Gateway Community College and
the Regional Growth Partnership
invite you to a
Regional Sustainability Forum
“The Sustainable Economy:
South Central Connecticut’s Green Future”
Friday, September 21, 8:00-10:00am
Gateway Community College
North Haven Campus
88 Bassett Road
The Forum is an opportunity for all those involved in sustainable industries in South Central Connecticut to help formulate a regional strategy for promoting the growth of these industries as part of the region’s new Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy.
Help identify the needs and priorities of sustainable industries
Identify needed public investments and policy changes
Identify opportunities for growth and new business
Network with others involved in sustainable industries
You should attend if you are engaged in:
Renewable Energy
Alternative Transportation
Green Building
Environmental Services
Clean Energy Development
PLUS, the forum will include a panel with State Representative Steven Fontana, Bill Leahy from the Institute for Sustainable Energy and Erik Robie from UTC Power who will share their insights into the current state of Connecticut’s sustainable industries. Dr. David Cooper will also speak about Gateway’s “Center for a Sustainable Future” initiative to train the workforce needed for the new sustainable economy.
For more information or to RSVP, contact Peter Stein at (203) 782-4389 or pstein@rgp-ct.org.
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