The Philadelphia Energy Authority, Clean Air Council and the American Association of Blacks In Energy-Philadelphia Chapter will hold a Next Wave Of Green Jobs: Business Opportunities In Philly's Green Energy Sector Workshop in Philadelphia On October 4.

This Workshop will discuss opportunities for minority-owned businesses to get involved in energy efficiency and renewable energy on October 4 in Philadelphia.

Presenters will discuss how Philadelphia is working to implement the Mayor's commitment to 100 percent renewable energy and multiple City plans to reduce greenhouse gases.

Representatives of minority-owned businesses will present about their current work and opinions about future opportunities in clean energy.

The panelists will share information about the energy efficiency and solar industries, the demand for various types of suppliers and services, and the projected growth in clean energy jobs.

This session will include interactive dialog between the panelists and audience.  The panelists include--

-- Sabrina Brooks: Marketing Director, PECO

-- Michael Brown: President and Chief Executive Officer of Environmental Construction Services, Inc.

-- Allison Dunn: Area General Manager Energy Solutions at Johnson Controls

-- Benito Martinez: President of Martin Bean Renovation and Associates

-- Spencer Wright: Owner, Harness the Sun

Speakers include--  Adam Agalloco: Energy Manager, City of Philadelphia's Office of Sustainability and Philadelphia Councilwoman Blondell Reynolds Brown

The Workshop will be held at Philadelphia City Hall, Council Chambers Room 400, 1400 John F. Kennedy Boulevard from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.

Click Here to register for this free workshop or for more information.

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