TO REGISTER: http://careereco6-16-09.eventbrite.com
(Type CareerEcoMember in the Discount Box to receive 25% discount.)
* Ticket Sales will be donated to Captain Planet Foundation
CareerEco holds a Summer Breakfast Series for Green Professionals on
Tuesday, June 16, 2009 from 7:00- 9:00am in Midtown. (Morning Event)
Imagine having breakfast with Atlanta's eco-icon, Laura Turner Seydel, along with Ira Blumenthal, an accomplished entrepreneur, author, professional public speaker, and university professor who moved from the world of enterprise to 'eco-prise.'
Laura Turner Seydel:
As one of the most influential women in the environmental movement today, Laura developed her passion for protecting the environment at an early age. As daughter of CNN founder and philanthropist Ted Turner, she saw firsthand how ecologically devastated many areas of the world are. Her many leadership responsibilities include: Chairman of the Captain Planet Foundation, Co-founder of Upper Chattahoochee Riverkeeper, Co-founder of Mothers & Others for Clean Air, Trustee of the Turner Foundation.
Ira Blumenthal:
A self-proclaimed environmentalist in training, Ira is President of Captain Planet Foundation and leads the Foundation's efforts to support hands-on, environmental projects for youth by building relationships within the environmental, educational and business communities as well as overseeing the Foundation's grant portfolio. A sought after keynote speaker, Blumenthal has also been a visiting instructor at The University of Notre Dame, Michigan State University and currently serves as inaugural Executive-In-Residence at Georgia State University's School of Hospitality. Additionally, he is the author of the popular marketing book, Ready, Blame, Fire! and is the co-author (with Coca-Cola executive Jerry Wilson) of Managing Brand You, a best seller in the works.
Schedule of Events:
7:00-7:30 am - Registration & Networking
7:30-8:15 am - Featured Guests - Ira Blumenthal & Laura Turner Seydel
8:15-8:45 am - Group Q&A
8:45-9:00 am - Final Comments & Announcements
Tickets:
Business Professionals: Event fee is $20 in advance or $30 to register at the door.
Students: Event is free if registered in advance with student ID at the door
Location of Event: Centergy Building - 75 Fifth Street, NW - 3rd Floor Wayne Hodges Room, Atlanta, GA 30308
For additional information call 770-980-0088 or visit www.careereco.com
Drawing: A winner will be awarded a free 30-minute career coaching session with the founder of The Austin Agency, http://www.austinagency.net
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6-1-2009 8:56 AM
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Gayle O