You are invited to BE Green South Sound/ Shift Happens on Jan. 31st 2010. Sustainability isn't a trend anymore. It's basic business. It's the next great phase of economic evolution. And while many companies are cashing in on sustainable business trends, it's not enough to just talk green and look green. Businesses have to BE Green. Like many business people, you may be intrigued by sustainability. You may be enticed by the savings offered by lean operations. You may want to know why your clients or customers are spending their money on green products and services. Maybe you want to save the planet. Maybe you plan to start small, and see where it goes from there. Whatever compels you, this event will provide you with all the tools, information, free and low-costs resources, connections, and inspiration needed to propel your own sustainable business initiatives. This event is in collaboration with the Business Examiner Group, Pecha Kucha, ISIRIS, Go Local, The City of Tacoma and TacomaACTS. Visit www.begreensouthsound.com<http://www.begreensouthsound.com/> for event details, speakers and to register. 12pm-3pm | BE Green South Sound 3:00 | Bar Opens 3:30 - 4:45 | Pecha Kucha 4:45 | Bar & Networking 5:00 | Go Local Business Showcase 6:45 | Shift Happens takes the stage 7:00 | Mayoral address 7:50 | Prize giveaways 8:00 | Fin Together we can create a thriving sustainable and healthy economy! Stephanie Gowing, M.ES, LEED AP BD+C, CSBA TacomaACTS (Alliance for Clean Technology & Sustainability) Tacoma Pierce County Chamber T: 253.627.2175 E: stephanieg@tacomachamber.org www.tacomaacts.org<http://www.tacomaacts.org/> TacomaACTS is partnering to strengthen Tacoma's business case for sustainability on Jan. 31st, 2011. Visit www.begreensouthsound.com<http://www.begreensouthsound.com> for more information.