Description

The Tempe Chamber Business Innovation Strategy Council proudly presents Emerging Issues Forum: Sustainability Summit. The Tempe Chamber is the only Chamber in the United States with a Sustainability Pledge program dedicated to engage and educate businesses on sustainability practices. This event will include national and local experts who will offer business solutions and programs to help your organization save money and resources through sustainable practices. 

Attendees will learn how to create a culture within their business that fosters sustainable practices, top business practices that create a better environmental practice, and how going Green may make you money and reduce expenses. The event includes a small exposition and breakfast.

Confirmed speakers:

Alexandra Arboleda - CAWCD Board Secretary, Central Arizona Project 

Councilmember Jennifer Adams - City of Tempe 

Brandon Clark - Business and Sustainability Analyst, United Dairymen of Arizona 

Colin Diaz – President & CEO, Tempe Chamber of Commerce

Brianne Fisher - Climate Action Manager, City of Tempe

Greg Frankenfield, MBA - VP and GM of Trade Services, EMCOR Facilities Services

John Gubser - Environmental, Health and Safety Lead, Viasat, Inc.

Ron Klawitter - Senior Water Systems Projects Prinicpal, SRP

Councilmember Lauren Kuby - City of Tempe 

Full Event Schedule: 

8:00 – Registration, Expo & Breakfast

8:30  – Welcome & Sponsor Thank You

8:45  – Sustainability Success Story #1 

8:50 – Sustainability Panel #1 (Water & Energy)

9:25 - Sustainability Success Story #2

9:30  – Sustainability Panel #2 (Transportation & Development)

10:05  – Sustainability Success Story #3

10:10  - Sustainability Pledge

10:20 – Sponsor Thank You, Closing Remarks