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Partnerships for Sustainability 
Practical steps for small business in Southeastern Wisconsin

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Registration for the Sustainable Case for Business Workshop is now open.  
To register, or for  additional information, click on the "Register Now" button: 

 

There is no charge to attend this informative workshop.


Free access to Educational Toolkit

Inspiring sustainable actions by small- to medium-sized businesses includes offering an ongoing forum to learn about the tools, processes and strategies for becoming a more sustainable enterprise.  

The forum series will draw upon and combine a variety of learning experiences including presentations, panel discussions, hands-on training, breakout sessions and best-practice sharing. Resources and networking opportunities will also be provided. Selected provider partners will manage tabletop displays.  

The Educational Toolkit Forum, to begin in October, 2009 will begin with a three-session series focused on:

1. (October 2009) - What is the SEAT (Sustainable Enterprise Assessment Tool™) and How to Use It

2. (November 2009) - Forming a Highly Effective Green Team for Continuous Improvement

3. (December 2009) - Sustainable Success Stories from the Field: Who's Doing It Well?


For more information 
on the PFS Corproate Mentorship program 
contact Bill mitchell at 262-695-7901 or bmitchell@wctc.edu.  


An innovation of  WCEDC                                                  
Waukesha County Economic Development Corporation


The "Sustainable Case for Business" Conference

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

7:30 a.m. - 11:00 a.m.

Registration for this upcoming event is open!

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