Monday, March 03, 2008

Blog Release: Green Economics Pittsburgh

From Pop City:

Labor = Green!
March 12, 2008 at 6:30 pm
@ the New Hazlett Theater
Free!

Good jobs, Green jobs. Want to know more?

The Blue-Green Alliance, a strategic partnership of the Sierra Club and United Steelworkers, envisions a nationwide green economic renaissance, with revitalized manufacturing, green building, safer chemical usage and global warming solutions that will grow this new job sector. And cityLIVE! kicks off the national green jobs conference (first of its kind, to be held in Pittsburgh on March 13–14) with a dialogue sharing the best thinking about the link between economic opportunities and environmental situations.

Speakers include Donele Wilkins, Executive Director, Detroiters for Environmental Justice; Dave Foster Executive Director of the Blue-Green Alliance; and Rich Overmeyer, a Principal of GSP Consulting. Discussion will be moderated by Nathaniel Doyno, President of Steel City Biofuels.

Read more at
Pop City

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Bring your questions, ideas and bring your energy!
Cocktails and conversation to follow.

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The New Hazlett Theater is located at:
6 Allegheny Square E.
Pittsburgh PA 15212
phone: 412 320 4610


presented by: no wall productions, the Heinz Family Philanthropies and the New Hazlett Theater


1 comment:

Frank said...

Given Pittsburgh's history, academic and research institutions, and green building momentum, it's in a great position to take advantage of this emerging field. Keep up the good work!

The Blurgh