Green Cities™ Florida 2009

Green Cities: The Best Investment to Grow Business, Save Money and Enhance Community!

Thank you to our Government Hosts (Orange County and The City of Orlando), the Sponsors, Speakers, Partners in Education, and Attendees for making Green Cities Florida a success!

When:	May 20-21, 2009
Where:	The Orange County Convention Center, Orlando, FL
What:	An innovative sustainability conference for business, government and community

Two-day conference experience offered:

great networking with businesses and government
inspiring and accessible speakers
professional development in the green sector
insight into environmental jobs and opportunities
pragmatic training with electronic tool kit
checklists and relevant resources
solutions showcase and theatre
meeting community and national partners in education

Our educational conference tracks offered:

certification courses
CEU workshops
roundtable discussions
interactive panels
case studies
Open Space Technology meetings

Event highlights:

Detailed analysis of Florida’s share of the stimulus package and best practices for Florida business and government utilization
Professional and social networking opportunities
Green Cities™ Showcase of sustainable products and services
May 20th 5:45pm Opening Celebration for the new Climate Change Education Center at OCCC
May 20th 9am Ribbon cutting ceremony and official “Flipping the Switch” for the new 1 MW Solar Electric System atop the Orange County Convention Center

Government Hosts

Contributing Sponsors

Supporting Sponsors

Media Sponsors

Associate Sponsors

Friends of Green Cities

Partners in Education

Florida Local Environmental Resource Agencies

Florida Renewable Energy Producers Association

ICLEI - Local Governments for Sustainability

Strategic Allies

Academy of Board Certified Environmental Professionals

Center for Independent Living in Central Florida

Home Builders Association of Metro Orlando (HBA)

National Association of Hispanic Real Estate Professionals

Event Organizer

David Smith, President, SunWorks Solar

“Our Green Cities experience in Orlando was a great one. SunWorks Solar met decision-makers who will have an important influence on our future, as well as the future of clean, renewable energy in Florida. Ideas, enthusiasm and outlook were all positive. A solid investment for SunWorks Solar.”

Trish Michaels, M4 Marketing, Agency for SunWorks Solar

“Wasn't that a valuable gathering of brilliance and innovation last week? We at M4 Marketing and SunWorks Solar were highly impressed and plan to return next year.”

Steven McCaslin, Southeastern Division Regional Manager, Permapave

“The Green Cities target audience was everything you said it would be.”

Daniel Garceau, President, Empower

“The Green Cities Conference in Orlando was one of the most inspiring events I have sponsored. The management, staff and volunteers at Green Cities were totally dedicated and thoughtful. It was an excellent forum to meet and interact with hard to reach policy makers at government and county levels. I do not want to miss your next exhibitions, please keep me posted. Thanks for the personal attention.”

Sunny Lewis, Editor in Chief, ENS

“Congratulations on a beautiful conference in Orlando” reports Environment News Service Editor in Chief, Sunny Lewis. “You are doing a real service for the Earth.”

City of Orlando Mayor Buddy Dyer

“It is opportunities like Green Cities Florida that support our region's efforts to shift the way we think and operate, ultimately saving money, supporting job growth and protecting our natural resources.”