The Conference for Today’s
Environmental & Operations Managers


From Risk Management to Competitiveness
Regulatory compliance is the cornerstone of environmental management. However, other operational elements such as energy efficiency, waste minimization, and product stewardship not only benefit the environment but also directly contribute to reducing costs, improving profitability, and enhancing competitiveness. At the same time, markets are increasingly demanding environmentally responsible behavior. This conference brings these elements together to help companies thrive in today’s economy.

Two days of educational sessions and a comprehensive trade show will help you:

Keep up-to-date on regulations and best practices.
Stay ahead of the curve by learning about recent regulatory developments in Oregon & Washington, plus what is in the works. Increase your knowledge of best management practices and technical solutions.

Take a strategic “Lean & Clean” approach to cost savings.
Discover how taking a strategic, integrated approach to both compliance and operational efficiency can lead to steady improvement, lasting change, and reliable cost savings.

Understand the business side of “green.”
Explore the intersection of markets, money, and environmental stewardship – responding to customer expectations while making the internal business case for new technologies, and new behaviors.

Increase your organizational and personal effectiveness.
While competing in today’s global economy requires a relentless focus on both costs and market demands, it’s still all about people. Come away with tools for advancing your company…and your role in it.

Plus post-conference training courses:

Separate Registration Required [Course Info]

1.  HazMat/HAZWOPER/Emergency Response Annual Refresher
2.  Industrial Stormwater Management
3.  Negotiating for Sustainable Results: Insights, Skills & Strategies for Professionals 

Conference Presenters
Northwest Environmental Business Council

NEBC is the regional trade association representing leading service and technology firms who are working to protect, restore, and sustain the natural and built environment. NEBC member companies and organizations cover a wide range of disciplines, providing solutions in the areas of Environmental Protection & Cleanup, Energy & Efficiency, Waste & Recycling, Water & Wastewater, Sustainable Development, and Cross-Sector Solutions. At NEBC “The Environment is Our Business.” www.nebc.org


Oregon Department of Environmental Quality

Oregon DEQ is the regulatory agency charged with protecting the quality of Oregon's environment. DEQ's mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of Oregon's air, land and water, and to work collaboratively with Oregonians for a healthy, sustainable environment.  DEQ staff use a combination of technical assistance, inspections and permitting to help public and private facilities and citizens understand and comply with state and federal environmental regulations. www.oregon.gov/DEQ



U.S. Environmental Protection Agency - Region 10

The mission of EPA is to protect human health and the environment. It’s purpose includes, among other things, is to ensure that: all Americans are protected from significant risks to human health and the environment where they live, learn and work; national efforts to reduce environmental risk are based on the best available scientific information; and tht federal laws protecting human health and the environment are enforced fairly and effectively. Note that EPA support for this conference does not constitute endorsement of the program content. www.epa.gov/region10