Starving for a Green Connection?

Roll up your sleeves and bite into the green business revolution at this hands-on conference.  Co-op America is hosting its annual Green Business Conference in San Francisco, November 12-13, at the Hotel Whitcomb in San Francisco.

Irv and I will be featured speakers on November 12 presenting “The Ten Commandments of Green Marketing.”  Other 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.

You will:

•  Learn cutting edge marketing strategies to stand out in a field of green
•  Get the coaching to succeed in this growing marketplace
•  Grow your green business with innovative financial models
•  Find out how becoming climate neutral is good for your community, your customers, and your business
•  Network with green businesses like yours
•  Get inspired by innovative business leaders
•  Discover the powerful business case for going green
•  Hold up a beacon of authenticity in the age of greenwashing

Perfect Balance of Work and Play

• After a full day, relax and enjoy the company of your peers with great entertainment and fine organic cuisine

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.

This conference won’t break your budget

Registration includes all keynote speakers, workshop sessions, entertainment, and organic meals for the entire conference.  To register now for the low price of $450 (a $200 discount) and learn more, visit: http://www.coopamerica.biz/ | 202-872-5330

Right after the conference, stick around for the largest green festival in the country, held just one mile away, Nov. 14-16, at the San Francisco Concourse Exhibition Center. http://www.coopamerica.biz/ | http://www.greenfestivals.org/ .

– Carolyn