2010 Green Tradeshow
Thank you to everyone that attended!
Special Thanks to:
The amazing volunteer committee who organized the Tradeshow
Hydro One who graciously donated 500 CFL lightbulbs to visitors
Kids Corral Centre and the Lions Club for providing excellent food
and finally,
the exhibitors who really do make the show a success!
2010 Green Tradeshow Wrap Up
The 2010 Green Tradeshow was held on Saturday April 24, 2010 from 12pm to 4pm at the Terrace Bay Arena. It involved many incredible exhibitors, interesting short presentations, delicious food provided by the Kids Corral Centre and the Lions Club, and great door prizes! Over 800 people from throughout Northwestern Ontario attended the Tradeshow and community groups raised almost $4,000 for their different causes.
Exhibitors that Attended:
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Amerispec - ecoENERGY retrofit energy as
sessments
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B&B Worm Industries - worm castings: highly organic nutrients
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EcoSuperior - Terrace Bay fluorescent light recycling program info
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Evergreen Lawns - lawncare experts with eco-friendly services
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Five Forty - recycled textile handwoven rugs and jewelry
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Greenwirks - energy efficiency experts for residential/commercial
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Kids Corral Centre - fundraising with sale of recycled bags/plants
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NOBEC - Northern Ontario bio economy diversification research
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Nolalu Eco Centre - eco bed and breakfast with workshops
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Northern Scooters - electric bikes for sale
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Norwex - microfibre cleaning cloths & biodegradeable chemicals
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Parks Canada - Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
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Savitar Solar Heat - solar power heating and site analysis
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St. Martin School - sale of used toys/books for tree planting funds
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Sunshine Valley Candle Factory - hand poured, soy wax candles
Tradeshow/Presentation Schedule
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12:00 |
Tradeshow begins |
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12:15 |
Opening Announcements |
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12:30
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Thunder Bay author Graham Saunder's presentation discussing his book "Gardening with Short Growing Seasons" |
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1:00
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Greenhouse 365 presentation outlining their 365 day a year solar, thermal greenhouse project |
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1:30
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Maier Hardware presentation on the Micro Feed in Tariff Grid Tie System for renewable energy projects |
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2:00
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Ministry of the Environment presentation on Ontario's Cosmetic Pesticides Ban |
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2:30
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Nolalu Eco Centre presentation on "Sustainable Lifestyles: Doing A Lot More With Less" |
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3:00 |
Door prize winners announced |
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3:30 |
MNR K9 Unit demonstration outside for the kids |
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4:00 |
Tradeshow concludes |
The 2010 Green Tradeshow Was Proudly Sponsored by:
