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We have some of the best experts on sustainability as a part of our consulting team. For several months now they have been working tirelessly to make this year our biggest yet. Please let me introduce Polly Sattler, who has been a huge contributor to the success of the ETM. With an M.A. in Environmental and Resource Policy from Georgia Washington University, Ms. Sattler has worked for Southface Energy Institute, the Clean Air Campaign, EarthShare of Georgia and as a lobbyist for Georgia Conservation Voters. She is also the founder of Sustainable Business Day at the Capitol. Additionally, Ms. Sattler is President of reThink, a firm working with restaurants and to help them green their bottom line and reduce their environmental impact by incorporating ways to save energy and water. Through Ms. Sattler's company, she has helped restaurants save thousands of dollars. Ms. Sattler has more than 15 years of experience in sustainability, environmental policy, advocacy and marketing.

Ms. Sattler is also a Co-Founder of GreenPlate, a non-profit organization that helps people and organizations understand the impacts of petroleum-based plastics on health, ecosystems, and resources. GreenPlate facilitates environmentally impactful change. The group offers consulting, research, education, and solutions on a project basis. Check out the website www.greenplate.org and follow them on Twitter daily at http://twitter.com/greenplate. Polly invites you to sign up to take the "7 Day Plastic Challege." I did and it was surprisingly easy!

When asked at a recent planning session why she supports ETM2010, Ms. Sattler said "I am involved with the Trade Mission because I saw the benefits that it provided for all of the companies who attended the event last year. Plus, when clean tech companies move to Georgia and the Southeast, we are all better off by having new jobs and a cleaner environment and partnerships with international companies." Thanks, Polly for all you do to make the world a better place and for your hard work on the ETM!

Michelle Morgan

Michelle Morgan

The Environmental Trade Mission and Conference could not be possible without the hard work and expertise of a cadre of specialized consultants. Michelle Morgan is one of those whose knowledge in sustainable building design, innovation and business acumen has made this event such a success.

According to Michelle Morgan one of Greener Atlanta's consultants, The Environmental Trade Mission and Conference is important to her because "the true solution to sustainability is to connect with a wide variety of available technologies and expertise from across the globe. Our environmental problems won't be solved with one solution, one person or even one way of thinking."

Michelle has extensive experience in architectural design and teaching. Her experience in architectural design focused particularly on commercial, institutional and residential design. She is a master in all phases of architecture, working with clients from initial contact, proposals and contract negotiation, through design and construction. Michelle has also been a teacher. She had a significant record of success developing and teaching in community and state programs that developed student interests in architecture and design. A visiting critic at Governor's Honors Program noted: "Her approach to teaching and talent for lively investigation and discourse created an unusual and refreshing place, provocative ground for her students, as well as those of us that had the opportunity to teach with her."

Edward McNally

Edward McNally

Please welcome one of our newest consultants to ETM 2010. It is a privilege to have such an accomplished professional working with us this year. Edward McNally is a career marketing communications professional with two decades experience designing the marketing and branding strategies for dozens of companies and organizations. McNally has established a successful track record as a specialist in sustainability PR. He has marketed a diverse range of innovative green technologies, and environmental public education programs and professional conferences across the U.S, Canada and Central America. Prior to establishing Above The Fold Green PR, McNally held key marketing positions at The Metro Atlanta Chamber of Commerce, The Atlanta Regional Commission and the City of Atlanta. Through Above The Fold, McNally provides creative expertise in strategic communications, social networking, media relations, event planning, consumer promotions, meeting facilitation and community engagement.

At a recent planning session Edward said "I've been working for over twenty years to connect environmentally responsible businesses and organizations with prospective clients and consumers. The ETM brings green players together so they can create wealth by making worksites and communities healthier all over America. I'm proud to play a role making this happen." This is why ETM 2010 is a success! Our team has an incredible mix of acute business talents with a passion for sustainability to help clean-tech industry thrive in the South.