JEREMY RIFKIN, ECONOMIC FUTURIST & SUSTAINABILITY EXPERT TO HEADLINE:

Jeremy Rifkin is president of the Foundation on Economic Trends and the author of 17 best-selling books on the impact of scientific and technological changes on the economy, the workforce, society and the environment. His books have been translated into more than 30 languages and are used in universities, corporations and government agencies around the world. He’s founder and chairperson of the Third Industrial Revolution Global CEO Business Roundtable. The Roundtable is composed of 100 CEOs of leading North American and European global corporations that are committed to ushering in the four pillars of the Third Industrial Revolution to address global economic recovery, energy security and climate change. Rifkin has been influential in shaping public policy in the U.S. and around the world.

CONSUMER AND BUSINESS TRENDS EXPERT TO UNVEIL
THE FUTURES COMPANY’S GOING GREEN REPORT:

PAUL LEINBERGER, SVP, GLOBAL ACCOUNTS, THE FUTURES COMPANY
A nationally-recognized expert in brand and market strategy, Paul Leinberger will discuss consumer and business trends in the sustainability arena. Livability Summit attendees will preview his company’s Going Green Report, to be released at our Earth Day event. Leinberger will discuss how the environmental movement has impacted new consumers in the current recession.

SMART GROWTH STRATEGIST TO LEAD DISCUSSION ON LOCAL SUSTAINABILITY INITIATIVES:

JAMES CHARLIER, AICP, CHARLIER ASSOCIATES, INC.
An expert in smart growth strategies and sustainable transportation systems, James Charlier’s work in the West has focused on our state, where he helped lead last year’s Arizona Town Hall and is now consulting with the Arizona Department of Transportation. He also teaches Sustainable Urbanism at the University of Colorado and is on the faculty of the Governor’s Institute of Community Design, the Mayor’s Institute of Community Design and the American Institute of Architects “Sustainable Design Assessment Team.”

LOCAL PANEL PRESENTATION
Local public/private sector panelists will engage us in a conversation on “How to ensure a sustainable future for our region.” We’ll discuss how environmental issues impact community design and personal lifestyle choices. Participate in shaping our future to ensure a vibrant economy, conservation of natural resources and the health and well-being of our citizens.

Sue Clark Johnson, ASU Morrison Institute for Public Policy
Arizona Corporation Commissioner Paul Newman
Shannon Scutari, Arizona Department of Transportation
Mo Mukiibi, Jr., Ph.D., CH2M Hill

RESOURCE AREA SPOTLIGHTS LOCAL INITIATIVES: Valley Forward's Resource Area will spotlight innovative solutions to environmental concerns and sustainability issues.

MENTORING FUTURE STEWARDS: Valley Forward is proud to once again partner with the 2010 Future City Competition for 7th and 8th grade students throughout Maricopa County. Award winning entries will be featured at the Summit.

ABOUT VALLEY FORWARD: Valley Forward Association is a 41-year-old organization that brings business and civic leaders together to advocate a balance between economic development and environmental quality. It offers a unique forum for convening public dialogue, study and advocacy of such issues as air quality, energy, land use planning, transportation and water management. The Association's basic agenda is sustainability and livability aimed at keeping our rapidly growing region competitive in the new economy.

CONTACT:

Valley Forward Association
3800 N. Central Avenue, Suite 220
Phoenix, AZ 85012
Phone: (602) 240-2408 Fax: (602) 240-2407
E-mail: info@valleyforward.org