Second Annual Green Business Summit Hosted in Orlando May 12, 2010 at the Orlando Science Center

April 20, 2010 - PRLog -- Free and open to the public the summit will focus on the importance of proactively investing in the emerging green economy, and facilitate dialogue on how our nation’s leadership in sustainability can grow our economy and create jobs.  Panelists include the Chief Economist for the House Energy and Commerce Committee of the U.S. House of Representatives and Head of Strategy and Business Development for Siemens Wind Power - Americas Region. Those interested in VIP tickets or becoming a sponsor are encouraged to visit GreenBusinessSummit.org for details.

“We are pleased that Orlando has been selected as the host city for this annual summit,” said Mayor Richard Crotty.

The Orlando Green Business Summit invites members of the community who are seeking to learn about the opportunities of integrating sustainability into their businesses and managing risks in the wake of impending legislation and litigation. Major sponsors include Creative Recycling, Powertron Global, Phillips Development, and Sustainable Strategies.

“It is imperative that our communities begin to better understand and embrace green business practices,” said Don Phillips, United for a Sustainable America board member and managing director of Phillips Development and Realty. “Ultimately, these strategies and tactics will yield more successful, sustaining organizations and economies.”

The inaugural green summit was held in St. Petersburg with Mayor Rick Baker – with plans for nation-wide outreach in the coming years. For detailed speaker information, VIP tickets or sponsorships, call (813) 868-6711 or visit www.GreenBusinessSummit.org.

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United For A Sustainable America (a Non-Profit Organization) hosts Green Business Summits throughout the country. At these summits, a collaboration of renewable vendors, companies, and key figures in the sustainable movement gather for exchanges in ideas.