Gorge Green Drinks: Green Entrepreneurship
Location: Waucoma Club, Hood River, OR
Becky Brun
Columbia Gorge Earth Center
541-399-6813
gorgegreendrinks@gmail.com
Gorge Green Drinks September: Green Entrepreneurship for our Region
Date: Tuesday, September 14, 5:30-7:30 p.m.
Location: Waucoma Club, downtown Hood River, Oregon
On September 14, 2010, Green Drinks, a monthly networking event for people interested in sustainability issues, is teaming up with Oregon Entrepreneurs Network to provide budding entrepreneurs with some tips for getting their business off the ground.
At the September Green Drinks event, Robin Cope of the Gorge chapter of the Oregon Entrepreneurs Network will give a brief presentation about how to launch your "green" business idea in the Gorge. Local business leaders at different stages of launching their own "green" business will also provide a unique perspective on the opportunities and challenges of launching a business in the Gorge. Richard Halpern, founder of EcoApprentice.com and Ken Whiteman, founder of Green Shipping will both field audience questions about creating a business plan and selling investors on a business plan that includes environmental responsibility in its design.
Please help us spread the word about this informational and fun evening of networking beginning at 6 p.m. at the Waucoma Club. Green Drinks asks for a $5 suggested donation to support what has become the place to learn about Gorge green businesses. Waucoma Club has generously offered to donate 10% of sales from the evening to support future Green Drinks events.
This month's Green Drinks event will benefit the Gorge Owned Business Network, a newly formed project of the Columbia Gorge Earth Center. The Gorge Owned Business Network aims to advance Gorge-owned businesses with a commitment to a sustainable and prosperous community through Education, Networking and Marketing. It is closely aligned with the mission and of the national Business Alliance for Local Living Economies.
About Gorge Green Drinks:
Attracting nearly 50 people each month, Gorge Green Drinks is fast-becoming THE place to learn about the people and companies working in sustainable industries in the Gorge. Green Drinks moves around the Gorge each month to highlight mission-driven businesses and environmental nonprofits focused on creating a prosperous regional economy. To host a future Green Drinks event, email: gorgegreendrinks@gmail.com. More info: www.greendrinks.org/OR/HoodRiver
