Green Market Exposition, Bridgeport, CT

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The Green Market Exposition is a celebration of urban sustainability and focuses on the green collar economy, green job resources, as well as being a celebration of "green" achievements that are going on in cities throughout Connecticut, and beyond.

This year's GME is scheduled for Thursday, October 25th, from 9:00am-4:00pm at City Hall Annex, Bridgeport, Connecticut. 

Schedule of Events:
9:00am
Green Market Exposition Exhibits Open

9:00am-10:00am
Networking and Socializing

Keynote Speaker
10:00am
Mayor Bill Finch

Featured Panels
11:00am
Microgrids and the Urban Energy Revolution
Moderator: Gil Kernan, CleanTech PMG 

Panelists:
Bob Araujo, Sikorsky Aircraft
Matthew Fairy, Pareto Energy
Joel Rinebold, Director, CT Center for Advanced Technology

12:00pm
Where are the Green Jobs & How Do I Get One?

1:00pm
Understanding the Implications of a Strong Local Food Infrastructure

2:00pm
The "Greening" of Corporate America

3:00pm
CT Green Building Council

Below are a few interviews from last year's event at City Hall Annex:

• CTGBC/Bridgeport Neighborhood and Bridgeport's Green Home


• School Garden Projects


• Urban Farming


• Corporate Responsibility


• Helping to Reduce Energy Consumption in Municipalities


• Local Green Business Owner, Gussie Bradford


• Mayor Finch at the 2011 GME

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