Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Eco-awareness Committee - helping Okaloosa County Go Green
Go Green Okaloosa . com The Greater Fort Walton Beach Chamber of Commerce Green Awareness Taskforce will serve as the focal point for providing Green Advocacy and Awareness to the Fort Walton Beach Community, to help Fort Walton Beach and Okaloosa County become designated as Green Communities, and serve as a central repository for information regarding government, private initiatives and programs regarding the conservation and preservation of natural resources.

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Sustainable You!

Join Us for the
2011 Sustainable Florida Conference!
October 24-25
Tallahassee, Florida
Turnbull Conference Center at Florida State University

The City of Tallahassee, Leon County and the Collins Center's Sustainable Florida program are partnering to host the Sustainable YOU conference, October 24-25 in Tallahassee. This is always an exciting statewide event to learn more about cutting edge sustainability issues and best practices while getting to network with the state's sustainability elite.

We are planning to have some wonderful keynote presentations, 24 concurrent workshop sessions, tours, meals and more. But we can't do it without you. Learn more below about opportunities to present, sponsor and attend.
We'll see you in October!

Tim Center
Vice President, Sustainability Initiatives
Collins Center for Public Policy

Sustainable YOU!
6th Annual Sustainable Florida Conference

Calling all presenters! As we confirm our keynote presenters, there are 24 concurrent workshops to fill. We have four tracks:

Sustainability professionals - from business, government, non-profits and beyond.
Policy makers - for state, regional, and local government policy makers, elected officials and managers along with non-government organizations, non-profit advocates and associations
Higher Education - a special track for the participants of the Educational Alliance for a Sustainable Florida (EASF) and others interested in advancing the sustainability agenda in universities and colleges.
Grassroots 101 - For the individual consumer looking to reduce expenses, live more sustainability and exploring steps that they can take in their own lives.
Calling all sponsors! You want to establish yourself as a leader in the field and tout your green cred, become a sponsor and showcase your efforts. Sponsors receive great value for their dollar including complimentary registrations, exhibit space and more.

Register to attend! Some folks have never missed the annual Sustainable Florida Conference. This is your chance to keep the drive alive. Early bird registration is now open. Students get in for a low price. And, for the first time ever, we will announce a special locals only rate for Tallahassee/Leon County residents.

Submit a Proposal, Be a Sponsor or Simply Register Today!

SUSTAINABLE FLORIDA IS A PROGRAM OF THE COLLINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY. DONATIONS TO THE COLLINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY, INC., ARE TAX DEDUCTIBLE. THE COLLINS CENTER FOR PUBLIC POLICY IS A NOT-FOR-PROFIT ORGANIZATION INCORPORATED IN FLORIDA AND RECOGNIZED BY THE INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE AS A TAX-EXEMPT 501(C)(3) CHARITABLE ORGANIZATION. A COPY OF THE OFFICIAL REGISTRATION AND FINANCIAL INFORMATION MAY BE OBTAINED FROM THE DIVISION OF CONSUMER SERVICES BY CALLING TOLL-FREE WITHIN FLORIDA - 1-800-435-7352. REGISTRATION DOES NOT IMPLY ENDORSEMENT, APPROVAL, OR RECOMMENDATION BY THE STATE OF FLORIDA. REGISTRATION # CH-17942.

Jim Fowler at the E.O. Wilson Biophilia Center

The E. O. Wilson Biophilia Center Presents:

Jim Fowler, Spokesperson for the Natural World

Mutual of Omaha Wild Kingdom

New Messages for the 21st Century

Saturday August 27
Center Hours: 8:00 am - 2:00 pm
Presentation: 11:00 am

Standard admission rates apply:

$5 per person, children ages 6-12 are $2, children 5 and under are free

Lunch for sale by Red Bay

No need to RSVP, Seating will be available on a first come, first serve basis

check out our calendar of upcoming presenters listed on our website www.eowilsoncenter.org

Wildlife Management Workshop

Please see flyer attached for information on the Fall Wildlife Management Workshop

If interested please contact 850‐892‐3712 x 114 with NRCS

E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment - Call for Vendors

E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment
Call for Vendors
REenergizing the Gulf Coast!

Greetings!
Interested in showcasing your company at the 1st E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment?

This is a great opportunity to highlight your company/organization with energy industry leaders from across the region. Come network with other industry professionals from the public and private sectors, commercial/residential/hospitality industries, academia, and non-profit organizations.

Wednesday, October 12 (Okaloosa County)
Free event open to GCEN and FWB Green Task Force Members

- Advanced registration is required
- NOTE: We will not be able to accomodate onsite registration

Registration/Coffee: 7:30-9:00
Opening Plenary Session: 8:45-10:00 (Air Force and Dept. of Energy)
Networking Break: 10:00-10:30
Presentations: 10:30-12:00
Expo and Lunch: 12:00-4:00
Social Offsite: 5:30-8:00

Who Should Exhibit?

The Air Force Energy Expo is highlight leading companies with an expertise in:
Energy/Water Conservation
Renewable Energy Technologies
Sustainable Design/Construction
Eco-Friendly Flooring/Paints
Advanced Lighting
Alternative Building Systems
Efficient HVAC equipment
Energy Management Services
Sustainable Builders/Developers
Environmental Consulting Firms
Land Use Planning Firms
Storm-water Management Firms
Electric Vehicle Vendors
Alternative Fuel Producers
LEED Consulting Services
Now accepting Vendor Sponsorships. Contact Anna Covington at AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org or 850-855-9850.

Join our FB page for free admission to one of the technical presentations

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Follow us on Twitter for free admission to one of the technical presentations

Call for Vendors
A limited number of vendor tables are still available to promote your company or organization at the E3 Summit: Energy, Economics, & the Environment.

Space is very limited and the vendor space is guaranteed to sell out.

Now accepting Vendor Sponsorships. Contact Anna Covington at
AnnaC@GulfCoastEnergyNetwork.org or 850-855-9850.


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