2009 Summit - Business Workshops

Sustainable Business 101 - Greening Your Business

Greening a Business: What Does it Take?

Business owners will outline what they have done to target green markets, reduce costs through efficiencies, green their products and supply chains, and design for sustainability.

Facilitated By: San Juan County Business Owners

Sustainable Business 102 - Environmental Best Practices

Flammables, Toxics, Corrosives, Oh My!... Environmental Best Practices

County Specialists share stories from the field and answer questions about handling toxic materials in the workplace.

Facilitated By: Brian Rader San Juan County Pollution Prevention Specialist Helen Venada San Juan County Hazardous Waste and Waste Reduction Coordinator

Sustainable Business 103 - Creating Green Jobs

Green Jobs: Identifying Opportunities For New And Existing Businesses

Join the Orcas Green Business Alliance and the San Juan County Economic Development Council in brainstorming gaps and opportunities for new green jobs in the county.

Facilitated By: Members of the Orcas Island Green Business Alliance and the San Juan County Economic Development Council