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At a Convene Green Alliance (CGA) Focus Forum held Nov. 16 at the J.W. Marriott Hotel in Washington, D.C., CGA and Marriott International showed meeting professionals how everything from food and beverage operations to social responsibility initiatives in South America can help support environmental sustainability. Shown here front row (left to right): Rita Haley of the Global Cold Chain Alliance, Dolores Howard of the National Science Teachers Association, and Tracey Messina of CGA. In the back row (left to right): Jean-Pierre Marechal, executive chef at the Marriott City Center in Charlotte, N.C., Scott Lindley of IMN Solutions, Jack Sammis of IMN Solutions, and Thomas Rebler, Marriott senior director of culinary sustainability. IMN Solutions is the company that founded and manages CGA. Copyright: Al Rickard/Association Vision.
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