Press Release for Green Business Network

Press Release… Green Business Network announces Green Business Seminars at Green Festivals

The Green Business Seminars at the Green Festivals in Seattle and Chicago are excellent local gatherings for meeting your business needs. The Green Business Network offers two days of green business seminars and workshops. Whether you are an established green business or just starting your sustainability journey – you’ll find tools and resources here.  All FREE!
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For a complete list of all workshops, speakers and locations  www.GreenBusinessNetwork.org

Chicago – Mc Cormick Place – Lakeside – May 14-15

Seattle – Qwest Center – May 21-22

Sample Workshops include:

The Do’s and Don’ts of Social Media
Melissa Bearns of Current Shift, LLC talks to small businesses that have limited time — helping you design a social media strategy that fits your business.

Finance 101 for Entrepreneurs
DeAnna Poling of One Pacific Coast Bank helps prepare a business for financing and improve the success rate for obtaining funding.  Also tips on the loan process and resources for entrepreneurs.

Klean Kanteen: The Journey to a Sustainable Business is never Over!
Danielle Cresswell, Sustainability Officer, shares how the company strives to be a model and leader in sustainability addressing address how the journey is never complete and explains what’s next for their company.

How to Take your Story to Scale
Companies that take their sustainable products and services successfully into the mainstream rediscover them through the eyes of new potential customers. Kathleen Hosfeld of Hosfeld & Associates, Inc. explores the messaging transition from early-stage sustainability products to mainstream green brands.

How to Find a  Green Job
Providing practical tips for green job seekers who are interested in finding jobs related to social and environmental responsibility. Leonard Adler of the Green Jobs Network covers topics such as using specialty job boards, tapping into the “hidden green job market” and identifying sources of future green jobs.

Finding and Engaging your Customers
How do you engage your customers on  your website? Derek Hoshiko and Rick Riehle of Web Collective, Inc. explore  best practices along with common mistakes that businesses make.

Green America Exchange:  B2B Barter Tool

Join a fast-paced demonstration of the Green America Exchange (GAEx). Watch and learn as GAEx members trade for services and products without spending cash. Network with fellow green businesses and put GAEx to work for your business.