By: katie.ireland

Last night at Little Havana on Key Highway, local business people gathered to network, catch up with colleagues and enjoy a few drinks on the breezy outdoor deck overlooking the harbor. But they didn’t come out just for great Cuban food and conversation — they were there for Green Drinks, a monthly gathering of Baltimore’s environmentally conscious entrepreneurs.

This month the event was sponsored by NAI Michael and Seven Seas Energy, two companies that are committed to exploring green business practices. Spokesmen from each group made short presentations on solar energy and other green initiatives.

Teris Pantazes of Seven Seas was excited to see such a large turn-out for the green happy hour. “It’s a great networking opportunity for green businesses,” Pantazes said, “I mean, we’ve got 80 or so people and this is only our sixth event.”

Local Heather Giustiniani said she is always looking for little ways like Green Drinks to support environmental practices. “I just recently bought wind power for my house,” she said.
It wasn’t all business though. I had a lot of fun kicking back, enjoying the great view of the harbor and chatting with like-minded people.

The event will be held at Little Havana for July and August, so if you’re interested in a good business networking opportunity — or just in going green — Green Drinks is the cocktail hour for you. You can find more information about upcoming events here.