May 4 (1-8pm) & May 5 (9am-4PM)

Four years ago, Elgin’s Green Expo was launched out of a need for a common conversation for decision makers influencing the greening of the built environment. Today, we continue to serve individuals, businesses and the community to realize its true potential.

As this is our 4th annual green expo, and it’s the International Year of Water, we’ve added a special component to this 2 day event. We’ve invited all of the municipalities along the Fox River to join us for a special symposium called Watershed Wanderings. As always, our overall focus will once again be on all things green and energy efficient, but this year we’ll have a special emphasis on our waterways, recycling, trees, home retrofits, new technologies and innovative products.

Public attractions will include a 5,500 gallon aquarium stocked with fish from the Fox River, canoe/pontoon trips, a green car show, farmer/garden/wellness/kids exhibit areas, exhibits showcasing green products & services for the individual, home and business , a locavore deli & bar, entertainment, live recycled art shows, a huge petting zoo, entertainment plus much more.

So, this year, add to the excitement and get involved as a partner, sponsor, exhibitor, or volunteer. Don’t miss this extraordinary opportunity to market your business or organization. Through our success, we move together toward a world where all live in prosperity.

Why do we do this? That’s easy. For a love of humanity.
It takes all of us working together to make a difference!

Applications/Registration, Levels of Support, Schedule of Events….all can be found on our website. http://www.elgingreenexpo.org/

General Information can be found by clicking on the tabs at the top, more specific information can be found by clicking on the individual drop down menu categories. EXAMPLE: To find out information on Partnership levels, or how much booth sapce cots and basic ” Levels of Support ” click on the GET INVOLVED tab, click on the drop down tab for Partner, or Sponsors/Exhibitors.

To find what events are scheduled, click on the tab at the top called At The Event. Also, you’ll want to check out the latest news once we get stated.

(Created/Organized by ECCO in partnership with Waste Management, Kane DuPage Soil & Water Conservation District, Davey Tree and the City of Elgin Sustainability Commission.)

http://www.elgingreenexpo.org/

on facebook at https://www.facebook.com/elginsgreenexpo

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Save the dates May 4th & 5th, 2012…
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Dirty Business:
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November 10, 201 @ 6PM
Elgin Public Museum (225 Grand in Lords Park, Elgin)
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The Third Annual Elgin Green EXPO is being held the day before Mother’s Day, Saturday, May 7th from 9AM-4PM at the Centre of Elgin, 100 Symphony Way, in Elgin, Illinois. With thousands of visitors, this green event is the largest of its kind in the Fox Valley. 
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“Superb event.. Great exposure to the public…Outstanding to have everything under one roof… Didn’t know all of these green businesses were around…So many interested in green technology that we could have used more information & space…Free, family-friendly, fun event -my husband had cars, mechanics & technology, my kids enjoyed the environmentally friendly activities & I [...]

Come to the Gail Borden Library, Sunday, Jan. 16 at 2 PM, for the free movie! Discussion afterward. Sponsored by ECCO, Elgin Climate Change, the LWV, and Izaak Walton League. Be a part of the solutions! Email S. Kaptain sakaptain@gmail.com for more info.