Going Green Symposium & Workshop '09
Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce Hosts
Innovative “Going Green” Symposium & Workshop
“Going Green” is a hot topic in the news these days. Greener homes, factories and offices can positively impact our world, lead to a healthier and more productive work environment and “Going Green” is another way for businesses to become socially responsible within our communities. This year, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce hosted a special workshop which focused on “Training the Trades”, whereby architect engineers, contractors, plumbers, electricians and builders gained first hand knowledge on where and how to get the necessary training. The informative program presented practical solutions which can be utilized to address ways to finance and save on environmental projects, corporate sustainability and its future impact within our communities. The sustainability program was divided into two distinct and separate sessions, a panel discussion and a workshop.
Session One, titled “Finding the ‘Green’ To Go Green” provided useful information, tips and advice on obtaining money, rebates, tax incentives, energy credits and savings to complete “Green” projects of all sizes. Speakers included experts within the field such as Roz Goldmacher, Long Island Development Corp; Charles Goulding, Energy Tax Savers, Inc.; Charles Hall, Green Peak Group, and Hubie Van Meurs, Alure Home Improvements. This session took place at the Hilton Long Island. Vendors who participated in Session One demonstrated green products and presented exhibits geared towards promoting a green environment.
Session Two, titled “Training the Trades” took place at Leviton Manufacturing. Leviton recently moved their World Headquarters to the Melville Corridor and designed their new 4-story, 140,000 square foot facility with the latest “green building” materials and systems and has applied for LEED certification. The program was moderated by Ron Vitori, Chairman of Green Peak Group and past Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council. The panel included David Weigand, Leviton’s National Market Manager, LEED AP, Peter Caradonna, Principal Architect, LEED AP and Patricia Malone, Director of Corporate Education and Training, Stony Brook University. The experts provided an overview of training, certification and future requirements toward the common goal of making Long Island a greener place to live and work. Attendance for the second session was limited to the first 75 registrants, with special preference to sponsors.
“Our annual “Going Green” program introduced simple “Green” tools, training options and innovative solutions which provided a framework for our local businesses and corporations to create a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility,” explained Robert Bontempi, Huntington Chamber Chairman. “The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is committed to the sustainability of the local environment and feels it is important to focus on new state-of-the-art technologies that support an environmentally responsible community,” added Bontempi. Among the sponsors were LI Business News, Verizon, Green Peak Group, LIPA, Suffolk County Legislator Lou D'Amaro, JVKellyGroup, Inc., H2M, HSBC, Leviton, August Benefits, Newsday, Suburban Eats, Alure Home Improvement, Triangle Equities, Mark Mayoka author of “Financial Crisis Planning for Small Business,” North Shore Financial, Home Depot, Great Outdoors Landscaping, Inc., Four Points by Sheraton, LIDC, Wild by Nature, GreenStreet LI, Community National Bank, EmPower Solar, Margolin, Winer & Evens, LI Green, Suffolk Federal Credit Union, Nightingale PR and National Grid.
Read MoreInnovative “Going Green” Symposium & Workshop
“Going Green” is a hot topic in the news these days. Greener homes, factories and offices can positively impact our world, lead to a healthier and more productive work environment and “Going Green” is another way for businesses to become socially responsible within our communities. This year, the Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce hosted a special workshop which focused on “Training the Trades”, whereby architect engineers, contractors, plumbers, electricians and builders gained first hand knowledge on where and how to get the necessary training. The informative program presented practical solutions which can be utilized to address ways to finance and save on environmental projects, corporate sustainability and its future impact within our communities. The sustainability program was divided into two distinct and separate sessions, a panel discussion and a workshop.
Session One, titled “Finding the ‘Green’ To Go Green” provided useful information, tips and advice on obtaining money, rebates, tax incentives, energy credits and savings to complete “Green” projects of all sizes. Speakers included experts within the field such as Roz Goldmacher, Long Island Development Corp; Charles Goulding, Energy Tax Savers, Inc.; Charles Hall, Green Peak Group, and Hubie Van Meurs, Alure Home Improvements. This session took place at the Hilton Long Island. Vendors who participated in Session One demonstrated green products and presented exhibits geared towards promoting a green environment.
Session Two, titled “Training the Trades” took place at Leviton Manufacturing. Leviton recently moved their World Headquarters to the Melville Corridor and designed their new 4-story, 140,000 square foot facility with the latest “green building” materials and systems and has applied for LEED certification. The program was moderated by Ron Vitori, Chairman of Green Peak Group and past Chair of the U.S. Green Building Council. The panel included David Weigand, Leviton’s National Market Manager, LEED AP, Peter Caradonna, Principal Architect, LEED AP and Patricia Malone, Director of Corporate Education and Training, Stony Brook University. The experts provided an overview of training, certification and future requirements toward the common goal of making Long Island a greener place to live and work. Attendance for the second session was limited to the first 75 registrants, with special preference to sponsors.
“Our annual “Going Green” program introduced simple “Green” tools, training options and innovative solutions which provided a framework for our local businesses and corporations to create a culture of sustainability and environmental responsibility,” explained Robert Bontempi, Huntington Chamber Chairman. “The Huntington Township Chamber of Commerce is committed to the sustainability of the local environment and feels it is important to focus on new state-of-the-art technologies that support an environmentally responsible community,” added Bontempi. Among the sponsors were LI Business News, Verizon, Green Peak Group, LIPA, Suffolk County Legislator Lou D'Amaro, JVKellyGroup, Inc., H2M, HSBC, Leviton, August Benefits, Newsday, Suburban Eats, Alure Home Improvement, Triangle Equities, Mark Mayoka author of “Financial Crisis Planning for Small Business,” North Shore Financial, Home Depot, Great Outdoors Landscaping, Inc., Four Points by Sheraton, LIDC, Wild by Nature, GreenStreet LI, Community National Bank, EmPower Solar, Margolin, Winer & Evens, LI Green, Suffolk Federal Credit Union, Nightingale PR and National Grid.
