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The Reno Sparks Chamber of Commerce, northern Nevada’s largest business organization, will hold an informative half-day event titled, “Energy Forum: Clean Energy Strategies for Nevada Businesses” on the morning of Tuesday, September 14 at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa. Highlights include:

· An overview of Federal Energy Policy and Strategy from David Owens, executive vice president of business operations for the Washington, D.C.-based Edison Electric Institute.

· An overview of Nevada Energy Policy and Strategy from Jeff Ceccarelli, senior vice president of electric supply for NV Energy.

· A session on Renewable Energy Development in Nevada featuring Craig Mataczynski, CEO, Gradient Resources (formerly Vulcan Power).

· A breakout session on Renewable Generation from Larry Burton, program director of Burton Consulting, LLC, and Mike Bergey, president of Bergey Windpower Co.

· A breakout session on Efficiency and Conservation featuring Peter Millar of UNR and John Hargrove of NV Energy.

· A breakout session on Energy Education/Workforce moderated by Tom Fitzgerald, CEO of Nevadaworks, and featuring Dr. Chuck Coronella, associate professor at UNR, Ted Plaggemeyer, dean of school of sciences at TMCC, and Fayth Ross, green power outreach administrator from Desert Research Institute.

· A breakout session on Electric Vehicles featuring Travis Johnson, manager of electric transportation at NV Energy.

The event, sponsored by NV Energy, will also feature exhibits from vendors who offer energy and water efficiency and conservation solutions. A limited number of exhibit spaces remain available by calling Bob Boisson or Mark Tulman at 775-337-3030.

Attendees will come away with a clearer understanding of the future direction of energy in Nevada, as well as practical knowledge on how to use energy more efficiently today.

The forum is on September 14 from 7:30 a.m. to noon at the Atlantis Casino Resort Spa, and is open to members and non-members alike. Admission is $25 for members and $35 for non-members. Tickets are available at www.renosparkschamber.org/events.htm or 775-337-3030.

TBAN, the Technology Business Alliance of Nevada, is seeking nominations for the TechNevada Honors awards. TechNevada Honors is an annual event to celebrate those individuals and companies that have greatly enhanced the growth and prestige of the technology community in Nevada. The event will be held on October 20.

For more information visit this site: http://tban.us/technevada-honors/

· CIO/CTO of the Year

· Tech Entrepreneur of the Year

· Tech Educator of the Year

· Tech Star in the Public Sector

· Green Company of the Year

· Tech Company of the Year

· Tech Transplant of the Year

· Tech Start-Up Company of the Year

· TechNevada Hall of Fame

Entrepreneur?

Are you an entrepreneur? Find out at Startup & Growth Strategies’ (SGS) 3 day workshop for people who want to, or think they want to, work for themselves.

As Norman Bushnell said, “Anyone who has ever taken a shower has had an idea. It is the person who gets out, dries off and does something about it who makes a difference in the world”.

SGS helps budding entrepreneurs, or those with a business idea, start a business with the least risk, least investment, and greatest chance of success. Learn how to test and evaluate your idea and market BEFORE you spend money on business cards, brochures, licenses, logos, web sites, etc.

And if you think you need investors in order to start – think again! Investment capital is virtually non-existent in today’s tough economic times. Learn how to start on a shoestring and bootstrap your company to success.

Join SGS’ Entrepreneurs Community and learn “real world” techniques and strategies from “real world” guys who have “been there – done that”. In the last 120 days, SGS has created over 30 entrepreneurial ventures of which SIX are already producing income!

In partnership with NCET, Nevada’s Center for Entrepreneurship and Technology, and UNR.  Portion of proceeds benefit NCET.

September 11^th & 12^th with follow-on workshops the 14^th & 15^th – all at Joe Crowley Student Union on the UNR campus.

More info at: www.sgs101.com

Social Media & Digital Marketing brought to you by the country‘s leading expert, Lon Safko!

This event brings you the best strategies of social media and growth-oriented marketing brought to you by the guy who wrote the book “The Social Media Bible”. Understand how to analyze your existing marketing and how to integrate trusted networks, blogging, and Twitter into a new “killer – strategy”.  The cost of  $39.95 includes an autographed copy of Lon’s book. Seating is limited.

September 9, 2010; 9am – 12:00pm

RSVP at www.scorelv.org

The Green Chamber of Commerce is promoting its agenda:

Our Vision: Building an honest economy for the benefit of all people and our planet

Our Mission: The Green Chamber of Commerce is a growing and diverse business network dedicated to:

• Promoting the success of our members

• Supporting the development of sustainable business practices

• Advocating for a green public policy

Our Goals: The Green Chamber of Commerce will:

• Strengthen the voice and political influence of businesses united to

create green public policy and a sustainable economy.

• Actively work to conserve natural resources, eliminate dependence on

fossil fuels and reverse global warming.

• Extend the ideas, best practices and influence of green businesses

large and small.

• Increase awareness of the unprecedented opportunities in the

emerging green economy.

• Promote the interests of businesses that are committed to measuring

their success in terms of benefit to people, planet and profit.

• Work with existing organizations in their efforts to create green,

sustainable business models.

• Help businesses and the general public learn what they can do to

support a healthy environment.

• Provide networking opportunities for green businesses.

• Provide promotional opportunities for members

• Encourage awareness of the relationship between social responsibility

and green business practices.

Now accepting membership applications.

Visit http://www.gcclv.com today.

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