The SXSW Interactive Conference which was started in 1994, has been described as a “breeding ground for new ideas and creative technologies” with its focus on emerging technologies and entrepreneurial ventures. Hosting the Microsoft BizSpark Accelerator competition, SXSW reviews hundreds of applications and brings in industry experts to judge the best of the year’s new crop of internet startups.

This year, RecycleMatch is one of eight finalists competing for the honor of Most Innovative Web Technology in the BizSpark competition. Finalists are given the opportunity to showcase their product or company in front of a panel of professional industry expert judges and a live audience. Check out more information about the SXSW Accelerator here: http://sxsw.com/interactive/accelerator

SXSW Interactive is March 12 -16, 2010, and the RecycleMatch presentation is at 11:00 AM on Monday, March 15th in Austin, Texas. We hope to see you there!

The Houston Emerging Green Builders present:

Brooke Betts Farrell of RecycleMatch Wednesday, February 17, 6-8 PM At Kirksey 6909 Portwest Drive, Houston, TX.

As always, this event is free and open to the public. Complimentary food and drinks will be served.

Please visit  http://usgbchouston.org/calendar.asp?show=496&calid=417 for more information.

Chad Farrell of RecycleMatch will be speaking at Lamar University on February 10th to discuss Services Marketing and Management.

Meet up with RecycleMatch at GreenBiz State of the Green Union in San Francisco - http://www.greenbiz.com/stateofgreenbusinessforum2010

Mark your calendars for the 2010 State of Green Business Forums, in San Francisco. The one-day information-packed event coincides with the release of GreenBiz.com’s “State of Green Business 2010,” the acclaimed annual status report on corporate environmental trends and progress. Green Business is the economic story that has all eyes on it. From innovative new technologies that improve operational efficiencies, to marketing practices that are thriving in an age of radical transparency, the green business landscape is rapidly evolving. And in spite of tough economic times, forward-looking companies are leveraging green and sustainable practices to gain a competitive advantage, and are preparing for better times ahead.

At the Forums -- hosted by Joel Makower, Executive Editor of GreenBiz.com, and featuring senior contributor Marc Gunther and dozens of industry experts and thought leaders -- the State of Green Business 2010 report will be brought to life with compelling speakers and panels focusing on key business trends and issues.