener businesses. Whether you are a new or established green business or looking to green your company this is the one conference to attend.

Speakers include Roxanne Quimby, founder of Burt’s Bees, Seth Goldman of Honest Tea, Tom Szaky, founder of TerraCycle, Miranda Magagnini, co-founder of IceStone, Sharon Rowe of Eco-Bags Products, and dozens more socially responsible business pioneers and marketing experts. Workshops cover everything from responsible sourcing of raw goods to cutting edge marketing strategies.

Seventh Generation CEO, Jeffrey Hollander, says, “When it comes to green business, this conference is as good as it gets… the best collection of green business leaders you’ll meet anywhere.”

What others are saying:

“This conference is the leading forum for honing our business skills and inspiring each other to ever-greater success.” -- Jan Bruce, Publisher, Body + Soul Magazine

“Green Business Conference is a forum to explore and launch sustainable livelihoods for all, where businesses embrace green collar careers and create pathways out of poverty.” – Van Jones, President/Founder, Green for All

“I can't tell you how inspiring the last three days have been.” -- Phil Baum, Green Exchange and Baum Realty

“Thank you, thank you to everyone for such an excellent, well-planned wonderful green conference. I was really impressed with the speakers and workshops. I've heard nothing but great comments from everyone at Clif Bar who attended.” -- Elysa Hammond, Ecologist, Clif Bar, Inc.

To register now for the low price of $450 (a $200 discount) and learn more, visit: http://www.coopamerica.biz

Press Release
Download a copy of the complete press release at http://www.coopamerica.org/about/newsroom/releases/2008.07.09.cfm


Amy J. Belanger
Deputy Director
Green Business Network