Sustainable Building & Green Re-modeling Expo Don't be left behind when we emerge from the recession. Get your business name out NOW by participating in the Sustainable Building & Green Re-modeling Expo in Hideaway Park. The Expo will run both Parade of Homes weekends from 10 - 4 pm. The Expo will be marketed locally, to the front range and Summit County in conjunction with Parade of Homes advertising. The Expo targets the consumer looking to get educated about "green " and desiring to take advantage of the current tax incentives to "go green" either through new construction or in the growing re-modeling market. Start making connections to seize some of this market. If your business is providing products or services in any of the areas listed below, plan on participating. For the purpose of the Expo, "Green" is defined as the following. Eco-Friendly Development Practices, Construction and Design (builders, re-modelers, architects, landscapers) Energy-Efficiency (heating/cooling systems, geothermal, insulation, appliances designed for efficiency, compact fluorescent lighting, LED lighting) Resource-Efficiency (recycling materials, flooring & floor coverings, furniture & finishings, paints & coating, outdoor decking/outdoor structures, exterior finish & trim) Water-Efficiency (irrigation, tankless water heaters, low flow showers and toilets, plumbing) Energy Rating Companies other exhibitors Banks with incentives for buying or building Green Realtors selling Energy Efficient homes Energy & Electricity Providers Food & Drink Vendors Expo Booth rental Rental includes a 10 X 10 space at Hideaway Park with tent, table and chairs. Expo Space cost for both weekends is: $500 Entry Fee $400 to WPFV Chamber Members $300 to GCBA Members Sponsorships Title Sponsor $1500. Business name on all marketing pieces in association with the Expo including the Parade of Homes program Expo page and website. Business name on banner at entrance to Expo space. Booth rental. Supporting Sponsor $750. Business name on banner at entrance to Expo space. Business logo on Expo page in the Parade of Homes program Expo page and website. Booth rental. Last year over 2200 people attended the Parade of Homes. Don't miss this opportunity to make contacts and get new business. Contact Kathryn Harris at admin@grandcountybuildersassoc.com for more information (970) 726-8657. Seminars We will have speakers both weekends. Tentative topics include: Performing Renovations with a Focus on Energy Efficiency & Sustainable Building Advice on Getting Started on a Home Purchase or Renovation Project Basalt Example - Building a Net Zero Energy Efficient Home Energy Efficient Lighting and the Proper Disposal Erosion & Sediment Control Do know of a topic that should be included? Would like to present a topic or do you know someone who could. Expo space discounts extended to presenters. Please contact Kathryn Harris at admin@grandcountybuildersassoc.com.