Emerald Certified Seminars is happy to announce our partnership with ClearSky Climate Solutions, a high-quality carbon offset provider.  ClearSky has estimated the greenhouse gas emissions from our upcoming national Emerald CertifiedTM Seminar Tour, and they have donated certified carbon offsets to balance out the transportation and hotel stays required for our Tour.  The carbon offsets come from ClearSky’s Panama Native Species Reforestation Project, which has been certified to demonstrate the project’s outstanding biodiversity and sustainable development benefits.

www.walesmanor.com 
 WalesManory is a local eco-friendly DFW winery where our DFW seminar will be held.  John Wales, the owner, was integral in starting the north Texas winemaking industry.  His wine rocks!  Jon has also generously offered to hold a wine tasting during our certification seminar.  Wales Manor also has many unique event spaces available to rent for weddings, happy hours and concerts, including space at the hot new Adriatica complex in McKinney.

www.AspenIronworks.com 
 putting the art & soul into metalcrafting is their motto. 

Milton, the owner & master craftsman specializes in handcrafted candelabras, gazebos, benches and many other event & home worthy items.

Milton came from a long line of farmers and believe in growing his own food, and recycling, renewing and reusing materials  around him. This is why he uses only discarded or abandoned metal when he designs his original art pieces. Not only does it clean up the environment for our children but allows Milton to repurpose materials meant to last a lifetime!  

www.heartsongproductions.biz
 I had the opportunity to meet Lisa and Rob 2 years ago when they worked Mr. G's and my wedding.  They are wonderfully talented local DJs and vocalists who also green their part of an event by using LED lights whenever they can.  Rob channels old school crooners like Frank Sinatra & Lisa's vocals are just as amazing!

If you are ever looking to support your local DFW vocal talent & green the environment at the same time, Heartsong Productions are your folks!

Ashley, Ashley, Ashley, what can I say about such a gifted businesswoman?  She started selling  Scentsy (TM) when she was a teacher.  She wanted to scent her classroom but knew candles were out because kidlets are naturally curious and could potentially hurt themselves.  With Scentsy (TM), there are no wicks and the reusuable wax doesn't heat up to burning temperatures.  Happy teacher, happy kids!

She truly knows an awesome eco-friendly product when she sees one!  Scentsy (TM) warmers are a great way to scent a room without burning candles or spraying harmful room fogs. ;o)

Java & Gelati ( javaandgelati.viviti.com ) is a locally-owned business that I am most happy to support!  Not only are they our yummy morning coffee break sponsor for Emerald CertifiedTM Seminars - DFW, but they also believe in making Italian ice cream (gelato & sorbetto),  the right way - with real ingrediants, not a mix. 

Donna Tolley, owner of Java & Gelati makes amazing gelato shakes, steamers, chai lattes, fine teas, Italian sodas, hot apple cider, frozen lemonade, & real fruit smoothies from scratch!  A special note to event planners, they also cater for events & parties.  You can contact her at allexp@sbcglobal.net  Go by to say hi to Donna, grab the coffee voted "Best in Allen" by Allen Online and don't forget to bring your laptop as Java & Gelati offer free wi-fi with any purchase.