FIRST Why Green Mini Expo in Boone NC, was a great success marketing and presenting local Green Thinking and acting folks

Why Green was a great success marketing and presenting local Green Thinking and acting folks.

Open to the public, a dozen presenters briefly explained what they had to offer and why it would be a good service or product, adding notice of tax Incentives to boot.

We had the following speakers donate their time and expertise:

Presenters and their topics:

Judy Wagner & Brian Rogers - NAR Green Designee REALTORS

- Green Designee REALTORS are the "Source of your Source"

Sam Zimmerman of Sunny Day Homes, Inc.

- Target Zero: Energy Focused Remodeling and Retrofitting

Travis Thompson of T-Square Solar Solutions,

- Solar Water Heating

Scott Suddreth of Building Performance Engineering

- HERS Certification, Blower Door Testing

Harold Gertner ASU Energy Center

- Western NC Renewable Energy Initiative: Renewable Energy

Resources and Education

Dwight Simmons of Mountain Lumber

- Green Vendor

Adrian Tait

- Greenman Studios - Green Home Design

Scott Eggers of Blue Ridge Energies

- CFL's and Water Heater Jacket Kit (Conservation)

Drew Petrey of Mountaineer Sheet Metal

- Green Heat & Air Geo-Thermal (Remodel)

Robert N. Oelberg ASLA PA

- Green Building Guidelines for Site Development and Landscaping

Dave Parks of Distinctive Kitchens & Baths

- Green Products for Kitchen & Bath

Landon Phillips- Green Appraisals and their Value

I was so inspired by the speakers and the reception they (we ) received.

Connections were made, jobs lined up and smiles abounded. I look forward to many more connect the vendor to the consumer in Building and Remodeling GREEN.

Thanks to one and all who worked on and attended the event.