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"Social Capitalism" Workshop July 7 Hilton Irvine

Green is Good: Learn How One Company Avoided Over 4 Billion Pounds of Carbon Dioxide Emissions

On Monday, July 7, Viridian Energy will offer a free workshop designed to acquaint Southern California-based, eco-minded entrepreneurs with the power of affordable, green energy. Viridian Energy, a socially responsible retail energy supplier, offers electricity that is more than 50% renewable, natural gas with carbon offsets to mitigate usage and residential solar power to customers in 13 states plus the District of Columbia.

The Discover Viridian Workshop will focus on recent developments in energy deregulation on the West Coast, as well as the growing availability of solar power in California. Participants will learn how these changes present opportunities to make a difference while making residual income as part of the growing trend of "social capitalism." This trend - where sustainability creates a competitive business advantage - is a key reason Viridian has been named one of the top 100 direct selling companies in the world for the past three years. Committed to sustainability, community action and global initiatives, the company connects with customers through a vibrrant network of more than 20,000 Independent Viridian Associates.

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The two-hour information and networking session is open to the public and will feature Michael Fallquist, President and CEO of Crius Energy and Founder and CEO of Viridian. He will be joined by Meredith Berkich, President, Viridian Energy and Cami Boehme, Chief Strategy Officer, Crius Energy. Local entrepreneurs and Viridian Independent Associates Jessica and Jerry Conti will host the event. Pre-registration is required.

"Viridian was founded with the vision to change the way America buys and consumes energy, in order to ensure a better future," Fallquist explained. We look forward to providing first-hand insight into how we are delivering on that vision both through the daily efforts of our thousands of talented and passionate Independent Associates, and the reduction of carbon emission by more than 4 billion pounds to date through the use of our products."

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