Keene Young Professionals Network

James Robb, Regional Resource Specialist with the Business Resource Center at DRED (Dept of Resources & Economic Development) and Mary Downes, Energy Efficiency Specialist at the NH Office of Energy and Planning. Never has there been a better time to invest in energy efficiency and renewable energy than now. At the end of the proverbial pipeline, New Hampshire faces increasingly high energy costs, which makes competing with companies from lower-cost regions an added challenge. Reducing your company’s energy use can help you become more economically competitive and environmentally friendly.

Andy Barker, Social Mission Coordinator Ben & Jerry's and Brendan LeBlanc, CPA, CIA - LeBlanc & Associates, LLC Ben & Jerry's has prepared a Social and Environmental Assessment Report for years, but in 2008 took the step of bringing in an independent auditor to provide assurance to stakeholders. We will discuss internal vs external audit, scoping, levels of assurance, and lessons learned.

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