INAUGURAL SWFL SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT:
“QUALITY OF LIFE FOR TODAY AND TOMORROW!”
FORT MYERS, FL, Join us on April 30, 2015 from 9:00am-6:00pm (doors open at 8am) for the inaugural SWFL Sustainability Summit, Quality of Life for Today and Tomorrow, as we showcase environmentally sustainable practices for business owners and community leaders in Southwest Florida.
Presenters and attendees include business & regional community leaders and seating is limited to 200 total.
The event brings together all six Lee County mayors, including: Bonita Springs Mayor Ben Nelson, Sanibel Mayor Kevin Ruane, Cape Coral Mayor Marni Sawicki, Fort Myers Mayor Randy Henderson, Fort Myers Beach Mayor Anita Cereceda, and newly elected Village of Estero Mayor Nick Batos to take part in sharing and learning about what makes Southwest Florida’s businesses, environment, and schools sustainable.
The Summit is organized by Visaggio Community Consulting, in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation and will feature some of the best regional thought leaders, educators, and experts in sustainability, economic development, and education.
This event is open to the public and proceeds from funds raised from ticket sales, vendor registrations, and sponsorships will be donated to the Imaginarium Science Center in downtown Fort Myers to support science and technology education for youth. Anyone who brings a canned good for Harry Chapin, a gently used children’s book for Literacy Council Gulf Coast, and a bag to donate to Goodwill will receive a voucher for one box of FREE shredding from Goodwill Secure Shred!
Mei-Mei Chan, President and Publisher of The News-Press, will serve as the Master of Ceremony for the day. The Summit will be broken into three panel discussions:
What’s Our Vision? Moderated by Dr. Ron Toll
Panelists: Christine Ross, Dr. Laura Frost, Dr. Tracey Lanham, Rae Ann Wessel, Commissioner Larry Kiker, and Dr. Steve Brodie
How Do We Grow? Moderated by Rob Moher
Panelists: Kevin Connelly, Greg Ira, Kim Verblaauw, Robert Wanvestraut, Nicole Johnson, and Mayor Kevin Ruane
How Do We Work Together? Moderated by Dr. John Meyer
Panelists: Joe Paterno, Dr. Gary Jackson, Brian Rist, Dr. Abdul Ahmadi, Tessa LeSage, Mayor Ben Nelson, and Rep. Trudi Williams
Afternoon Workshops
- Gulf Elementary: Sustainable Future: “Smarter Than a Fifth Grader[s]: The Three Pillars of Sustainability”
- Lloyd Duhon: Sustainable Fun: “Building Toy Cars Out of Recycled CD Drives”
- Andy Lynch: Sustainable Business: “How LeeSar Saved Money Through Smart Facility Management”
- Chris Sharek: Sustainable Engineering: “The Electric Vehicle Revolution”
For full information on panelists, including professional experience, please visit: 2015 Full List of Presenters.
| Who: | Visaggio & Co. in partnership with the Florida Department of Environmental Protection and the Southwest Florida Community Foundation. |
| What: | SWFL Sustainability Summit |
| When: | Doors open at 8am on April 30th; program from 9am through 4:30pm with a Sustainable Art Showcase and cash bar from 4:30pm – 6pm. |
| Where: | Harborside Event Center1375 Monroe StreetFort Myers, FL 33901 |
| Cost: | $50, which includes breakfast and lunch; register through EventBrite. |
For more information, to become a vendor or sponsor, or to register to attend please visit www.SWFLSustainability.com or visit the Facebook page: www.Facebook.com/swflsustainability
** PLEASE NOTE: Details for the event are subject to change with or without notice. The most current information is made available at SWFLSustainability.com.
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