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Colorado is a national leader in clean energy. But to keep that growth - and the jobs that come with it - going, we need the right policies in place - right now.
Please join Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) and Alliance for Sustainable Colorado and fellow business and community leaders to learn how our state lawmakers can take simple steps to keep the clean energy industry growing; what it can mean to your business and your community, and how you can get involved in creating a better Colorado.
E2 will also release a new E2 report detailing policy proposals that can make a positive change for our economy and our environment. The Alliance for Sustainable Colorado is thrilled to partner with Environmental Entrepreneurs (E2) to bring you this event. E2 is a national, nonpartisan group of business leaders, investors, and professionals from every sector of the economy who advocate for smart policies that are good for the economy and good for the environment.
Light refreshments at 5:30 pm, program begins at 6 pm. Contact E2 Rocky Mountains Advocate Susan Nedell at susan@e2.org with questions.
ABOUT THE SPEAKERS: Moderated by Kevin Morse E2 Rocky Mountains Chapter Director & VP Sales, Clean Energy Collective, the leading developer and operator of community solar gardens in the country. His work focuses on providing low-cost, or no-cost, solar power solutions to commercial customers governments, businesses, and non-profits enabling them to reduce energy expenses and achieve their sustainability goals.
Pam Reichert Vice President, Metro Denver Economic Development Corporation Pam joined the Metro Denver EDC in 2011 and works on developing the organization's annual strategic plan and budget; maintaining effective relationships with key constituencies including investors, regional economic development associations, and affiliated groups throughout Colorado; expanding industry development efforts through the Metro Denver EDC's industry-focused affiliates; and coordinating prospect recruitment missions both domestically and internationally.
Maury Dobbie Executive Director of the Colorado Energy Research Collaboratory and New Energy Economy at Colorado State University. Prior to joining the Center in 2011, Maury was president/CEO of a regional not-for-profit economic development corporation in Northern Colorado, where she helped start the Northern Colorado Clean Energy Cluster. She worked with industry partners to create CSUs Systems Engineering Program and the Clean Tech Certification Program at Front Range Community College. Mary has founded and operated six diverse companies, holding CEO or principal positions. She has received numerous business awards, including the Entrepreneur of the Year award from the Northern Colorado Business Report; the Woman Leader of Excellence award from the Colorado Womens Leadership Coalition; Top 10 Women Making a Difference; Creative Vision for Women; the Small Business Administrations (SBA) Women in Business Champion of the Year; and Office Depots prestigious national Businesswoman of the Year award.
Jeremy Deems Co-founded Green Alpha Advisors, in 2007, an asset management firm driven by the belief that in order to live and thrive on our planet, we must make an inevitable economic and technological transition to sustainability. Prior to Green Alpha, Jeremy was CFO of San Francisco based Forward Management, LLC, investment advisor to the Forward Funds and Sierra Club Mutual Funds. Jeremy was also a co-portfolio manager on the Sierra Club Stock Fund with Green Alpha co-founder Garvin Jabusch. He was the CFO of ReFlow Management Co., LLC, an innovative liquidity management tool for the mutual fund industry, developed by Gordon Getty. Jeremy also served as treasurer of the Forward Funds and Sierra Club Funds. His tenure at Forward and ReFlow provided invaluable experience related to new venture creation and the opportunities and challenges associated with start-up ventures in the investment industry.
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LocationThe Alliance Center (View)
1536 Wynkoop Street
Denver, CO 80202
United States
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