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Green Building Interest Group (GBIG), PDX, February 3, 2010

Wednesday, February 3, 2010 from 7:30 AM to 9:00 AM (PT)

Portland, OR

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Non-Members Ended $5.00 $1.09

Event Details

Topic: The Green Building and Economic Development Connection
How are local and state economic development strategies focusing on the green building sector?

What is the 5 year Economic Development strategy for Portland? How does the Green Building Industry fit into this? How is the State collaborating with local and federal partners? How have local businesses benefitted from this assistance? Come be a part of the panel discussion among staff and professionals from PDC, Portland Oregon Sustainability Institute, local industry and OBDD (Oregon Business Development Department.)
The Green Building and Economic Development Connection
How are local and state economic development strategies focusing on the green building sector?

Speakers:
Colin Sears, PDC, Business and Industry Manager
Bruce Laird, Oregon Business Development Department, Clean Technology Recruitment Officer
Stephen Aiguier, President of Green Hammer Building Contractors
Jennifer Allen, Associate Professor of Public Administration and a Fellow of the Center for Sustainable Processes and Practices at Portland State University

Doors open at 7:15 for registration and breakfast.

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The Green Building Interest Group (GBIG) meets on the first Wednesday of every month from 7:30 - 9:00am, and is a forum for candid discussion among lenders, leasing agents, attorneys, appraisers and development professionals who are now working or have an interest in the green building industry. Continental breakfast provided. New attendees are always welcome.


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