More Green Fun: Burning River Fest

Burning River Fest 2008

Saturday, August 9, 2008
12pm-11pm

Nautica Entertainment Complex
www.burningriverfest.org

Join us at The Great Lakes Burning River Fest this Saturday!

Volunteer spots are still available: Volunteers are the backbone of the annual Burning River Fest and there's still time to help make this year's event the best yet. Duties range from admissions to bike parking attendants to merchandise sellers to recycling educators and most duties only require three hours of volunteer time. Volunteers receive one Burning River Fest t-shirt, food/activity tickets and admission/parking passes. Become a volunteer today by registering online at www.burningriverfest.org.

This one day family-friendly festival celebrates local: Environmental Organizations * Green Companies * Sustainable Farmers and Food * Musicians * Artisans * Historic Coast Guard Station & Waterways

The Nautica Entertainment Complex location provides a scenic view of Cleveland's riverfront and serves as a living exhibit of the river's environmental and economic impact on the community.

www.burningriverfest.org

Akron Green Events in August - E4S

Two major green events are taking place this August in Akron. I would like to encourage all my local readers to attend. At one event you will have the opportunity to discover what is available locally in terms of going solar and at the other event, discover products and services that can help you build or renovate in green sustainable ways. Both events are free and open to the public.

August 13th is the Akron Entrepreneurs for Sustainability meeting (Info below)
August 16th is the NEOhio Green Energy Expo at the J S Knight center. (info in the following post)

Making Cents of Solar for Business // Learn from regional success stories

E4S Greater Akron Network Event

An E4S and Green Energy Ohio (GEO) Collaboration

Date: Wednesday, August 13, 2008 Time: 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm Register for this Event Request a Display Table Location: GOJO Industries, One GOJO Plaza, Suite 500, Akron, Ohio 44311 General Price: Free

Description: What are solar myths and realties? What does it cost? What is the ROI? Explore Solar PV, Thermal and Passive Solar Opportunities Join the E4S Network on August 13 as we explore when solar makes sense and cents for commercial and industrial applications in our region. What are the solar myths, realities, and resources available? E4S has asked local architects, installers and end-users to join us to share their experience and stories on commercial solar projects. We’ll talk about photovoltaics, solar thermal hot water heating and passive solar technology. What do you need to know to be solar ready and understand the solar technology options for your business? Green Energy Ohio will also join us to share a preview of their August 16th Northeast Ohio Green Energy Expo. Speakers will include: Bill Doty, Doty & Miller Architecs Erica Weliczko, REpower Solutions Others to be announced soon Discover the Possibilities with the E4S Network Join 120+ leaders from business, government, academia and nonprofit organizations as we explore the possibilities to bring triple bottom line benefits to your business or organization and the region. Discover how to reduce costs, generate new revenue opportunities, start new businesses or product lines while reducing environmental and climate impacts. Registration is Required: Click here to register online or call 216-451-7755. Directions: GOJO Industries, One GOJO Plaza, Suite 500, Akron, Ohio 44311. Click here for directions. Event Sponsorships Available: E4S is actively seeking event and program sponsors to help grow the E4S Hub. Sponsorships start at $1,500 per event to reach nearly 6,000 people interested in building a sustainable economy in Northeast Ohio. Contact Holly for more information on sponsorship at (216) 451-7755. Request a Display Table: If you have sustainable products or services for businesses, we welcome your display table request. A staff member will get back to you within a few days of your form submission. E4S Members receive $50 off tables. For more information, click here or call Peter at 216-451-7755. $150 - Full Table $100 - Half Table