Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference

“Best Practices in Local Sustainability”

8am-4pm, April 15, 2011 l Holiday Inn l Marlborough, MA

Registration @ http://MSCC.eventbrite.com/

Details @ www.MaSustainableCommunities.com

THE CONFERENCE

The first annual Massachusetts Sustainable Communities Conference brings together peers and experts from government, education, business and communities. Everyone wanting to learn more about community sustainability and best practices will find this conference timely, practical and valuable. We hope you join us!

Learn from leading experts about current local best practices and plans for sustainability
Network with local, regional and statewide sustainability stakeholders
Go home with knowledge and resources for community sustainability

WHO SHOULD ATTEND

Local Government Staff: Energy/Sustainability Committees, Facilities, DPW, Purchasing, Conservation/Environment, Planners, Councilors, Selectmen, Economic Developers, School Committees
Community Leaders and Members

Business and Academic Representatives
People working towards community sustainability

THE SPEAKERS: 50+ Speakers List @ www.MaSustainableCommunities.com

Leading Experts from Local and State Government
Business Experts with Services and Products
Community and Environmental Leaders
College Certificate and Degree Program Representatives

KEY SPEAKERS INCLUDE: Mark Sylvia, the newly appointed Commissioner of the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources (MA DOER). Mark was a Town Manager in Plymouth and the first Director of the MA DOER Green Communities Division; Jim Walker, VP and Director of Solar Grid-Tie Projects at Ameresco. His projects include the first solar PV Power Purchase Agreement (PPA) in Massachusetts for the 500 kW system in the City of Newburyport. Jim is on the board of MIT's Enterprise Forum.

THE EXHIBITORS: 30+ Exhibitor List @ www.MaSustainableCommunities.com

Businesses that provide sustainability and clean energy services and products
State Agencies that provide technical assistance and financial resources to communities
Non-Profits that provide leadership and outreach in communities
Universities and Colleges with sustainability certificate and degree programs

THE SPONSORS

Premier Sponsors and Exhibitors include Ameresco and The Cadmus Group

SPECIAL FEATURES

Networking from 7am to 4:30pm
Roundtable Discussions with peers and professionals
FREE Coaching with eight sustainability and technical assistance experts offering one-on-one coaching at the conference
FREE Raffle for eight excellent books about community sustainability
Continental Breakfast and Lunch will be served

REGISTRATION

Registration is $60 before March 15th. $75 after March 15th. Register at http://MSCC.eventbrite.com

NOTE: This conference will likely sell out in advance so please register early.

TICKET FEE covers exhibitors, speaker sessions, roundtable discussions, coaching and technical support, book raffle, continental breakfast and lunch.

CONFERENCE DETAILS at www.MaSustainableCommunities.com