Tuesday, April 8, 2008 • 8 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Rochester Riverside Convention Center

Sponsored by:

8 a.m.
Breakfast and Symposium Kickoff Keynote Address

Edwin Pinero, formerly Federal Environmental Executive and Presidential Domestic Policy Advisor

Track A: The Sustainable Community

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Green Opportunities—Explore sustainable options for local municipalities and school districts. Learn innovative solutions for transportation, energy usage, waste management and economic development.
Panelists: East Rochester Central School District, County of Monroe, Pittsford Central School District

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Green Purchasing—Public procurement can make a significant contribution to achieving sustainability. Learn how effective, sustainable procurement integrates environmental considerations into all stages of the purchasing process with the goal of reducing the impact on human health and the environment.
Panelists: Hillyard/New York, University of Rochester, Rochester Midland Corp.

Track B: Green Building

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Why Build Green: New Construction—Explore best practices, industry standards and incentives for commercial and residential sustainable design.
Panelists: BME Associates P.C., NYSERDA

10:30 - 11:45 a.m.
Environmental Design for Existing Structures—Learn how to improve the environmental friendliness and performance of existing buildings and residences.
Panelists: Flower City Management Corp., Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC, SWBR Architects & Engineers P.C., Broadstone Real Estate LLC

Track C: The Sustainable Enterprise

9 - 10:15 a.m.
Business Advantages of Going Green—Hear case studies of local businesses that have implemented environmentally friendly ways to design and deliver their products and services.
Panelists: Diamond Packaging, OrCon Industries Corp., Garlock Sealing Technologies LLC

10:30 - 11:45 a.m
Does It Really Pay to Be Green?—Sustainablility is not just for big business or governments. Look at the long-term impact of effective resource consumption and the reduction of waste emissions from the perspective of the small and medium-size business.
Panelists: LiDestri Foods Inc., Penn Yan Aero, Southco Inc.

Noon to 1:30 p.m.
Rochester Business Journal’s
Environmental Leadership Awards Luncheon

Reservations are $79 per person. Please make reservations and submit payment by April 1, 2008.

For any questions please call events coordinator Jessica Lee at (585) 546-8303.