Are you interested in new approaches to sustainable economic development of the San Francisco Bay Area? On Friday October 20, learn how the financial sector is becoming involved in the green business and green building boom, and increasing business value through sustainable practices.
Professional Development Seminar: Sustainable Banking and <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Green</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place> Finance
October 20, 2006. 8:00 – 4:00 pm. <st1:placetype w:st="on">Fort</st1:placetype> <st1:placename w:st="on">Mason</st1:placename> <st1:placename w:st="on">Conference</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Center</st1:placetype>, <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:city w:st="on">San Francisco</st1:city></st1:place>. $250 ($195 before Oct 9)
This one-day seminar is for bank staff, financial consultants, green businesses and government agencies. Learn how green business practices affect the income statement and balance sheet, life-cycle risk management, total cost and profitability analysis for loans with green aspects. Bankers: learn how to increase sales to conscious consumers and companies, how to add value to existing clients and how to benefit from the green building boom. Local Government, Non-Profit and Utility Staff: learn how to engage the financial sector to support your sustainability and mission goals, get your conservation and green business message to clients through banking channels, catalyze Green Mortgages and involve your <st1:place w:st="on"><st1:placename w:st="on">Green</st1:placename> <st1:placetype w:st="on">Building</st1:placetype></st1:place> community.
Seminars are also offered on Communicating Sustainability (one day) and Green Business Boot Camp (three days) .
Details online at www.cleanerproduction.com. Early registration ends Oct 9.