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Harnessing Technologies for the Sustainable Business

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CT)

Chicago, IL

Ticket Information

Ticket Type Sales End Price Fee Quantity
Non-CSBA Member 7/15/09 Ended $87.80 $1.76
CSBA Member 7/15/09   more info Ended $43.90 $0.99

Event Details

How can you further increase your company’s effectiveness and raise its profile through the web?

In this highly interactive workshop on Social Media and Search Engine Optimization (SEO):

  • Learn cost-free and advanced techniques to organically increase web presence.
  • See demonstrations on making your website more search engine friendly.
  • Explore common objectives of social media campaigns and the outlets used to achieve them.
  • Jumpstart a social media strategy integrated with your current business priorities.
  • Bring your laptop and implement strategies in real time!
  • Familiarize yourself with the techniques and features that effectively create loyal customer communities, accelerate sales, and promote business longevity.

***Pre-Registration Required***

Presenters:
Chris Campbell

SEO Specialist, Lakeshore Branding & CEO, GreenWerks
As owner of GreenWerks and a SEO expert, Chris specializes in tips for sustainable and local businesses.

Erica Grigg
Carbon Outreach
Her twitter feed earned one of Mashable's 75 Environmentalists to follow.

Peter NicholsonExecutive & Creative Director, Foresight Design Initiative
Broadly knowledgeable on sustainability issues, Peter leads a multifaceted career focused on the creative pursuit of greater social, environmental and economic sustainability. He consults on and undertakes innovative sustainable design projects for a diversity of clients, including government agencies, institutional nonprofits, and diverse businesses. Considered a highly adept discussion facilitator, he hosts Foresight’s bimonthly Green Drinks panels and is in regular demand as a guest speaker, moderator and educator. Peter is dedicated to the education of the next generation of sustainability-minded leaders and regularly mentors interns as well as teaches the organization’s Urban Sustainable Design Studio.
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When & Where



IIT Stuart School of Business
565 W. Adams
Room 403
Chicago, IL 60661

Wednesday, July 15, 2009 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM (CT)


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Foresight Design Initiative



The Foresight Design Initiative fosters action and dialogue on sustainable innovation in Chicago. It undertakes both its own programs, such as the Foresight Sustainable Business Alliance, Foresight Green Drinks, and the 7 week intensive Immersion summer program, and consults on the development of others with a range of partners.