Here's an event I'm planning to attend this Saturday. It would be nice to get a few more EVs there.
Andrew _____ From: Helen Kennedy [mailto:hkenn...@fau.edu] Sent: Wednesday, April 15, 2009 11:10 AM To: bobandr...@comcast.net Cc: John Hardman; Shannon Clounts Subject: Focus the Nation/Florida Electric Auto Assoc. Dear Mr. Roddy, The Focus the Nation Planning Committee is delighted that you will be participating in this groundbreaking event for our area. To stimulate a high level of engagement, we would like to give you a clear idea of how we have envisioned the event as a whole. The overarching theme is the value and importance of establishing broad cross-sector partnerships for communities to seize the opportunities of the new economy in order to become truly sustainable. In addition to the panel discussion, over 20 exhibitors have asked to be represented in the Main Hall Showcase to take place over lunch immediately after the panel. Following the general welcome by the presidents and Boca Raton mayor, a panel discussion will be conducted on Florida's new economy and energy future. A number of prominent academics and business leaders in this field will discuss questions posed to them on these topics. Exhibitors are expected to attend and participate in this part of the program. Some of the questions will revolve around the following broad areas: . In terms of sustainable development today, which and for what reason do you consider to be the most promising careers and job opportunities? . How can academia, business, and government work together as a community to reduce our ecological footprint, advocate for policy change, become more equitable, and develop sustainable business and employment opportunities? . Which are some of the more successful solutions currently being implemented to make businesses, institutions, and communities more energy efficient and carbon neutral, more equitable, and more prosperous? Once the discussions have run their course, the audience will be given an opportunity to ask more specific questions of the panel. The showcase and lunch that will follow will provide an opportunity for people to connect and build relationships intended to initiate collaborative action in education, business, and government leading to a more prosperous and sustainable future for our community. Attached you will find the program detailing the day's activities. The event will be held in the Barry Kaye College of Business at the FAU Boca Raton campus. Please click on the link for directions <http://uavp.fau.edu/Flashmap/FAUMap.html> http://uavp.fau.edu/Flashmap/FAUMap.html As part of our effort to promote a strong showing, we are asking all participants to encourage other like-minded and perhaps a few skeptics to register at no charge at <http://fauf.fau.edu/focusthenation> http://fauf.fau.edu/focusthenation. Free parking has been reserved in Lots # 7 and # 9 on the north side of the building. Please enter the Sean Stein Pavilion and check in at the registration table. I will be the event point person so don't hesitate to contact me for any reason (cell phone: 561 789 9418). Attire: Business Casual We value your participation in this important event very highly, and look forward to seeing you on the 18th. John Hardman Coordinator Research Programs & Services Co-chair FAUS-COE Research Committee Florida Atlantic University Lab Schools tel: 561.297.3976 fax: 561.297.3939 P Please consider the environment before printing this email
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