NIRI San Diego Presents: 'It Ain't Easy Being Green ... But Help's on the Way!'

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Mon May 11, 2009 10:49am EDT

SAN DIEGO, May 11 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Diego chapter of the National
Investor Relations Institute (NIRI San Diego) will host a presentation by Mike
Wallace, President of Wallace Partners and internationally renowned
sustainability expert, on Thursday, May 14th.  Mike will speak on how investor
relations officers should understand, prioritize, and respond to socially
responsible investors and proactively incorporate corporate strategies for
environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues into their presentations and
discussions with shareholders. He will further discuss the practical steps
companies can implement to address mainstream investors who are increasingly
focused on ESG best practices.  Members and guests are invited to come and
enjoy this topical and informative program.

A networking reception will begin at 5:30 p.m., followed by the presentation
from 6:15 to 7:30 p.m. at Cooley Godward Kronish, 4401 Eastgate Mall, San
Diego, CA 92121-1909. The cost is $45 for members and $60 for non-members;
please register by email at rsvp@nirisandiego.org  by Tuesday, May 12th. The
cost on-site for walk-ins is $55 for members and $70 for non-members.  

Founded in 1969, the National Investor Relations Institute (NIRI) is a
professional association of corporate officers and investor relations
consultants responsible for communication among corporate management, the
investing public and the financial community.  Professionals from related
fields such as finance, corporate law, corporate communications, and public
relations are invited to attend NIRI San Diego meetings and to join the
chapter as members.  Information about upcoming programs can be found on the
chapter's website at www.nirisandiego.org.  

For additional information, please contact any of the NIRI San Diego Chapter
Board Members:
Karen Fisher, President and Director- kfisher@divxcorp.com
John Stoepler, Vice President and Director- jstoepler@mentus.com
IJ Feinman, Secretary and Director- ira.feinman@broadridge.com
Garrett Ponder, Treasurer and Director- gponder@qualcomm.com
Marcy Graham, Director-at-Large- mgraham@genoptix.com
Kate Patterson, Program Chair & Director- kpatterson@websense.com
Gwen Rosenberg, Director-at-Large- gwen.rosenberg@senomyx.com
Sharon Johnson, Director-at-Large & Website- sharon.johnson@prnewswire.com
Jane Booth, Director-at-Large- jane.booth@prnewswire.com
Kirsten Garvin, Membership Chair & Director- kgarvin@astutenetworks.com



SOURCE  NIRI San Diego

Karen Fisher, President of National Investor Relations Institute San Diego
Chapter, +1-858-882-6415, kfisher@divxcorp.com
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