About - Business & Environment

Business & The Environment: Conference • Expo

Business & The Environment is a collaborative initiative presented by the Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC), the Oregon Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ), and the Washington Department of Ecology (Ecology)—bringing together public and private sector leadership.

Over two days, the conference convenes the region’s environmental business community for in-depth learning, strategic networking, and actionable insights. It covers the full spectrum of the environmental industry and attracts:

Business Owners & Executives
Environmental Managers
Policy Makers & Regulators
Technology Providers
Consultants & Legal Experts

What You Will Learn

No matter your industry or role, this two-day, cross-sector conference delivers valuable insights and practical knowledge across today’s most pressing environmental and business topics. Key areas of learning include:

Regulations, Permitting & Reporting – Stay current on compliance requirements and best practices.
Emerging Technologies – Explore innovative tools shaping the future of environmental practices and solutions.
Policy & Regulatory Updates – Gain insights into shifting policies and their real-world implications.
The Business Side of Sustainability – Learn strategies to integrate sustainability into core business practices.
Contaminated Property Cleanup – Understand evolving approaches to site cleanup and redevelopment.
Hot Topic Conversations – Engage in candid discussions on issues shaping the region.
Management Issues – Strengthen leadership and operational approaches in a changing landscape.

Who You Will Meet

Business & The Environment brings together a powerful mix of national and regional professionals, industry leaders, and solution providers. Whether you’re looking for new ideas, partnerships, or technologies, this is where meaningful connections happen.

Business Owners & Executives
Environmental Managers
Operations & Facility Managers
EH&S Managers
Sustainability Practitioners
Government Representatives
Engineers, Consultants & Attorneys
Technology & Equipment Providers
Business Strategists

Presented by

The Northwest Environmental Business Council (NEBC) is the Pacific Northwest's leading convener of the environmental sector. Through conferences, educational programs, networking events, and strategic partnerships, NEBC connects businesses, government agencies, tribes, municipalities, nonprofit organizations, academic institutions, and environmental professionals to advance solutions that protect, restore, and sustain the natural and built environment.

Oregon DEQ is the regulatory agency charged with protecting the quality of Oregon’s environment. DEQ’s mission is to be a leader in restoring, maintaining and enhancing the quality of Oregon’s air, land and water, and to work collaboratively with Oregonians for a healthy, sustainable environment.

The Department of Ecology is Washington’s environmental protection agency. Our mission is to protect, preserve and enhance Washington’s land, air and water for current and future generations. We support environmental work throughout Washington.