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About Us
The Oregon Convention Center, BEST Business Center, City of Portland Bureau of Planning and
Sustainability, Energy Trust of Oregon, Green Building Services, Portland
Business Alliance, Portland Metropolitan Building Owners and Managers
Association, The Natural Step Network and Metro have come together to develop a unique conference
designed to inspire and provide immediate, practical action for business leaders
seeking sustainable solutions.
Mission
To produce a state-wide conference that provides a forum for people
within the public and private sector to recognize how their interconnected
sustainability roles will positively impact the entire community. The goal of
the conference is to enhance the opportunity for networking, education and
communication among people from diverse sectors that are influenced by
environmental and economic issues. Attendees will engage with leaders in the
environmental industry, policy makers and business leaders that contribute to
the efforts of environmentally responsible strategies.
Founding Partners
Oregon Convention Center
The Oregon Convention Center (OCC) is the largest convention center in the
Pacific Northwest, making it an ideal venue for conventions, industry trade
shows, meetings, and banquets. Located in beautiful and lively downtown
Portland, Oregon, the OCC is the preferred destination for many groups because
of its commitment to customer service and leadership in sustainable practices.
www.oregoncc.org
The BEST Business Center
The BEST Business Center is a one-stop shop for businesses in Portland
that want to become greener and more profitable. We provide a free evaluation of
a business's operations in the areas of energy, water, waste and recycling,
purchasing, green building and transportation. Businesses receive customized
recommendations, access to technical assistance and financial incentives, and
recognition for taking action.
www.bestbusinesscenter.org
City of Portland Bureau of Planning and
Sustainability
The City of Portland Bureau of Planning and Sustainability helps plan for
neighborhood livability and central city vitality. The bureau plans for smart
development and to prevent urban sprawl. Most importantly, the Bureau of
Planning works alongside citizens to create the long range goals, plans, and
strategies that guide Portland's future.
www.portlandonline.com/planning
Energy Trust of Oregon
Energy Trust is a public-purpose organization dedicated to energy efficiency and
renewable energy generation. They help Oregonians save energy, increase the
comfort of their homes and businesses, and move toward energy self-reliance.
www.energytrust.org
Green Building Services
The work Green Building Services delivers as green building consultants has
received national recognition for its quality and positive impact. Clients
choose Green Building Services because of its proven expertise across multiple
market sectors, project types, bioregions, and rating systems. We are relied
upon to provide the knowledge, passion and experience to help exceed their green
building goals. Over the years, Green Building Services has had the opportunity
to work on some of the most innovative and high-profile projects in the country.
With offices and staff across the US, they are built to serve the needs of all
regions of North America and abroad. They bring the additional benefit of
extensive experience with the LEEDŽ rating system.
www.greenbuildingservices.com
Portland
Business Alliance
The Alliance represents Central City and regional concerns. The vitality of the
Central City and the vitality of the region depend on one another, and
Portland's vibrant, growing downtown is a regional asset. The Alliance is one of
Oregon's leading business organizations with more than 1,300 members
representing more than 325,000 business people in Multnomah, Washington,
Clackamas and Yamhill counties in Oregon and Clark County in Washington.
www.portlandalliance.com
Portland Metropolitan Building Owners and Managers
Association
The Portland Metropolitan Association of Building Owners and Managers (BOMA
Portland) is the most influential professional organization representing the
commercial real estate industry. With nearly 100 years' experience, they are the
voice your business needs to meet the challenges of today's changing business
environment.
www.bomaportland.org
The Natural Step Network
The Natural Step is an international not-for-profit organization dedicated to
education, advisory work and research in sustainable development. Since 1989,
they have worked with thousands of corporations, municipalities, academic
institutions and not-for-profit organizations that have proven that moving
strategically toward sustainability leads to new opportunities, reduced costs,
and dramatically reduced ecological and social impacts.
www.naturalstep.org
Metro
An elected regional government, Metro helps Portlanders make the region an
extraordinary place to live, work and play. Metro serves more than 1.4 million
residents in Clackamas, Multnomah and Washington counties and the 25 cities in
the Portland region.
www.oregonmetro.gov
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