CPAC Hosts 2015 Green Is Good for Business Conference

Time to think green! On Tuesday, September 29, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m., the City of Columbia Climate Protection Action Campaign (CPAC) will host its ninth annual S.C. Green Is Good for Business Conference at the Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center. Each year, hundreds from all over the state of South Carolina gather together to learn ways their organizations can be more sustainable and to network with other sustainability minded businesses.

The theme of this year’s conference is Sustainability Speedway: Racing to Green. It will feature a focus on transportation and highlight new sustainability technologies, a time to share “green” stories and personal testimonies, great information, and environmentally friendly companies and services. Participating organizations can build their respective brands, engage potential customers and strengthen relationships with current customers. CPAC is part of the city's sustainability program. CPAC encourages residents, businesses and city employees to live more sustainably, and focuses its efforts on air quality, energy conservation, water conservation and recycling/waste reduction.

Cost: Early bird registration, regular attendees, $50; general registration, $75; early bird registration, college/university students, $15; general registration students, $35. Location: Columbia Metropolitan Convention Center, 1101 Lincoln St., Columbia. For more information, call 803-545-2722 or visit ColumbiaSC.net/cpac.