o2NYC is proud to announce o2|e2, a new and exciting project to
promote the eco-design industry in NYC through an expo event and
online database scheduled for 2008.
The Impetus
There is a growing, but largely unrecognized, community of green
design businesses sprouting in the five boroughs of New York City.
These businesses, whether design consultancies, architecture firms,
manufacturing companies or related services, constitute a nascent
industry. This industry has the potential to become a significant
and positive economic sector for the city, portraying New York as a
center for ecological thinking while creating
“green-collar” jobs.
o2|e2 is a project to boost both these businesses and the city
through a survey, online database, and expo event designed to
showcase the green design sector in New York.
How you can help
We are currently collecting names of New York City-based
businesses, organizations and individuals who are involved in
eco-design in any way. You can help us by submitting names that you
know. So that we can generate the most inclusive list possible,
please include all potential contacts you can think of, even if
they seem obvious. Please feel free to include your own business
and projects.
Forward this link to your colleagues, networks, and personal
contacts who may have suggestions to contribute. The list gathered
from this process will then be used to contact people for the first
comprehensive survey of eco-design companies, services and related
individuals, so your suggestions and participation are highly
valuable!
We are looking for companies in these categories
• Design/Architecture: architects, interior architects,
landscape architects, interior designers, furniture designers,
product designers, industrial designers, packaging designers,
graphic designers, apparel designers, engineers and others.
• Services: green marketers and advertisers, business
incubators, investors and advisors, material suppliers,
manufacturers, distributors and retailers.
• Other: professional networks, nonprofits, resource
organizations, potential sponsors, community economic development
organizations and interested others.
Thank You,
Rebecca Silver and David Bergman
Rebecca Silver
Co-Vice Chair o2NYC
David Bergman
o2|e2 Project Director
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