ORLANDO PICKED FOR FLORIDA GREEN CITIES CONFERENCE

State, County, Municipal, Business and Community Leaders to Ignite Florida’s Green Economy

Seven Star, the world’s largest green events production company, has selected Orlando as the host city for Green Cities™ Florida 2009. The conference, which attracts community, government and business leaders from throughout the region, will be held May 19-21, 2009 at the Orange County Convention Center South Concourse Building. The event will coincide with the grand opening of the Orange County Climate Change Center and the unveiling of a new (1) one megawatt solar PV system on the roof of the Convention Center.

The mission of Green Cities™ Florida is to empower business leaders, government directors, and organization decision-makers to understand their full range of options for local green economies, as well as actions they can take to save money, protect the environment, and enhance community through sustainable practices. Educational tracks include opportunities for attendees to receive certification and continuing education credits. Other sessions will cover topics ranging widely from Green Governance to Urban Planning, Green Business & Procurement to Green Tourism, Hospitality, Travel, Entertainment, and from Civic Engagement to Business Development.

“With our history of innovation and environmental stewardship, Orlando is poised to become the America’s center of innovation in clean, green technologies,” said Christian Oleck, Chairman of the City of Orlando Sustainability Team. “Like many Floridian cities, Orlando’s goals for innovation, sustainability, and green mobility are bold and comprehensive. With the support and energy of a state wide event like Green Cities Florida, I believe that in 15 years, we can succeed and build a better future for our children, our residents, and the world.”

The Green Cities™ Conference will offer a high-tech, interactive, outcome based, portfolio of seminars on sustainable solutions, presented by the nation’s leading green business, government, business, and technology experts. Green Cities™ prepares business and government with specific tactics for participating in this growing green economy. There will be over 70 presenters and more than 1,200 expected attendees.

“Small to medium businesses want to go green, and so do their host cities.” says Joseph Malki, Executive Co-Producer of the event and VP of Seven-Star. “Our Green Cities events provide the practical “how-to’s” from successful innovators across sectors of industry and government management. Since 1999 we have been offering “nuts-and-bolts” workshops and conferences inspiring leaders to adopt that “green” spark.”

Early bird registration for Green Cities™ Florida ends May 4^th. To register, or for more information, please visit www.greencities.com.

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About Green Cities™

Green Cities™ is produced by Seven-Star, Inc., an EPA award winning green event and green education expert, in association with Climate Culture International, a sustainable consultancy for business and government. To register, or for more information, please visit www.greencities.com.

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