ESSEX COUNTY BUSINESSES DISCUSS HOW TO BECOME MORE “GREEN”

Last week, business owners attended a private breakfast conference with Mayor Cory Booker to learn about green business opportunities in Essex County.

During this special VIP Breakfast Conference held at Rutgers-Newark Paul Robeson Center, the Lincoln Park Coast Cultural District (LPCCD), Ecoventions, and partners announced the first annual Essex County Green Business Summit to be held on October 9, 2009. "Essex County business owners and residents want to know how they can become engaged in the emerging green economy. The program facilitated dialogue and provided a platform to access critical information for a diverse audience," comments LPCCD Executive Director, Baye Adofo-Wilson.

The City of Newark Mayor Cory A. Booker and Rutgers University- Newark Chancellor, Steve Diner provided opening remarks at the VIP breakfast program. Panelists discussed the broad implications of the emerging green economy and addressed questions about the federal stimulus package and incentives for green businesses. They provided examples of business opportunities in the green economy for green collar job training and new green businesses. Goals were set for the upcoming summit which will provide information, access and solutions targeting Essex County businesses and residents.

LPCCD and Ecoventions, a New York city-based firm experienced in planning green business summits, along with Rutgers University's Center for Urban Entrepreneurship & Economic Empowerment are planning the First Annual Essex County Green Business Summit to be held October 9, 2009. The First Annual Essex County Green Business Summit will include a green business expo, a keynote luncheon and informative break-out sessions focused on Attainable, Measurable, Sustainable™ business practices. Break-out sessions include Green 101, Greening Your Building, and Transportation and Local Food Production.

For more information about the upcoming First Annual Essex County Green Business Summit go to www.EssexGreenBusinessSummit.com or call 212-289-8506.