Alternative Energy in New York - February 2, 2004
For Immediate Release:
February 2, 2004
New Jobs for New York Highlights
Emerging Technologies in Upstate New York
Conference Brings Together Alternative Energy Experts and Investors
Download Comptroller Alan Hevesi's Report on the Economic Growth Potential of the Renewable Energy Industry in New York State: Download file
Rochester, NY Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton today joined with New Jobs for New York and the Rochester Institute of Technology to co-host a conference bringing together leaders in the alternative energy industry with top investors and venture capitalists from New York City. The conference, "Alternative Energy in New York Expo2004: Cutting Edge Energy Technologies & Resources," highlights work being done in New York State and showcases opportunities for investment.
"Alternative energy represents extraordinary promise for the economic future of New York State," said Roger Altman, Chairman of the Board of Directors. "New York is a leader in alternative energy technologies and research. The purpose of this expo and of our organization is to build a bridge between industry leaders and investors to create jobs throughout New York State."
Alternative Energy in New York Expo2004 brings investors, cutting edge companies, government officials, and educational institutions together to marshal the business, human, and educational resources of New York for new energy investments. The conference will focus on increasing private sector investment; highlighting cutting-edge technologies; and outlining current grants, funding, programs and policies for New York companies.
"I believe alternative energy has the potential to help New York state regain many of the jobs it's lost and I'm excited to be apart of today's conference," said Senator Clinton . "The focus will be on finding ways to expand this growing industry to create new job opportunities statewide."
The conference will feature panel discussions on "Growing Alternative Energy Companies in New York: Overview," moderated by Senator Clinton; and "Growing Alternative Energy Companies in New York: Incentives, Funding, and Research & Development," moderated by New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi. The first panel discussion will be followed by a showcase of cutting-edge technology companies in New York and a keynote address by Senator Clinton. Time will also be provided between panel discussions for networking between the technology company representatives and investors.
New Jobs for New York is a not-for-profit corporation created to concentrate and accelerate efforts to retain and attract new investment and jobs in communities facing economic challenges across New York State. Roger Altman serves as Chairman of the Board of Directors and Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton serves as Chair of the Advisory Board. New Jobs for New York sponsors, conducts and hosts meetings, industry conferences, seminars, summits and individual projects designed to support community revitalization and job creation. New Jobs for New York helps to focus these efforts with both a small staff dedicated to these purposes and a financial base to pay the costs of these charitable and educational activities.
Date
February 2, 2004
8:30am-2:00pm
Location
Rochester Institute of Technology Inn and Conference Center 5257 West Henrietta Road West Henrietta, NY 14586 585.359.1800
Agenda
8:30am-9:00am
Registration, Continental Breakfast
Sponsored by New Jobs for New York
9:00am-9:30am
Welcome and Opening Remarks
U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton & Roger Altman
9:30am-10:30am
Growing Alternative Energy Companies in New York: Overview
U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton Moderator
10:30am-11:30am
Cutting Edge Technologies: Showcasing New York Companies
Sponsored by New Jobs for New York
11:30am-12:00pm
Keynote Address
U.S. Senator Hillary Rodham Clinton
12:00pm-12:45pm
Lunch and Networking
Sponsored by New Jobs for New York
12:45pm-1:45pm
Growing Alternative Energy Companies in New York: Incentives, Funding, and Research and Development New York New York State Comptroller Alan Hevesi Moderator
1:45pm-2:00pm
Closing Remarks
Please contact info@newjobsfornewyork.org to be added to the mailing list for future events.
Testimonials
"As a developer of renewable energy projects in New York, we found the New Jobs for New York Energy Expo highly beneficial. The expo brought together developers, investors, legislators and other energy industry participants, and offered a highly constructive environment to advance the development of our Buffalo area wood biomass to energy project. After the conference ended, New Jobs for New York maintained an ongoing dialogue with us to assist us in reaching our project development goals. Indeed, NJFNY was instrumental in developing significant political support for our project, which ultimately contributed greatly to our receipt of a $1 million dollar grant for our project from the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority."
Michael B. Bartoszek
Laidlaw Energy
Biodefense