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Those who are taking the time to innovate
in the crisis are preparing for the future.
Bruce Nussbaum, BusinessWeek
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Thanks to all the participants in SUSTAINOVATE 09 for a dynamic two days of rich exchange, beneficial connections and inspiring ideas. We feel we have birthed a new type of conference, a model that is much needed in order to more effectively address the sustainable business an innovation issues. Plans for future interations are already underway.
If you'd be interested in receiving information about these, please send an email to: sustainovate@foresightdesign.org. If you include your mailing address, we'll also forward a postcard announcement if generated. Foresight maintains a strict "no share" privacy policy with regard to all its contact information. |
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The debate is over: more sustainable businesses have to and will be our future. In order to accelerate this (r)evolution, the Chicago Sustainable Business Alliance, along with the Chicago West Side Entrepreneurship Center, are hosting a dynamic, two-day gathering. By doing business in a different way, sustainability-minded companies are often inherently innovative. What challenges and opportunities does this present? What knowledge, skills, resources and models are necessary to do this work best?
SUSTAINOVATE 09 will create a more multifaceted and interactive experience than is common at most business conferences.
Encounter thought leaders, new ideas, strategies, and learn from the successes and challenges of colleagues as we catalyze the evolution toward more sustainable products, services and practices. Attendees will be encouraged to develop and refine their own sustainability-related business agendas, as well as contribute toward a larger, collective vision. |
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Propel |
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Wednesday & Thursday, May 13-14, 2009 |
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May 13: 8am-5pm
May 14: 8am-1pm; (1-5pm optional); 5:30-8:30pm |
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University Center Conference Center
(525 S. State Street, Chicago, IL)
Thursday, May 14, 2009; 5:30-8:30pm
Farmerie 58
(58 E. Ontario) |
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Limited to 100 participants. |
Featured Contributors: |
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- Ken Dunn, Founder & Director, The Resource Center
- Kate Eyler-Werve, Senior Strategist, Saatchi & Saatchi S
- Sharon Feigon, CEO, iGo Car Sharing
- Laura Flanigan, Consultant, Five Winds International
- Lindsay James, Director of Strategic Sustainability, Interface
- Saravana Balaji Jayaseelan, Director of Sustainability, Newell Rubbermaid
- Michelle Jost, Sustainability Director, John G. Shedd Aquarium
- Florian Pfahler, Founder & President, Hannah’s Bretzel
- Ori Sivan, Co-Founder, Greenmaker Supply Co. (now Green Depot)
- Karen Weigert, Senior Vice President, Shorebank
- Ian Yolles, Co-Founder & Former Marketing Director, Nau |
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sustainovate@foresightdesign.org
Call: (773) 271-1990 (Foresight Design Initiatve Office) |
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