On Monday June 29th, 2009 the full membership of BC3 gathered to connect, learn about achievements and goals of BC3, and dialogue about climate policy.

Speakers:

• Drew Dellinger, Poet, Poets for Global Justice
  
• Diane Doucette, Director of the Climate Campaign, Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2)
• Lori Duval, Eco Responsibility Program Manager, Sun Microsystems
• Melissa Swanson, Director, Environmental Affairs and Brand Engagement, Gap Inc.

Right: Drew Dellinger set the mood with spoken word poetry. www.drewdellinger.org

Diane Doucette presented on the business case for climate policy which included:

• Proposals for legislation at the federal level
• Impacts on business
• Ways business can engage in advocacy

Lori Duvall and Melissa Swanson presented on the business' perspective on advocating for policy through BICEP.