FINE's 15th Anniversary Meeting and Celebration was held on
Thursday, September 18, 2008 in the Westport Library. The agenda for this meeting follows:
9:00 to 9:15 Networking
9:15 to 9:30 FINE Business
9:30 to 10:30 "Going Green to Grow Your Business and Your Bottom Line" presented by a panel of successful entrepreneurs
10:30 to 11:00 More networking
Adam Ney, Managing Director, AuctorVerno / www.buildingctgreen.com
Stephanie Mahoney, Account Manager, Efficient Lighting and Maintenance
Erin Buckley, Principal/Owner, The Center for Green Building
Ann Karrick, Talk Show Host, Morning Show Co-host
Nat Gifford, President, Earthmint
EarthMint (www.earthmint.com) was established in 2007 to address the growing issues of
increasing dependency on foreign oil, increasing energy costs and the alarming trends regarding
global warming. The company specializes in providing complete geothermal heating and air
conditioning solutions and installations for residential applications. We are passionate about
alternative energy and the environment.
Adam K. Ney - Managing Director, AuctorVerno, LLC / www.buildingctgreen.com
Adam is managing director of AuctorVerno (AV) and has launched www.buildingctgreen.com
the state's leading on-line resource for green business and green building activities.
Here you'll find green news, a green jobs directory and much more. In addition to the Web site, AV also helps organizations
implement best green practices for their workforce, operation, supply/value chain and reputation. One of the goals of AV is to
help small-mid sized firms realize their green potential. Adam believes that green is no longer a movement but a smart business
practice that cuts costs and eliminates waste, doesn't harm the environment and can have a positive impact on an organization's
bottom-line.
Stephanie Mahoney - Account Manager for Efficient Lighting & Maintenance, Inc.
EL&M is a preferred vendor for CL&P and UI energy programs and currently performs energy audits and lighting and
refrigeration upgrades to businesses that are concerned with energy consumption. EL&M offers these services to businesses in
Connecticut through the utility incentive programs. EL&M has made it a top priority to provide businesses with cutting edge
efficiency technologies.
The Center for Green Building's vision is to supply and construct safe homes in a sustainable community, one building at a time.
We believe that ecologically sound homes can be renovated or constructed with a reduced environmental impact. Thus creating a
healthier, happier and kinder society. We will continue to research products and supply you with the safest, most environmentally
responsible products that we can find.
Ann Karrick - Talk Show Host and Morning Show Co-host
Ann has recently hosted a series of interview shows with owners of businesses on a variety of "green" topics.
Ann can be heard on WEBE-108, WICC-600, WFAS FM hosting a talk show, co-hosting the morning show, delivering news, reporting on
traffic, or playing music. Periodically, she's on WPKN as a recurring guest for the "Ann Karrick" hour.
In The Fairfield County Weekly's 2008 and 2003 Best Local Radio Personality poll, Ann placed second and third, respectively.
Now in its 15th year, FINE provides peer support, training, client referrals and
networking opportunities in a friendly atmosphere. FINE provides the opportunity to meet new people, make business connections
and to hear and discuss topics of current interest. FINE was formed by a small group of people who left the corporate world and
wanted a place to network and provide support to each other as they ventured out in the world of entrepreneurship. FINE meets
in the Westport Library and the Westport Country Playhouse. For more information, contact Ed Fitzgerald at 203-803-0714 or
ed.fitzgerald@cbmoves.com.
If you have any questions or comments, please send an e-mail to
fine@ariesmart.com.
