Over 300 attendees will gather to learn from 50+ regional leaders pushing the sustainability needle forward. GoGreen Portland offers a distinct platform of bringing people together across industries and sectors to build viable networks and cross-pollinate best practices throughout the regional business community.
GoGreen Portland is tomorrow Tuesday, October 6 at the White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch St. Portland, OR 97209. Over 300 attendees will gather to learn from 50+ regional leaders pushing the sustainability needle forward. GoGreen Portland offers a distinct platform of bringing people together across industries and sectors to build viable networks and cross-pollinate best practices throughout the regional business community.
When and Where:Tuesday, October 6, 8am-5pm, White Stag Building, 70 NW Couch St. Portland, OR 97209
Keynotes:
- Kate Brown, Governor, State of Oregon, 9:00-9:05am
- Ibrahim Abdul-Matin, Author, Green Deen: What Islam Teaches About Protecting the Planet and Director of Community Affairs, NYC Department of Environmental Protection, 12:30-1:00pm
- Gifford Pinchot III, Founder & President Emeritus, Pinchot University, 2:15-2:30pm
- Deborah Kafoury, Chair, Multnomah County, 3:45-4:00pm
Featured Session: Small and Mighty: Local Business Leaders Driving Economic and Social Change, 8:00-9:00am
The Greek playwright Aeschylus wrote “from a small seed a mighty trunk may grow.” Join the City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability in celebrating three local small business leaders who have planted the seeds for social and economic change in our community. Get an inside look at how their green business models integrate employee empowerment and community service – and see how this stands to transform our economy one business at a time. This special session is presented in partnership with the Oregon Association of Minority Entrepreneurs, Microenterprise Services of Oregon and the Hispanic Metropolitan Chamber of Commerce.
Introduction: Susan Anderson, Director, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Moderator: Megan Shuler, Program Manager, Sustainability at Work, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability
Rachel Hestmark, Founder & Designer, Hestmark Designs
Alando Simpson, Vice President, City of Roses Disposal & Recycling
Mark Lopez, Chef, Farmer & Owner, Crave Catering
View the entire 2015 program lineup online: portland.gogreenconference.net/program
Event Details
GoGreen Portland 2015, brought to you by the City of Portland, METRO and Multnomah County will take place on Tuesday, October 6 at the White Stag Building, located at 70 NW Couch St. Portland, OR 97209. Tickets are available online at portland.gogreenconference.net or via phone at 503.226.2377. Tickets range in price from $45 to $195. Visit the website for full details.
About GoGreen Conference
The GoGreen Conference, created and organized by B Corporation Social Enterprises, is a sustainability learning experience for business and public sector decision-makers. Featuring regionally targeted content and recognized leaders from the community, GoGreen works across industry silos to foster peer-to-peer learning and collaborative solutions. We believe sustainability in the business setting is a powerful and indispensable tool for navigating the tumultuous waters of today’s global economy and solving our climate woes. Our mission is to empower attendees with the strategies, tools and connections to green their organizations with profitability in mind. Learn more at gogreenconference.net.
