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The green economy encompasses the creation, distribution, and consumption of products and services that reduce carbon emissions and diversify the region’s energy sources. This economy includes the scientist who engineers a better biofuel, the entrepreneur who invests in a clean product, the manufacturer who builds wind turbines, the technician who installs energy efficient heating and cooling systems, and the individual who purchases LED light bulbs. Engaging in these new markets can lead to new jobs, new services, and a larger tax base for cities and towns across the South.
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The Role of Chambers of CommerceThursday, March 11, 2010 Chambers of Commerce across the South have initiated new programs and initiatives to promote and support green business and sustainability initiatives. This webinar will explore what chamber leaders are seeing across the region as well as learn about specific initiatives such as St. Louis’ Climate Prosperity Project and Chapel Hill’s Green Plus program. The webinar speakers are:
The webinar is free, but pre-registration required. Register for the webinar here. Thursday, Dec. 3. In June 2009, the Pew Center on the States released a state-by-state analysis that estimates the number of jobs in the Clean Energy Economy from 1998 to 2007 and found that jobs in the clean energy economy grew at a faster rate than all jobs combined. This webinar presented by Southern Growth Policies Board will feature Kil Huh, Director of Research at the Pew Center on the States. Huh will discuss the results of the report in terms of the findings, implications, and opportunities for the South. Read more about Southern Growth’s webinars. |
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