DEVELOPING BUSINESS ♦ BUILDING COMMUNITY JANUARY/FEBRUARY | 2010 January/February 2009
CORAL GABLES CHAMBER’S GREEN EFFORTS
LARRY M. NOLAN Coral Gables Chamber
TAKEROOT T
he Coral Gables Chamber’s Green initiaves are hitting full steam in 2010 with great new programs and expectations! The Go Green Task Force, headed by Anabella Smith and Carol Schafmeister, has been making preparations for the Chamber’s firstever Eco Expo on Friday, February 5th, 2010. This event, sponsored by Resource 4 Floors, the American Institute of Architects, the Coral Gables Museum, the Eco Chamber and the U.S. Green Building Council, will feature a luncheon with renowned green pioneer, author and sustainability advocate Ray Anderson of Interface, Inc. Ray Anderson will headline the luncheon. Workshops that address topics such as “How To Green Your Business,” “Trash To Treasure,” “Maximize Your Tax Benefits for Energy Efficiency and Green Building” and “Water Conservation” will be offered by such leading “green” institutions as the AmericanAirlines Arena, Hyatt Regency Coral Gables and the soon-to-be-completed Coral Gables Museum. The afternoon concludes with a reception and green business Table-Top Expo featuring local companies and their green products and services. For sponsorship and table-top opportunities, please contact the Chamber at 305-446-1657. CONTIUED ON PAGE 5
IN THIS ISSUE: • Chair’s Remarks • President’s Perspective • Trustee Talk • Realtor Showcase • Small Biz Seminar • Gables BID Corner • Calendar of Events • Sponsor Recognition
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