Go Green Expo, one of the nation's largest eco-friendly business and consumer lifestyle showcase, returns to Philadelphia for the second year in a row on April 16-18, 2010. In a new location at the Greater Philadelphia Expo Center at Oaks, this is the third stop on the show's nationwide tour. Go Green Expo invites business leaders, eco-minded consumers and their families to explore every aspect of green living and sustainable business practices including energy, home and building, transportation, electronics, food, and health & beauty.

The nationally-renowned event will feature the highly-respected Good Housekeeping Research Institute On Tour, offering Go Green Expo visitors a unique in-the-lab experience to see how the long-standing, trusted organization grants its eponymous stamp of approval. Joining the lineup of keynote speakers and special appearances this year are alternative energy advocate and candidate for US Congress, Pennsylvania State Representative Bryan Lentz (D-Delaware County), and the sexy, green racecar driver Leilani Munter, also known as the Carbon Free Girl, who will be available to sign autographs and meet with attendees at the GREENandSAVE.com booth after her speech.

"As someone dedicated to bringing green industries, alternative energy options and green jobs to the Keystone State, I am honored to participate in this upcoming event by offering a keynote address," said Representative Lentz. "I look forward to spreading the message of the Keystone Green Zones and having the opportunity to connect with my constituents."

Special speaker sessions and panel discussions include relevant and timely topics such as Greening Your Home, Eco-Fashion & Lifestyle, State of Our Environment, Green Entrepreneurs, Triple Bottom Line Energy Management, Alternative Transportation and Sustainable Investing. A special panel discussion about Eco-Entrepreneurism to be moderated by Leanne Krueger-Braneky, Executive Director of the Sustainable Business Network of Greater Philadelphia, the panel will include Go Green Expo Founder and CEO Bradford Rand and members from Entrepreneurs Organization, one of the nation's premier business groups. Attendees will hear tips for starting an eco-friendly organization from seasoned business owners and other aspects of being an environmentally-minded executive.

"In order to create change we need to bring environmental awareness to the places where you would least expect it," said Leilani Munter, who is an environmental activist, vegetarian and serves as the first Ambassador to the National Wildlife Federation. "I am excited to share my unique journey spreading environmental awareness in the number one spectator sport in America at Go Green Expo Philadelphia."

Key exhibitors include Volkswagon and General Motors, who will showcase the latest cleaner-burning automotive technology, earth-friendly paper goods company Marcal and sustainable printing service Print Responsibly. Media partners include numerous eco-responsible organizations and media companies including CBS Television Network, Philadelphia Business Journal, Sustainable Business Network, KIWI magazine, E - The Environmental Magazine, and Ogden Publications, Inc.

Go Green Expo welcomes all trade professionals to a complimentary business-to-business day on Friday, encouraging organizations to embrace the large-scale use of Earth-friendly products, services and ideas. The event opens Saturday and Sunday to everyone interested in learning about environmentally friendly goods and services for an unprecedented weekend event.

For more information and a full schedule of the show's events, please visit www.gogreenexpo.com.

Committed to Green:
In an effort to make every aspect of the show as green as possible, Go Green will boast the latest in green design and function, supported by Metropolitan Exposition Services and Printing Responsibly, such as: 100% compostable and biodegradable table top coverings, recycled material booth ID signs, biodegradable banner material, soy and water based inks and a waste management program that takes environmental and social ramifications into account by utilizing local donation programs.

WHERE AND WHEN:
Greater Philadelphia Expo Center
100 Station Avenue
Oaks, PA 19456
(484) 754-3976
www.phillyexpocenter.com

Business-to-Business Expo:
Friday, April 16 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
Tickets are complimentary to trade professionals, the press and corporate buyers (please bring business card for admission).

Open to Public:
Saturday, April 17 • 10 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Sunday, April 18 • 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.

$10 for a full-weekend pass -- open to both business buyers and consumers
$5 for students & seniors with proper ID; children 12 and under are free.

Tickets allow access to the entire exhibit floor as well as all panel and speaker discussions. Go Green Expo tickets at the door or online at gogreenexpo.com.

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On the heels of an incredibly successful Earth Week 2008 premiere in New York City, GO GREEN EXPO, the nation's premiere eco-focused, interactive green-living showcase today announces the launch of a four city expansion and an all new presenting sponsor - Perf Go Green. Beginning in Los Angeles on January 23, 2009, GO GREEN EXPO, presented by Perf Go Green, will kick-off a multi-city tour featuring a business-to-business green showcase followed by two unparalleled consumer event days, which will be open to the public. Following the Los Angeles event, GO GREEN EXPO will move on to Philadelphia, New York City and Atlanta in 2009. Each three day, information packed expo will feature the latest in energy-efficient and environmentally-friendly products and services, interactive seminars and speeches on the growing green revolution, as well as an eco-film festival, and fashion show. Bringing together people of all shades of green, GO GREEN EXPO was created as a forum for increasing awareness of energy and environmental challenges, showcasing green products and services and educating the public and corporate world on the many innovative ways to go and be green. From the savviest environmentalist to the newly green, Expo attendees will have the opportunity to explore a variety of special interest areas including: Business / Electronics, Energy / Conservation/ Recycling, Food / Beverage, Health / Beauty / Fashion, Home / Building, Kid Zone, MarketPlace, Non Profits. Please visit www.gogreenexpo.com for more information.

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