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1st Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference
"Best Practices for Local Sustainability"
April 15, 2011 | Holiday Inn | Marlborough, MA
Full Conference Details at www.MaSustainableCommunities.com
THE CONFERENCE
Massachusetts is greening its communities. The Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference strives to answer the timely question "What are best practices for local sustainability?" by showcasing experts and exhibitors who provide sustainable community guidance, a forum for stakeholders (government, education, business, community), updates about communities across the state, and networking opportunities.
THE OBECTIVES
- Learn from leading experts about current local best practices and plans for sustainabilty
- Network with local and regional sustainability peers and professionals
- Go home with knowledge and resources for community sustainability
WHO SHOULD ATTEND
- Local Government Staff: Energy/Sustainability Committees, Facilities, DPW, Purchasing, Conservation/Environment, Planners, Councilors, Selectmen, Economic Developers
- Community Leaders and Members
- Business and Academic Staff
- People Interested in Community Sustainability
THE EXHIBITORS
- State/Local Government Resources
- Businesses Services and Products
- Community Organizations
- College Sustainability Programs
Details at www.MaSustainableCommunties.com
SPONSORS
Many thanks to two premier sponsors: Ameresco and The Cadmus Group.
THE PRESENTERS
Fifty leading experts from government, education, business and communities. Details at www.MaSustainableCommunities.com
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CONFERENCE SCHEDULE & TOPICS |
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7-8a REGISTRATION, NETWORKING, BREAKFAST |
EXHIBITS OPEN
7a-4:30p |
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8-9a KEYNOTE SPEAKERS Mark Sylvia, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER). Mark was a Town Manager in Plymouth and became the first Director of the MA DOER Green Communities Division. Jim Walker, VP and Director of Solar Grid-Tie Projects at Ameresco. His projects include the first Solar PV Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Massachusetts for the 500 KW system in the City of Newburyport. Jim is on the board of MIT's Enterprise Forum. |
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EDUCATION & COMMUNITY SUSTAINABILITY Gain knowledge from experts describing sustainable community characteristics, college programs that support community sustainability, and best practices in communities. |
LOCAL GOVERNMENT
What are Green Committees doing in towns and cities across the commonwealth? Hear about best practices and discover new resources. |
LOCAL BUSINESS
What’s new in the local business world? Hear from businesses that driving the local green economy and sustainability. |
COMMUNITIES & MORE
Learn about land use and transportation, local organizations improving sustainability, and resources to help improve sustainability in your community. |
COACHING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
9:15 -noon
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9:15-10:30
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What is Community Sustainability?
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Municipal Energy Best Practices
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Marketing Strategies to Affect Change
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Land Use and Transportation Choices |
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10:45-noon |
College Programs that Impact Local Sustainability
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Green Community Grant Programs and Beyond
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Regional, Local, and Backyard Sustainable Food Systems |
Community Organizations: Local and Online |
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12:10-1:20 LUNCH Feel free to join facilitated roundtables with experts and peers to explore best practices. |
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EDUCATION ROUNDTABLE
Discuss local workforce development at an Education Roundtable
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MUNICIPAL ENERGY COMMITTEE ROUNDTABLE Talk with Municipal Energy Committee members about proactive practices and results |
SMALL BUSINESS ROUNDTABLE
Join a Small Business Roundtable to discuss local initiatives that succeed
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COMMUNITY NETWORKING
Network with Community Neighbors in your region of Massachusetts
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COACHING & TECHNICAL SUPPORT
1:30-4
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1:30-2:45 |
Best Practices in Communities: Energy, Water, Materials Management, Green Purchasing, Land Use, Transportation, Food
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The Economics of Sustainable Development
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Locally-Produced Energy Choices: PPAs and more
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Funding Resources and Technical Assistance
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3-4 |
Best Practices in Communities: Energy, Water, Materials Management, Green Purchasing, Land Use, Transportation, Food
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Exhibitor Showcase |
Small Businesses Boost Local Green Economies
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Exhibitor Showcase |
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7am-4:00pm NETWORKING |
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COACHING AND TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE
Sit down with one of 8 sustainability experts at the conference for one-on-one coaching and technical support at no additional charge. Experts are from MA Department of Energy Resources (DOER) Green Communities Program, The Cadmus Group, MA Office of Technical Assistance (OTA), TNZ Energy, Mass Rides, and more.
FREE raffle and display of 6 excellent books about Community Sustainability.
TICKET FEE covers exhibitors, speaker sessions, roundtable discussions, coaching and technical support, book raffle, continental breakfast and lunch.
GREEN EVENT FEATURES
Selected local/organic food and/or beverage items
Carbon offset by www.LiveCooler.org
Ridesharing information www.viamerge.com
Conference ride share page: http://viamerge.com/trvswitch.php?eventid=m330284000
INFORMATION
Full Conference Information at: www.MaSustainableCommunities.com
Contact: Jen Boudrie, Conference Director, T 508-481-0569, JenBoudrie@gmail.com
UPDATES
This registration webpage will be updated with details as the conference date nears.
When & Where
Marlborough Holiday Inn Ballroom
265 Lakeside Avenue
Marlborough,
MA 01752
Friday, April 15, 2011 at 8:00 AM (EDT)
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