Thursday, October 30, 2008

We Are BOOST Solutions, Greenable Sponsor Opportunity Forum

Sunday, November 16 - 3PM until 6PM at Greenable - 126 Market Street in Philadelphia PA

"Anyone can create a green initiative, anytime, don't wait", is the message Arianne Delafosse has for people who want to get involved in greening up their homes, creating a community-based community green campaign, and not have to reinvent the wheel.

Women for Entrepreneurship, the Environment, and Social Equity is the theme of this most timely and relevant information-sharing and networking session. Women Leaders is being co-sponsored by We Are Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (We Are BOOST) and Greenable, a Philadelphia-based green materials and services provider. Refreshments are being provided by Cosmic Catering, whose mission is to strive to make a small footprint on the earth but in turn a large footprint in their customer's souls and stomachs.

We Are BOOST Founder Tim Razzaq is absolutely thrilled to have his organization be able to invite the community at large out on an Sunday afternoon, provide a positive outlet for folks who may not be all that happy about what they have to face in the coming weeks with jobs and businesses at risk, and filter out so much of the 'green noise'.

Patricia Gaylor, one of the panelist who has practiced green design in the northeast for over 25 years and recently featured on Good Morning America has similar sentiments, "In an economy where home building and remodeling is suffering one of the worst slumps in decades, green building and remodeling are experiencing incredible growth. Recent surveys reveal that home buyers will pay a premium to purchase a green, energy efficient house. Coloring your business GREEN is a smart move in a sluggish economy."

Delafosse is Founder and Executive Director for Community Green, an all volunteer non-profit organization based in Basking Ridge New Jersey.

Donation is $15 per adult and $5 for children under 12 years of age. A refreshments buffet of locally grown and harvested food will be prepared by Cosmic Catering and available to all who attend. Advanced registration is required, please call (206) 202-2883 or visit the calendar of events at http://www.weareboost.org.

About Your Women Leaders Panelists:

Patricia Gaylor, Green Interior Design and recently featured on Good Morning America - Topic: "Simple, Affordable, and Doable Ways you can: Make Your Home Healthier and More Energy Efficient, Set you Business Up Gain the Competitive Advantages of Going Green, and Find Green Materials Locally that are Readily Available and Financially Feasible"

Ariane Delafosse, Founder of Community Green (New Jersey)Topic: "Easy Steps to Take Growing Your Community Green Nonprofit from the Grassroots to the Grass-tops."

Susie Beiler, Spectrum Health Consulting Topic: "My Vision for Shamalada Healing Sanctuary and How You Can Become Engaged in Holistic Health for Personal and Community Wellness"

Trisha Mandes, Founder of Philly Eco Kids (PEK)Topic: "How to Easily Educate Your Children and Students about Climate Change, Global Warming, and What They Can Do About It"

Marilyn Moran of Marilyn New Media Marketing and author of We Are BOOST Philly Green BlogTopic: "Grow Your Business, Web Site or Blog: Sound Economical, Social, and Green Marketing Opportunities"

Barbara Stange, Simply Natural Living;Topic: "Natural Steps to balance You, Your family,Your personal world through Body, Mind and Spirit"

Julie Hancher & Beth Funari, co-authors of GreenPhillyBlog, a Philadelphia-based website providing environmental information for the local regionTopic: "Planting the Seed: Growing Your Green Business from the Ground Up"

Friday, October 24, 2008

RSVP for Walk-in access for Sunday, October 26 “Why Live Green?” - at Dock Street. STILL ONLY $15 PER-PERSON - (206) 202-2883



October 24, 2008 Please RSVP for Walk-in access for Sunday, October 26 “Why Live Green? at Dock Street. STILL ONLY $15 PER-PERSON - (206) 202-2883 or email timrazzaq1@yahoo.com

MEDIA ADVISORYContact: Tim Razzaq((206) 202-2883 info@weareboost.org or
Timrazzaq1@yahoo.com

We Are BOOST, CMX Inc. and Organizational Leaders Co-Sponsor Panel to Examines Job, Career, Housing, Business, and Educational Opportunities in the Emerging Green Economy

Philadelphia, PA – In a collaborative featuring individuals, organizations, and businesses, We Are Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (We Are BOOST), CMX Engineers, and Consultants, Simply Natural Living, and Modern Metal Work are offering opportunity seekers a chance to hear directly from leaders in the fields of green building, sustainable community design, smart growth, and environmental economics. Walk-ins are welcome and encouraged and admission in $15 per-person – children under 12 years of age admitted free.

WHAT - Panel Discussion, Buffet-style Dinner, Networking, and Community Building

How can civics, the arts, leadership, and environmental economics be combined into a force for generating job, career, housing, business, and educational opportunities in a faltering economy and in a sustainable fashion is the challenge the panelists and members of communities from New Jersey and Philadelphia will take on. This is the second in a series of three panels with the final 2008 forum to take place at a date and location to be announced this Sunday.

WHO

Christopher Zelov of the Knossus Project and dircecto new film, City21. Zelov will preview City21, and co-moderate panel, featuring:

· Susie Belier, CHHC, AADP, OTR/L
Spectrum Health Consulting
TOPIC: Change Your Food, Fuel Your Life

· Anastasia Harrison, LEED-AP, AIA, IAQA Director of Business Development - WESKetch Architecture + Interiors, Inc.
TOPIC: “Why Live Green? Real Reasons, Rationales, and Practical Steps You CAN Take”

· Stephen F. Finkelman, P.E., LEED-APAssociate - CMX Engineering
TOPIC: “LEED for Homes and Energy Conservation Strategies”

· Doug CohenFounder - Inspired Futures Global Campaign
TOPIC: “Leaders of the Next Generation: Youth and Sustainability”

· Marianne MalloyEastern Regional Network Program Coordinator - Environmental Leadership Program
TOPIC: “ELP: 21st Century Community-Building and Social Capital Creation”

· Anne Misak - Program Organizer - Clean Water Action – Philadelphia
Regional Chapter
TOPIC: “Protecting Our Watersheds and Improving Recycling in Philadelphia”

· Sean Crane, AA, AS, RESNET, BPI, Green Advantage Commercial
Chief Technical Officer - Home Town Green
TOPIC: “Walk Softly and Save Wisely”

· Peter Abrams - Proprietor - Modern Metal Work & Trenton Atelier
TOPIC: “Waste-Stream Treasures: What You Throw Away Does Not Go Away!”

WHEN

Sunday, October 26 – 3PM until 6PM.

WHERE

Dock Street Micro Brewery
701 S. 50th Street (50th and Baltimore Avenues)
Philadelphia, PA 19143
For more information, please go to
http://www.weareboost.org/ or
http://www.phillygreen.wordpress.com/




















Monday, October 20, 2008


National Leader in Pure Design Steps in to Help Raise Awareness about Emerging Opportunities in the Growing Environmental Economy - Green Living Forum at Philadelphia Land Mark

(Trenton, NJ) – October 20, 2008 – Helping to build bridges of understanding for everyday people to take advantage of the new structure of opportunity in environmental economy, CMX Engineers and Consultants, one of the nation’s top architectural, engineering, construction, and pure-design firms is co-sponsoring a forum designed to raise public awareness about emergent green jobs, careers, business, housing, and educational opportunities. Rosemarie Certo, owner of the Dock Street Micro Brewery, is also helping the cause by opening the doors of the refurbished former firehouse this Sunday for We Are Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (We Are BOOST) and nearly a dozen participating industry leaders invite members of the public are invited and encouraged to participate in “Why Live Green: Eight Leaders, Eight Ways You Can Live Healthier Wealthier, and Wiser with the Earth” on Sunday, October 26th from 3PM - 6PM at the historic firehouse located at 701 S. 50th Street (50th & Baltimore Avenue) in the Cedar Park section of West Philadelphia, PA. Donation: $35 per person$30 group rate (5+) $15 children under 12. Call (206) 202-2883 email info@weareboost.org visit www.phillygreen.workpress.com

CMX Inc. Associate Stephen Finkelman, a LEED Accredited Professional, will share his expertise by offering practical steps home and property owners can improve the energy and environmental performance of dwellings and work spaces. “In spite of what is deemed a sluggish economy, We Are BOOST is sharing ways everyday people can prepare to be beneficiaries of the broad range of jobs, careers, housing, business, and educational opportunities being generated. CMX Inc. encourages everyone of good-will to support organizations, such as We Are BOOST, that serve a vital function in ensuring environmental, social, and economic equity is achieved for as many citizens as possible", says CMX National Director of Marketing, Brian Duke, referring to the rationale of his company’s commitment to community education and supporting this groundbreaking event.

The panel and community discussion will be moderated by special guest, Christopher Zelov of the Knossus Project and director of the eco-education film, City21, which explores the multiple initiatives that are indeed shaping the 21st Century City. There will be a Q&A session, Brewery tour, giveaways, and networking buffet (included) following the panel presentation. A cash bar will also be available.

Panelists and topics include:

· Susie Belier, CHHC, AADP, OTR/L - Spectrum Health Consulting
TOPIC: Change Your Food, Fuel Your Life

· Anastasia Harrison, LEED-AP, AIA, IAQA Director of Business Development - WESKetch Architecture + Interiors, Inc.
TOPIC: “Why Live Green? Real Reasons, Rationales, and Practical Steps You CAN Take”

· Stephen F. Finkelman, P.E., LEED-APAssociate - CMX Engineering
TOPIC: “LEED for Homes and Energy Conservation Strategies”

· Doug CohenFounder - Inspired Futures Global Campaign
TOPIC: “Leaders of the Next Generation: Youth and Sustainability”

· Marianne MalloyEastern Regional Network Program Coordinator - Environmental Leadership
Program
TOPIC: “ELP: 21st Century Community-Building and Social Capital Creation”

· Anne Misak
Program Organizer - Clean Water Action – Philadelphia Regional Chapter
TOPIC: “Protecting Our Watersheds and Improving Recycling in Philadelphia”

· Sean Crane, AA, AS, RESNET, BPI, Green Advantage Commercial
Chief Technical Officer - Home Town Green
TOPIC: “Walk Softly and Save Wisely”

· Peter AbramsProprietor - Modern Metal Work & Trenton Atelier
TOPIC: “Waste-Stream Treasures: What You Throw Away Does Not Go Away!”

Additional panel speakers will be selected and announced.

Note: if you or someone you know is interested in speaking at this event, contact BOOST at (206) 202-2883 or email whylivegreen@weareboost.org.

Donation:
$35 per person$30 group rate (5+) $15 children under 12

For more information or to RSVP, visit http://www.weareboost.org or call (206) 202-2883. You may also email whylivegreen@weareboost.org to register for this event. Tickets will be available at the door if this event does not sell out.

Since 2007, Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (BOOST) has planned, promoted, and coordinated over 50 forums, initially in the Trenton-Mercer County region. As a result of the demand for green design and green building education in the Philadelphia region, BOOST is happy to offer a series of informational presentations on environmentally responsible design and sustainability in the city of Philadelphia. They have developed a speakers' bureau that includes academics, architects, business owners and entrepreneurs as well as professionals and practitioners. Within this bureau, speakers have expertise in areas ranging from green building and sustainable community design to personal and organizational leadership capacity building. For more information, visit our website: http://www.weareboost.org

Wednesday, October 15, 2008

Get Green, Get Clean, Get Engaged with We Are BOOST Solutions Social Marketing Group

We Are BOOST Solutions - 21st Century Approaches to 21st Century Challenges

We Are BOOST Solutions provides you with an opportunity to take advantage of the many benefits associated with improving your quality of life while decreasing your cost of living.Everything you need to create a healthier, wealthier, and happier life-style is just a click away at We Are BOOST Solutions Social Marketing Group.

Friday, October 10, 2008

Why Live Green? Seven Leaders, Sevens Ways You Can Live Healthier, Wealthier, & Happier + Future City21 Preview

Why Live Green? Panel & Community Discussion, Appetizer Buffet, Cash Bar, Door Prizes, Brewery Tour, & Networking

Saturday, October 26 #PM until 6PM @ Dock Street Micro Brewery—50th & Baltimore Avenues— Philadelphia PA http://www.dockstreetbeer.com/

Green Living Panel & Community Discussion to be held at Dock Street Brewery in West Philadelphia, PA on Sunday, October 26th

(Philadelphia, PA) – October 12, 2008 - Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (We Are BOOST) cordially invites everyone to a special community event “Why Live Green: Seven Leaders, Seven Ways You Can Live Healthier and Happier” on Sunday, October 26th from 3PM - 6PM at Dock Street Brewery located at 701 S. 50th Street (50th & Baltimore Avenue) in West Philadelphia, PA.

Event will include panel discussion featuring topics by seven sustainable and green living community leaders and special guest appearance by Christopher Zelov of the Knossus Project and director of the eco-education film, City21, which explores the multiple initiatives that are indeed shaping the 21st Century City. There will be a Q&A session, Brewery tour, giveaways, and networking buffet (included) following the panel presentation. A cash bar will also be available.

Panelists and topics include:

· Anastasia Harrison, LEED-AP, AIA, IAQA Director of Business Development - WESKetch Architecture + Interiors, Inc.
TOPIC: “Why Live Green? Real Reasons, Rationales, and Practical Steps You CAN Take”

·Stephen F. Finkelman, P.E., LEED-APAssociate - CMX Engineering
TOPIC: “LEED for Homes and Energy Conservation Strategies”

· Doug CohenFounder - Inspired Futures Global Campaign
TOPIC: “Leaders of the Next Generation: Youth and Sustainability”

· Marianne Malloy, Eastern Regional Network Program Coordinator - Environmental Leadership Program
TOPIC: “ELP: 21st Century Community-Building and Social Capital Creation”

· Anne Misak, Program Organizer - Clean Water Action – Philadelphia Regional Chapter
TOPIC: “Protecting Our Watersheds and Improving Recycling in Philadelphia”

· Sean Crane, AA, AS, RESNET, BPI, Green Advantage Commercial - Chief Technical Officer -
Home TOPIC: Town Green
TOPIC: “Walk Softly and Save Wisely: Green Your Wallet and the Planet”

· Peter AbramsProprietor - Modern Metal Work & Trenton Atelier
“Waste-Stream Treasures: What You Throw Away Does Not Go Away!”

Additional panel speakers will be selected and announced.
Note: if you or someone you know is interested in speaking at this event, contact BOOST at (206) 202-2883 or email whylivegreen@weareboost.org.

Donation:
$35 per person$30 group rate (5+)$15 children under 12

For more information or to RSVP, visit http://www.weareboost.org/ or call (206) 202-2883. You may also email whylivegreen@weareboost.org to register for this event. Tickets will be available at the door if this event does not sell out.

Since 2007, Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (BOOST) has planned, promoted, and coordinated over 50 forums, initially in the Trenton-Mercer County region. As a result of the demand for green design and green building education in the Philadelphia region, BOOST is happy to offer a series of informational presentations on environmentally responsible design and sustainability in the city of Philadelphia. They have developed a speakers' bureau that includes academics, architects, business owners and entrepreneurs as well as professionals and practitioners. Within this bureau, speakers have expertise in areas ranging from green building and sustainable community design to personal and organizational leadership capacity building. For more information, visit our website: http://www.weareboost.org/

Thursday, October 2, 2008

We Are BOOST’s Friday Night Lights series presents a free two-part screening of eco-educational film “City 21” at Maxine’s 2 in downtown Trenton, NJ

– We Are Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (We Are BOOST) cordially invites everyone to a special two-part screening of “City21”, a film produced by the Knossus Project. Part 1 of the film will screen on Friday, October 10; Part 2 will screen on Friday, October 17 from 6pm until 8pm at Maxine’s 2 Restaurant located at 120 South Warren Street in downtown Trenton, NJ. Screening will take place on second floor private party room.

We Are BOOST, along with film-maker Christopher Zelov of the Knossus Project, will premiere “City21”, a unique cinematic journey illuminating key perspectives and real-time initiatives that are shaping the 21st Century City. The Knossus Project is a Mid-Atlantic based research and development firm dedicated to seeking out and creating things that will make the world a better place in which to live. Specifically, its efforts have centered on the development of a sustainable environment, renewable energy, and environments that are not only ecologically friendly, but are artistically vibrant.

The Friday, October 10th screening will feature segments:

· The Sacred Origins of the City: Arnold Toynbee on the origin of Civilization/City Plans through time
· Magical Architecture: The intentional eco-community of Damanhur, in Northern Italy
· Utopia Imagination: Poetry and Architecture/The Open City Project in Ritoque, Chile
· Regenerative Design: Nature and Architecture, the transformation of The Biosphere2 Project into Eco-Village design with Architect Phil Hawes
· Energy Independence: The White Gold of the North/Renewable energy in Iceland.

The Friday, October 17th screening will feature segments:

· The City as Memory Theater: Mythic design wisdom transmitted through the generations with David Mayernik
· The Creative Green City: The Lighthouse Project in Glasgow
· Creating Eco-Villages: The Findhorn Experiment in Scotland
· Cities and Time: The Long Now perspective with Stewart Brand

Advanced registration is required; however thanks to generous contributions from stalwart supporters, Peter Abrams of Modern Metal Work and Barbara Stange, proprietor of Simply Natural Living, these screenings are now FREE to the general public.

For more information or to register, please call (206) 202-2883 or email city21@weareboost.org.

Since 2007, Building Open Opportunity Structures Together (BOOST) has planned, promoted, and coordinated over 50 forums, initially in the Trenton-Mercer County region. They have developed a speakers' bureau that includes academics, architects, business owners and entrepreneurs as well as professionals and practitioners. Within this bureau, speakers have expertise in areas ranging from green building and sustainable community design to personal and organizational leadership capacity building. For more information, visit our website: http://www.weareboost.org