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5/30/09 – Practically Natural

Rita — Mon, 04 May 2009 17:05:45 +0000

Jonathan Estes will present his plan for creating a Smart Green company – one that makes money while having a positive impact on environmental quality and the quality of life of its employees and wider community members.

Come join us for Practically Natural, a high-energy, interactive event that will help you make informed choices for your health and our environment. The event will take place on Saturday, May 30, 2009 at Prestonwood Country Club in Cary, NC. Visit the web site for more information: http://www.practicallynatural.net/.

5/7/09 – Sustainable Innovation Workshop

Rita — Mon, 27 Apr 2009 02:34:18 +0000

Jonathan Estes will present with Eric Henry, President of TS Designs, at the Sustainable Innovation Workshop in Charlotte, NC. BIG Council is hosting this day-long workshop at the Duke Mansion on Thursday, May 7.
For more information or to register, contact Terry Cox, President of Business Innovation & Growth (BIG), at terry@bigcouncil.com. This event is a teaser for the upcoming Sustainable Innovation Retreat in Greensboro, NC.

Agenda for Thursday, May 7, 2009:
8:30 am – 9:00 am Registration

9:00 am – 9:15 am Opening Remarks

9:15 am – 11:45 am Ordinarily Amazing, Sustainability, and Entrepreneurs

Speaker: Kristi Turner, SVP of Marketing for Cam Lanier and Owner of Ordinarily Amazing

10:45 am – 11:00 am Break

11:00 am – 12:00 pm Panel discussion with local entrepreneurs on Sustainable Growth

· Moderator: Bob Kingery, Southern Energy Management (tentative)

· Erik Lensch, Innovative Solar Solutions

· Dereck McGarry, Refresco, PLLC

· Lia Lucero, Showpiece Enterprises

· Rich Deming, Fat City Formulae (tentative)

12:00 pm – 12:30 pm Lunch

Speakers: Brief comments from local and state organizations focused on sustainability

12:30 pm – 2:00 pm What is Smart Green? Strategies for Business Results

Speaker: Jonathan Estes, Strategic Measures, Inc., Author of Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in Any Industry—and Make Money

Entrepreneurial Speaker: Eric Henry, CEO of TS Designs

2:00 pm – 3:00 pm Facilitated open dialog by Astrid Chirinos, Calor Energy, and Kristi Turner

3/24/09 – Barnes and Noble Book Signing, Raleigh, NC

Jonathan — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:30:43 +0000

[ March 24, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Jonathan Estes will sign copies of his new book, Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in Any Industry and Make Money, at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in Brier Creek Commons in Raleigh, NC at 7 pm. (Map)

3/19/09 – Barnes and Noble Book Signing, Durham, NC

Jonathan — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:30:08 +0000

[ March 19, 2009; 7:00 pm; ] Jonathan Estes will sign copies of his new book, Smart Green: How to Implement Sustainable Business Practices in Any Industry and Make Money, at the Barnes and Noble Bookstore in New Hope Commons in Durham, NC at 7 pm. (Map)

3/16/09 – Smart Green Book Release, Chapel Hill, NC

Jonathan — Wed, 11 Mar 2009 17:26:57 +0000

The Center for Sustainable Enterprise at UNC’s Kenan-Flagler Business School is hosting a public presentation and book release party at Koury Auditorium on the UNC campus next to the Dean Smith Center. Jonathan Estes will present an overview of the themes of the book with special attention to implementing sustainable business strategies in a down economy. Free and open to the public, the presentation will be held at 6 pm followed by a catered reception and book signing. (Map)