You're invited to join a community discussion about "Greening the Rhode Island Economy" on Saturday, Sept. 27, 930 to 11 a.m. at the New England Institute of Technology, 2480 Post Road Warwick, in the Student Lounge. Speakers will include Providence Mayor David Cicilline, Senator Sheldon Whitehouse, and a panel of experts, hosted by Greg Gerritt, founder of the RI Prosperity Project. The discussion is free and open to all.

The event is part of Green Jobs Now, a national day of action that will bring tens of thousands of people together to stage hundreds of grassroots events throughout the country. People will demonstrate readiness to build an inclusive green economy, strong enough to lift people out of poverty and curb global warming. 

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“Green Jobs Now” Event Kicks Off a National Day of Action in the Ocean State


Contact Denise Parrillo, 331-6972, 864-7974 (cell)
 
What:  
q     Community discussion regarding "Greening the Rhode Island Economy"
 
q     “I'm Ready” petition signing and photo opportunities as part of a national day of action that brings together diverse groups and individuals calling on the government to make a greater investment in green jobs and clean energy.  Full program available upon request.
 
When: Saturday September 27, 2008, from 9:30 AM –11-30AM.
 
Who:
Welcoming Remarks – Greg Gerritt, Founder, Rhode Island Prosperity Project
 
Introduction of Keynote Speaker and Remarks - David Cicilline, Mayor of Providence
 
Keynote Speech - The Honorable Sheldon Whitehouse, United States Senator (9:45 AM)
 
Panel of experts
 
q     Mrs. Connie McGreavy, Chair-Elect, RI Green Building Council (also, panel moderator)
 
q     Dr. Joseph Ilaqua, Professor of Economics, Bryant University
 
q     Mr. Al Durand, Business Manager, Brotherhood of Electrical Workers, Local 99*
 
q     Mr. Steven Kitchin, VP Corporate Education and Training, New England Institute of Technology
 
q      Mr. Anthony Hubbard, Program Director, YouthBuild*
 
q      Rep. Art Handy, Sustainable RI Coordinator, Apeiron Institute of Sustainable Living*
 
* Indicates affiliation with the Green Jobs Alliance
 
Where: New England Institute of Technology, 2480 Post Road Warwick, RI in the Student Lounge


Green Jobs Now is a national day of action that will bring tens of thousands of people together to stage hundreds of grassroots events throughout the country.  People will demonstrate readiness to build an inclusive green economy, strong enough to lift people out of poverty and curb global warming.

Go to www.greeningrieconomy.com for more info and updates.

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For more information on the NATIONAL DAY OF ACTION, visit http://www.greenjobsnow.com/hq 


For questions, send email to This e-mail address is being protected from spam bots, you need JavaScript enabled to view it , or call Greg Gerritt at 621-8048.