Wednesday, October 7, 2009
Proctors Theatre
432 State Street
Schenectady, New York
(A short walk from the Amtrak station)
Jointly Sponsored by
New York Department of State
and
Empire State Future
Click here to learn more about the conference and to register.
"The Chinese use two brush strokes to write the word 'crisis.' One brush stroke stands for danger; the other for opportunity. In a crisis, be aware of the danger--but recognize the opportunity." -- John F. Kennedy, April 12, 1959
There's no doubt that the economic crisis we're in is severe - clearly the worst in many decades. When coupled with some ominous national ecological and social challenges, the future of New York State may look bleak. But when we take time to think about our remarkable human and natural resources, ingenuity, history of innovation, and the determination of the people and communities in the Empire State, we might actually be encouraged.
There is opportunity -- and even necessity -- at work here. It is to apply our time-honored innovation and determination to an imperative: the development of an improved economy and stronger communities. Places that recognize and embrace the reality of scarcity, but through superior design of spaces and products actually improve the quality of life for all, while using substantially less natural and financial resources in the process.
Please plan to join Empire State Future in Schenectady on October 7 for a summit on revitalizing New York State through sustainable development. Co-sponsored by the New York Department of State, this event is designed so that all participants can both learn about and contribute to the innovations and ideas that will produce sustainable development in New York, while strengthening the connections among all those working on this important common quest.
For additional details on the conference, please visit our website: http://bit.ly/T7AhJ
