Sometimes the stars align and you get a result that really exceeds your expectations. Yesterday was one of those days at our Growing Green Communities statewide conference in Austin.
On the first day of the Growing Green Communities conference we had round-table discussions about the programs and projects that brought our Growing Green Communities award winners to Austin. We’d already read the stories on paper and chosen the best out of many entries. Little did we know the power of what’s happening in rural sustainability here in Texas.
For school districts and private schools, the Katherine Anne Porter School in Wimberley, Texas strives for sustainability, and succeeds. The future of our state, country and planet is in our youth, and these kids truly get it.
We also heard from Adam Wilbourne with the City of Fairview, Texas. Fairview set their goals high – to create a town where people want to live and sustainable jobs are plentiful.
Another presenter was Allen Wood with Bryan Texas Utilities. Allen tells of how a conservative Texas city, somewhat slow to enter the 20th century, has excelled with a renewable energy incentive program.
Rick Hux - Brazos Valley Trash Valet
Three businesses, which are the economic lifeblood of any community, attended yesterday’s round table and receive awards today:
Each had a story of vision and perseverance…and they are NOT just in it for the money.
Our two elected officials winners couldn’t be here yesterday because they were taking care of business, but both sent stories of how their counties saved money, made money and created jobs through sustainable business practices and technologies.
Thanks to our Growing Green Communities award winners for inspiring an audience by telling your stories. You can meet these folks today on the second day of our Growing Green Communities statewide rural sustainability conference in Austin! We have discounted seats available, starting at 8am this morning with a keynote address by Texas Tribune CEO and Editor-in-Chief Evan Smith.
Check out the programs and tracks on today’s live online green conference schedule or get more detailed information, including the Growing Green Communities award winners, in our static, non-printed program.
See you at the Austin Airport Hilton!
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