October 4-7, Reno, NV
http://www.iedconline.org/AnnualConference/index.html

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Just as information technology and biotechnology have been the brass rings of economic development in recent years, so energy technologies are now and will be in the 21st century economy. Addressing energy efficiency, renewable energy and climate change are priorities of the Obama administration and are increasingly central to local, regional and national economic recovery and growth.

As demand for greener buildings, products and services increases, the businesses, communities and local economic developers who start early will have a major competitive advantage in both near-term job creation and long-term economic restructuring. How do economic developers seize the potential of the green economy – integrating it into their core functions and taking advantage of the current influx of energy incentives, mandates and stimulus dollars?

Join IEDC in Reno, Nevada, this October as we explore the opportunities of the emerging green economy – register today!

EMERGING FROM THE ASHES: LEVERAGING CLEAN TECH FOR RECOVERY

With climate change a global concern, long run trends indicating the world's insatiable demand for energy, and stimulus dollars available, investing in this area has never been more promising nor more available as an economic development strategy. This session will look at tactics communities can implement to jumpstart clean tech businesses to create jobs and growth opportunities today.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
John A. Adams, Jr., PhD, CEcD, President & CEO, Enterprise Florida, Inc.

William Wescott Ph.D., Managing Director, Advisory Services, Cleantech Group LLC

Julia Burrows, Deputy City Manager, City of Roseville, California

DOING MORE WITH LESS: BUILDING GREEN TO SLASH ENERGY EXPENSES AND ENHANCE COMPETITIVENESS

This session will provide participants with a comprehensive understanding of the most effective methods for promoting green developments, how to access funding, evaluate the ROI of a project, and build the political coalitions to make it happen in this harsh economic climate.

SPEAKERS INCLUDE:
Robert J. Camoin, CEcD, Principal, Camoin and Associates

Kenneth E. Dobson, Director, Community & Economic Development, The University of Toledo, University College

Henry Iler, AICP, Principal/Owner, Iler Planning

ENERGY ENTREPRENEUR AND KEYNOTE SPEAKER MICHAEL HESS, CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER, MARIAH POWER

Don't miss the chance to hear from Mike Hess, a successful entrepreneur who has spent the past 15 years bringing new technologies into the market. Mariah Power was founded to work on a new kind of wind turbine; today, the company is continuing to evolve its product line, focusing on low-cost energy alternative solutions that are smart, noise-free and renewable. Under Mike's leadership, Mariah Power has been the recipient the 2008 Nevada Governor's Industry Appreciation Award and Popular Science's Best of What's New Award in the green category. Mike was also recently named a 2008 Reno Journal Gazette Entrepreneur of the Year.

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