April 2011: Atlanta Business Academy

At this free Academy, small business owners of all types – contractors, consultants, manufacturers, service providers – learned how they can benefit from the opportunities that exist in green business. The Business Academy introduced entrepreneurs to a multitude of resources that support the Atlanta-area green business community, including entrepreneurs, capital providers, public policies, helpful organizations and prospective partners. Speakers included:

• Garry Harris, Center for Sustainable Communities / HTS Enterprises
• Charles Whately, Atlanta Development Authority
• Bernie Burgener, Green Chamber of the South
• Michael Blake, StartupLounge