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In the news:
FDU conference aims to jumpstart green economy
Green Ventures Conference Tuesday in Madison
BY MARGARET McHUGH
http://www.newjerseynewsroom.com/economy/fdu-conference-aims-to-jumpstart-green-economy
Recent releases:
MADISON, N.J. (MAY 13, 2009) — “Jumpstarting the New Green Economy” Conference organizers will be recognizing some of New Jersey’s leading contributors and companies for “best business practices in sustainability” at the May 20 Conference Awards Dinner at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham in Madison, N.J. Developed as a collaboration between FDU’s Institute for Sustainable Enterprise and the Morris County Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM), the program selected this year’s honorees based on their ability to achieve significant sustainability goals and increase long-term stakeholder value by integrating economic, environmental and social opportunities into their strategies.
This year’s individual “Exceptional Achievement” Awardees include:
- Knute Jensen, New Jersey Department of Environmental Protection
- Philip LaRocco, E+Co
- Randall E. Solomon, Sustainable Jersey
This year’s organizational “Sustainable Enterprise Awards” will be given to:
…read more ~ Download Press Release (PDF)
MAY 8, 2009 NATIONAL SUSTAINABILITY EXPERTS TO KEYNOTE FAIRLEIGH DICKINSON UNIVERSITY’S SECOND ANNUAL “GREEN VENTURES” CONFERENCE
MADISON, N.J. (May 8, 2009) — 2009 Green Ventures Conference organizers are proud to announce that among the highlights of this year’s Conference are keynote presentations of sustainability luminaries David Grant, Carol McClelland, Miriam Hawley, and Bob Willard. In addition, Philip LaRocco, retiring founder and chief executive of E+Co, will address dinner guests at the start of the conference awards dinner. Now in its second year, the conference will be held May 19-21 at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham, Madison, N.J., featuring the theme, “Jumpstarting the New Green Economy.” Registration for the Conference, which also includes workshops, panels, and a free expo and networking fair, is available online at www.jumpstartgreen.org…. read more…
Free Expo is Part of Three-Day Green Ventures Conference at FDU, May 19-21
MADISON, N.J. (April 27, 2009) — At a time of mounting job losses and financial uncertainty, more and more New Jerseyans are looking to shift their careers into the new “green collar” economy. Job seekers and entrepreneurs will have a chance to learn about many of the sustainable initiatives that are emerging throughout the State – and network with leaders of these businesses – at New Jersey’s first Green Jobseekers Networking and Entrepreneurial Opportunities Fair, Thursday, May 21 from 6-8 p.m. at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham, 285 Madison Avenue, Madison, N.J. The event is free and open to the public. read more…
News clips:
FDU job fair focusing on ‘green’ careers (Daily Record, May 4, 2009)
Press Credentials: Background and Requirements
To register for media credentials, please contact Gretchen Johnson at 201 692 7032 or gjohnson@fdu.edu.
Press credentials
Freelance reporters
Non-editorial media representatives
Online Media
Bloggers
Production Companies/Video Crews
Wireless Access
Media FAQ
Press credentials for members of the media covering our 2009 green ventures conference, Jumpstarting the New Green Economy, are available at no cost on approval by our Public Relations office. One press representative per media outlet will be granted a complimentary press pass unless otherwise approved.
Working members of the press may register prior to the conference at www.greenventuresconference.org. Pre-registration must be completed by April 30, 2009. If you do not register by April 30, please go to Media Registration at the conference site with a business card and photo ID to obtain credentials.
All those receiving complimentary press credentials must visit the Media Registration desk to obtain credentials on-site. At this point, you will be asked to provide a business card and show photo ID.
Press credentials provide access to the Green Expo, Green Jobs Fair, plenary and keynote-speaker sessions and some workshop sessions. The organizers reserve the right to close certain events and workshop sessions to the media.
Freelance writers and photographers should plan to submit a letter from the news organization they are representing on that company’s letterhead and signed by the editor. Eligibility is subject to approval by the Public Relations office. Please email the letter to gjohnson@fdu.edu or fax to 201-692-7019.
You will be notified if your request for complimentary press credentials is denied, or if additional information is needed to confirm your status.
Registration information will be kept confidential.
*Please note that publishing companies do not qualify as a media outlet and must register for the Conference as a participant.
Non-Editorial Press Registration
Non-editorial employees of media organizations, including but not limited to marketing, public relations, advertising, sales, publishers, etc., do not qualify for complimentary press registration. On-site soliciting by attendees with complimentary working press credentials is forbidden. Working press with complimentary credentials may not solicit business from exhibitors, spokespeople or attendees during the conference. Non-editorial press may register online through the paid registration process (www.greenventuresconference.org).
Freelance Reporter Registration
Freelance reporters must send a letter of verification from the news organization they are representing on that company’s letterhead and signed by the editor. Please submit verification letters to Gretchen Johnson, Public Relations by e-mail to gjohnson@fdu.edu or by fax to 201-692-7019.
If registering on-site, please provide this information at Media Registration.
Online Media
For the 2009 green ventures conference, online media is defined as journalists with commercial news web sites. Sites must be previously established and updated regularly with original and current green news.
To qualify as online media, online reporters must provide:
- A copy of your business card with name, editorial title and media outlet’s logo.
- A copy of your online publication with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity, including a bylined, industry-related article from your publication written by you and published within the last six months (the copy must clearly show the name of the publication and byline).
Please note that online media must meet all criteria below:
- The web site must have a paid reporting staff of two or more.
- The web site must post original, dated, industry-related news at least once per week.
- Web site content must extend beyond newsletters, links, forums, personal diaries, opinion or personal analysis.
Guidelines for Granting Press Credentials to Bloggers
The conference organizers are committed to working with the emerging class of independent reporters and columnists who reach their audiences via blogs, podcasts, video blogs and other online media. Below is a short list of guidelines that we will use to determine whether to issue complimentary press credentials to independent online media representatives for the 2009 conference:
Online media outlets must have an established track record covering our issues, must have been in continuous operation for at least six months, and reach at least 20,000 visitors per month.
All applicants must submit traffic data from a third party (Sitemeter, Technorati, Feedburner, iTunes or an equivalent) in order to be considered. While the decision to grant access is not based solely on traffic/subscriber data, we do ask that applicants provide some degree of transparency into their operations in order for us to make a fair and timely decision on an application.
Obtaining press credentials is an opportunity to meet and interact with key industry and political figures. While continued access to the conference is not directly contingent on producing coverage of the conference, due to space limitations, the organizers must take it into consideration when granting access. Following the conference, please forward a link to your post/podcast/video blog to Gretchen Johnson at Public Relations.
Bloggers who are granted access to the conference are expected to act professionally at all times. Those who do not observe the practices of professional decorum run the risk of being barred from future access.
Other bloggers, personal Web site writers, designers, editors or creators do not qualify for complimentary press registration.
The final decision on all applications for press credentials rests with the Public Relations office.
Production Company/Video Crew Registration
The University requires all film crews requesting permission to film at the Conference to register in advance as either a production company or a video crew.
- A production company is a crew that is taping for a show that is in current production and booked to air on a recognized network or station. The organizers will determine at their sole discretion whether a network or station is “recognized.”
- A video crew is a camera crew or cameraman contracted by a conference exhibitor to film solely in that exhibitor’s booth for that company’s private/non-broadcast use only.
- Producers scouting for a show or others who do not meet these qualifications must purchase paid press passes and may not bring cameras onto the show floor.
- Production companies and videography crews must pre-register by April 30, 2009. On-site registration will not be available.
The conference organizers reserve the right to remove representatives of any production company or video crew from the show if the company or its representative(s) in any way violate stated conference policies and/or has misrepresented itself or the nature of its business. Anyone removed from the show forfeits their right to any and all refunds.
Production companies must submit a letter from the programming office of a recognized network or station expressly stating that the production company is at the show to film for a specific program. The letter must be written on company letterhead, include air date, contact information, and be signed by the director of programming. All letters will be verified with the network or station.
Video crews must submit a letter from the exhibitor stating that the company will be working under contract to film at their booth for private/non-broadcast use only. The conference organizers at their sole discretion will determine if a video crew meets the requirements and be granted permission to film at the show.
Wireless Access
The University will provide guest access to the wireless network only by prior arrangement. Requests must be submitted by email to jcloud@fdu.edu prior to May 15, 2009.
Q: Who may receive complimentary press credentials?
A: Complimentary press credentials are issued only to reporters, editors, freelance writers and photographers working for specific publications and covering a beat that is relevant to the issues of green investments, labor, environment and energy. In addition, complimentary credentials will be issues to approved online media outlets and bloggers. Only two press representatives will be allowed to receive a complimentary press pass per media outlet, unless otherwise approved.
Q: Where is the conference taking place?
A: The Conference will take place at Fairleigh Dickinson University’s College at Florham, 285 Madison Avenue, NJ 07940. All those receiving press credentials must check in at Media Registration at the Ferguson Recreation Center.
Q: How do I register?
A: Members of the press may register online (www.greenventuresconference.org/register) or in person at the conference in the area designed for media registration. All accredited media must register prior to attending conference activities.
Freelance reporters must send, or present at media registration, a letter of verification from the news organization they are representing on that company’s letterhead and signed by the editor. Please submit verification letters to Gretchen Johnson, Public Relations by e-mail to gjohnson@fdu.edu or by fax to 201-692-7019.
Q: How will I know if my complimentary press registration is approved?
A: You will be notified if your request for complimentary press credentials is denied, or if additional information is needed to confirm your status.
Q: How do I pick up my press credentials?
A: All accredited media must register at Media Registration at the conference site, which is where you can pick up your press credentials. Please plan to provide a business card and show photo ID.
Q: Will there be a working press room at the conference?
A: Yes, there will be a working press room equipped with wireless connection and workspace in TBD.
Q: Will there be a room available for interviews?
A: Yes, there will be a quiet room for reporters to conduct interviews.
Q: Is there a press conference room?
A: Press conferences will be held in room TBD.
Q: If I am an exhibitor, where can I drop off my press kits?
A: Exhibitors are welcome to drop off up to 30 press kits to the press room anytime during the conference beginning on May 20 at 10 a.m. When the conference concludes, please check back in the press room to reclaim any unused press kits so that they are not sent for recycling.
Q: What if I am qualified to register both as an exhibitor and as a member of the media?
A: If you are registered as an exhibitor and qualify for a complimentary press registration, you may exchange the badge at the registration area during the show. Please note that to qualify for a complimentary press registration, you may be required to show a business card, photo ID, and/or a copy of your online publication with your name and title appearing in an editorial capacity, including a bylined, industry-related article from your publication written by you and published within the last six months.
Q: What is included in complimentary press registration?
A: Press registration includes Green Expo, Green Jobs Fair, plenary and keynote-speaker sessions, as well as designated workshop sessions. Receptions are not included in complimentary press registration, and the conference organizers reserve the right to close workshop, plenary and keynote-speaker sessions.
Q: When I register as “press” will the conference staff distribute my contact information?
A: No, the conference staff will keep all media contact information confidential. From time to time we will send you important media updates for the conference.
Q: Whom should I contact to arrange an interview or ask about covering a specific event?
A: Contact Gretchen Johnson, Public Relations by e-mail to gjohnson@fdu.edu or by phone at 201-692-7031/7032.
Q: Where can I get information about exhibitors?
A: Information about exhibitors will be made available in mid-May.
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