An Inspired Future
Industry Executives Coming Together to Catalyze Innovation and Sustainability
BLJC is pleased to announce their second annual “An Inspired Future” event to be held on Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at the Sheraton Centre Toronto Hotel.
An Inspired Future will offer business professionals the opportunity to learn, network and engage with many of Canada’s industry leaders, including top organizations from the financial services, resource, retail, government, telecommunication and technology sectors.
This event will feature keynote speaker Paul Hawken – famed environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, and consultant to heads of state and Fortune 500 CEOs on economic development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy.
An Inspired Future will be the venue for the 11th Annual GLOBE Awards for Environmental Excellence. These prestigious awards recognize outstanding achievement in environmental stewardship in Canada and are presented annually to extraordinary companies and industry groups who have managed to balance competitive business strategies and sustainable development.
Full Registration – $185.00
GLOBE Awards and Lunch only – $98.50
Corporate Table for 8 – $1250.00 (To purchase, please contact MaryLou.Horton@bljc.com)
GLOBE Awards and Lunch only – $98.50
Corporate Table for 8 – $1250.00 (To purchase, please contact MaryLou.Horton@bljc.com)
Sponsorship Opportunities
To inquire about becoming a Prime or Event Sponsor, please contact Mary Lou Horton at 905-943-4218 or MaryLou.Horton@bljc.com.
To inquire about becoming a Prime or Event Sponsor, please contact Mary Lou Horton at 905-943-4218 or MaryLou.Horton@bljc.com.
Keynote Speaker – Paul Hawken
Paul Hawken is a renowned lecturer and famed environmentalist, entrepreneur, author, and consultant to heads of state and Fortune 500 CEOs on economic development, industrial ecology, and environmental policy.He has appeared on numerous media including the Today Show, Larry King, Talk of the Nation, Charlie Rose, and has been profiled or featured in hundreds of articles including the Wall Street Journal, Newsweek, Washington Post, Business Week, Esquire, and US News and World Report. His writings have appeared in the Harvard Business Review, Resurgence, New Statesman, Inc, Boston Globe, and many other publications.Paul has founded several companies including some of the first natural food companies in the U.S. that relied solely on sustainable agricultural methods. He presently heads OneSun, Inc., an energy company focused on ultra low-cost solar based on green chemistry and biomimicry. Paul is the author of several books including Blessed Unrest, Natural Capitalism and The Ecology of Commerce.
Speaker – Peter Busby, Managing Director, Perkins+Will
As founder and recent Chair of the Canada Green Building Council, Peter initiated the development of LEED in Canada. An outspoken advocate, he has devoted much of his time to his profession, to the community, the development of public policy and the advancement of sustainable education and practices. In recognition of his professional and community contributions, Peter became a Fellow of the Royal Architectural Institute of Canada in 1997 and in 2005 Peter was invested as a member of the Governor General’s Order of Canada, the country’s highest civilian award that recognizes a lifetime of outstanding achievement, dedication to the community and service to the nation. Since merging his Vancouver-based firm with Perkins+Will in 2004, Peter has been a driving force across the organization, directing over 100 employees working on projects across Canada, the United States, Europe and the Middle East.
Agenda
| 8:00am – 9:00am | Registration, breakfast and networking |
| 9:00am – 9:45am | Keynote Speaker – Paul Hawken |
| 9:45am – 10:30am | Questions and Answers – Paul Hawken |
| 10:30am – 11:00am | Networking break & Paul Hawken book signing |
| 11:00am – 12:00pm | Speaker – Peter Busby, Perkins+Will |
| 12:00pm – 1:30pm | Lunch and GLOBE Awards |
| 1:30pm – 2:30pm | Meet industry experts and networking |
Proceeds from this event will be donated to the Climate Reality Project Canada.
About BLJC
BLJC (www.bljc.com) is the Canadian leader in the provision of workplace management services for real estate portfolios. Our team of over 1,500 professionals is dedicated to optimizing our customers’ business with superior workplace management solutions. Since 2010, BLJC has been named one of Canada’s Top 30 Greenest Companies by MacLean’s Magazine for 3 consecutive years in recognition of its leadership in the area of sustainability.
BLJC (www.bljc.com) is the Canadian leader in the provision of workplace management services for real estate portfolios. Our team of over 1,500 professionals is dedicated to optimizing our customers’ business with superior workplace management solutions. Since 2010, BLJC has been named one of Canada’s Top 30 Greenest Companies by MacLean’s Magazine for 3 consecutive years in recognition of its leadership in the area of sustainability.
About BLJC Orange
BLJC Orange (www.bljcorange.com) provides real estate advisory services and ongoing management services to regional, national and international tenants looking to deliver their product or service in Canadian markets – specifically where location has a tangible effect on the P&L. We are Canada’s premier tenant focused consulting and real estate firm, we increase profitability through market knowledge, expert real estate advice and build management infrastructure nation-wide.
BLJC Orange (www.bljcorange.com) provides real estate advisory services and ongoing management services to regional, national and international tenants looking to deliver their product or service in Canadian markets – specifically where location has a tangible effect on the P&L. We are Canada’s premier tenant focused consulting and real estate firm, we increase profitability through market knowledge, expert real estate advice and build management infrastructure nation-wide.
Sponsorship Opportunities
To inquire about becoming a Prime or Event Sponsor, please contact Mary Lou Horton at 905-943-4218 orMaryLou.Horton@bljc.com.
To inquire about becoming a Prime or Event Sponsor, please contact Mary Lou Horton at 905-943-4218 orMaryLou.Horton@bljc.com.
