Brunswick Community College Economic and Workforce Development in a Partnership with the North Carolina Military Business Center would like to invite you to participate as a corporate sponsor, exhibitor, or participant.
Second Sustainability Symposium & Expo
for Southeastern North Carolina
This year’s theme “The Business of Sustainability.” The Symposium aims to explore the many inter-related aspects of incorporating sustainability practices, training, and opportunities for business, industry, federal and state agencies, and the public. The event will provide the opportunity to network one-on-one, promote resources, and learn about sustainability practices and certifications.
When: Friday, March 16, 2012 from 8:00 – 3:00 pm.
Where: Brunswick Community College Leland Center for Economic and Workforce Development
Address: 2050 Enterprise Drive, Leland, NC 28451 (Leland Industrial Park off HWY 74/76)
Purpose: The event explores policies and practices necessary to unlock the opportunities a green business represents. This year we will have twelve breakout sessions, some of the topics are:
- Sustainability Strategies for companies: How Coca-Cola is incorporating sustainability
- What is a B Corporation from the eyes of a real estate B corporation
- Sustainable tourism: Sustainability for golf courses using Best Management Practices (BMP)
- Solid waste and commercial recycling
- Business opportunities in sustainability and recycling: NCMBC Doing business with the Federal Government computer- lab workshop
- Return on Investment through energy conservation and renewable energy
- What is the triple bottom line?
- Biotechnology’s approach to Sustainability
- Sustainable Agriculture
- Renewable energy: What is happening in North Carolina with wind and solar
