Greenpreneur Organizes Free Concert “GreenFest” This Weekend in Danbury For Green Living

Local Man Organizes Free Concert “GreenFest” This Weekend in Danbury For Green Living

“We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.” ~ Buddha 

For local environmental guru Steve Schappert, the above quote is a mantra of sorts for the many companies he heads up, The Good Word, The BIOS Organization and The Green Marketing Company, all dedicated to doing good and saving the planet. Schappert, a Brookfield native, began his mission of world peace and saving the planet over 2 decades ago and continues to work to “leave this world a better place.” He believes in speaking and thinking positive thoughts and words and doing good for each other and the environment. As if running the three aforementioned companies was not enough, Schappert recently embarked on a new journey of sorts that kicks off this weekend– GreenFest– a 3-day free concert on the Danbury Green at the bandshell.

“The goal of GreenFest and The BIOS World Peace Tour is to create a powerful change in the world capable of bonding all race, creed, color and religion. We will accomplish this by spreading the BIOS Philosophy of green, healthy, holistic, organic, sustainable and energy-efficient living and by teaching others to do well by doing good,” Schappert said.

GreenFest 2012 features 45  bands and 15 green vendors whose primary goal is to work to raise awareness on the benefits of green living. By using art, literature, music, dance and multimedia, Schappert hopes to raise money to complete funding of his Bios Water Car.

The BIOS Water Car is a 1972 Ford Mustang convertible that gets 58% better gas mileage using water for fuel. Throughout the 3-day benefit concert, Schappert will discuss his plans to drive 9,000 miles across North America, visiting 46 cities in 5 weeks. Schappert researched many available hydrogen systems and found what he considered to be the best in class, one unit that produces nearly 3 times as much hydrogen per minute as any other competitor.

The recent launch of The Good Word, a website dedicated to inspirational stories about good people doing good things, has helped get the word out about GreenFest and has been a great resource for local businesses to advertise affordably. The Good Word also has a print publication with a distribution of over 100,000, the largest of its kind, and strives to bring readers positive stories “that will put a smile on your face,” Schappert said.

The Good Word also promotes The Bios Philosophy, the study of green, healthy, holistic, organic, sustainable, energy-efficient living. Schappert said: “Teaching the world to do well by doing good and providing a common bond for all religions, race, creed and color. Together we can create a better life for all by understanding that we are all connected by mind, body spirit and earth.”

Green Fest begins this Friday, from 12:00 p.m. and runs through 10:30p.m. at the bandshell in Danbury on Ives Street. (Park at the Patriot Garage). For a schedule of Friday’s performers click here.  Saturday’s events run from 12:00p.m. until 10:30p.m. Click here for a band schedule. Sunday runs from 10:00a.m. until 7:00p.m. Click here for a schedule.

For more information about Green Fest 2012, click here.
For more information about The Bios Organization, click here.
For more information about the Bios Water Car, click here.
For more information about The Good Word, click here.
 

We are seeking associates for the Connecticut Market

 We are searching for Motivated Representatives to help businesses save money,  become more sustainable,  more likeable,  and energy-efficient.

As Summer 2012 heats up we are offering exclusive territories to self motivated individuals who want to invest in their future by building a business. Can you walk through doors and teach people about sustainability? Would you offer to help your neighbors grow their business, reduce their energy use, earn federal rebates and save  money? Would you hand somebody a newspaper that carries local advertising and carries good news about your immediate community?

We will allow you to focus your efforts in your immediate zip code areas area, (initially restricted for the good of the organization and your personal success).  As you work through your probationary employment period you will be responsible for the  zip code defining your home office zip code. Actively marketing outside your area means you are not focused on fully developing your specific territory, which will be frowned upon.

Success in your primary area will open doors to more responsibility and opportunity in the fist ring of zip codes around your home office, the second.  Engaging friends and family anywhere will be encouraged in our new associate referral retention plan.  It’s that simple. Spreadsheet based commission splits that will spell out profits in your territory and your split outside your territory.

The Green Marketing Company is a full service marketing firm that partners with local print shops to provide marketing expertise to the local business community, both online and off. The Green Marketing Company seeks sales people who want to bring business development tools to the local market, including marketing, management, accounting and legal.  The print shops provide the brick and mortar presence in the community. We provide the sales team and online exposure. The sales team is able to provide cost-effective services, greater customer service and create one stop Business Development Centers with a green twist.

Your initial method of community contact will be spreading The Good Word, a single sheet newspaper, in your zip code areas.  You will pick up copies at your print center, then establish a schedule of business community networking and business development. More about this in your orientation.

Our goal is to help business lower expenses by 1)becoming more sustainable, 2)re-connected to their immediate base of potential customers,  3) discovering their second and third level and green connections, and 4)creating an expanded marketing budget from the savings that tells their market about the sustainable improvements that have saved them money.  This makes the business more likable, increasing customer loyalty and share holder earnings”, said Schappert.

We plan to work with 25 sales executives in CT.  New offices are being planned by  Sept  1, 2012 in Bridgeport, Hartford, Manchester, New London, Norwich, Middletown, Torrington, Farmington and Greenwich.  The website is available in 52 languages. David Carr (203.627.4213) will coordinate associates, assigning territory, developing a region specific business plan, tracking progress and supporting the  exponential business development of our associates.

“This is an innovative opportunity to provide one stop green business development services to Connecticut companies. I look forward to working with like-minded people.” ~ David Carr, CT Sales Manager, The Green Marketing Company.

To apply please use this form Thank you!  Please fill out the form as completely as possible, we are experiencing rapid growth and to be considered we need to have all the information in one place thank you. The more we know about you the easier the hiring decision becomes.

We look forward to working with you!

David Carr 
203-627-4213
CT Sales Manager
 
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