BCBR presents Green Summit in June

BOULDER – The Boulder County Business Report will present its annual Green Summit: Blending Business & The Environment, an all-day event including a keynote speaker and breakout sessions on various aspects of clean technology and green business practices.

The event will be from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Tuesday, June 14, at the Millennium Harvest House, 1345 28th St. in Boulder. Cost is $49 per person and includes breakfast and lunch. Register online at www.bcbr.com/greensummit.

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