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Wednesday, February 8th 8:30-4pm ~ Founders Hall at charlestowne landing

The purpose of the Best In Green & Local Expo is to create opportunities for local and green businesses to share their products and services with like-minded businesses and consumers, while educating these businesses on ways to sensibly grow and improve in today’s evolving world. Our goal is to support South Carolina companies and shine a spotlight on those who are leading the way!

The Green Business Expo will allow businesses the opportunity to network and share their products or services with other business owners and consumers.   A full roster of workshops and speakers will give attendees an opportunity to learn about a variety of topics in the areas such as building a green team, finance, marketing, e-selling, leadership and more.

Some of the events will be:

• Speakers on a variety of topics by experts in their fields.
• Networking Luncheon featuring local ingredients and green restaurants.
• Keynote Speakers Beezer Molton owner of Half-Moon Outfitters and Christine Von Kolnitz Cooley from MUSC.
• Exhibitor Showcase – highlighting local green products and services.
• Large Panel Discussion on how big business & manufacturing affects the local economy and small business in South Carolina.
• Special Guest, Mayor Joseph P. Riley

Contact Suzie Webster at 843-513-2655 or email hidden; JavaScript is required for details and sponsorship opportunities.

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS

7:00am: Exhibitor Check In

8:00am: Registration

8:45am: Welcome/Kick Off

9:00am: Marketing & Social Media; Facilitated By: Katie Wells, KEW Solutions

10:00am: Green Tract:  Save Energy…Save $$; Moderated By: Drew Franyo, AESS

10:00am: Leadership and Motivation; Facilitated By: Amy Rankin, Rankin Consulting & Training

11:00am: Exhibitor Showcase

12:00pm: Benefits and How to Clean Green; Moderated By: Haywood Robinson, Holiday Inn Express

12:00pm: E-Commerce and Sales; Facilitated By: Paula Miller

1:00pm: Networking Lunch

1:30pm: Keynote Speakers: Sponsored By: Alcoa

Beezer Molton, Owner of Half-Moon Outfitters

Christine Von Kolnitz Cooley, MUSC Sustainability Director

Special Guest: Mayor Joseph P. Riley

2:30pm: Green Tract: The Path to Zero Waste; Moderated By:  Elizabeth Rosinski from DHEC and sponsored by Charleston County Environmental Management

BREAKOUT  DESCRIPTIONS

Green Tract:  Save Energy…Save $$; Moderated By: Drew Franyo, AESS

Leadership and Motivation; Facilitated By: Amy Rankin

Green Tract: Benefits and How to Clean Green; Moderated By: Haywood Robinson, Holiday Inn Express

Marketing & Social Media; Facilitated By: Katie Wells, KEW Solutions

Green Tract: The Road to Zero Waste; Moderated By:  Elizabeth Rosinski from DHEC and sponsored by Charleston County Environmental Management.

“Learn from others how their business changed practices to reduce waste and save money.  Resources used will be shared.”

E-Commerce and Sales; Facilitated By: Paula Miller

“In this class attendees learn how to apply their selling skills to the world of e-commerce. Time is devoted to responding to all types of RFP’s and e-leads. Attendees are encouraged and mentored on how to use all resources available to create a strong bond and to craft proposals that are meaningful, customized and compelling (even in the absence of personal interaction). Selling successfully includes a strong well crafted call opening, probing, product presentation and closing. All of these skills will be addressed during this break out session.”

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