Fun and Greening Your Business Go Together

In this multitask programed world it is important to disconnect from the IPOD, the computer, the cell phone and the Blackberry once in a while. Remember how to breath, remember what made you so passionate about the things that are most important to you. 

What does this have to do with "Greening" your business? or "Living Sustainably?"

1)  Some of the best inventions, creative solutions and "Ah Hah!" moments come when we give ourselves permission to let go and just be in the moment. Is there an issue you have been wrestling with? Let it go, take a walk, see a comedy, take a nap. The issue will still be there when you return refreshed, recharged and potentially with a new idea.

2)  When you give yourself permission to attend social events in a relaxed environment serendipity is able to happen. Why and how is that so? When you are just hanging out and really listening to what people are saying then you are mentally engaged in a give and take with people, instead of pressing your own agenda. 

With that kind of give and take valuable connections can be made and new opportunities can be seen. 

There are many opportunities this spring and summer to "hang out" at events that bring you lots of ideas on how to "Go Green:"

If you live in Shoreline come to Central Market Saturday April 16th starting at 9am to the City of Shoreline Earth day Celebration. There will be exhibitors from Sustainable Shoreline Education Association, CleanScapes, Shoreline Solar Project, Sustainable Works, Shoreline Green Business Program and many more.

Cruise the Ave with They Shall Walk at Sears Plaza Sunday May 1st: Hot Cars/Hot CCakes/ Hot Dogs. There will be vendors and exhibitors and Robotic LIFESUIT Demonstrations and live music by "The Garage Band" at the Back Door Pub.

If you live anywhere on Planet Earth you are invited to the 8th annual NW SolarFest Saturday July 16th at Shoreline Community College. Graham Kerr from "Galloping Gourmet" will be on hand all day involved with Solar Cooking! There will be live bands, a beer garden and lots of interactive exhibits. NW SolarFest is a Sustainable Living and Renewable Energy Fair, the longest running event of its kind in Puget Sound. If you are interested in Exhibiting or Sponsoring this regional event go to the Shoreline Solar website to read more and download forms.

Show up, have fun, recharge and come away with some great ideas for greening your business!