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Sustainability Conference in Fort Myers
T
he University of Florida, IFAS Lee County Extension, in part- nership with Lee County’s Pollution Prevention Program, will conduct its fourth annual Clean Energy and Sustainable Technologies Conference with a free exhibition, Expanding Sustainability, from 8:30
a.m. to 3:30 p.m., November 9, at the Riverside Community Center, in Fort Myers. Scientists, entrepreneurs and lead- ers from academia, industry and government will discuss mitigating the impact of climate change, green solutions for a sustainable future and building a green economy. Attendees will hear innovative solutions for clean energy, energy efficiency, greenhouse gas emissions, financial and policy opportunities and resource management strategies. Area investors, farmers, developers, engineers, pur- chasing agents and representatives from state and local government agencies will showcase products, services and programs that promote climate change solutions through recycling, efficient water use, sustainable transportation, biofuels and renewable alternative energy.
Conference cost: $25, including lunch. Exhibition is free to the public. Checks payable to LCEOAB, 3406 Palm Beach Blvd., Fort Myers, Fl 33916. Event location: 3061 E. River- side Dr. For more information, contact Martha Avila, Sustain- ability Program UF/IFAS Extension, 239-533-7506, AvilaMc@
LeeGov.com or Jayne Coles, environmental specialist, Sr., 239- 652-6131,
JColes@LeeGov.com.
Natural Awakenings’ Family of Franchises is Thriving
N
atural Awakenings Publishing Corp. (NAPC) recently welcomed a large group of new publishers that completed an October training program at corpo- rate headquarters in Naples, Florida. The NAPC training
staff spent several days with the entrepreneurs now launch- ing new Natural Awakenings territories or taking over the production of existing magazines in locales across the na- tion. New markets include Syracuse, New York; Cincinnati and Columbus, Ohio; Baltimore, Maryland; and Hudson County, New Jersey. Existing franchises with new publish- ers at the helm include San Antonio, Texas; Bergen County and Somerset, New Jersey; Roanoke, Virginia; Santa Fe, New Mexico; and Long Island, New York.
Company CEO Sharon Bruckman launched the first edi-
tion of Natural Awakenings in 1994 and began franchising it in 1999. The company currently publishes more than 80 Natural Awakenings magazines throughout the United States and in Puerto Rico, with 1.5 million monthly print copies and a collective readership exceeding 3 million. “Interest in naturally healthy living that’s good for people and the planet is now influencing mainstream America, thanks in part to our active and growing readership,” says Bruckman. “Our dedicated family of publishers, supported by loyal advertisers, makes it possible for everyone to know they have healthy life choices available to them.”
For a list of locations where Natural Awakenings is publish- ing or to learn more about franchising opportunities, visit
NaturalAwakeningsMag.com or call 239-530-1377.
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