Everybody is talking about "going green"
There are lots of high profile examples of big enterprises making strides in this area, but what can small businesses do? Come to Cisco's headquarters in San Jose for a networking breakfast and panel discussion featuring experts in developing eco-friendly business practices and share your ideas on how small businesses can embrace the green initiative. Topics for discussion include:
- Being green — what are the definitions and criteria by which a business is considered eco-friendly?
- Return on investment — does being green really cost more? Can small business owners and entrepreneurs use being green to their advantage in the marketplace?
- Risks and pitfalls to avoid
- How can technology enable your company's green initiatives?
- What workplace policies, values and tools help enable your employees pursue their own eco-friendly agendas?
- Simple ideas to get started locally and make an impact globally
What:
An interactive panel discussion and networking breakfast
When:
May 15, 2008 / 7:30am
Where:
Cisco Headquarters, Building 9, 260 East Tasman Drive, San Jose, CA 95134
Why:
Network with fellow entrepreneurs and movers and shakers in the Silicon Valley Bay Area community
Agenda:
Review the agenda for this exciting event.
How:
Register today and get updates via our mailing list
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Speaker Biographies
- Moderator: Rick Row
Director of Sustainable Silicon Valley - Opening Remarks:
Mark Monday
Vice President, Marketing, Access Routing Technology Group, Cisco - Opening Remarks: James F. Geiger
Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, Cbeyond - Panelist: Jason Matlof
Partner, Battery Ventures - Panelist: Doreen Reid
The Climate Group - Panelist: Sky Stanfield
Associate, Farella Braun+Martel LLP - Panelist: Kevin Slovick
Fun Photo Guys - Panelist: Lisa Rose
Green Business Coordinator for the County of Santa Clara Green Business Program - Panelist: Julie O'Loughlin
Sr. Director of Operations/Facilities, Fenwick & West LLP

