The Climate Economy in Southern Illinois – Creating Resilient Businesses, Jobs and Communities
June 12-13, 2019, Carbondale, Illinois
Event Details
Day 1 – June 12
CONFERENCE AND FORUM
Date and Time: Wednesday, June 12, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Carbondale Civic Center
Each section – Energy, Economic Diversification and Innovation – has a keynote and a panel of experts. Local community organizations and businesses will participate in a general forum.
Day 2 – June 13
BIOCHAR WORKSHOP
Date and Time: Thursday, June 13, 2019, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Location: Carbondale Civic Center
Host: Albert Bates
Description
This two-day event will provide southern Illinois communities,non-profits, businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals with education, resources and innovative ideas about opportunities in the changing economy.
During the conference the first day, three keynote speakers will provide background on what’s happening in the economy, and insight into economic diversification opportunities in energy, forestry, agriculture and more. Expert panelists will discuss issues and options for the region. A community forum will give participants the chance to speak to organizations and businesses directly. Attendance is free and open to the public, but registration is encouraged. Lunch is provided for registered participants.
The second day features a workshop on Biochar by author, entrepreneur and permaculturist Albert Bates.
These events are sponsored by the Just Transition Fund (www.justransitionfund.org) and hosted locally by ShopCarbondale.com LLC (www.shopcarbondale.com) and The Climate Economy.
Keynotes and Panelists - June 12
Energy Section
Keynote: Seth Feaster, Data Analyst and Researcher, Institute for Energy Economics and Financial Analysis, Energy Industry Trends
Panelists: Seth Feaster; Amanda Pankau, Prairie River Network (Illinois Clean Energy Jobs Act); Aur Beck, AES Solar
Economic Development Section
Keynote: Dr. John Ikerd, Professor Emeritus U. of Missouri and Author, Sustainable Agriculture and Economic Sustainability
Panelists: Dr. John Ikerd; Cindy Winland, Just Transition Fund
Innovation Section
Keynote: Albert Bates, Founder and President of Global Village Institute for Appropriate Technology, Chief Permaculture Officer, eCO2, for Cool Design, and Co-Author of BURN: Using Fire to Cool the Earth
Panelists: Albert Bates; Scott Settelmyer, TerraCarbon
Register Now
Register for The Climate Economy in Southern Illinois – Conference and Forum – June 12 – Free Admission
Register your business ($100) or organization ($0) to have a table the Community and Business Forum on June 12
Register for The Climate Economy in Southern Illinois – Biochar Workshop – June 13 – $50 per person, limit 40
Sponsor and Organizer
Event Sponsor: The Just Transition Fund, www.JustTransitionFund.org
Local Host and Organizer: ShopCarbondale.com LLC, www.ShopCarbondale.com and The Climate Economy