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Kimberley’s Green Building Conference

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The Green Building Conference offers plenty of resources, great workshops and the opportunity to network. — Photo courtesy Wildsight

Builders, engineers, designers and homeowners take note—Kimberley is getting set to host its 2013 Green Building Conference. This annual event will be held November 8 and 9 and will be condensed this year. Still, utilizing a full Friday and Saturday, an array of interesting workshops are offered. Attendees will participate in two half-day workshops on Friday as well as an evening keynote address that is open to the public. Saturday will have two streams to choose from—one providing info relevant for renovations and the other geared for new-home builders.

On Saturday, take in the Green Expo, showcasing regional businesses offering energy saving products and services for homes, onsite at the Kimberley Conference and Athlete Training Centre from 10:30 am to 3:30 pm.

Kimberley’s Green Building Conference offers exceptional bang for your buck. Wildsight, the City of Kimberley and the College of the Rockies have worked hard to keep registration fees as affordable as possible.  With generous sponsorships from CMHC, BC Hydro and others, we are able to offer Friday afternoon workshops at just $99, and the full conference for only $235.

Every year, participants and presenters alike leave the Green Building Conference inspired and informed.

For more information or to register, please visit the Green Building Conference website.

Kristen Mitchell

Kristen studied at College of the Rockies in Cranbrook and has worked in a variety of industries, from agriculture to construction, retail to restaurants. She now brings her understanding of the area to Kootenay Business magazine. View all of Kristen Mitchell’s articles

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