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Join Us at Good Jobs, Green Jobs South. Onsite Registration Will Be Open at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta February 22-24

The Good Jobs, Green Jobs South — February 23 and 24 in Atlanta, GA at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta — is almost here.

We're pleased to announce that Georgia Congressman John Lewis - often called "one of the most courageous persons the Civil Rights Movement ever produced" - will be speaking during the Good Jobs, Green Jobs South Conference opening plenary session on February 23. 

Hear from Congressman Lewis and many experts from the business, labor, academic, and environmental communities taking part in plenary sessions and the more than 40 workshops over two days at Good Jobs, Green Jobs South, February 23-24 at the Hyatt Regency Atlanta. 

Registration will be available onsite. Atlanta onsite registration will be open from 4:00 - 7:00 p.m. on February 22; 7:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. on February 23; and 7:00 a.m. - 12:00 p.m. on February 24.

View the full Conference agenda.

Good Jobs, Green Jobs South Is Only a Month Away - Register Now and Secure the Hotel Room

Good Jobs, Green Jobs South in Atlanta is only one month away!  Register now and secure your hotel room before the hotel reservation deadline of January 28.

What workshops are you looking forward to? Let us know on Facebook or Twitter. So far, we’ve heard from people saying these workshops are not to be missed:

  • Not Just Green, But Great Jobs: This panel — moderated by Anne Claire Broughton who is the Senior Director of the SJF Institute — will include leaders from several green job-creating companies who will share their inspiring stories and best practices in green workforce engagement.
  • Innovative Transportation Financing for the 21st Century: Innovations in funding are the only way for transportation infrastructure to survive and thrive. This workshop looks at four methods: ballot box financing tools, value-pricing techniques such as toll roads, usage fees based on vehicle miles traveled, and the current federal funding opportunities.

You don’t want to miss out on any of the exciting workshops at Good Jobs, Green Jobs South so make sure to sign up today! Registration is only $195 for this two-day conference.

Why Atlanta?

Atlanta SkylineSome people have asked us why we picked Atlanta as our home for the Good Jobs, Green Jobs South Regional Conference February 23-24. There are obviously a large variety of factors and consideration that go into picking a location for a meeting of our size — accessibility, meeting space, hotel availability, etc. — but one thing that was particularly attractive about Atlanta is the variety of activities the city is undertaking in its effort to become one of the nation’s Top 10 Sustainable Cities.

When Mayor Kasim Reed unveiled his plan during his first year in office — called the “Power to Change” — he said, “I believe the City of Atlanta should be a leading example of how a major urban municipality can take greater responsibility for efficient energy and water use, the conservation of green space, and the promotion of a healthier, cleaner and greener environment. It is vital we take concrete, measurable actions around sustainability now to protect the future of our city.”

Read more in the #GJGJ2012 blog

Plenary Sessions in Atlanta

The Atlanta Opening Plenary beginning at 8:00 a.m. on February 23 will include remarks from Congressman John Lewis, 5th District, Georgia; Stan Johnson, International Secretary-Treasurer, United Steelworkers; Larry Schweiger, President, National Wildlife Federation; and Margrete Strand Rangnes, Deputy Director, BlueGreen Alliance.  

Our first Plenary Panel is entitled Southern Strategies for Building Sustainable Communities and Jobs.  The jobs crisis has not hit all regions of the U.S. equally. The South, which entered the recession with the lowest unemployment rates in the country, now struggles with some of the country’s highest jobless and poverty rates. In fact, the Sun Belt now has more people out of work than the Rust Belt. This panel will highlight how labor, environmental and business partners can work together to revitalize southern communities through sustainable economic development. Such high road strategies can draw manufacturing, construction and other business back to the region and create jobs, build a skilled workforce, lift communities out of poverty and protect our environment.  

Moderator:
Natalie Pawelski, Vice President, Cater Communications, Former Correspondent and Host, Earth Matters, CNN  

Presenters:
Mtamanika Youngblood, President & CEO, Sustainable Development Strategies, Inc.; Board Member, Atlanta Beltline Partnership
Larry J. Schweiger, President and CEO, National Wildlife Federation
Louis Partain, Secretary-Treasurer for the North GA Building and Construction Trades Council and Vice-President, GA AFL-CIO
Susan Gibson, Director, Southern Regional Environmental and Energy Office, Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Army
Carlton Brown, Founding Partner and Chief Operating Officer, Full Spectrum 

The second Plenary Session will begin at 3:30 on February 23 and will feature Larry Cohen, President, Communications Workers of America; Mark Schauer, former Congressman, 7th District, Michigan; National Co-Chair, BlueGreen Alliance Jobs21!; and Scott Paul, Executive Director, Alliance for American Manufacturing. 

Our second plenary panel is entitled A Clean Energy Jobs Plan for the 21st Century. The world isn’t waiting for the U.S. to get in the race to win the good jobs that a clean energy economy will create. Join us for a discussion focused on how America can leap forward and create millions of good jobs that are also good for our environment. From investments in energy efficiency and clean energy to revitalizing manufacturing to bolstering emerging green industries, this lively panel discussion will feature business, labor and environmental leaders discussing what it will take for America to build a clean energy jobs plan for the 21st century.  

Moderator:
Scott Paul, Executive Director, Alliance for American Manufacturing (AAM)

Presenters:
Felicia Davis, Program Director, Facilities and Infrastructure Enhancement Program, United Negro College Fund (UNCF)
Ken Hall, General Secretary-Treasurer Elect, International Brotherhood of Teamsters
Steve Leffin, Director, Global Sustainability, UPS
Deborah C. Nisson, CRE, Vice President of Investments, Ullico Investment Advisors, Inc.

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