5 Ways to Step Up YourGreen Meeting Practices
Amy Frostick,VP of J&A Racing
Al HutchinsonVP of Conv. Sales
Virginia Beach CVB
Kimberlee DobbinsSustainability Coor.Virginia Beach CC
Greener Meetings Step it Up!
•Think reusable•Think dual purpose•Set a “green” mindset and customize•Choose vendors who think green
•$$$$$•How using a CVB makes it all easier for you to leave any destination greener than you found it!
CSR
REUSABLE
DUAL PURPOSE
MAKING GREEN FIT YOU AND YOUR MEETING
• Think outside the box• Make a list of sustainable actions you are
taking• Are you doing enough…is there more?• Bring it front and center• Involve everyone involved in the meeting • Make green mindset comparable to budget
mindset-are you making the mark?
Choosing Green Vendors
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