Natural Products Expo East 2015

Building the Voice and Power of Business for a Sustainable Economy (Room Baltimore Convention Center, Room 322)

Business voices matters. Now more than ever business leaders are stepping up to ensure that not only are companies advancing best practices but that they advocating for major market shifts and policies that build a sustainable economy. When businesspeople participate in the issue debates and policy process, they are listened to. This session will highlight some of the efforts to address key issues of our time from climate change, safer chemicals and supply chains, better workplaces, to advancing sustainable agriculture. The session highlights policy priorities, organizing and advocacy strategies and opportunities to collaborate with these organizations and businesses to build vibrant, just and sustainable economy.