Event
Beyond the Bailout: Why Sustainability is Even More Relevant in an Economic Crisis
The Natural Step Network
Presents an insightful breakfast event
Beyond the Bailout
Tuesday, October 21st, 2008
Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center ♦;;
1000 NE Multnomah, Portland
Registration 7:10 - 7:30 am, Program 7:30 - 9:00 am
Why Sustainability is even more relevant in an Economic Crisis:
In the midst of economic turmoil, where do sustainability efforts come in and why are the necessary?
How can a systems approach be applied to both a healthy economy and a healthy environment?
In uncertain times, many organizations will focus on protecting their core. How will this create opportunities for those who maintain their vision for long term sustainability to gain competitive advantage?
Please join us as two of our regions economic experts discuss the current economic climate and how it relates to environmental sustainability.
Featuring:
Dr Mary C. King: Professor of Economics, Sustainability Certificate Professor: Portland State University
Setting the Stage:An overview of the economic system and the current crisis.
Carsten Henningsen: Chairman, Portfolio 21
Making it through the funnel (How do we avoid hitting the economic and ecological resources wall)
David Williams, CEO, ShoreBank Pacific
When financial decisions fail the communiiy: A look at the relationship between Wall Street and Main Street
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LocationDoubletree Executive Center-Portland
1000 NE Multnomah
Portland, OR
United States
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| Wheelchair Accessible: No |
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