Building a Sustainable SouthCoast
A Regional Conference on Sustainability

Addressing the Sustainability Issues Facing Southeastern Massachusetts

April 27th, 2010 - 8:30am-4:30pm
Bristol Community College - Fall River (Building H)

Learn what your community can do today

Discuss the steps necessary to initiate change

Network with other community leaders to achieve positive change now

A Two Part, One Day Event

Come for one session or come for both! (see the agenda here)

Morning Session, 8:30am: Building Sustainable Communities

Keynote Speaker:  Mark Sylvia

The morning will kick-off with key note speaker Mark Sylvia, director of the Green Communities Division of the Department of Energy Resources (DOER). Mr. Sylvia will be speaking about what the Green Communities Act is, what municipalities can do, and its effects for the future of the Commonwealth. Following Mr. Sylvia will be two panel discussions. The first will be a showcase of green communities followed by a panel of energy service companies.

Panel Discussions:
Green Communities Showcase
Energy Service Companies

Lunch, 12:00pm

~ Free Lunch Provided to Registered attendees~
There will be a break for lunch and time to view an exhibit of energy service companies who will be on site throughout the day.

Between sessions all attendees are invited to hear Richard Heinberg, speak about Peak Oil and its ramifications for the SouthCoast. Heinberg is a senior fellow at the Post-Carbon Institute, where their mission is to lead the transition to a more resilient, equitable, and sustainable world. He is the leading educator on Peak Oil and author of nine books including The Party's Over, Peak Everything, and the newly released Blackout.

Afternoon Session, 2:00pm: Building Sustainable Businesses

The afternoon will have discussions focusing on what it means to be a Green Business, how to become a Green Business, what a Green Job is, and how Going Green can increase your bottom line. Additionally, there will be conversations on how to reduce your energy costs, the incentive to buying locally, and what neighboring businesses are doing to be more sustainable.

Panel Discussions:
Green Businesses
Buy Local Campaign

*Join us afterwards for a Networking Wine and Cheese!*
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For more information or to register please email: Jen Gonet at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or call: 508-910-6484