Green Paths to Economic Recovery

Don't be left out in 2011!

Thousands of government leaders and the nearly 300 companies that participated all agreed on one thing about the 2010 Green California Summit - it was the biggest and best yet.

A green revolution is unfolding, and California is where it will begin.

"California is a place of invention, a place of courage, a place of vision, a place of the future," says billionaire Nicolas Berggruen, explaining why he has invested $20 million in his Think Long Committee for California.

"If it's happening in California, the country will take note and maybe it'll help that change," he adds. "And frankly California will have an influence on the world. In China or Paris or South America or Africa, anyplace - you talk about California, people light up. It's still a place of dreams."

In a recent editorial, state Treasurer Bill Locker points out that over the last decade, California's GDP rose by 27.2% - better growth than the U.S. as a whole, and better than Texas. "Venture capitalists believe California is still the best place in the nation to find innovative entrepreneurs and productive workers," he notes, pointing to the state's ability to capture more than half of all US VC investment.

The world's eighth-largest economy may have challenges, but it also has unmatched potential. And more than any other state, in California economy and environment go hand in hand.

That's why excitement is building around the 2011 Summit. From the demand for green building materials that the state's green building code has created to the many green products and services that will be required to achieve the goals of the Global Warming Solutions Act, there's no green market like California.

All this means that the 2011 event will be bigger than ever! Now is the time to secure the exact location on the floor that you want!

• Showcase your products and services!
Reach decision makers from state & local government, as well as commercial sector building owners, architects, engineers and others who work with state and local government.

• Don't miss this unique opportunity!
The Summit is the only event all year that highlights the policies, programs and needs of California government. This multibillion dollar market is setting the standard for green government efforts throughout the country.

• Secure your ideal location!
Sign up early to reserve your space now and guarantee the best possible booth selection.

• Sponsorship opportunities
Position your company as a leader in the largest green market in the country.

• Buyer/Vendor Lounge
One of our most popular, and unique, features is the Buyer/Vendor Lounge. At no extra charge, Summit exhibitors are eligible to participate in the Lounge, which allows them to schedule meetings with buyers who have expressed an interest in their product category. Here's some feedback from an exhibitor who participated:

"The buyer/vendor lounge was a fantastic opportunity to connect with those individuals that are generally difficult to connect with. It allowed me access to state officials who were pleased to talk to me. I have followed up with them and and am excited about meeting with them in the future."
- Alex Smith, Suntrek Industries

• A reputation for service

We're not just event organizers. Green Technology events are an outgrowth of our commitment to California's sustainability movement, in partnership with leaders from government and business. This commitment is manifested in the editorial work of Green Technology magazine, the membership of the Summit Advisory Board, and the service we give to companies. Here's some recent feedback:

"I do 15 trade shows each year and have yet to find a group that shows more dedication to a mission and to their sponsors." - Susan Phillips, Product Marketing Representative, Firestone Building Products

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