Beyond the Bailout Why Sustainability is Even More Relevant in an Economic Crisis

Doubletree Hotel & Executive Meeting Center ♦ 1000 NE Multnomah, Portland
Registration 7:10 - 7:30 am, Program 7:30 - 9:00 am

• In the midst of economic turmoil, where do sustainability efforts come in and why are they necessary?
• How can a systems approach be applied to both a healthy economy and a healthy environment? 
• In uncertain times, many organizations will focus on protecting their core. How will this create opportunities for those who maintain their vision for long term sustainability to gain competitive advantage?

Please join us as three of our region’s economic experts discuss the current economic climate and how it relates to environmental sustainability.  
Featuring:

Dr Mary C. King, Professor of Economics, Sustainability
Certificate Program Professor: Portland State University
Setting the stage: An overview of the economic system and the current crisis

Carsten Henningsen: Chairman: Portfolio 21
Making it through the funnel (How do we avoid hitting the economic and ecological resources wall)

David Williams, CEO: ShoreBank Pacific
When financial decisions fail the community: A look at the relationship between Wall Street and Main Street

REGISTRATION: Space is limited! Download the event brochure for registration by mail or fax and return to The Natural Step Network by Thursday, October 16th. 
To ensure your place, prior registration is required.  Online registration is also available at Brown Paper Tickets.  For further information contact the Network at (503) 241-1140 or events@ortns.org. Fax: (503) 546-6825.