News Release of August 10, 2009

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Contact:  Laurie W. Anderson, Anderson & Associates Public Relations, Inc.,
303-758-1118

Earth Work: Green Careers Forum to Help Coloradoans Renew Career Options, Skills

DENVER– Aug. 10, 2009—Where are today’s green jobs?  What are tomorrow’s green job prospects?  EarthWorks Expo (www.earthworks2009.com), in partnership with the ReDirect Guide (www.redirectguide.com), will present Earth Work: Green Careers Forum as part of Denver’s third annual EarthWorks Expo taking place Aug. 22-23 at the Denver Merchandise Mart.  The Forum is intended to address the current adverse economic climate with an educational, empowering exploration of Colorado’s burgeoning green economy and how individuals can move toward active participation.

Included with the $5 price of Expo admission, the Green Careers Forum will provide attendees with a clear vision of the emerging green job market in Colorado and offer practical guidance on entering the green economy, preparing for the changing marketplace, and connecting with leading green companies to find out what they look for in successful candidates. Business owners and employees can also learn ways to green their practices and engage conscientious consumers, creating more green jobs regardless of industry. 

“We want to give the community a skill set and knowledge base to walk away with,” says Sarah Wells, Communications Maven at the ReDirect Guide.  “Sustainable business principles can come with a steep learning curve, but connecting to existing networks and learning from successful local leaders can give candidates the jump start they need to be competitive.”

Forum activities will run simultaneously with the rest of the Expo, including a full track of workshops and speakers focusing on job creation, green job prospects in Colorado, government initiatives, and skills development.  Attendees will also have the opportunity to participate in mock interviews focusing on knowledge of sustainable business, and have the opportunity to connect with green network leaders from across the state.

“We are delighted to include the Green Careers Forum in this year’s Expo,” says Expo Director Michael Lindemann. “The ReDirect Guide has done a great service in bringing together this timely and valuable program, which speaks to the interests and needs of so many Coloradoans in this time of rapid economic change.”

The ReDirect Guide is a new breed of media company – one that is dedicated solely to creating innovative and effective media that encourages green living and sustainable communities. The company offer businesses and consumers a strong network of local business resources and educational information – in print, online, and through event sponsorship, production, and management. 

For a complete schedule of workshops, presentations and activities associated with the Green Careers Forum, visit www.earthworks2009.com/attendgreencareers.html.

In addition to the Green Careers Forum, EarthWorks Expo 2009 features 150 green exhibitors, 42 other workshops, two keynote presentations, musical entertainment and special children’s activities, all included in the daily admission price of $5 for adults, $3 for students and seniors.  Children 12 and under are free when accompanied by an adult.  Parking is always free.

Sponsors for EarthWorks Expo 2009 include Xcel Energy, the Denver Newspaper Agency, 99.5 The Mountain, Denver Zoo, 7News, ReDirect Guide, Natural Awakenings magazine, Anderson & Associates Public Relations, Inc., Westword, Boulder Weekly, High Country News, 50-Plus Marketplace News, Nexus, Independent Power Systems, SolaRover, KUNC Radio, Grant Family Farms, Livewire Urban Radio, Mountain Utility Electric Vehicles and Waste-Not Recycling.

The Denver Merchandise Mart is conveniently located at 451 E. 58th Ave., one block east of I-25, in Denver.  Times for EarthWorks Expo are 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 22 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on Sunday, Aug. 23. 

For more information about the EarthWorks Speaker’s Bureau or to schedule a speaker, email: michael@earthworks-expo.com, or call 970-416-8700.