MCC Green Business Committee Presents

"Greener New York Summit: Government, Business & Energy: Who's Got the Answers?"
Join us for this half-day summit on making businesses greener in New York City!

Learn what’s coming from the government sector How will executive, legislative and regulatory action be driving or supporting sustainability? What trends and innovations are more likely to receive government support? What decisions will be made by government, the private sector or public-private partnerships?
 

Get guidance on what’s happening in energy and how to respond Find out what’s really going to happen, what’s innovative, and what’s still “out there.” Learn how to make appropriate investments for later savings. Should you really change your lighting and if so, change it to what? Is wind power for real and what does that mean for me. What kind of financial support is available for energy-saving equipment and other forms of investment in energy efficiency?
 

Hear inspirational stories and practical information from businesses that have gone green successfully. Learn how their green policies have impacted their own employees and their customers. Be inspired by these success stories and take back some practical ideas for your own business.
 

A half day summit with three panel discussions relating to sustainability issues in NYC. The sessions will focus on government policies, business and renewable energy. The summit will also offer businesses the opportunity to cross-pollinate by exchanging information on GREEN policies and practices in current business plans and operations.

8:00 – 8:30 AM Registration and continental breakfast

8:30AM Opening remarks - Nancy Ploeger, President Manhattan Chamber of Commerce

8:45AM Keynote by Congressman Michael McMahon

Session I – Does Government Have the Answers? 9:00 to 9:45 AM

Moderator- Robert Kafin, Esq., Chairman Council on the Environment of New York City
Manhattan Borough President Scott Stringer
Rohit Aggarwala, Mayor’s Office of Sustainability
New York City Councilman James Gennaro of the Environmental Protection Committee

Session II- Do Energy Providers Have the Answers? 10:00 to 10:45 AM

Moderator-David Bomke, New York Energy Consumers Council, Inc.
Harris Schaer, Project Manager, Energy Efficiency Services, NYSERDA
Mike Forese, Con Edison Solutions
Rebecca Craft, Director of Energy Efficiency, Con Edison
 

Session III – Does Business Have the Answers? 11:00 to 11:45 AM

Moderator – Anselm Doering – Ecologic Solutions
Helena Durst, Durst Organization
Elizabeth Meltz, Del Posto Restaurant
Ken Haber/Jessica Prata, NewYork-Presbyterian Hospital

12:15 PM Networking luncheon at a nearby restaurant. Registration: $50 for members, $75 for non-members Contact Laura Bucko at laura@manhattancc.org for sponsorship opportunities.