Oregon Business Association

June 12, 2008

OBA Presents Climate Change Conference

POSITIONING YOUR BUSINESS - Understanding and Acting on The Next Business Imperative

Present by Oreogn Business Association, Northwest Environmental Business Council and Lovinger Kaufmann LLP

TUESDAY, JUNE 17, 2008

Featured Speaker: Governor Ted Kulongoski

This event will be taking place in an environment of increasing awareness and interest about climate change and the regulatory and voluntary responses to it.  Northwest business executives, service professionals and policy makers will be coming together to address the impacts - and opportunities - presented by carbon policy.  Noted climate experts will present information about the economic impact of various policy directions and discuss strategy options and the practical steps that can be taken in the near term.

Why Attend

• Learn about current policy discussions and what they will mean to you -- near term and long term.
• Hear about the business advantages of managing carbon.
• Learn about tools and resources for developing internal strategies and action plans.
• Meet and network with colleagues and potential partners.
• Hear perspectives from key legislators.

Who Shoud Attend

• Business managers and decision makers in all types of organizations and industries who need to know what changes are coming, and how to plan for them.
• Professional and technical service providers who want to understand and assist organizations in addressing carbon management issues.
• Policy makers and advocates who want to craft effective policies and regulations.

If you are in business, you will be affected - make this challenge an opportunity!