Leon County Sustainable Communities Summit 2010

Engaging and Educational Experience For All

This event, which builds on our efforts from the 2008 Climate Action Summit, will educate attendees of the benefits and necessity of developing a sustainable community. The 2010 Sustainable Communities Summit will feature presentations and workshops on fostering a sustainable economy and the importance of sustainable food systems, two key aspects of a sustainable community.

Local Sustainable Business & Economy - The goal of community sustainability is to establish local economies that are economically viable, environmentally sound, and socially responsible.

Sustainable Food Systems - Community efforts can encourage sustainable agriculture practices, support local food producers, and facilitate the production and distribution of locally-produced food through farmer’s markets and cooperative food buying programs.

Registration - There are two options being offered inclusive of meals, a $20 option for students and a $45 option for non-students. The meals will consist of continental breakfast and plated lunch featuring organic and local ingredients.

Who We Are

The Leon County’s Office of Sustainability operates under the Leon County Board of County Commissioners. Established on February 1, 2009, the Office of Sustainability’s mission is to initiate and maintain a commitment to sustainable practices within Leon County operations and our community.

Who Should Attend

All community members benefit from ideas shared that help fuel our own local economy. Guests will include independent produce growers, small to mid-sized business, entrepreneurs, representatives of civic groups, government, consultants, the education sector, and citizens interested in strengthening their community.

Featured Speakers

Tapping into the expertise of those on the front line of economic development and food production including our local universities, state leadership,and entrepreneurs... See All Speakers

John Robbins

Writer

Widely considered to be one of the world's leading experts on the dietary link between the environment and health, John Robbins is the author of The Food Revolution, also Diet For a New America, and just released Healthy At 100. John Robbins was heir to the Baskin-Robbins empire and walked away from it all in pursuit of a healthier and more sustainable life.
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Bill McKibben

Environmentalist,
Writer

An American environmentalist, writer, and founder of 350.org, Bill provides a new way to think about the things we buy, the food we eat, the energy we use, and the money that pays for it all. McKibben’s first book The End of Nature, has been followed with other notable best sellers The Bill McKibben Reader, Deep Economy, Fight Global Warming Now, and newly released Eaarth. More

Steven M. Seibert

Senior Vice President and Director of Policy

Collins Center

Steven M. Seibert is the Senior Vice President and Director of Policy at the Collins Center. Steve's career as a lawyer, mediator, business owner, corporate board member, elected official and statewide agency director is founded upon innovative leadership and a successful knack for resolving difficult disputes. The St. Petersburg Times described Mr. Seibert as “a consensus builder with an eye to the future” and as one of Florida's "significant thinkers." More

Tim Center

Director of Sustainable Florida
Collins Center

A Florida native, Tim is an attorney and has worked in the Florida Legislature, Chamber of Commerce, Home Builders Association and now is the Vice President of Sustainability Initiatives at the Collins Center for Public Policy where he is the director of Sustainable Florida – an alliance of organizations committed to promoting the adoption of sustainable development principles through collaboration and education. More