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Sustainable energy policies and “green” initiatives are hot topics in business, particularly in the technology sector. As a former technology professional, I frequently provide speeches and workshops for Tech businesses to inspire them to think green. So, I want to ensure that you too are aware of a Central VA conference opportunity.
The Greater Richmond Technology Council (GRTC) has partnered with regional data-center leader Peak 10 and technology recovery and remarketing innovator TechTurn to present the 2008 Sustainability Summit. This event will explore questions about the business impact of ‘green’ in depth on November 12, 2008 at the Jefferson Hotel in Richmond.
In addition to panel discussions about the business impact of “green”, the Council recognizes area companies that are leaders in making green work for them, and the community at large with two awards:
The Leadership Sustainability Award, recognizing a Central Virginia based company that demonstrates active involvement and leadership in sustainability programs and practices both internally and in the community
The Technology Sustainability Award, recognizing a Central Virginia based company that demonstrates innovative business services and solutions that produce or utilize cutting edge technology to develop or refine sustainability practices.
For details, see web site www.richtech.com. On Nov 12th., join my colleagues and I as we encourage others to GoGreen, one scoop at a time! Sylvia@TheWrightScoop.com.

Virginia, similar to areas nation wide, continues to experience drought. For tips and strategies provided by the VA Green Industry Council, see

The "Water It Right!" 1-page publication is available on the website at:
http://virginiagreen.org/Info_Files/WaterItRight/water_it_right.htm

for additional articles, see http://virginiagreen.org/be_water_wise.htm.

Sylvia Hoehns Wright, recipient of the 2008 Turn America from Eco-weak to Eco-chic award, is a featured speaker for the Green Festival held at the Washington D.C. Convention Center, November 8 and 9, 2008. Speaking 4pm on the 9th in the Green Living Pavilion, interested persons can view details of Wright’s speech or purchase advance festival tickets at www.greenfestivals.org, select Washington Festival.

“Historically," says Virginia based eco-chic advocate Sylvia Hoehns Wright, "earth-friendly is defined in terms of reduce, reuse and recycle. Eco-chic takes earth-friendly a step further. It is a reflection of how we feel about the environment, not just as a lifestyle choice but a decorating style as well."

Wright, in her speech From Eco-weak to Eco-chic: the Wright Scoop, shares strategies that respect an existing vista, preserving and enhancing its health. Wright emphasizes that for any style landscape, plants should not simply be selected to provide contrast of structure, texture or color, but make environmental contributions.

An earth-friendly columnist, contributing writer and speaker, Wright is a Virginia Master Gardener and graduate of the VA Natural Resource Leadership Institute program. She teaches eco-scape landscape/garden workshops and conducts communication workshops for the Green Industry. For detail of Wright's activities, see her web site at www.TheWrightScoop.com or contact Sylvia@TheWrightScoop.com.