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The Green Products Connection Newsletter - June, 2008The June 2008 edition of The Green Products Connection newsletter

In this issue:

CIFT Green Products Program Coordinator hired;
An overview of the USDA BioPreferred^SM Program;
New categories for USDA BioPreferred^SM Program;
An overview of The Northwest Ohio Green Products Center and website.

USDA BioPreferred^SMProgramThe USDA biobased product procurement program for the Federal government USDA BioPreferred^SM Program Product ListsA discussion of the types of products covered by the USDA BioPreferred^SM Program USDA Biopreferred^SM Program Guidelines for Designating Biobased Products for Federal ProcurementAn overview of the USDA BioPreferred^SM Program guidelines for classifying biobased products and Federal procurement of such products. Federal Business OpportunitiesA discussion of the business opportunities created by the USDA BioPreferred^SM Program Forms & RegistrationLinks to business and Federal Government organizations important to the UDSA BioPreferred^SM Program procurement process. Partner OrganizationsThe organizations that make the Northwest Ohio Green Products Program possible. Contact InformationHow to contact Northwest Ohio Green Products representatives.

Events...

The City of Toledo Frogtown Fair! - August 2, 2008The City of Toledo is sponsoring Frogtown Fair!, a FREE community event to promote and assist community members, families and businesses in adopting environmentally friendly practices and everyday green living.

Contact Information

Address...

The Northwest Ohio Green Products Center
5555 Airport Highway, Suite 100
Toledo, Ohio 43615-7320

Phone or Fax...

Tel: 419.724.8343 1.877.668.3472 (toll-free)
Fax: 419.531.8412

Email...

For questions and additional information about the Northwest Ohio Green Products Center and its activities

To report web page problems or offer suggestions for improving website content

Directions...

Map & Directions

Northwest Ohio Green Products Center
5555 Airport Highway, Ste 100, Toledo, Ohio 43615-7320
419.724.8343 877.668.3472 (toll-free)
419.531.8412 (fax)
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What local business leaders are saying about the BioPreferred Program...

''Your conference was an excellent opportunity to learn about products and technology that we may have an interest in pursuing. Anything we can do to promote locally-owned businesses in Ohio is positive for all of us.''

Charlie Carr
The Andersons, Inc.

''Your program was very helpful for not only those who have a biobased product, but also those who are looking at future biobased opportunities.''

John Schauff
Spartan Chemical Co.

The U.S. goverment is the world's largest buyer of goods and services...

''Purchases by the military and civilian installations amount to nearly $400 billion a year. In 2006, USDA procured $4.8 million of that amount.''

Todd Repass
U.S. Department of Agriculture

Northwest OhioGreen Products Center