GET OUT! Greenways – Connecting Business, Health and the Outdoors is a one-day workshop The Greenways Conference will inform and demonstrate to conference attendees how greenway corridors and trails encourage healthier lifestyles; provide alternative transportation options; increase a communities economic viability; and offer opportunities for environmental conservation and education. Key findings from case studies supporting the positive health, economic and environmental impact derived from greenway systems will be presented.

The 2009 Greenways Conference is the premier learning experience that will demonstrate how to:

• Initiate, Plan and Implement Greenway Programs,
• Fund programs through private and public funding options,
• Manage, maintain and provide security on greenways.

The conference will showcase established greenway programs in SC and the benefits the communities are experiencing – such as:

• Increase communities‘ economic viability,
• Provide alternative transportation options,
• Encourage healthier lifestyles,
• Enhance quality of life,
• Create opportunities for environmental conservation,
• Provide alternative stormwater management practices.

WHEN:
Thursday, October 22, 2009
8:00 AM – 5:00 PM

WHERE: 
Lexington Municipal Conference Center
111 Maiden Lane, Lexington, SC 29072

WHAT’S INCLUDED:
Your registration includes

• full day workshop with internationally recognized professionals,
• lunch,
• refreshments,
• access to the workshop’s Exhibit Hall,
• after-lunch guided walks
• attendance gift
•  and the opportunity to network and further your greenway and conservation knowledge

WHO SHOULD ATTEND:
Conference attendees will include government officials, city and county planners, landscape architects, stormwater managers, environmental organizations and consultants, outdoor recreation enthusiast and associations, health care industry, real estate brokers and agents, land developers and anyone involved in quality of life issues, greenways and green infrastructure.

CONTINUING EDUCATION CREDITS:
Certificates of Attendance for Professional Development Hours (PDH) will be available.

SPECIAL NOTES:

• Attendees should wear comfortable shoes
• Field trips are handicap-accessible

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