Introduce yourself to others in this thread.

Who are you?

What is your background in green business?

What brought you here?

What do you have to offer other members?

What is your goal, short term and long term?

What are your skills, abilities?

What is your education?

What is your experience in green or other business?

Bill here. 

Main group is:

http://www.care2.com/c2c/group/ForestAcrossAmerica

At age 6 my family moved to the woods,... and began to live with nature.  At 18 I left the family and discovered how rude people are to each other.  Our family was a 'family' in every sense of the word.... these people throughout the world do not seem to understand what the word Family means.

At 18 I planted trees, and worked for several years doing forestry related work,... not for the forestry department,... I was fifth highest stock holder in Pheonix Reforestation.  We did all forestry,... mostly related to reforestation,... planting trees after corporate owners logged out the forests. 

Isn't it amazing that it is the corporations that kill trees that lead in planting trees.  Where are the tree huggers trees?

After receiving a police beating I became active in the initiative and petition business, been trying to make a difference for the past 20 to 25 years by:

Searching for anyone willing to help plant forests,

Learning about the initiative process so we can use the political resources to protect the forests we plant.

The Forest Across America Project (FAAP) is designed to help people meet others,... develop long term friendships,... gather and enjoy those friendships,.... and share the information gathered by individuals so that each is equally informed,.... and as more and more members become involved,... take group action on plans that make life more comfortable for each,... so that each may have more time to do projects that improve our conditions on Earth.

The FAAP project is about friendship and the wealth that comes from being kind and sharing life with others.  The forest is the result that can be expected of people that care,.... getting together and being friends for each other.

Long term goals,... Based on my past 20 years of experience,... there are very few people left on Earth that actually care about the Earth,... and I want to gather them together very much like the Corporations gather people together that care about money.

Corporations gather together anyone willing to gather money,... or to do what is necessary to gather the money even if the individual has little or no interest in money.

So too will FAAP gather people that care about the  Earth, and help each find activities that will make the World more healthy.  There is usually an underlying need for money till we become so organized that we find we have no further need for money,... where everything we need is provided by our group of friends.

The initial focus of FAAP is to help our members gain financial freedom,... so they may have more time for their families, especially educating their own children,... and for the project.

Skills,.... hmmm,.... vision I guess, I learn things from my friends,... then mix unrelated information and come up with workable ideas,... plans that should bring about the desired results.

I have plans in general for a water pump that should be able to put water anywhere we desire to have a forest. 

I have plans in general for a Power generator that can produce power for a family,... a farm and still produce more for the neighbors, hmmm,.... perhaps we can stop paying our power bills.

We can already get together with Electic Technology and make our own transportation,.... with our own power generators,... no more payments to the Auto Companies,... or the Oil Companies.

We can get our own land,... each year there are hundreds of thousands acres,..... and homes that are available to those that know how to claim them,... just pay the taxes and live there for the rest of your lives, your childrens lives, their childrens' lives,...and I know how to lay claim to the 'free' properties.  Need I say more.

Perhaps I should add,... that most of the things we work hard (waste our lifes moments on) are available free,... if we would be willing to be friends.

Education?  WASSAT?  My father did not teach me so much,... but he did teach me how to learn most anything.  So, given time,... I can know most everything my friends are willing to share with me.

My top offering to your group,.... is just what you have to offer mine.  Another perspective,.... backed by a desire to make a difference,.... and a preference for action. 

A good idea without action is just a dream.

Action without a good idea,.... we have that today,... what a mess!

If we don't stand together,... we fall apart.

Bill

I'm Ausra P. from Lithuania, both ESL teacher and Independent Business Owner.

What is your background in green business? Came into bussiness recomended by my co-worker in January, 2005.I'm an owner of a Virtual supermarket having more than 800 items to offer. All our products are of High quality and Eco-friendly. (natural or at least non-toxic or non-harmful in any other way.

What brought you here? Hoped to find some useful information. And, of course, wanted to meet people with the same aspirations and attitudes or those who're willing to start their own business in the same way I did.

What do you have to offer other members? I'd like to share the idea of good eco-friendly business having worldwide possibilities.

What is your goal, short term and long term? Short term: To create a strong, active organization and help as many people as I can to reach their goals and dreams in long terms. And reach my own dreams, of course.

What are your skills, abilities? Communication skills:I'm a good listener, then a good teacher and a good student( willing to learn new things and share them with others). Work on Computer (MS Word, Exel, Power Point, Internet etc). Ability to stand for my ideas and don't give up then its tough.

What is your education? University, B Ed

What is your experience in green or other business? Not much experience yet. Involved in business since January, 2005. Just learning and making my first steps yet. (quite successful, i think)

Hello all,

John Zyskowski here.  I have been involved in the renewable energy industry for over 10 years. First as a large wind farm developer, small wind turbine manufacturer and now the founder of the OurEnergy program.

OurEnergy is a program that enables anyone, individual or business to offset their energy use with clean domestic energy at no cost to them.  You can learn more about the program at: http://www.ourenergy.us

I also host the Group: The Renewable Energy Center a group focused on discussing how we as Americans and consumers worldwide can direct how we produce electricity and its uses.

I welcome the opportunity to be included in this group and encourage all to join the OurEnergy movement as well.  Since it costs nothing, you have nothing to lose.

Thanks,

John

Who are you? I'm Susan Reeves; single, homeschooling mom to 4 great kids!  I'm a yogi, writer, artist, and amateur inventor

What is your background in green business? I have no background, I'm here to learn...does being a treehugger and naturalist count?

What brought you here? desire to learn more about green business and try to incorporate it into some of my invention ideas

What do you have to offer other members? thus far, an ear...sorry, I'm too new at this to offer anything else!

What is your goal, short term and long term?  to learn how to market my product(s), get it out there, and make a profit!  that's really all I can ask for at this point!

What are your skills, abilities? I'm an artist, I'm a mom, and things just pop into my head

What is your education?  some college...I had a 4.0, I'm proud to say!  I just didn't get to finish...hopefully, soon, though!

What is your experience in green or other business?  not very much.  I'm a decorator, but I've taken the last 5 years off to raise my kids.

   My business is on the internet.   I have an online media company.  I like finding and sharing information about environmental and conservation issues, simple and harmonious living, art, music, and beauty.  

    I look forward to meeting other like-minded business people.

Hi everybody.

I live in India. My educational background is economics at the university but what I do has no relationship to my education.

Some of us have invented a steel beam for the construction industry that uses 35 to 45% less steel for an equivalent load bearing structure. The beams can have a maximum width of 1000 mm.

What am I looking for in thus group? People who might be interested in this technology, can arrange funds and do this business in their respective countries against a royalty payment to us.

What are my skills? Communications and getting the best out of people. Not compromising on quality.

I hope to meet a few like minded people here and maybe we can do interesting things together.

If you do any online shopping, please don't leave money on the table that could go to charities. I have deals with over 1500 merchants (Staples, Amazon, etc) to contribute to a basket of the best charities that serve the Arts, Animals, Education, Health, Humanity or the Planet.  Please go to www.clickshopsupport.org and click the cause you want to support.  When you shop this way, each store has agreed to donate up to 25% to a basket of the best charities determined by an independent third party, Charity Navigator.  It won't cost you an extra dime, and in many cases you will save money using the exclusive coupons they offer. 

Make these merchants step up to their responsibilities.   This is a concrete way to make the world a better place for us and generations to come. 

Please let me know how you liked the shopping experience, and how I can improve this site to attract more people to shop with a conscience.  Please forward this to all your friends on Care2.  You can use the Referral Blaster on the site to let your non-Care2 friends know about this.  There is also a safe shortcut you can download that will sit on your desktop that will always take you directly to this marketplace.

Let’s start to feel good about where we spend our money!

My name is Kehinde Paul Oke  a Coordinator with the Nigerian Irish Chamber of Commerce (NICC).

My core interest is in the marketing of football players from Nigerian to Europe.

In this regard I will say am very green and welcome to ideas from football marketers.

My reason for choosing care2 as the medium to show case my business is because I believe it will afford me the opportunity to meet entrepreneur and possibly get a good consultancy arrangement with a sports marketer.

Members of this group will therefore have a first hand information on NICC forthcoming events.

Looking forward to establishing a business relationship with a Sports or Football consultant.

I am 58 years of age. I am the owner of a number of companies one of which is involved with new enviromental products. We basically take an idea or prototype, have legal documentation with inventor and start from scratch.

We have a team that we have built up over a number of years. Patent/Engineers/Legal & Accounting/Manufacturing/ Marketing etc. Once that is in play we then take on certain investors and put a audit team in play

One of our products is a Tap/Faucet controlled flow cartridge. Saves up to 5 times current water useage, eliminates dripping taps, eliminates water hammering and reduces significantly energy costs of pumping that water. A win/win for the enviroment.

Due to age, I have recently reduced some of my workload and appointed some young enthusiastic CEO'S. This gives me a little more quality time as well as giving something back to the community, enviroment that I could never find the time before.

I have an extensive network and travel more than I should but I am starting to take time out to see certain problems with the countries enviroment that I could not have before.

Jim Hillier

Why am I here, hhhmmm? I guess it is the word "inventors" of your group. You see I  live in Canada, that country that clubs baby seals. I was defending my country the other day and said"We need an inventor to come up with a humane way to dispatch those little mites quick and painless". So as I was doing my mail check this Group's name jumped out at me from the list on green at the right side.

I am Lamargo, and I am Canadian, and proud of my country. If we can build overpasses on highways for the elk to cross next to the one that carries vehichles then there must be someone out there to be able to grant my wish. 

My name is Dalmo Accorsini
I'm an American/Brazilian and nature is a big part of my life. I'm the owner of Nature Best Products. We promote organic natural remedies.

Nature Best Products, LLC manufactures and distributes herbal and nutritional supplements.  Our motto is “Natural, Sustainable and Earth-Friendly Products.”   To learn more about Mucin and the digestive system, visit “Decoding Health Science” on www.drrobertberger.blip.tv, a program that addresses health issues. 

Read also about our exclusive Red-Propolis.

We're looking for distributors for our products in Europe and Asia. Investors also welcome.

Hello There, I'm Luci and am a project manager for a green development in the bahamas. We have currently completed the Phase I of this project which included all Bahamian government approvals and now we are welcoming Phase II capital investments. We are creating a micro-grid within this island resort and reaching out to renewable resources such as solar, wind and hydro. For more info pls. visit www.starislandbahamas.com

Who are you?

My name is April and I am affectionately known by associates and peers as the Queen of Green.

What is your background in green business?

I am the owner of Eco-Maids, a local residential maid service using only 100% Natural cleaning products as well as the owner/consultant for The Queen of Green...a company dedicated to educating both the consumer and business owners about the need to remove the toxic products from their lives.

What brought you here?

The need to network with like minded souls

What do you have to offer other members?

My common sense approach to a more natural way of living.....showing others how to simplify their lives...at home and in their businesses

What is your goal, short term and long term?

To help others believe they too can make a difference.