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Green Business & Entrepreneurship

April 25, 2008

A diverse panel of eco-minded professionals and role models who integrate sustainability principles in their fields of work discussed how green business makes a contribution to the economically stable, ecologically responsible and socially fair development of our society. Students had the opportunity to ask questions and find out more about job opportunities during the panel and meet the panelists one on one during a Green Drinks mixer after, held in Toll Atrium.

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Students mingle with representatives from eco-minded businesses to discuss job opportunities and learn more about the field.
Students mingle with representatives from eco-minded businesses to discuss job opportunities and learn more about the field.
CES offered information and raffled a rain barrel for water conservation.
CES offered information and raffled a rain barrel for water conservation.
The panel was held in Litrenta Lecture Hall.
The panel was held in Litrenta Lecture Hall.
A diverse group of panelists addressed the audience.
A diverse group of panelists addressed the audience.
Captain Tom Martin, Lucky Catch Lobsters
Captain Tom Martin, Lucky Catch Lobsters
Nate Robb, Merritt Properties LLC
Nate Robb, Merritt Properties LLC
Alana Wase '06, Sierra Club
Alana Wase '06, Sierra Club
Bernie Prince, Freshfarm Markets
Bernie Prince, Freshfarm Markets
Foster Diebert '80, West LB Bank
Foster Diebert '80, West LB Bank
Michael Harvey of Business Management and John Seidel of CES moderated the discussion.
Michael Harvey of Business Management and John Seidel of CES moderated the discussion.
After the panel guests mingled in the Atrium for further discussion and Green Drinks.
After the panel guests mingled in the Atrium for further discussion and Green Drinks.
The Washington College Jazz Combo provided music.
The Washington College Jazz Combo provided music.
OIT's Brian Palmer debuted his film, "Driving Greener" and answered questions about his mission to green his commute.
OIT's Brian Palmer debuted his film, "Driving Greener" and answered questions about his mission to green his commute.

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