SMSBF is excited to announce that City of Detroit Planning Director Maurice Cox will keynote the event. In addition to Mr. Cox, the speaker lineup includes Paul Bierman-Lytle from OHM Advisors and Rich Harrison from the Detroit Riverfront Conservancy.
Don’t forget to register for Nurturing Sustainable Communities. The event will take place on Thursday, Feb. 23 from 8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m. Register for the event here.
About the Event
Nurturing Sustainable Communities from the Ground Up will follow the three tracks of the triple bottom line – people, planet and profit – and will include plenary presentations by subject matter experts; a panel question and answer, and breakout discussions using a facilitated small group dynamic.
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Registration Levels
General admission – $35.00
Registering under General Admission entitles you to all-day admittance to the event.
General admission + Continuing Education Credits – $75.00
This registration level includes all-day General Admission plus a validated certificate of Continuing Education Hours
Event Agenda and Speakers
The agenda for the event is as follows:
8:30 a.m. to 9:00 a.m.
- Event registration and networking
9:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
- Event opening
- Keynote address by Maurice Cox, City of Detroit Planning Director
- Presentations
- “Creating Planet Value Within Communities”, Paul Bierman-Lytle, OHM Advisors
- “Creating Profit Value with Access to All”, Phil Cooke, SJ, University of Detroit-Mercy, Center for Social Entrepreneurship
- “Creating People Value by Connecting Community and Nature”, Rich Harrison, Detroit Riverfront Conservancy
12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m.
- Lunch served by Roberts Riverwalk Hotel and Local Food Source
1:00 pm. to 3:00 p.m.
- “Rapid Fire Panel Discussion” with Stakeholder Representatives and Attendees
- “Small Group Dynamic” Table Top Discussion and Feedback from attendees
- Wrap-up and closing
Event Location
The event will be held at the Roberts Riverwalk Hotel (1000 River Pl Dr, Detroit, MI 48207).
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SOURCE: Southeast Michigan Sustainable Business Forum
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