The 22nd SBN Conference on Sustainable Business: “Building a Local, Green & Fair Economy”

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We’ve learned so much by being a part of the Sustainale Business Network’s world. Please join us and SBN on this day long conference celebrating 22 years of SBN and our local, green and fair economies.

We’ve learned so much by being a part of the Sustainale Business Network’s world. Please join us and SBN on this day long conference celebrating 22 years of SBN and our local, green and fair economies.

Join local business, environmental and community leaders from throughout Greater Boston for SBN’s 22nd Annual Conference: Building a Local, Green & Fair Economy.Engage with inspiring pioneers and learn about breakthrough programs and practices that will help us grow our businesses and organizations as we together build strong local economies that are green and fair.

SBN is thrilled to announce that this years closing keynote address will be given by Bill McKibben of 350.org and the opening address will feature Dave Jackson of Enterprise Farms.

Early registration discount extended till May 4th!

Six Interactive Workshops

Building an Interconnected Sustainable Economy – A Key Strategy for Ensuring a Livable Future

  • Moderator: Vanessa Rule, Massachusetts Climate Action Network
  • Panelists: Wenzday Jane, MetroPedal Power
  • Kate Stillman, Stillman’s Farm
  • JD Kemp, Organic Renaissance Food Exchange
  • Adam Mitchell, Save That Stuff

The Greening of Local Independent Businesses

  • Moderator: Katrina Kazda, Managing Coordinator, Sustainable Business Leader Program
  • Panel: Rich Good, Senior Director of Sustainability & CSR, Alcatel-Lucent
  • Maggie Kerr, Dancing Deer Baking Company
  • Farshad Sayan, Owner, Clevergreen Cleaners
  • Valerie Shulock, Owner, Basil Tree Catering

The Ethics of Growth- How to Grow & Stay Local

  • Moderator: Michael Kanter, Chief Visionary Officer, Cambridge Naturals
  • Panel: Art Spears, President, East Cambridge Bank  
  • Frank Kramer, Former Owner, Harvard Bookstore
  • Karen Masterson, Owner, Nourish Restaurant

Local Food Success Stories from the Boston Local Food Festival  

  • Moderator: Nicola Williams, President, The Williams Agency
  • Panel: Niaz Dorry, Northwest Atlantic Marine Alliance
  • Hannah Mathews, Katsiroubas Produce

Community Capital-Moving Friendly Capital to Local Businesses Fast!

  • Moderator: Laury Hammel, Executive Director, Sustainable Business Network of Greater Boston
  • Panelists: Glynn Lloyd, Co-owner, City Fresh Foods
  • Vicky Stein, Director of Community Investments, Mission Markets Inc.

A Local Food Revolution in Jamaica Plain!

  • Moderator: Jamey Lionette   
  • Panelists: Betsy Cowan of Egelston Square Main Street
  • Randace Moore, Centre/South Main Streets

Early Registration extended to May 4th!

  • SBN Members @ $95
  • Non-Members @ $120

Please visit SBN’s website for more updates and to reserve your space.