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2012 Business-to-Business EXPO

The Rockland Business Association’s Annual Business-to-Business EXPO, which was originally scheduled for November 1, 2012, and postponed due to Hurricane Sandy, is being held Monday, December 17, 2012 from noon to 5:00pm at the Hilton-Pearl River at 500 Veterans Memorial Drive in Pearl River, NY.


Attendees will be able to visit with the area’s top businesses, watch cooking demonstrations and learn specifically about various companies with eco-friendly green initiatives. Attendees can also sit-in on various informational sessions with the RBA’s Green Council, including:



  • 1:00 – 1:45pm – James Kopp, Coordinator, NYSERDA's Energy $mart Community (E$C) – “Saving Energy for Commercial Buildings” – overview of incentives available for commercial, municipal, and non-profit entities.  Program components include Small Commercial Energy Assessment, Existing Facilities Program, the Green Jobs Green New York Loan Program, and Renewable Incentives. 

  • 2:15pm – 3:00pm – Sandra V. Eason Perez, O&R – “Lighten Up” – O&R will present its residential and commercial programs that are designed to lower energy consumption, saving O&R customers hundreds or thousands of dollars each year

  • 3:30pm – 4:15pm – Kathleen Maier, Marketing Manager, Real Good Solar – “Save with the Sun!” -- solar energy specialists explain how solar power can positively impact the bottom line. Learn how it works, its benefits and how affordable it is.


There is a $5.00 admission charge for the EXPO, but a free admission coupon is available at the RBA’s website, http://www.rocklandbusiness.org.

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The day kicks off with a brunch from 10:30am — 12:00 noon ($35 for members and $45 for non-members, which includes one FREE Admission to the Expo Exhibits). Following the EXPO there is also a cocktail party and “Dine-a-Round” from 5:15 to 7:30pm.


For more information visit the RBA website, or contact the RBA at (845) 735-2100 or rba@rocklandbusiness.org.

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