GRAND TRAVERSE GREEN 2010 is a special opportunity to bring together a diverse group of community members who are interested in learning more or sharing their expertise regarding green building and sustainable practices. This event is being held at the Hagerty Center Feb. 5th and 6th.
The purpose of the conference is to educate homeowners and business people about sustainable building practices and to stimulate the building economy in northern Michigan. The goal is to get professionals and home owners together: to foster connections that will enhance green trade, to provide an introduction to the technology and vocabulary of green building, to inform stakeholders about changes in the building market impacted by green technology both in terms of building codes and market trends and to create connections that can result businesses growing significantly.
This conference is a joint production of the Grand Traverse Green Committee of the Home Builders Association of the Grand Traverse Area, Inc., Northwestern Michigan College, the Michigan Green Consortium, and the Traverse Area Association of REALTORS®.
On Friday evening, Feb. 5th, a presentation by Steve Hamstra, EVP of GMB Architects-Engineers will focus on what green building represents in today's market in terms of tangible benefits: energy savings, quality of life and health, durability of structures and financial savings. The cost is $5 at the door. Over thirty vendor displays as well as a cocktail reception begin at 5 p.m. The presentation begins at 7 p.m.
On Saturday, Feb. 6th, four distinct workshops will be held for builders, architects, designers, bankers, real estate agents, appraisers, materials suppliers, building inspectors, and everyone else, including homeowners, who have an interest in the emerging green market. The presenters are all highly qualified professionals who have had real, positive experience within the green building field.
There will also be an introduction to Michigan Saves, the innovative new utility-based financing program for green retrofits and remodeling that allows homeowners to make improvements to the energy efficiency of their homes without any increase to their monthly budget.
Sponsorship has been generously contributed by Dow Chemical, the American Institute of Architects, DTE, the Michigan Propane Gas Association, Home Depot, and American Waste.
For more information or to register: www.hbagta.com
http://www.hbagta.com/greenbuild/documents/GTGreen2010RegistrationForm2.pdf
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