Going Green Series: Beyond the Farmer's Market: Why Buying Local Goods & Services is Good for You, the Community & the Environment March 31, 2011

Learn about how you can build a stronger local and regional community through your purchases of goods and services. This talk will specifically look at the Nashville and Tennessee economies, and their financial, environmental, and social metrics through the lens of sustainability.

Presenter Rachel Martin, co-owner of (n) habit will discuss criteria when looking for local goods. She will also discuss an array of home finishing products that are produced in or around Nashville, including tile, countertops, sinks, cedar lumber and many more.

Presenter Jeff Gowdy, owner of J. Gowdy Consulting, will discuss the three pillars of sustainability in business: 1) growing financially while 2) improving environmental responsibility and 3) advancing social impact. He will address how to strengthen your local community through local purchasing.

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