Hotel Brokers International (HBI) is well-known to be one of the largest brokerage organizations in the country. With more than 30 offices, the HBI has recently announced a change in its board officers.

“Mr.Tony DeGeorge, CHB, of Greene, Canfield, DeGeorge, Ltd. will succeed Jeffrey W. Westgor, CHB, of Westgor & Associates, Inc. as president.”

President DeGeorge commented: “The past year brought numerous changes to our industry and in turn to our organization. As individual brokers we were unable to control the economy and its impact on the hotel real estate industry; yet, collectively as an organization we took control in moving HBI forward for the coming year.”

The SBDC for Enterprise Excellence and EcoGreenHotel is pleased to announce its first invitation to visit the hotel and to enjoy the presentation of the rapidly changing green hospitality industry.

Mr. Jeff Kiec, Corporate Director of Sustainability for EcoGreenHotel, will be in charged of presenting energy efficiency as well as innovative technologies and green marketing for managers.
Among some of the studies,you will find:

• “Eco labels” for hotels

• Swimming pool energy and chemical use reductions

• Wireless Energy Management Systems

• Guest room and back of the house recycling programs

• Web-based marketing strategies

Tuesday, February 16th 2:00pm – 3:30pm

Please RSVP to JKiec@EcoGreenHotel.com