Green West features a number of special events during show days May 20-22, 2008. Your admission ticket to Green West includes the full spectrum of exhibits, conference panels, keynote addresses, unique networking opportunities and special events on registered day(s).

Sustainable Living Spaces Inspired by Eric Lloyd Wright

Be sure to visit the innovative feature Sustainable Spaces Inspired by Eric Lloyd Wright on the show floor in booth 1037. This unique installation, inspired by Eric Lloyd Wright working collaboratively with his chief associates Hannah Wear and Kevin Parkhurst also of Design Integration Group (DIG), will include a foyer, kitchen, bath, landscaped patio, den/eco resource library, nursery, dining room, and living area. The 1600 square foot Sustainable Living Spaces exhibit will emphasize the use of natural and non toxic materials and alternative construction and energy systems representing the best in sustainable architecture. Green suppliers contributing to this project include Bradco Kitchens and Baths, Cisco Brothers, Eco Partners, Kliptech, Mina USA, Moda Collection, Nana Wall, Oxygen Ozone, Pixel Organics, Quadlock, Sloan, Subzero/Wolf, Sustainable Pet Design, and Zucchetti.

Click here to see the architect's and designer's drawings.

Booth 806	Booth 1015
Booth 1115	Booth 901

		Discover Green
	Go Green California Construction	Homasote
Michael Levey Plumbing
	Peterman Lumber	Piur Panels
Stone Etc., Inc.		Vetrazzo

Taste of Green L.A. Reception

Join us at the Taste of Green L.A. Welcome Reception from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the 600 aisle of Green West on Tuesday, May 20. Hosted by L.A. Inc. and Green Media Enterprises, the reception will highlight sustainable menu items from leading Los Angeles restaurants including: Aventura Catering, Blue Velvet Restaurant, Border Grill, Casa, Ciudad, J Restaurant Lounge, M. Cafe de Chaya, Mendocino Farms & Market, and Wilshire Restaurant. The reception is open to all registered attendees and exhibitors – click here to register.

Green Careers Center at Green West

Be sure to visit the Green Careers Center sponsored by Manpower, Inc. in booth 819 at Green West. Once considered on the fringe, careers promoting environmental responsibility are now mainstream. With businesses across the board striving for greener practices, opportunities for job seekers have increased dramatically. As the United Press International (UPI) reported March 26, 2008, the green-collar job sector in the United States could include more than 14 million workers by 2017.

Whether you are seeking a green job, or have one to offer, the professionals at Manpower can help you find the resources you need. Through a network of offices in 80 countries and territories around the world, Manpower helps employers and individuals navigate the ever-changing world of work and the forces shaping tomorrow's workplace.

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Sustainable Cooking Demonstrations

Enjoy sustainable cooking demonstrations from the chefs at M. Café de Chaya (11:00) and Border Grill/Ciudad (2:00) on Tuesday, May 20 in the kitchen of the Sustainable Living Spaces exhibit in booth 1037.

Million Trees Los Angeles Adopt-A-Tree Program

Visit Million Trees Los Angeles in booth 706 to learn more about their Adopt-a-Tree program on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21. Green West participants with a home or business in the city of Los Angeles can adopt a free tree right from the show floor and can have an additional seven trees shipped to their home or business (trees must be planted within Los Angeles city limits).

 Keynote Addresses

Timothy Kuryak, V.P. West Coast Development and Production, Planet Green, Discovery Channel will deliver a keynote address on Tuesday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

H. David Nahai, General Manager and CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power will deliver a keynote address "The Department of Water and Power's Vision for a Greener Los Angeles" on Tuesday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m., followed immediately by the opening day cocktail reception.

Gil Friend, President and CEO of Natural Logic, will deliver a keynote address "Capturing the Sustainability Opportunity" on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.

The Honorable Robert “Bob” Foster, Mayor of Long Beach, California, will deliver a keynote address on Wednesday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Foster's remarks will address trends in sustainability and energy efficiency; where local governments are headed in an effort to become sustainable cities; and how the public and private sector can work together to implement green business practices and create healthy communities.

The Honorable Eric Garcetti, President of the Los Angeles City Council, will deliver a keynote address on Thursday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. Council President Garcetti will discuss Los Angeles' initiatives to encourage the development of state-of-the-art green industries and highlight the economic benefits of the city's commitment to renewable energy, green building, clean air and clean water.

Joshua Mark, Executive Director of Special Event Production and Creative Services for FOX Broadcasting Company, will deliver a keynote address on Thursday, May 22 at 12:30 p.m. FOX makes a Cool Change. A look at the greening of FOX special events including the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards and Super Bowl XLII in Phoenix.

Networking Lounge Presented by Cisco Brothers

Network with your peers in the on-floor networking lounge, presented by Cisco Brothers, at Green West. Located right on the show floor between the conference theatres and the exhibits area, this comfortable lounge sets the perfect stage for conferring with colleagues and making new contacts.

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