Schedule May 8, 2009

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The Sustainable Enterprise Conference program is specifically geared towards the needs of enterprises and intended to answer the question:

"We know about sustainability, so what do we do next?"

Relevant and timely, the Sustainable Enterprise 2009 program provides tools for success in the new economy to businesses and organizations .

7:00 REGISTRATION & BREAKFAST

Thank you Straus Family Creamery and Odwalla.

8:00 WELCOME

8:15 KEYNOTE #1

"A NEW DAY DAWNS: AN OVERVIEW OF NEW STATE AND FEDERAL POLICIES"

8:55 BREAK

Thank you to Taylor Maid Farms & Traditional Medicinals for sponsoring the beverages.

9:05 KEYNOTE #2

"OPPORTUNITIES IN THE NEW GREEN ECONOMY"

9:45 NETWORKING & EXHIBITS

10:15 NORTH BAY OPPORTUNITIES PANEL

Several forces are driving change in today’s economy and catalyzing opportunities for growth in sustainability and clean technology. Consumers are demanding better products and services. Meanwhile recent legislation requires companies to document their environmental footprints and find ways to reduce their green house gas emissions. This panel will discuss how sustainability is diving innovation, how savvy companies are responding and what this means for the Bay Area’s economy.

11:15 WORKSHOPS

The focus of the workshops is on the micro, not macro perspective and workshop presenters will provide useful and relevant tools and takeaways that can be put to immediate use by attendees.

12:30 LUNCH, NETWORKING & EXHIBITS

Catered by Sally Tomatoes – Choice of organic gourmet chicken or vegetarian, pasta, salads, and dessert

Thank you to Petaluma Poultry for the organic chicken and Guayaki for the refreshing tea.

1:30 FIRESIDE CHAT

"Vision and Changing an Industry"

Facilitated by Terry Taylor. Candid, casual and focused discussion with 2 business leaders who have experienced both the challenges and opportunities of embracing triple bottom line and a higher level of sustainability in the workplace.

2:15 NETWORKING & EXHIBITS

2:45 WORKSHOPS

The focus of the workshops is on the micro, not macro perspective and workshop presenters will provide useful and relevant tools and takeaways that can be put to immediate use by attendees.

4:15 Networking and Exhibits

Thank you Numi Tea

4:30 PANEL

Lessons Learned, Call to Action and Close

Inspirational and empowering closing session that distills the day’s activities and discussions, and captures the magic of the day. Participants will share their key “takeaways” and commitments for future action.

5:30 Wine Reception until 7:00 pm

Thank you Mendocino Wine Company, Parducci Wine Cellars, Redwood Hill Farms, Sonoma Chocolatiers, Coleman Natural Foods and Fatted Calf Charcuterie

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