The Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce its 2nd annual Greening Your Business Expo presented by Xcel Energy .  This is an opportunity to reach business decision makers who are interested in learning about sustainable products and services for the workplace.  In partnership with the City of Minneapolis and Hennepin County, this after-hours "B-2-B focused" expo will also feature the new icon in sustainable building design, Target Field. Location: Target Field ~ Legends Club ~ Minneapolis, Minnesota Time: Set-up from 1 - 4 p.m. Doors open from 4:30 - 7:30 p.m. Short program at 4:45 p.m. Exhibit Space:             8 ft x 2.5 ft table with short linen, 2 folding chairs, one vehicle parking pass and participant list Chamber Member*       $250 w/o electricity, add $75 for electricity (limited quantities) Non-Member                $500 w/o electricity, add $75 for electricity (limited quantities) (NEW) * Discount applies to a member of any Chamber of Commerce or partnering organization - US Green Building Council (USGBC) and the Minnesota Environmental Initiative (MEI).  An additional 20% off is available for chamber members exhibiting at 2009 Greening Your Business Expo. Cash bar and snacks will be available to participants.  Internet service may be available to exhibitors for additional charge.  Contact Chamber for additional details. Criteria for Green Products / Services: Your application is subject to committee review and an exhibitor selection process.  The committee will focus on the following criteria: • Applicable to workplace, office and industrial uses • Meets energy efficiency / renewable energy standards • Product made from recycled materials • Materials are less toxic and/or plant-based • Reduces waste • Organic (but not certified) • Certified (by USDA Organic; Energy Star; Fair Trade; FSC; Food Alliance; LEED; Green-e, other) • Promotes sustainable values in the workplace • Conserves or protects water and/or air For questions, please contact Travis Bunch at tbunch@minneapolischamber.org or 612.370.9170. Your application is subject to committee review. Exhibitor selections will be based on 1) merit of green business/service/product in the workplace 2) available space, 3) variation of products/services. Priority is given to members of the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce and its affiliates. If you are interested in learning more about Chamber membership and how you can receive a discount on exhibit space at this event, contact Lisa Myhre at 612.370.9100. Applications will be reviewed on a rolling basis.  Final applications due April 16th.  You will be informed of the committee’s decision no later than April 20th. Only green products/services are allowed to be featured in exhibit booth. (NEW)  To participate as an exhibitor, please complete this application form and return by Friday, April 16th. Applicants will be notified of exhibitor status no later than Tuesday, April 20th. Contact Name Business Name Contact Phone Contact Fax Contact E-mail Directory Information (if different from above) Business Name Contact Information Business Address City State Zip Code Business Phone Business Fax Business Email Address Business Website Address Category (for expo directory) Green Building Trade Energy Efficiency / Waste Reduction Products Sustainable Corporate Gifts/Retail/Entertainment Sustainable Office Supplies / Paper / Ink Green Consulting / Resource Provider Green Janitorial Services Other Business Description Please provide a short (10-12 words) general description of your business. Green Product / Service Description Please describe how your products/services is "green" and how it can be used in a business environment. Certifications Please list all appropriate certifications and awards that accompany your business and its products/services. Please include membership in a Chamber of Commerce, USGBC or MEI. Exhibit Promotions: The Greening Your Business Expo will be promoted through its media partners - WCCO.com, Minneapolis/St. Paul Business Journal and KTLK. Additional event promotion comes from the Minneapolis Regional Chamber of Commerce, it’s affiliates, various local units of government and other partnering organizations, businesses and sponsors.   You will receive an email confirming your application was received within two business days.  If this does not occur, please contact Travis Bunch at tbunch@minneapolischamber.org or 612.370.9170. For questions, please contact Travis Bunch at tbunch@minneapolischamber.org or 612.370.9170.