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SUMMARY:The Future of Business Conference
DESCRIPTION:2010 and the New Economy\n\nIn a world that's been \"reset
 \" by a sharp worldwide recession, accelerating climate change and a c
 ollapse of trust in business--the implication and opportunities for lo
 cal business are enormous. Billions of dollars are being invested to s
 timulate the economy and most of that money is going toward energy eff
 iciency. The local food sector is soaring. There are new opportunities
  in the building industry through building performance and energy effi
 ciency. Localization is a new marketing tactic for all - big/small and
  near/far.\n\nNow is an essential opportunity to learn how to leverage
  your resources, implement changes, and succeed in a world where busin
 ess as usual is no longer viable. Come and learn what these changes in
  the marketplace and the new economy mean to your business, and your c
 ommunity.\n\nWe really are at a crossroads, with promising paths in fr
 ont of us. With few signposts to guide us, we get to create innovation
  here and now!\n\nJoin us for the Future of Business Conference - Apri
 l 30, 2010 -- incredible speakers and inspiration for resiliency and s
 ustainability.\n\nThis conference is for:\n* Business owners and leade
 rs\n* Farmers, Restauranteurs, Food Producers\n* Architects, City Offi
 cials, Builders, Planners\n* Energy Professionals\n* Financial communi
 ty, investors, banking, lending, foundations\n* Leaders in sustainabil
 ity and social change\n* Leaders of mission-driven organizations, nonp
 rofits, social businesses\n* People seeking to invest in change\n* Pol
 icy makers, decision-makers\n* Academics, students, researchers\n\nLoc
 alicious!\nAfter the Conference join us for great local food, libation
 s, and an opportunity to connect with leaders of the local food econom
 y AND our region's most influential and innovative business owners and
  employees. Join us and toast the opening of the growing season!\n\nFo
 r more information visit https://transitionwhatcom.ning.com/events/the
 -future-of-business
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CATEGORIES:conference, "inspriation!"
LOCATION:Whatcom Community College, Syre Student Center
WEBSITE:http://sustainableconnections.org/bizdev/conference
URL:http://sustainableconnections.org/bizdev/conference
CONTACT:360-647-7093
ORGANIZER:Mariah Ross, Future of Business Conference Director
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