Innovation Starts Here:

Opportunities for Ohio Businesses in a Clean Energy Economy

Monday, June 28, 2010, 9:00 AM - 2:30 PM

Please join us for an invite-only briefing to discuss the clean energy economy and what it means for Ohio businesses with Keynote Speaker (To Be Announced) and expert panelists.

What does the clean energy economy look like and what does it mean for Ohio businesses? The forum will help answer these questions and provide information on how the clean economy can help your business.

 

The event will include several panel discussions with experts on:

• Energy efficiency
• Manufacturing and clean energy
• Clean energy start-up and entrepreneurship
• Clean energy technologies

 

Location

COSI - Center of Science and Industry

Gallery 1 Room

333 West Broad Street
Columbus, OH 43215

 

Complimentary lunch will be provided | The event is FREE

Pre-Registration is required and closes on Wednesday, June 23, 2010

Agenda

Monday June 28th, 2010

9:00 AM - 9:30 AM

Registration, Coffee and Light Refreshments

 

9:30 AM - 10:00 AM

"A Perspective on the Future of Energy"

Presenter:

• Scott Miller, Director of Energy & Environmental Programs, Ohio University Voinovich School

10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Panel Discussion One:

"Clean Energy Start-Ups and Entrepreneurs"

Moderator:

• Iris Cooper, Executive Director, Ohio Department of Development’s Entrepreneurship and Small Business Division

 

Panelists:

• Kari Strausbaugh, CEO & Founder, Smashray 

• Ross Youngs, CEO, Algae Venture

• Kenneth Dudek, CEO, CAR Technologies
• Pamela Menges, President, Star Sailor Energy 

11:00 AM - 11:15 AM

Coffee Break and Networking Opportunity

 

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Panel Discussion Two:

"Advanced Energy Manufacturing; Energy Efficiency in the Workplace"

Moderator:

• Matt White, Edison Welding Institute

 

Panelists:

• Mark Schuetz, President, Replex Plastics   
• John Seryak, Principal and Lead Engineer, Go Sustainable Energy  
• Rick Bonsall, Manager, Business Development, AREVA

 

11:15 AM - 12:15 PM

Panel Discussion Three:

"New Energy Technologies"

Moderator: 

• Al Frasz, Vice President, Dovetail Solar and Wind

Panelists:

• Eric Zimmer, President & Founder, Tipping Point Renewable Energy
• Aaron LeMieux, CEO & Founder, Tremont Electric 
• Mark Terzola, Vice President, Echogen 
• Rodger McKain, Vice President of Government Programs, Rolls Royce

 

12:15 PM - 1:00 PM

Lunch and Keynote Address by:

Kevin Leahy, Managing Director - Climate Policy and Economics, Duke Energy

 

1:00 PM - 1:15 PM

Coffee Break and Networking Opportunity

 

1:15 PM - 2:15 PM

Panel Discussion Four:

"Funding Opportunities and Investors"

Moderator:

• Rebecca Bagley, President and CEO, Nortech

 

Panelists:

• Steve Melink, Founder & President, Melink Corp
• Mark Shanahan, Executive Director, Ohio Air Quality Development Authority
• Michelle Murcia, Vice President & Chief Financial Officer, TechColumbus
• Scott Prince, Principal, EnerTech Capital

 

2:00 PM - 2:30 PM

Closing Address by:

Mary Saunders, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Manufacturing and Services, U.S. Department of Commerce

Travel

COSI - Center of Science and Industry

333 West Broad Street, Columbus, OH 43215
Get directions to COSI

Partners

 

We continue that tradition, advancing legislation that will support successful Ohio businesses.  Fighting for fair regulations and improving Ohio's job climate are only part of the Ohio Chamber's mission. We also save member companies money every day with a selection of free services and cost-saving programs.

 

As Ohio's largest and most diverse statewide business advocacy group, the Ohio Chamber of Commerce has been a consistent voice for business since 1893. We are dedicated to presenting Ohio lawmakers with the business perspective on issues.

 

The Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy

The Ohio Business Council for a Clean Economy supports the transition to a low-carbon clean economy in Ohio and nationally. Our goal is to strengthen the business voice in support of policy to get us there.

 

This council acts as a coordinating entity, providing each business and individual business leader with opportunities to play a larger role in climate and energy debates. A strong business voice in support of clean energy and more jobs is crucial to the success of national climate legislation.

 

The Ohio State University Institute for Energy and the Environment

Our mission is to advance The Ohio State University's national role and success with solving the global energy issues while promoting environmental sustainability by expanding and coordinating our assets and outreach.

 

TechColumbus

TechColumbus accelerates the growth of the innovation economy by providing vital resources and assistance to people and enterprises that depend on technology to achieve their business goals.

TechColumbus is the catalyst for technology-driven economic growth in Central Ohio. We work to create new companies, strengthen existing businesses, open doors to technology resources, help promote and attract the next generation of high-wage/high-growth industry sectors, support the attraction and retention of talented people, and promote opportunity for all citizens. Within a decade, Central Ohio will be widely recognized as one of the premier technology-enriched communities in the world and a leader in tech-related business formation, expansion, and attraction.

 

EWI Energy Center

It’s time for everyone in our country — including energy-consuming industrial companies – to step up to the challenge of using sustainable energy. Our planet, and the future of our manufacturing sector, depends on it. To facilitate this initiative, the folks at EWI have created the EWI Energy Center.

 

For years, EWI has helped manufacturers in the energy sector and other industries improve their productivity, time to market, and profitability through new, innovative technologies. For each of them, energy plays a pivotal role — and presents serious challenges.

 

At our new EWI Energy Center, we’ve gathered our best and brightest engineers, scientists, technologists, project managers, and subject matter experts to help new energy companies, manufacturers, government entities, and venture capitalists make the best use of evolving advanced energy technologies and bring new solutions to market. Learn how we can help you here.

 

NorTech

NorTech, (the Northeast Ohio Technology Coalition) is a nonprofit Technology-Based Economic Development (TBED) organization that champions growth in Northeast Ohio's 21 county region. NorTech marshals resources and forges collaborations to put economic growth on the fast track by: accelerating technology development and moving innovations from the lab to the marketplace; driving growth in the region's high tech industries (with a current focus on Advanced Energy and Flexible Electronics); and expanding state and federal funding to support early stage technology commercialization and industry building.

 

University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio (UCEAO)

The organization was founded in April 2007, with the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding by the presidents of the 15 major research institutions in the state.

 

The formal agreement was preceded, however, by considerable deliberation on how best to accomplish the goal of collaboration among universities conducting research in the clean energy arena. It was decided that, by forming an alliance, those members of the faculty and staff committed to advancing the cause of alternative energy in Ohio would be able to leverage their respective resources, share expertise and, as a result, become more competitive in the quest for research funding. In addition, the concept of collaboration was extended to include other academic institutions, private sector entities, agencies of the state and federal government, and non-profit organizations with an energy portfolio. This outreach effort continues to expand, in recognition of the fact that without active participation by all stakeholders, UCEAO’s ultimate goal of the deployment of new technologies cannot be accomplished.

 

Although very important, the research enterprise is not the exclusive focus of UCEAO. Since our formation, a number of important projects with associated goals have been undertaken.

 

• To facilitate meaningful dialogue on critical energy issues
• To improve the business-university collaborative experience
• To share information on resources available in Ohio
• To ensure the availability of a well-trained “Green Energy” workforce

 

UCEAO is uniquely positioned to build on the foundation established by state, federal and private initiatives, and to address the challenges through collaboration on technical research, graduate and undergraduate education and economic development.

 

We invite you to join us in pursuit of those goals and to use us a resource in your important work. Please contact Jane Harf to learn more about participation in the University Clean Energy Alliance of Ohio.

Center of Science and Industry (COSI)

COSI provides an exciting and informative atmosphere for those of all ages to discover more about our environment, our accomplishments, our heritage, and ourselves. We motivate a desire toward a better understanding of science, industry, health, and history through involvement in exhibits, demonstrations, and a variety of educational activities and experiences. COSI is for the enrichment of the individual and for a more rewarding life on our planet, Earth.