Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Green Enterprise Conference?

The Green Enterprise Conference is an opportunity for businesses, experts, trainers, and organizations to come together to grow our regional green economy by helping businesses form, connect, and prosper.

The purpose of the conference is:

1) To broaden the conversation from Green Jobs to the Green Business and what they need to create these jobs;

2) To grow our regional economy and move beyond traditional jurisdictional, industry and other boundaries;

3) Ask the challenging questions that will bring our businesses and our communities closer to a more profitable,
  productive, and sustainable future; and

4) Expand and deepen our regional business development resources.

How can I learn more about the Free Regional Meetings?

We want to learn from you and the businesses in your area!

These meeting are for local businesses, entrepreneurs and anyone else who is interested in sharing about their green enterprise, learning more about going green and/or moving their business in that direction. Our speaker will present about national trends, industries that are growing green and information on active regional partners. We will provide light refreshments. The meetings will be roughly 1½ hours and include an opportunity for introductions, the presentation, questions/answers, information about the June 7th Green Enterprise Conference and opportunities for local announcements. Find your nearest location here.

What is Enterprise for Equity?
Our mission is to ensure that people with limited incomes in the South Sound region have access to credit, technical assistance, training and support for small business development. These services are provided with the belief that people can and do transform their lives as they bring their strengths, initiative and dreams to their entrepreneurial efforts.

How much does the conference cost?

For attendees:

Before May 15th: $55
After May 15th : $75

For exhibitors :

$99 (includes one entrance fee)

Registration available online

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Will there be food provided?

Delicious continental breakfast and lunch will be catered by local businesses using regionally sourced food.

Where is the Green Enterprise Conference being held?

This conference is located at Regional Education Training Center which is housed at the Satsop Development Park, near Elma, WA.

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Who is the Green Enterprise Conference for?

Anyone is welcome to attend.  We want to learn from and feature businesses that have developed innovative ways of operating their businesses sustainably. Larger businesses are welcome and encouraged to attend.  We are focusing on smaller businesses to bring greater attention to the policy, capital, technology and innovation needed to link them to other businesses and markets in our region. We want to help them operate more sustainably and support their growth overtime.
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How do you define Green Enterprise?

A green enterprise is a company that attempts to function without creating a negative impact on the local or global environment. As part of the process, the company is constantly looking for better ways to make the business more environmentally friendly, from the acquisition of materials to delivery of the product to the customer.

The concept of a green business is part of the larger movement to create a sustainable living. The movement also tries to invoke change in the way a business operates - making less of a carbon footprint on the planet.

For many companies, becoming a green business remains more of a goal than an accomplishment. However, more and more businesses are finding ways to make the best use of available resources without placing additional stress on the local ecosystem.

My business isn't green, should I still come?

Absolutely, even if you are just interested in learning more about emerging green businesses.

Who is hosting this Green Enterprise Conference?

Enterprise for Equity, in collaboration with many other partners, has worked to raise awareness of the power of growing green from the start.  Enteprise for Equity was launched from a non-profit called the Sustainable Community Roundtable (now called Sustainable South Sound) and learned early on from the businesses who went through their comprehensive business training program that growing a business sustainably can increase profits. 

Where do I call/email for more information?

You can contact our staff for more information or just simply register on line. 
Email us at info@greenentepriseconference.org.
Call us at (360) 528-8065.
Feel free to come to our regional meetings for more information.