Green Futures Expo and Energy Options Conference
The Energy Options Conference, which was held at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center in Punta Gorda, FL on Nov. 2, 2009, will be on special broadcast this Saturday, November 21, 2009:
- 6 PM EST on Channel 10 or 22 on Comcast
- Channel 49 in Dish network
- 49.1 on digital tuner
- or via web streaming at www.wrxytv.com.
Energy Options Conference Wrap-Up
Video preview of the Conference
Charlotte County Building Construction Services, in conjunction with the Economic Development Office, is featuring their first Southwest Florida Green Futures Expo and Energy Options Conference. The event will be held on November 1 and 2, 2009 at the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center, 75 Taylor Street, Punta Gorda, FL 33950. In addition to promoting Charlotte County’s initiatives to bring environmentally friendly enterprises and industry to the area, your participation in this 2-day event will benefit your own business from increased exposure and brand recognition through our website, and through print and television advertising. Your organization will have the opportunity to support educational efforts benefiting the citizenry, as the region and the state move toward a green and brighter future.
LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep Course
In addition to the Expo and Conference, we will also be providing a course for the LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep. Because of the changes to the requirements, this is the first course that is needed in order to become a LEED® Green Associate. Information and Registration form for LEED® Green Associate Exam Prep course.
The Green Futures Expo is a tradeshow designed to highlight the products and services that will benefit consumers and businesses for a future of green living. Our goal is to bring together many diverse organizations to show potential homeowners, business leaders, builders, and community organizations not only the potential environmental savings from building and living green, but also the substantial dollar savings that can be attained by modifying how we live. The Expo will also have forums to educate the citizenry on the options available to them as we move to a greener future.
List of Sponsors and Exhibitors
Each $350 exhibitor booth rental contains:
- 10 x 10 with skirted table, Two chairs, Wastebasket
- Booth ID sign
- Listing in event program, alphabetically
- Web site listing, alphabetically
- Continental Breakfast and Box Lunch
The Expo is open and free to the public from 10 a.m. to 6 pm.
Event Schedule - Green Futures Expo (Nov. 1)
The Energy Options Conference for a Brighter Southwest Florida Future will bring to the area representatives from major companies and organizations in the alternative energy industry. The Conference will provide the venue for participants to discuss the future of the industry, as well as current issues, policies, and market strategies in several panel discussions. Given the importance and timeliness of the Conference, it promises to bring business leaders and economic development professionals from not only around the Southwest Florida region, but from parts of the United States and Europe. The keynote speaker for the conference will be Vanessa Stewart, Co-founder of Soltage. Soltage is a full service renewable energy company that develops and operates solar energy stations on client sites across the USA. Conference registration is $50. Teachers, Students and County Employees will be given a special discounted registration fee of $35!!!
Event Schedule - Energy Options Conference (Nov. 2)
Space is limited and is on a first come, first served basis! Register early to ensure your company is represented!
Deadline for Expo Registration: October 16, 2009
Deadline for Conference Registration: October 26, 2009
(Expo Registrations received after October 16, 2009 cannot be guaranteed advertising in the programs and website.)
Sponsorship Opportunities are also available!
Sponsorship Opportunities for Expo & Conference
List of Sponsors and Exhibitors
Charlotte County invites any organization that supports those incentives for a greener, more sustainable future to sponsor these initiatives in one of the various sponsorship levels that are available on either of the days. (Sponsorships received after September 30, 2009 cannot be guaranteed advertising in the programs and web site.)
Hotel Information: Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside
For the convenience of our exhibitors, guest speakers, coordinators, and participants, we have negotiated low rates with our partner hotel, the brand new, well-appointed and Green Lodging registered Four Points by Sheraton Punta Gorda Harborside. Located at the edge of the Charlotte Harbor waterfront in one of the South’s secret gems, beautiful Punta Gorda, it is a short, scenic walk to the Charlotte Harbor Event and Conference Center. (This property is 100% non-smoking.)
To take advantage of the special Event rate of $89.00 per night, please mention the code “Green X” when you make your reservation.
Four Points by Sheraton
33 Tamiami Trail
Punta Gorda, FL 33950
Tel. 941.637.6770
Fax. 941.637.6775
Print Event Information and Forms
For information/questions regarding the Green Futures Expo, please contact Mary Ann Grey at 941.743.1245 or via email at maryann.grey@charlottefl.com
For information/questions regarding the Energy Options Conference, please contact Ruth Buchanan at 941.743.5372 or via email at ruth.buchanan@charlottefl.com
Charlotte County Building Construction Services
18400 Murdock Circle
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
Charlotte County Economic Development Office
18501 Murdock Circle, Suite 502
Port Charlotte, FL 33948
