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November 11, 2009
Raleigh, NC
The Sustainable North Carolina Awards, now in its eighth year, is one of the most widely recognized programs honoring those who are integrating social responsibility and environmental stewardship with sound financial performance. We are proud to showcase innovative efforts in North Carolina that are building long-term, sustainable prosperity.
In keeping with the 2009 theme of “Inspiring Innovation,” this year’s program featured several new features:
- Nominee profiles appear online where everyone can comment and ask questions
- Finalists presented at breakout sessions on the day of the Awards ceremony. The audience had the opportunity to talk with the nominees about their work and to discuss opportunities and barriers for sustainable innovation
- Event attendees selected the winner of the brand new “SparK Award”: Walking Fish
- The reception featured local food prepared by some of our area’s most creative chefs and accompanied by award-winning wines from Biltmore Estates. Accepting our "Sustainability Challenge" were Green Planet Catering, Square Rabbit, and Kaplan Catering...and the audience’s choice was Green Planet Catering!
KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Chuck Swoboda
Cree
Charles Swoboda has served as Cree’s chief executive officer since June 2001, as a member of the Board of Directors since October 2000 and as President since January 1999. He was chief operating officer of the company from 1997 to 2001 and vice president of operations from 1997 to 1999. He had served as operations manager from 1996 to 1997, as general manager of Cree’s former subsidiary, Real Color Displays, from 1994 to 1996, and as LED product manager from 1993 to 1994. He was previously employed by Hewlett-Packard Company. He holds a degree from Marquette University.
AGENDA
| 1:30 pm |
Registration & Networking |
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| 2:00 pm |
Welcome & Concurrent Sessions with Award Finalists |
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Opportunities, Barriers and Actions for Sustainable Innovation in North Carolina |
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2:15 – 3:15 Session I |
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3:30 – 4:30 Session II |
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4:45 - 5:45 Session III |
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| 6:00 pm |
Reception: Chef’s Sustainability Challenge |
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| 7:00 pm |
Keynote Address: Chuck Swoboda,Cree - Inspiring Sustainable Innovation |
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Awards Ceremony |
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