Friends of the Festival

Charlotte Clean and Green would like to recognize and thank the following organizations, business and individuals for their donations and contributions to our event:

• Blynk for volunteer breakfast
• Central Piedmont Community College
  • Dr. Tony Zeiss, CPCC President
  • Bob Boll, Division Director Hospitality Education (CPCC Culinary)
  • Melissa Vrana, Associate Dean; Arts and Communication (Sensoria)
  • Chad Ray, Dean of STEMS ‐ Science, Technology, Engineering, Math, Sustainability (Center for Sustainability)
  • Ernie McLaney, Executive Director, Center for Sustainability
  • Keith Ratliff, Director, Instructional Outreach & Apprenticeship
  • Mark Helms, Dean of Student Life & Service ‐Learning
  • Jeff Friar, Executive Director Facilities Services
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  • CPCC Facilities ‐ for overall use of buildings and grounds, maintenance support, security, IT, etc.
  • CPCC's Sensoria ‐ adding an incredible array of arts, literature, music and children's activities.
  • CPCC Culinary Arts ‐ Use of building, support staff and other areas of participation.
  • CPCC Student Life ‐ coordinating with student volunteers for event support.
  • CPCC's Center for Sustainability ‐ sustaining partner and steering committee. And the club: "Students for Sustainability" (volunteers and coordinators of "Free Green Classes")
  • CPCC's Dean's Office ‐ Central Campus ‐ approval and support of event taking place on campus.
• Charlotte Clean and Green Steering Committee
• Green is Green for compostable serviceware
• John Manning of Subtle Gusto, LLC for website design and development
• MediaWorks for promotional assistance
• Lynn Henderson of Eventcraft, Inc for festival planning, development and coordination
• Olde Mecklenburg Brewery for reception beverage
• Power Wagon for donation of power generators
• Trader Joe's art project for kids
• Uncle Scotts for reception beverage