Tallahassee, Fla. – The Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County is hosting its Renewable Energy & Environment Roundtable on Tuesday, August 25, 2015
This breakfast networking opportunity will allow for discussion on the importance of energy to small businesses with Algenon Cash, National Director of Minority Engagement for America’s Energy Forum. America’s Energy Forum is a non-partisan community of concerned citizens committed achieving energy security for our country and holding elected officials more accountable in shaping energy policies. Mr. Cash will discuss his experiences as a small business owner in North Carolina and why he believes energy is critical to all businesses. He will address the country’s current and future energy resources and ongoing energy policy battles in Washington, the recent energy renaissance America has enjoyed as well as why all segments of the population should be engaged in the topic of energy – a major factor in the economy, job creation and business.
What: EDC Renewable Energy & Environment Roundtable
Location: Materials Research Building, Room 114
Innovation Park
2005 Levy Ave.
Date/Time: Tuesday, August 25, 2015
8:30 am – 10:00 am
Agenda:
Welcome & Introductions
Ben Pingree, Economic Development Council
Floyd Self, Berger Singerman & Industry Sector Lead
Frank Allen, High Performance Materials Institute
Introduction of Speaker
Patrick Gillespie, Core Message
Presentation
Algenon Cash, America’s Energy Forum
Innovation Park Update
Lindsay Volpe, Leon County Research and Development Authority
Workforce Update
Lee Collier, CareerSource Capital Region
Announcements
Adjournment
Roundtable Sponsored by: Berger Singerman
About the Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc.
The Economic Development Council of Tallahassee/Leon County, Inc. (EDC) is a public/private partnership between the City, County and private investors who are committed to creating jobs and building a stronger business community. By connecting the private sector, education and local government, the EDC helps join forces to foster entrepreneurialism, advance local businesses, grow targeted industry sectors and attract innovative companies to our area. Through product development, marketing, research, technical and business assistance, management of special incentives and zones, and establishment and oversight of industry sector initiatives that strengthen the competitive advantage of the region, the EDC is aggressively serving the needs of regional employers and creating an opportunity for our graduates and our children to stay in Tallahassee.
For Further Information Contact:
Nick Williams
Director, Communications & Marketing
(850) 521-3119 (office)