Phoenix Restaurants -- This is your chance to learn about Going Green - for free!

WASTE WISE FORUM
Greenbuild is a critical, catalyzing opportunity to engage the Phoenix hospitality community in sustainable practices. More and more events are seeking destinations that offer 'green' services and requiring vendors to comply with best practices. Using the example of Greenbuild and other green events, we intend to show local operators why and how they can capitalize on the cost savings and competitive benefits presented by improving waste management practices. Although we recognize there are many relevant environmental issues to address, waste management is a specific issue that has emerged as an immediate opportunity for improvement that presents significant cost and environmental benefits.

The seminar is intended to benefit Greenbuild organizers and attendees by providing assistance to local operators to meet event guidelines, while also tooling up local operators to leave a legacy of stronger recycling and composting programs in the community. This will enhance community sustainability, better position the destination for green events and introduce cost savings for hospitality businesses.

Panel to discuss:
1. Business Case for improved waste management by hotels & restaurants
2. Practical implementation tips for operators to help them prepare for 'green' events such as Greenbuild, including sharing lessons learned by local hospitality operators.
3. Basic waste management terminology
4. New Technologies and local resources for improving waste management in Phoenix
5. Q & A time from panel & participants

WHO:
Panel to include:
· Laura Burgis, Burgis Envirolutions
· Mark Wallace, Aramark Phoenix Convention Center
· Quintin Eason, Sustainably Yours

Sponsors:
· USGBC AZ chapter
· Phoenix Downtown Partnership
· Phoenix Convention & Visitors Bureau
· Scottsdale Convention & Visitors Bureau
· Tempe Convention & Visitors Bureau
· Local First
· Phoenix Green Chamber of Commerce
· Green Meeting Industry Council, Arizona Chapter


Target Audience:
· Hotels
· Restaurants

WHEN:
Thursday, September 17, 2009
2 -3 pm

WHERE:
Phoenix Convention Center
Downtown Phoenix

Questions or RSVP to Amy Stephens amy@stephensid.com
RSVP by Tuesday September 15, 5 pm