The GreenZone is holding a Grand Opening Open House on Thursday, January 14^th from 11:00 am –4:00 pm.  This open-to-the-public event will include green building renovation tours and a Green Expo showcasing a variety of environmentally friendly products and services. Scheduled for 12:00 noon is the formal Ribbon Cutting to be followed by “GreenTalk”, a segment that will provide information focused on the latest in sustainable building innovations, energy efficient products and best green practices from a variety of speakers.  Additionally, practical information will be supplied for those interested in learning more about the real prospects for employment in industries like solar, wind, energy efficiencies and more.

Participating in the Grand Opening festivities are confirmed elected officials Congresswoman Mary Bono-Mack (barring any voting conflicts), Assemblyman Brian Nestande, and County Supervisor John J. Benoit, along with other notable guests include Buford Crites and property owner Bernard White.

The Green Expo will be attended by numerous green-thinking businesses including Burrtec Waste and Recycling, SunLine Transit Agency, Coachella Valley Water District, Renova Energy & Solar, Sola-Lite, GE (General Electric), Light-Source, Coachella Valley Green.com, Penta Building Group,. Riverside County Economic Development Workforce Center, UCR, LazerInk, Coachella Valley HomeGrown Direct, GreenGuys Construction, The Green Bay Group, Plant It Earth Landscape, Earth Organics, The S.C.R.A.P. Gallery and other high-profile environmentally related organizations and companies. A hydrogen fuel cell bus owned and operated by SunLine will also be available to tour.