Eco-Hour: Networking with a Purpose! April 14, 5:00 - 7:30 pm 2210 Court A, Tacoma, WA Brought to you by the Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability <http://nbis.org/> (NBIS) At the first Tacoma Eco-Hour, you will meet local business leaders who are creating impact through their innovative and sustainable products and practices. Build relationships with like-minded peers, share ideas and learn about the activities NBIS is carrying out to promote sustainable and profitable business in the region. Meet our hosts: Madera Furniture Company <http://www.maderawoodworking.com/> : Carlos Taylor-Swanson has a professional woodworking background that stretches back over 30 years. He founded Madera Furniture Company in 2006 to fill the gap for superior crafted woodworking. Taylor- Swanson and his talented team are able and willing to take on any custom project from single stand-alone furniture pieces to complete interior packages. They work creatively with reclaimed wood and wood slab as well as traditional materials. Belina Interiors <http://www.belinainteriors.com/> : For 30 years, Belina Interiors has been devoted to building world class interior projects. Founded by Paul Birkey, Belina is a full service supplier providing engineering, cabinetry, veneer, finish, metal and upholstery, all staffed with an enormously experienced crew. Mindful of the materials and resources used in precision metal and woodworking fabrication, Belina utilizes technology to reduce impacts and seeks alternative ways to reduce or reuse waste materials. REGISTER here <http://www.eventbrite.com/e/tacoma-eco-hour-networking-with-a-purpose-ticke ts-16027938997?aff=eac2> . We look forward to seeing you there! NBIS is the Northwest non-profit dedicated to making business a driving force of change toward a more sustainable future. Visit our <http://nbis.org/> website to learn more about NBIS and our resources for sustainable business leadership. Lexie Carr, Program Assistant Network for Business Innovation and Sustainability 314 1st Avenue South | Seattle, WA 98104 (p): 781-974-3387 | (e): lexiec@nbis.org <http://www.nbis.org/> www.nbis.org <http://www.materialsinnovationexchange.com/> www.materialsinnovationexchange.com