Sustainable Growth Summit - July 8th

On July 8, 2011, the Initiative will host a Sustainable Growth Summit at North Seattle Community College in Seattle, Washington, to raise awareness in the Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) community on federal opportunities for communities to drive sustainable growth.  The goal of the Summit is to engage the AAPI community on programs that help communities develop a clean energy economy, create green jobs, and foster a healthy environment.

To attend the Summit, please REGISTER NOW to reserve your spot.  Pre-event registration is required for entrance.

Summit Workshops

• Financing and Globalizing a Green Business
• Clean Energy Technology
• Government Contracting – Opportunities for Businesses (2 sessions)
• Connecting Health to Environment
• Healthcare IT – An Industry on the Rise
• Economic Development through Local Food
• Greening Your Lifestyle

 Featured Speakers

• Chris Lu, Assistant to the President and Cabinet Secretary, White House
• Hyeok Kim, President’s Advisory Commission on Asian Americans and Pacific Islanders
• Calvin Goings, Region XI Administrator, U.S. Small Business Administration
• Ronnie Chatterji, Senior Economist, White House Council of Economic Advisors