e-NEWS - May 17th, 2010

June 18-20th, 2010

Fields of Green

Powering Up The Local Economy

IN THIS ISSUE • New S ponsors! • 21 New Exhibitors! • Volunteer • The Spirit of Green - Electron Connection Owners • Food Vendors Wanted

May 17, 2010 - The 2010 Oregon Green Expo, Father's Day weekend, June 18-20, will be the region’s premier sustainable living and business festival – the largest of its kind in Southern Oregon.

New this year:

DomeGuys International, with the help of RCC students, will set up two large domes in the parking lot!
Eco-Fashion Show in the large dome, an upscale fashion show featuring eco-friendly clothing and a fundraiser for THRIVE's Buy Local, Buy Rogue Campaign
"Local Eats & Drinks" section - vendors, exhibitors, food demos and panel discussions devoted to the local food industry

Popular last year, this year's speakers and panelists will address topics including...developing a sustainable region, agricultural vitalization, local food issues, becoming energy independent, green jobs, entrepreneurship, an OSU Master Gardener series and more!

Exhibitors have an all-green lineup featuring geothermal and solar providers, green building advisors and contractors, natural floor products, rain water catchment businesses, alternative energy and fuel, herbal and healthy living companies, eco/geo tourism, domes, camping yurts, green household products/clothing, recycled outdoor furniture, water features and master recyclers.

This fun and entertaining three-day festival is designed to empower attendees to consider more sustainable and practical lifestyle options and energize green entrepreneurs in pursuit of new business opportunities.

Sustainably yours,

- Don McCoy & Susan Huntley
Co-Founders of The Oregon Green Expo

Exhibitor Alert!

Space in the main hall going fast...don't miss it...click here and apply NOW to be an exhibitor!

Join us - as a sponsor, exhibitor, volunteer, or just come and have fun!

The 2010 Oregon Green Expo is...

Powered by forward thinking businesses and organizations, this year’s Oregon Green Expo will showcase resourceful products and educate green enthusiasts, as well as the curious “going green” public. The emerging Green Economy will vitalize and power job and business growth.

Green & Sustainable Speakers and Exhibitors in…

Green Entrepreneurship & Products/Services
Green Business Development
Green Investment
Green Job Education & Creation
Natural/Organic Food & Gardening
Alternative Energy & Fuels
Energy Efficiency/Weatherization
Green Building & Remodeling
Green Household Products
Sustainable Education & Lifestyles
Holistic Health & Wellness
Eco/Geo Tourism
Water Ecology
Recycling

Who Will Attend? The 2010 Oregon Green Expo will…

Be the largest gathering and festival of green public and private sectors in the Southern Oregon region
Draw consumers from around Oregon who want to fully embrace green and sustainable living and business practices as well as those curious about sustainable lifestyles

2010 New Sponsors!

DomeGuys

Step Inside, You'll Feel A Sense of Wonderment & Anticipation...

DomeGuys International, LLC provides a variety of geodesic domes worldwide. Their temporary structures are found at major events and parties, festivals, weddings, and film industry events around the world. Their top clients rely on DGI for their high-profile projects, knowing that they meet deadlines and exceed expectations adding a creative, fun dimension that is appreciated by everyone who experiences it.

DGI also offer a line of semi-permanent structures that are used as homes for eco-retreats and as emergency shelters. DGI continually searches for the best-of-breed manufacturing and installation methods to suit a company's desire for creative, environmentally sensitive structures. By adding high-resolution printing directly on the dome skin and every possible lighting design imaginable, domes can be customized, branded and shaped to support all the design goals for client events.

They support clientele around the globe and continue to expand both their capabilities and capacity to meet the growing need for their product and services. In support of international companies, DGI has built strong partnerships with a select group of companies to fulfill demand for temporary structures. Whether in Delfi or Dubai, Shelbyville or Xian, Dome Guys has the reach to deliver and build domes for any project with as little as two week's notice for domes-in stock and only two months for fully engineered custom solutions.

What makes Dome Guy domes green and sustainable?

domes are a cost effective building practice
the rounded, aerodynamic walls of a geodesic dome force air to travel more efficiently throughout the space, keeping energy consumption down
use approximately one-third less surface area to enclose the same volume as a traditional home, which means they require less building materials
DomeGuys International manufacturers have a commitment to sustainability by utilizing eco-care concepts throughout the entire material lifecycle, commitment to sustainable production methods and development, utilization of ecologically harmless raw materials, using recycled materials for packaging, and using energy efficient manufacturing by fine-tuning operation systems to avoid production waste and ensure production reliability.

Brill Metal Works

Becoming A More Responsible, Greener Business

Brill Metal Works is a leading sheet metal fabrication and product manufacturer in Southern Oregon. Locally owned, they pride themselves not only for offering the latest capabilities in precision fabrication, but also for working towards becoming a more responsible, greener business. They've demonstrated their commitment in a variety of ways:

replacing the lighting throughout their 25,300 sq.ft. facility with energy-efficiency lighting.
collect, separate and store all scrap metal in bins to be recycled
the office routes faxes electronically and maximizes the use of e-communications to reduce paper consumption
considered energy reduction features in new equipment purchases - their newest EM Turret Punch uses 60% less energy than the previous model, four reciprocating compressors, which only use power on demand save 20-25% energy use

Brill teamed up with the Oregon Department of Energy and the Energy Trust of Oregon to develop an energy efficient workplace that benefits both the environment and their business. One of their metals of course is steel - here are some interesting facts about steel:

steel is 95% recycled
a junked car produces approximately 3,000 pounds of steel
a 2,000 sq. ft. home can be built with 11,400 lbs of steel, the equivalent of 3.8 junk cars
one 40,000 lb roll of steel conserves 17 loads of logs
steel is 40 time stronger than wood
steel does not attract bugs and does not wick moisture

Syntek Global and Xtreme Fuel Treatment

Helping People To Save Money & Reduce Emissions

Syntek Global was launched in October, 2009. The product Xtreme Fuel Treatment is a 22 year old product that was used by the industrial market until last year. It is used in a very large mining company in Indonesia and increased the run time for heavy equipment engines from 15,000 to 25,000 hours - saving millions of dollars in maintenance expenses.

When fuel prices jumped above $3 a gallon, the maker of Xtreme Fuel Treatment saw a need for the product in the private sector. Syntek Global was created to help people through hard economic times. Josh and Genevie Woods, of Idaho Falls, joined Syntek Global as a ways to support their family after Josh retired from construction after an accident left him unable to work in construction.

The patented Xtreme Fuel product helps people world wide to save money on the fuel they are buying, buy less fuel and reduce pollution. Benefits of the product include:

improved fuel economy
prolonged engine life
decreased emissions

Charlie McHenry Social Network Marketing

Social Network Marketing Samurai, conquering Social Media for business clients....

Charlie is the owner and principal counsel at: McHenry & Associates, a communications and marketing management consultancy. McHenry & Associates was the PR agency of record for local technology companies including Paul Mace Software, Pacific CommWare and BeaverLecTronics; as well as for national companies like Time Warner Interactive and Quarterdeck Office Systems. Formerly the Publisher/Editor of Southern Oregon Magazine, an award-winning online e-zine, Charlie was also the President of The Vertex Group, a Web page design and content development firm. Prior to moving to So. Oregon in 1990, McHenry served as VP of Marketing, Environ, Inc; VP of Kellex Advertising, Manager of Public Relations at AST Computer; Director of Marketing at Procom Technology; and, Sr. Account Supervisor at Miller Communications. Charlie McHenry Social Network Marketing is his most recent entrepreneurial endeavor.

Charlie was co-founder of the Southern Oregon Telecommunications & Technology Council (SOTTC) in 1996 and was appointed to be a Commissioner on the Oregon Telecommunications Forum Council by Gov. John Kitzhaber in 1997.

THRIVE

Buy Local. Buy Rogue

Buy Local—Buy Rogue supports the unique entrepreneurial spirit of our independent businesses in the Rogue Valley, keeping dollars circulating in the local economy and keeping the Rogue Valley an exceptional place to live.

TRIVE is a non-profit business alliance of locally owned, independent businesses committed to building a more socially, environmentally and financially sustainable economy in the Rogue Valley.

Their online business directory helps you find locally-owned businesses so you can make educated decisions about where you invest your money – whether that’s an account at a locally owned bank or buying a loaf of bread. These daily purchasing decisions have the power to shape the future of our valley’s economy and character. When you choose to purchase from locally-owned businesses, you ensure a thriving local economy as well as a community rich in character.

Businesses that join the Buy Local—Buy Rogue campaign are interested in learning more about how they can better support their employees, the community and better protect the environment. You can support their purchase of renewable energy, waste reduction and social sustainability by supporting their financial sustainability and buying local first.

New Assisting Sponsors...

Considering Sponsorship?

Are you a leader in the Emerging Green Economy?

Click here to see all 2010 sponsors

The 2010 Oregon Green Expo, June 18-20th, will again deliver unparalleled success in positioning our sponsors and partners as leaders in this Emerging Green Economy. The 2010 Expo it is brought to life with the support of a select group of partner companies committed to…

Powering Up The Green Economy

Our track record from the first annual Oregon Green Expo proves we will drive a quality audience to your green and sustainable products, services, or message…

Your company will receive visibility through wide-ranging, innovative, and strategic media campaigns using viral marketing, social media and online campaigns, traditional broadcast and print media.

Contact Susan Huntley for a Sponsor Packet or Click here to APPLY ONLINE to Sponsor

2010 - New Exhibitors!

Leaders who have joined the 2010 Oregon Green Expo!

Click here to see all 2010 exhibitors!

AirScape Fans - manufacture and sell whole house fans - energy efficient alternatives to A/C - most of their fans use 200 watts or less - a fraction of the energy of even the most energy efficient A/C units.

American Green Homes - their purpose is to see that homeowners receive great service when needing to rate their homes energy efficiency and to show you how to take advantage of current and future incentives. They offer a training system that provides all necessary education, tools, and support to get started to become a Certified Energy Rater.

Andreatta Waterscapes - water feature business that specializes in building and maintaining natural style ponds, streams and waterfalls that use less water than grass and provide habitat for wild life.

Blue Sky - educate and enroll people in the optional renewable energy program offered through Pacific Power.

BNC Concrete and West Coast DCS - concrete polishing, low and no VOC sealers, Concrete counter tops, concrete stains, cleaning, sealing.

Brill Manufacturing - a leading sheet metal fabrication and product manufacturer in Southern Oregon steel, teamed up with the Oregon Department of Energy and Energy Trust of Oregon to develop an energy efficient workplace that benefits both the environment and our business.

By The Yard Oregon - premier manufacturer of maintenance-free outdoor patio furniture and accessories from recycled plastic. We offer over 100 different designs in seven different colors to ensure a style and design that will be comfortable and functional for all your needs.

CampingYurts.Com - camping yurts that are lightweight, portable shelters - ideal for camping, vacations, temporary accommodations, special events, weddings. The yurts are created using Oregon grown fir and cedar for the yurt frame and organic cotton canvas for the wall and roof.

Dome Guys - create spectacular domes for unforgettable events as well as domes for semi-permanent living. Domes provide a more cost effective building practice with their rounded, aerodynamic walls of a geodesic keep energy consumption down and require less building materials than the traditional home.

Earth-Stone Installation - install tiles created from natural and reclaimed materials, put them in materials that earn LEED points, tile has a 50 year expected life.

Energy Unlimited - a full service provider of alternative energy solutions for both residential and commercial customers. A trade ally of the Energy Trust of Oregon, offering everything a customer needs to create a net zero building. Distributors of Endurance Wind Power wind turbines.

Gary Dorris Construction - Building Green Energy Efficient Homes.`

Glasscrete Studios - where recycled glass becomes beautiful, functional art in countertops, individual sinks, integral sinks, furniture and more - 85% recycled materials, locally sourced, locally made with care and attention.

Green Irene- Helping residents and businesses in Southern Oregon implement proven green strategies and solutions and start them on the path to a healthier, safer and more sustainable lifestyle.

Grizzly Peak Eco-tourism Adventures - Grizzly Peak EdVentures is a startup company dedicated to the communities in which they operate. Their mission is to help you connect with and learn from the places you visit.

Integrated Solar - This state-of-the-art appliance has been approved by leading homebuilders because the solar assisted hot water system can be installed on just about any home in the finest home communities

Leave Your Mark - Landscaping supplies and design. Featuring SynLawn Synthetic Lawn/Can get LEED certification points using this product and a retaining wall block that uses recycled content in the backing of it.

Northwest Design & Restoration, Inc.- national award winning certified green professional bldg designer, creating sustainable/healthy houseplans and help to not only to find good quality, high volume wells, but to determine and heal underlining noxious earth energies.

Phoenix Organics - eco building center and organic gardening supply department, also offering non toxic no VOC eco-building products

Rogue Valley Transit District - RVTD's Transportation Options Department encourages and educates citizens of the Rogue Valley on walking, biking, busing and skateboarding as transportation.

Simplexity Health - Offering whole food nutritionals based on an Oregon wild harvested algae, and the opportunity to create a home based business

The Oregon Green Expo will be a festival of exciting Exhibitors from all areas of green/sustainable industries...

Click here to see if you are PRE-APPROVED to be an Exhibitor at the 2010 Oregon Green Expo - if not, APPLY and tell us why you are green!

Organic/Natural Food & Household Products - Vendors!

Local Eats & Drinks

Are You A "Green" Food Vendor?

NEW THIS YEAR - A section of this year's Oregon Green Expo will be devoted to organic/natural foods and products, household products, organic clothing, etc.

If you have a product you would like to sell and showcase in the event, please click here to apply.

Do you sell something that you'd like to share with a large gathering of green enthusiasts? If you would like a presence in the largest green event in the region - let's talk!

Contact Susan or Don at (541) 773-8200 or susan@theoregongreenexpo.com

The Oregon Green Business Association!

Green Business Networking

The purpose of the Oregon Green Business Association is to bring together stakeholders who are passionate about green industries and jobs, form long term partnerships to develop green business, jobs and networking.

The association is planning opportunities for green business networking - sign up for a FREE DIRECTORY LISTING and be notified of current events and meetings.

"The Green Economy" - TV Series Pilot

Success stories from the green economy are featured in this entertaining and informative pilot for "The Green Economy" series. Co-hosts Don McCoy and Andrew Mallory take you on a whirlwind tour through Oregon showcasing various businesses including four from Southern Oregon - from wind power to electric motor cycles.

Featured Local "Green" Businesses

Brammo Motorcycles
RHT Energy Solutions
Green E-Technologies
Harry & David's

Contact us if you'd like to host a special viewing of this film or attend a future showing!

The Spirit Of Green!

“In our every deliberation we must consider the impact of our decisions on the next seven generations.“ - The Great Law of the Iroquois Confederacy

Ever thought about becoming more “Energy Independent” and “Living Off The Grid”? For Kathleen Jarschke-Schultze, Living Off The Grid has been a way of life for a full 25 years. On April 1st, 2010 Kathleen celebrated 25 years of living completely off-grid, beyond the grasp of power lines. Their off-grid home is transparent - visitors comment that if they hadn’t been told that the Kathleen & Bob O’s (Kathleen’s husband) home was off the grid, they wouldn’t have know it.

The first real clue is three digital meters on the wall between the dining room and kitchen. Their meters include an Outback Mate, a Tri-Metric 2020 and a Xantrex Link 10. These are products they sell through their business, Electron Connection and if possible, they incorporate products they sell into their Renewable Energy system to test out its performance in actual daily use. By glancing at the meters they can tell the battery bank state of charge. If the batteries are at 100% they do laundry or run the dishwasher – their biggest energy loads. To a degree, weather determines their housework schedule. click here to read more...

Have ideas for people, businesses or organizations who have the “Spirit of Green”? Share them with us!

The "Green" Consumer Sector is Going Mainstream...

Nationally, 80% of consumers say they are buying at least some green products
Oregon consumers see buying ‘green’ as a priority - more 92% of Oregon consumers reported buying the same or more environmentally friendly products compared to six moths ago