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Workshop A:
Environmental Management Systems Our specialized workshop on EMS application will equip you with the management strategies and system information for implementing EMS in your own company. Learn how this workshop can address industry specific Concerns and compliance issues.
Topics covered will include:
• Creating EMS in your company
• How to improve your existing system
• Learning the ins and outs of managing your EMS
• Gaining effective tools to create sector-based EMS
• Addressing sector specific EMS obstacles
This six-hour workshop will provide you with the necessary tools to obtain EMS or improve your existing EMS. Sector specific information and solutions especially tailored for electronics, manufacturing, water and wastewater facilities, gas
and electric utilities, as well as other regulated industries will be covered. A continental breakfast, as well as a networking luncheon is included.
Workshop B:
Managing Environmental Communications and Stakeholder Relations Environmental communication involves a variety of factors: the media, public, shareholders and stakeholders alike. A misstep in information can shake the foundations of even the Strongest company. As part of this workshop, you will learn the importance and new strategies and innovations in Environmental communications.
Topics covered will include:
• Developing a strategic message
• Using the media to advocate your message
• Providing the public with unbiased discussion of environmental issues
• Utilizing your company as a resource to the media for environmental information
• Building alliances and mobilizing ‘grassroots’ advocacy organizations
• Stimulating communications and mobilizing environmental stakeholders
Workshop C:
Environmental Management Systems for Cities and Counties Effective environmental management systems (EMS) have recently emerged as one of the most important tools for cities and counties to meet and exceed current local, state and federal environmental mandates. By joining this workshop session, you will gain knowledge of innovative environmental solutions
and technological advancements that will help your city or county beat the complex challenges it currently faces:
• Make it Happen: Successful strategies for implementation and maintaining your EMS
• Develop environmental goals and measures to best suit your city or county's needs
• Identify and Assess gaps within your existing program
• Managing Efficiency: Learn how implementing new strategies can streamline costs and place more emphasis on pollution protection while improving environmental performance
• Process Redesign: Identifying changing needs and innovative strategies to improve your current Environmental Management Systems

Workshop Schedule

7:30 Registration and Continental breakfast

8:30 Workshops begin

10:15 Morning break

12:00 Luncheon

2:00 Break

3:30 Adjourn