Tuesday, September 22, 2009

23rd Annual Rockfall Symposium at MxCC to focus on Jobs, Energy & Education for a Sustainable Future



The 23rd Annual Rockfall Symposium titled, "Green Light for Our Economy" will be held Friday, October 9th from 8:30 a.m.- 12:15 p.m. at Middlesex Community College, Chapman Hall, 100 Training Hill Road in Middletown, Connecticut.

Five distinguished speakers will discuss the effects new green jobs, a refreshed energy policy and progressive education will have on Middlesex County's environment and economy.

· Wilfredo Nieves, President, Middlesex Community College, Middletown, Connecticut
Education - Opportunities

· William Leahy, Director, Institute for Sustainable Energy, Eastern Connecticut State University Energy &Jobs-Environmental Solutions and Sustainability Planning

· John Hall, Director, Jonah Center for Earth and Art, Middletown, Connecticut
Embracing Change-Eco-friendly Practices

· Jiff Martin, Connecticut Director, American Farmland Trust
Eating Green-Farms, Farming and Marketing

· Stephen Tagliatella, Innkeeper, Saybrook Point Inn & Spa, Old Saybrook Connecticut
Green Business Practices-Process and Pay-off

Who Should Attend: Local elected and appointed officials, land use planners, developers, architects, attorneys, real estate agents, educators; town planning, zoning, wetlands and appeals board and commission members, and all who are concerned with effective community planning.

Registration: The Symposium fee of $50.00 includes all materials and coffee breaks. Because space will be limited, registration is on a first-come, first-served basis. Registration forms must be received no later than October 2nd. Optional buffet lunch immediately following the program is $15.00. No refunds can be made after October 7th.
Date & Time Friday, October 9, 2009

9 a.m. - 12:15 p.m. program (8:30 a.m. registration)

12:15 - 1:00 p.m. optional catered lunch

1:00 - 1:30 p.m. tour of MXCC campus and nature trail

Program and Registration Information See www.rockfallfoundation.org or contact the Rockfall Foundation office at 860-347-0340.

The Rockfall Foundation, located in Middletown, CT, supports environmental education, conservation programs and planning initiatives in Middlesex County. As one of the state's oldest environmental organizations, its primary goal is to help promote a healthy balance in the county between development and environmental conservation.

Trevor Davis, Symposium Chair - 860-347-8738

Claire Rusowicz
Development Director
The Rockfall Foundation
27 Washington Street
Middletown CT 06457
(860) 347-0340
crusowicz@rockfallfoundation.org

"Greening & Growing Middlesex County for 75 years"

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