educationinnovationOur core mission at Green Gateway is to be the focal point and gathering place where the community and businesses can connect, share, and learn about how to navigate the green landscape in the Pioneer Valley.

We can accommodate all types of functions from small meetings to large gatherings. Our professional staff is courteous and knowledgeable and dedicated to making your event a success.

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Centrally located in Florence, MA, just minutes from downtown Northampton and I-91.
  • DIY Series

  • Seminars

  • Conferences

  • Lectures

  • Book Signings

  • Beer & Wine Tastings

  • Fashion Shows

  • Workshops & Training

  • Product Demonstrations

  • Round-table Discussions

  • Lunch & Learns

  • Chamber Events

  • Corporate/Company Parties

  • Art Exhibits

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Share Your Expertise, Knowledge or Passion through our Education & Event Series

At the Green Gateway we believe that education is the key to success in making our region greener, healthier, and more prosperous. If you are passionate about anything in the green landscape and want to share that knowledge with the general public or the business community the Green Gateway is the place to be.

For more information please call Lisa Esposito @ 413-303-9296 or Email

Professional Series

The Green Gateway is actively seeking qualified professionals that would like to lead a workshop, lecture, seminar or product demonstration. We will be offering classes on a multitude of topics and need qualified professionals to conduct or host these classes. If you are an expert in the green industry we can provide you with the venue to share your knowledge.

The Green Gateway is also home to our Green Living and Design Gallery where consumers can see, touch and become familiar with green products and services. This makes the Gateway the ideal place to promote your product or services, expand your customer base, and share valuable information.

Listed below are some suggested topics we would like to cover at the Gateway. This list is by no means exhaustive. We welcome your suggestions or expertise.

  • Renewable Energy

  • Carbon Cap & Trade

  • Recycling

  • Sustainability

  • Biofuels

  • Building Performance Standards

  • Energy Efficiency

  • The Economics of Green Building

  • Deep Energy Retrofits

  • Energy and Air Quality Principles

  • Carbon Tax

  • The ROI of Green Practices

For more information please call Lisa Esposito @ 413-303-9296 or Email

DIY Series

Our Green Gateway DIY (Do It Yourself) Series is an evolving array of classes that we'll continually expand and update. These classes are designed with the purpose of educating the community about simple ways to make their world greener, have fun and save money. Participants in these hands-on, interactive workshops will leave the Gateway with tangible items that they have created and/or the tools and knowledge necessary to create their own green projects with confidence. We are looking for instructors that have developed a program that is comprehensive and accessible. The program can be offered as one class or multiple classes depending on the complexity of the project. Instructors will be paid a flat rate based upon their level of experience and expertise.

Listed below is a short list of DIY classes that we'ld like to offer at the Gateway. We welcome your suggestions or expertise.

  • Composting

  • Weatherization

  • Knitting/Crochet/Quilting

  • Beer/Wine Making

  • Cheese Making

  • Candle Making

  • Organic Cooking

  • Soap making

  • Canning

  • Raised Garden Beds

  • Organic Farming/Gardening

  • Basic Energy Auditing

  • Sustainable Landscape Design

  • Container Gardening

For more information please call Lisa Esposito @ 413-303-9296 or Email

Services & Space Available

The Green Gateway can accommodate a range of functions from small meetings to large gatherings. We can provide the marketing and outreach services needed to make your event a success, helping you with all the details including on-line booking and registration. For a limited time, businesses or organizations that would like to host an event that is open to the public at no cost, the Green Gateway will provide the organization space free-of-charge. The only condition for this free offer is that the event be relevant to green education or awareness.

*Introductory rates for early signers are 50% off the rates listed below* Nonprofit rates are available

Space & Rates


Space


Capacity

Ancillary Services

Included in Rates

Hourly

Rate


Day Rate

Set-up/

Breakdown Fee

Conference Room

 

Up to 24 people conference style

Up to 60 people theater style

 

Tables & chairs for up to 60 people

Digital projector

Bandwidth

Sound system

$50

$200

$20 min. per event may apply

(optional)

Reception and Gallery Space

 

Up to 150 people theater style

 

Tables & chairs for up to 60 people

See ancillary services for additional charges

$150

$500

$20 min. per event may apply

(optional)

Event Hall

 

Up to 500 people reception style

 

See ancillary services for additional charges

Variable

Variable

Variable

Additional Ancillary Equipment Available(rates are per day):

Item

Price per Item

Item

Price per Item

Digital LCD Projector

$200.00

Portable Stage 4'x4'x10"

$25.00

48" Round

$8.00

-per section/can be connected to create larger area/stages

 

60" Round

$9.00

PA Systems:

 

6' Banquet Tables

$9.00

100W / 1 Speaker

$50.00

8' Banquet Tables

$10.00

250W AC / 2 Speaker

$85.00

Folding Chairs

$1.50

600W / 2 Speaker

$200.00

Padded Chairs

$2.50

Wireless Mike

$16.50

Additional Services Available:

Service

Description

Price

Marketing and Outreach

Social Networking:

Twitter

Facebook

Email

Gateway Calender

Included for all events/classes

 

 

Print, Radio, etc.

Variable

Online Registration

Options for Attendees

Allows attendees to quickly and easily register and/or pay for your event using our online services

Cost of service varies depending on the size of the event and services requested

Catering Services

Local, Organic

Variable according to vendor


For more information please call Lisa Esposito @ 413-303-9296 or Email