Green Business Conference
Thursday March 7th, 2013
Baxter Hood Center
452 S. Anderson Rd.
Rock Hill, SC

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Want to be more environmentally sound, socially responsible and financially equitable? Join with others at the York County Green Business Conference to hear about innovative and sustainable techniques, emerging efficient technologies and practices that can keep more money in your pocket, whether you’re a homeowner or a business owner.

This one-day comprehensive conference will provide your business, institution, organization or non-profit with new and innovative ways to go green . Engineers and Architects, earn your CEUs.

Hear from top business executives as they present their forecast for 2013 and beyond in the emerging green sectors, from job outlook to areas of business growth.

In addition, the conference will feature green vendors and service providers.

 

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Welcome Scott Tew as our 2013 Conference Keynote Speaker

As executive director of the Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability, Scott Tew leads a global group of experts dedicated to integrating best practices for the long-term use of energy and other resources. His team shapes the future of energy efficiency and sustainability for Ingersoll Rand and the industry, and supports the Ingersoll Rand mission to become the world leader in creating and sustaining safe, comfortable and efficient environments. The Center for Energy Efficiency and Sustainability supports all Ingersoll Rand businesses and brands and is responsible for forward-looking green initiatives including product and service innovation, operational excellence, education, engagement, product standards and advocacy. In his 6 years with the company, Scott has served in senior positions in government and public affairs, responsible for government relations, community engagement and industry trade relations. Scott has led high profile programs to advocate for energy efficiency, green buildings and greenhouse gas emissions standards and policies. He has served as a core member of the company’s sustainability strategy council since its inception. Earlier, Scott held public affairs and environmental management positions at Novartis Pharmaceuticals and Ciba Specialty Chemicals; and has lived around the world managing global projects. He has graduate and undergraduate degrees in environmental science and ecology from Livingston University. Scott plays key roles in several related advocacy groups including: the Alliance to Save Energy; the Center for Energy, Development and the Global Environment at Duke University; the Innovators Working Group for Esty Environmental Partners; and the US and India Green Building Councils.

 

Our 2013 Conference Gold Sponsors

Rock Hill Utilities

Our 2013 Conference Silver Sponsors

Winthrop UniversityYork County

Our 2013 Conference Bronze Sponsors

Office DepotSC DHECCity of Rock Hill

York Technical CollegeSonocoHewlett Packard

Republic ServicesComfort SystemsDomtar

York County Natural Gas K104.7 CBS Radio

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Our 2013 Conference Exhibitors

everbluesteagInternational Paper

York County Habitat for Humanity ReStoreTandus FlooringWFAE 90.7

Anne Springs Close Greenway Greenspring Energy Newell RubbermaidSC Department of AgricultureRock Hill Stormwater ARVA Interstate Solutions York County Environmental Compliance

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