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Livability Summit
 
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WHAT:

Valley Forward’s seventh annual Livability Summit on April 22 (Earth Day) takes a forward looking approach at the notion of sustainability and how it will shape the next decade of livability in our region, throughout the nation and globally. Hundreds of business and civic leaders will attend this dynamic half-day forum at the Wyndham Phoenix Hotel. Join them in experiencing prominent keynote speakers, panels on local environmental initiatives, exhibits and interactive discussions. Help influence how our region develops in the 21st century.

Summit Features:
Registration/ Continental Breakfast/VFA Resource Area (exhibit booths)
Keynote Address
Panel Presentations
Luncheon & Keynote Address

 
WHEN/WHERE: Livability Summit - 7:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m.
Thursday, April 22, 2010
Wyndham Phoenix
 

KEYNOTE ADDRESS:

Jeremy Rifkin is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the author of 17 best-selling books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society and the environment. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and are used in universities, corporations and government agencies around the world. He’s founder and chairperson of the Third Industrial Revolution Global CEO Business Roundtable. The Roundtable is composed of 100 CEOs of leading North American and European global corporations that are committed to ushering in the four pillars of the Third Industrial Revolution to address global economic recovery, energy security and climate change. Rifkin has been influential in shaping public policy in the U.S. and around the world.

RESOURCE AREA SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL INITIATIVES: Valley Forward's Resource Area will spotlight innovative solutions to environmental concerns and sustainability issues.

MENTORING FUTURE STEWARDS: Valley Forward is proud to once again partner with the 2010 Future City Competition for 7th and 8th grade students throughout Maricopa County. Award winning entries will be featured at the Summit.

ABOUT VALLEY FORWARD: Valley Forward Association is a 40-year-old organization that brings business and civic leaders together to advocate a balance between economic development and environmental quality. It offers a unique forum for convening public dialogue, study and advocacy of such issues as air quality, energy, land use planning, transportation and water management. The Association's basic agenda is sustainability and livability aimed at keeping our rapidly growing region competitive in the new economy.

CONTACT:

Valley Forward Association
3800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 240-2408 Fax: (602) 240-2407
E-mail: info@valleyforward.org
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Valley Forward’s Livability Summit facilitates education and outreach on sustainability issues through exhibits, displays and such renowned speakers as: Al Gore, Ed Begley Jr., Ralph Nader, Chicago Mayor Richard Daley, Christine Todd Whitman, Amory Lovins.

Valley Forward gives nearly $10,000 to K-12 teachers throughout Arizona as part of its annual EarthFest Educators Night.

More than 700 community leaders convene annually for Valley Forward’s Environmental Excellence Awards to recognize sustainability initiatives around the Valley.
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