Bigger, better and a bio-daciously good time! All eco-conscious enthusiasts are invited to attend our July networking & collaboration event. Green businesses, hybrid green companies and professionals looking to connect to the sustainability business community—this is the place to be. Real-time collaboration and pay-it-forward networking are top on the agenda all at Houston’s  first eco-focused bar Sugarcane.

July 14, Wednesday

5-7:30 pm

• Sugarcane, 1919 Washington Ave, Houston, TX 77007
• A $10 suggestion donation at the door
A portion of the proceeds will benefit this year’s 2010 ASES Houston Solar Tour & Social, the largest grassroot event of it’s kind!

Look What’s New!

Green Talk Over Drinks : A Mini-Speakers Series

We  will feature mini-talks on hot topics from Houston’s top green leaders.  Learn about what first steps you need to take to create a sustainable  business, how to market your business green and the sustainability  outlook for Houston in 2010 and beyond from Houston’s new Sustainability  Director, Laura Spanjian. Plus, get up close and personal with  one-to-one questions.
Infuse your body AND your mind with some good juice.

>>>> REGISTER HERE! <<<<<<

A Complimentary  Drink to the first 50 walk-ins so  get there early.

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About the Speakers

LAURA SPANJIAN
In April, 2010, Laura Spanjian joined  the City of Houston  as Mayor Annise Parker’s Sustainability Director, where she is  responsible for directing and coordinating projects and initiatives that  improve air, land and water quality; and support and expand renewable  energy, energy efficiency, green buildings, recycling and composting,  alternative and clean transportation, local food production and more  livable and vibrant neighborhoods.

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MARCOS CORDERO
Marcos Cordero is CEO and co-founded the Green Business Bureau in 2008, an organization dedicated to helping small and mid-sized businesses implement industry-specific sustainability practices - all via their industry leading online web application and certification seal that encourages full transparency.

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MARY FRANCES BLATCHLEY
Senior marketing executive and founder of forGreen Marketing & Design, Mary Frances Blatchley provides her clients the opportunity to take a leadership position in the eco- and healthy living movement through strategic brand positioning and coordinated marketing campaigns utilizing the latest in interactive technologies and viral marketing.

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B2G Networking is designed around  “pay-it-forward networking” or Servant Leadership. In addition, collaborate and exchange about new ideas on products, services and business practices is encouraged. In turn this will create awareness, facilitate education and promote the utilization of green practices. Oh, and let’s not forget, you’ll really meet some great new contacts.

Bring business cards and we’ll provide your energy fuel. New Venue. New Time. We’re Growing - Come Join the Connections

For more information, contact Mary Frances Blatchley at (713) 240-8299. To stay abreast on current event locations and times, please join our Facebook Group at B2G (Business-2-Green).