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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
Our advertising sponsor - www.ontarionewsnorth.com  
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:   
- Amerispec - ecoENERGY retrofit energy as sessments
- B&B Worm Industries - worm castings: highly organic nutrients
- Bruce Hyer, MP - information on Climate Change Bill C311 
- Canspec Inspection  - ecoENERGY retrofit energy assessments
- Contact North - distance education provider with green courses
- EarthWise Thunder Bay - community environmental action info
- EcoSuperior - Jackfish Bay area of concern 
- EcoSuperior - Terrace Bay fluorescent light recycling program info
- EcoSuperior - water stream stewardship info
- Environment North - sustainability, food security, and gardening info
- Enviro Wilderness Pod Inc. - home of the kayak kaboose
- Evergreen Lawns - lawncare experts with eco-friendly services
- Five Forty - recycled textile handwoven rugs and jewelry
- Frank's Alternate Energy - renewable energy products
- Greenhouse 365 - a 365 day a year solar, thermal greenhouse
- Greenwirks - energy efficiency experts for residential/commercial
- Hollywood Filanes Sportswear - eco friendly apparel & products
- Holy Angels Catholic School - school environmental initiatives
- Investors Group - advice on green investments
- Kids Corral Centre - fundraising with sale of recycled bags/plants
- Maier Hardware - solar power and green products
- Marathon Tupperware - reusable Tupperware products
- Ministry of the Environment - environmental programs
- Ministry of Natural Resources - resource conservation info
- NOBEC - Northern Ontario bio economy diversification research 
- Nolalu Eco Centre - eco bed and breakfast with workshops
- Northern <> Comfort  - magnetic acrylic storm windows
- Northern Geo-Thermal Systems - geothermal heating and cooling
- Northern Scooters - electric bikes for sale
- North Shore Family Health Team - "Eating Green" and health info
- Norwex - microfibre cleaning cloths & biodegradeable chemicals
- Ontario Power Generation - public safety & Aguasabon power info
- P&R Heating & Cooling - furnaces, pellet stoves, bbqs, etc 
- Parks Canada - Lake Superior National Marine Conservation Area
- Perrons Ecosolutions - biodegradable and compostable products
- Savitar Solar Heat - solar power heating and site analysis
- Schreiber/ Terrace Bay Public Library - green info and resources
- SERG Co-op Inc.  - sustainable energy projects for the region
- Spadoni Motors Ltd. - fuel efficient cars and trucks on display
- St. Martin School - sale of used toys/books for tree planting funds
- Sunshine Valley Candle Factory - hand poured, soy wax candles
- Superior North CFDC - business startup assistance and loans
- Superior Soapnuts - purely natural laundry/household cleaner
- Taiga Ventures - eco arts, conference, and retreat experience
- Terrace Bay Home Hardware - green products for your home
- Terrace Bay Schreiber Action Centre - green career opportunities
- Thunder Bay District Health Unit  - environmental contaminants info 
- Township of Terrace Bay  - update on 'green' activities and plans
- Willow Ridge Soap Co.  - natural, handmade bath/beauty products
 
Tradeshow/Presentation Schedule
12:00 Tradeshow begins
12:15 Opening Announcements
12:30
 
Thunder Bay author Graham Saunder's presentation discussing his book "Gardening with Short Growing Seasons"
1:00
 
Greenhouse 365 presentation outlining their 365 day a year solar, thermal greenhouse project
1:30
 
Maier Hardware presentation on the Micro Feed in Tariff Grid Tie System for renewable energy projects
2:00
 
Ministry of the Environment presentation on Ontario's Cosmetic Pesticides Ban
2:30
 
Nolalu Eco Centre presentation on "Sustainable Lifestyles: Doing A Lot More With Less"
3:00
Door prize winners announced
3:30 MNR K9 Unit demonstration outside for the kids
4:00 Tradeshow concludes
 
 
The 2010 Green Tradeshow Was Proudly Sponsored by:
 

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