Green West 2008 featured a number of special events including:

Sustainable Living Spaces Inspired by Eric Lloyd Wright

This unique installation, inspired by Eric Lloyd Wright working collaboratively with his chief associates Hannah Wear and Kevin Parkhurst also of Design Integration Group (DIG), included a foyer, kitchen, bath, landscaped patio, den/eco resource library, nursery, dining room, and living area. The 1600 square foot Sustainable Living Spaces exhibit emphasized the use of natural and non toxic materials and alternative construction and energy systems representing the best in sustainable architecture.

Click here to see the architect's and designer's drawings.

Green suppliers contributing to this project include Architectural Coatings and Design Center, epOxyGreen, GREENVY, Hafele America, Vista Paint (Booth 1119), and Welson & York as well as:

Booth 1102	Booth 806
Booth 1015	Booth 1115
Booth 901

		Charme D' Antan
	Green Wall
Peterman Lumber	Piur Panels
		Stanley
Stone Etc., Inc.
Sustainable Pet Design

Taste of Green L.A. Reception

The Taste of Green L.A. Welcome Reception was held from 4:15 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. in the 600 aisle of Green West on Tuesday, May 20. Hosted by L.A. Inc. and Green Media Enterprises, the reception highlighted sustainable menu items from leading Los Angeles restaurants including: Aventura Catering, Blue Velvet Restaurant, Border Grill, Casa, Ciudad, J Restaurant Lounge, M. Cafe de Chaya, Mendocino Farms & Market, and Wilshire Restaurant.

Green Careers Center at Green West

The Green Careers Center sponsored by Manpower, Inc. was in booth 819 at Green West. Once considered on the fringe, careers promoting environmental responsibility are now mainstream. With businesses across the board striving for greener practices, opportunities for job seekers have increased dramatically. As the United Press International (UPI) reported March 26, 2008, the green-collar job sector in the United States could include more than 14 million workers by 2017.

Whether you are seeking a green job, or have one to offer, the professionals at Manpower can help you find the resources you need. Through a network of offices in 80 countries and territories around the world, Manpower helps employers and individuals navigate the ever-changing world of work and the forces shaping tomorrow's workplace.

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Sustainable Cooking Demonstrations

Sustainable cooking demonstrations from some of L.A.'s top chefs took place in the kitchen of the Sustainable Living Spaces exhibit in booth 1037 on Tuesday and Wednesday.

Tuesday, May 20 at 11:00 a.m.: M. Café de Chaya (11:00)

Tuesday, May 20 at 2:00 p.m.: Mary Sue Milliken and Susan Feniger, the Too Hot Tamales, from Border Grill Border Grill/Ciudad.

Wednesday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m.: Bon Melange Catering.

Wednesday, May 21 at 1:00 p.m.: Oz Ramuco from J Restaurant

Million Trees Los Angeles Adopt-A-Tree Program

Million Trees Los Angeles was in booth 706 providing information about their Adopt-a-Tree program on Tuesday, May 20 and Wednesday, May 21. Green West participants with a home or business in the city of Los Angeles could adopt a free tree right from the show floor and could have an additional seven trees shipped to their home or business (trees must be planted within Los Angeles city limits).

 Keynote Addresses

Timothy Kuryak, V.P. West Coast Development and Production, Planet Green, Discovery Channel delivered a keynote address on Tuesday, May 20 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

H. David Nahai, General Manager and CEO of the Los Angeles Department of Water & Power delivered a keynote address "The Department of Water and Power's Vision for a Greener Los Angeles" on Tuesday, May 20 at 4:00 p.m.

Gil Friend, President and CEO of Natural Logic, delivered a keynote address "Capturing the Sustainability Opportunity" on Wednesday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m.

The Honorable Robert “Bob” Foster, Mayor of Long Beach, California, delivered a keynote address on Wednesday, May 21 at 12:30 p.m. Mayor Foster's remarks addressed trends in sustainability and energy efficiency; where local governments are headed in an effort to become sustainable cities; and how the public and private sector can work together to implement green business practices and create healthy communities.

The Honorable Eric Garcetti, President of the Los Angeles City Council, delivered a keynote address on Thursday, May 22 at 10:30 a.m. Council President Garcetti discussed Los Angeles' initiatives to encourage the development of state-of-the-art green industries and highlight the economic benefits of the city's commitment to renewable energy, green building, clean air and clean water.

Joshua Mark, Executive Director of Special Event Production and Creative Services for FOX Broadcasting Company, delivered a keynote address on Thursday, May 22 at 12:30 p.m. FOX makes a Cool Change. A look at the greening of FOX special events including the 2007 Primetime Emmy Awards and Super Bowl XLII in Phoenix.

Networking Lounge Presented by Cisco Brothers

Network with your peers in the on-floor networking lounge, presented by Cisco Brothers, at Green West. Located right on the show floor between the conference theatres and the exhibits area, this comfortable lounge sets the perfect stage for conferring with colleagues and making new contacts.

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Booth 806