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Building Capacity in the New Green Economy
Tuesday, January 12, 2010
2:00 - 3:00pm
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Registration Link: https://www1.gotomeeting.com/register/483588241
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As the economy increasingly focuses on environmental management, organizational buying is dramatically shifting from the traditional transaction mindset to a relational oriented philosophy. Icy Williams explores how the shift toward cooperative relationships with green supplier is creating unique public and private sector partnerships for women and minority-owned businesses. Joan Carroll-Flowers shares 10 supplier myths about going green as she looks at sustainability from an entrepreneurial perspective and discusses areas where small suppliers can find opportunities for building capacity.
Topics for this webinar include:
- Laying the right foundation for sustainable growth
- Improving sustainable development capabilities through partnerships with public and private sectors
- Using NAICS codes to find green opportunities
- Leveraging current client relationships to build capacity
Speakers: Founders of the National Sustainability Coalition and co-authors of The Sustainable Advantage: Doing Business in the GREEN Economy.
Icy L. Williams
Former Associate Director of Supplier Diversity
The Procter & Gamble Company
Joan Carroll-Flowers
President, ACF Enterprises LLC
Award-winning entrepreneur, author and business coach
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