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Main Line Chamber of Commerce Awards Law Firm Green Makeover

Main Line Chamber of Commerce Go Green Committee is taking action to help area businesses learn about sustainable practices and resources, and how saving energy, saves money. 

 Ardmore law firm, Silver & Silver is the lucky recipient of the Main Line Chamber of Commerce 2012 Green Makeover award. Find out more info on the award here.

On February 1 Go Green Committee co-chairs, Roderick Wilson of Wolfson Architect and  Beke Beau, a popular Main Line makeup artist , joined by a team of local business people will set up shop in Silver & Silver’s 100-plus-year-old shop to film an on-air energy audit.

 The video will also include discussion of the merits and how-to of sustainable renovations, and a concrete strategy to increase energy efficiency and reduce energy costs. Topics that are relevant to most businesses looking to go greener!

On February 21st a screening of the video will take place at Villanova University’s Driscoll Hall  (a LEED-certified gold medal building.) Take this opportunity to find out what all the fuss is about – the event is free, and open to the public.

 In addition to the video screening, the event will also include a discussion on greening commercial properties, along with a green business networking reception. The experts involved will discuss applying the lessons shown to other businesses.

Though the event is free, pre-registration is required. Food and drinks will be provided.

 Event community expert panel includes:

  • Steve Buerkle, Signature Solar
  • Cory Rutter,  Rutter Roofing
  • Charlie Szoradi, GREENandSAVE.com
  • Rob Kates, Kate Media Inc
  • Todd Zimmerman, Pictures by Todd
  • And more!

*To pre-register or for more info contact Dawn Elyse Warden of The Whole Enchilada PR.  Email: Dawn@TheWholeEnchiladaPR Phone: 267- 250-8005

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Beth Funari

Beth is a Health and Wellness expert who believes sustainability goes hand-in-hand with self care. She’s the girl whipping up kombucha cocktails at parties, and extolling the benefits of canning vegetables to anyone who will listen.

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