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Rhode Islanders Gather for Launch of a Green Jobs Campaign
September 27, 2008
9:30 AM to 11:30 AM
New England Institute of Technology2480 Post Road, Warwick, RI
REGISTER for Greening the RI Economy Community Discussion
Sheldon Whitehouse to Give Keynote via Teleconference [due to Senate votes on Saturday]
Rhode Island will have a community discussion of "Greening the RI Economy" as its part in the first national Green Jobs Now campaign on Saturday, September 27. The event will be held at New England Institute of Technology, 2480 Post Road in Warwick, from 9:30 AM till 11:30.
Rhode Islanders from more than 15 schools, government agencies, labor unions, training programs, environmental and social justice organizations will gather to share understandings of how the coming wave of green technology will create new types of work opportunities and what to do next to move this agenda forward in Rhode Island.
Welcoming Remarks – Greg Gerritt, Founder, Rhode Island Prosperity Project
Introduction of Keynote Speaker and Remarks - David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence
Keynote Speech - The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator (9:45 AM)
Panel of experts:
• Mrs. Connie McGreavy, Chair-Elect, RI Green Building Council (also, panel moderator)
• Dr. Joseph Ilaqua, Professor of Economics, Bryant University
• Mr. Al Durand, Business Manager, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 99*
• Mr. Norman Cook, Architect Tonic Alchemy
• Mr. Steven Kitchin, VP Corporate Education and Training, New England Institute of Technology
• Mr. Anthony Hubbard, Program Director, YouthBuild*
• Rep. Art Handy, Sustainable RI Coordinator, Apeiron Institute of Sustainable Living*
* Indicates affiliation with the Green Jobs Alliance
"Our goal is to make sure that the job force of the future reflects our community and is ready for the brave new world," says event organizer, Greg Gerritt, from the Rhode Island Prosperity Project.
The conference is FREE but pre registration is encouraged.