March
4, 2008
Lt. Gov. Quinn to Address 'Green' Conference at Oakton
Lt. Governor Pat Quinn will discuss the "greening of Illinois" at the Green Business Conference and Luncheon, 12 - 3 p.m., Friday, March 28, at Oakton Community College, 1600 E. Golf Road, Des Plaines.
Quinn's office is charged with the development of programs such as the Sustainable University Compact, Illinois Rain Garden Initiative, Green Communities Initiative, and IllinoisCarpool.org. He also is chair of a task force to increase the state's use of biofuels.
Keynote speaker Candice Allen, program coordinator, global initiatives, HSBC - North America, will address the advantages of leadership in energy and environmental design (LEED) standards and how building professionals can become LEED accredited.
In addition, a panel of experts from business, government, and education will discuss ways to protect resources while saving time and money. Participants include representatives from the Illinois Environmental Protection Agency, Abbott International, Horigan Urban Forest Products, EA Logistics, Delta Institute, Onyx Environmental Solutions, and Steiner Electric.
In addition to Oakton, sponsors include Harper College, City of Des Plaines, DEEP GREEN (Des Plaines Energy and Environmental Program), and Green 2B/Green2C Marketing.
Registration fee of $35 includes lunch, presentations, and handouts. For more information visit www.oakton.edu/gogreen or call 847-635-1934.
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