Senior Professor of Business, Sonoma State University

Robert Henriques Girling received his Ph. D. from Stanford University and has taught and consulted in 20 different countries. Recently he has served as a consultant to the Caribbean Development Bank on sustainable development strategies for the island of Dominica and as a founder and organizer of the 2006, 2007 and 2008 Sustainable Enterprise Conferences on Tools for Sustainable Businesses and Communities.

This session will explore issues of global relevance by tapping the first-hand knowledge and experience of North Bay sustainability pioneers. Our panelists will give specific examples of how their unique small business models allow them to empower and engage global suppliers and inspire customer choices, while simultaneously minimizing environmental impacts.