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Mel Coleman, Jr. Visits Hartford to Address Area Business Leaders on Two Timely and Important Subjects
Mel Coleman, Jr. Visits Hartford to Address Area Business Leaders on Two Timely and Important Subjects
Published 08-22-05
Submitted by Coleman Natural Foods
WHAT:
Mel Coleman, Jr., Chairman, Coleman Natural Foods, comes to
Hartford to share the message of an unprecedented new American
conservation program involving national and local corporate
partners, along with public participation: A decade-long 20
Million Tree Planting Challenge; specifically addressing the
critical need to restore America's forests, and why (and how)
to salvage the rapidly dwindling supplies of domestic farm and
ranch land. No similar environmental program of this size or
scope has ever been undertaken by any organization or
individual. Together with the U.S. Forest Service, American
Forests (AF) and American Farmland Trust (AFT), trees will be
planted in every state throughout the country, continuing to
restore and improve the environment during the next 10 years.
"The Coleman Eco-Project 2015" launched in Washington, DC with
the planting of the first of 20 million trees at the Whitten
Building on the Washington Mall on Arbor Day (April 29).
Additionally, Mr. Coleman will be addressing area business
leaders and Rotarians in the Hartford area about a very
important topic to businesspeople today across the country:
"Doing Good While Doing Well." He shares a message of the TWO
corporate bottom lines in today's economy - profitable growth,
and the need for corporate responsibility.
WHEN:
Monday, August 29 - Thursday, September 1
WHO:
As Chairman of Coleman Natural Foods, the largest natural meat
company in the United States, Mel Coleman, Jr. is a business
leader with first-hand ranching experience. His influence and
lobbying efforts in the early 1990s persuaded the USDA to
create new beef labeling standards for consumers. Mr. Coleman
has been a frequent speaker on topics concerning corporate
social responsibility, and production standards for natural
and organic meats. Coleman Natural Foods is based in Golden,
Colorado. The Coleman family, and company, have always been
dedicated to preserving the environment.
WHERE:
- Private lunchtime speaking engagements in the Hartford area:
(media interested to attend should contact Kelly Seehausen
- reservations are required):
Monday, August 29: Hartford Club, 46 Prospect Street,
Hartford - 12:15 pm
Tuesday, August 30: Wintonbury Hills Golf Course, 206 Terry
Plains Rd, Bloomfield - 12:15 pm
Wednesday, August 31: The Grand Oak Villa, 550 Sylvan Lake
Road, Oakville - 12:00 noon
Thursday, September 1: YMCA, 50 High Street, New Britain -
12:15 pm
Mr. Coleman will also be available for media interviews while
he is in the area.
Additional Details
The Eco-Project 2015 began with Coleman's initial commitment to plant one million trees, posing a challenge to companies and individuals to help plant nine million more. As a primary partner, the US Forest Service agreed to match every tree planted by Coleman, its retailers, customers and the public - for a total of 20 million new trees. In addition, education and training programs to protect 100 million acres of working farms and ranches is also being undertaken.
Natural/organic and conventional grocery retailers across the nation, including Wild Oats Markets, Dorothy Lane Markets, Knowlan's, Whole Foods Markets and select A&P stores, are inviting customers to make a one-dollar contribution at store checkouts to the Coleman Eco-Project 2015. One tree will be planted for each dollar contribution made to the challenge, matched with a second tree planted by the US Forest Service (for the same one dollar contribution). A Coleman product purchase is never required, and Coleman contributions to this project are not contingent upon sales.
The U.S. Forest Service plants the trees with the resources provided by American Forests. Funds can be contributed to the Coleman Eco-Project 2015 at: www.americanforests.org or by a link from www.colemannatural.com.
About Coleman Natural Foods
Coleman Natural Foods, headquartered in Golden, Colorado, is the largest natural meat company in the United States, with its products sold at more than 1,650 stores nationwide. The Coleman family, and company, have always been dedicated to preserving the environment. For more information visit www.colemannatural.com.
About American Forests (AF)
American Forests helps people improve the environment with trees and forests. A world leader in tree planting for environmental restoration, AF is a pioneer in advancing the science and practice of urban forestry and a primary communicator of the benefits of trees and forests. American Forests helps people identify, recognize and preserve their special trees, and its community-based initiatives help people plan and implement local actions to restore and maintain healthy ecosystems and communities. American Forests is on the World Wide Web at: www.americanforests.org.
About American Farmland Trust (AFT)
American Farmland Trust is a national nonprofit organization working on the local, state and national levels to promote conservation on productive farm and ranch lands. AFT works with communities and individuals to protect the best land, plan for growth with agriculture in mind and keep the land healthy. As the nation's leading advocate for farm and ranch land conservation, AFT has helped ensure that more than one million acres remain bountiful and productive. For more information, visit: www.farmland.org.
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