Friday, January 18, 2008

SOLAR ENERGY CONSORTIUM LEADERS ADDRESS CENTER FOR INNOVATION BREAKFAST SERIES ON WEDNESDAY JANUARY 23

TESEC President and CEO Cozzolino to discuss solar impact on regional business

LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (JANUARY 17, 2008) Vincent Cozzolino, president and CEO of the Solar Energy Consortium (TESEC), will be the featured speaker at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovations Entrepreneurs' Breakfast Seminar held on Wednesday January 23rd.

Cozzolino will be joined by SUNY New Paltz Dean and TSEC Core Leader John Harrington at the breakfast seminar from 8:00 a.m. To 10:00 a.m. at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation located at 703 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine.

TSEC is expected to provide 300 to 500 jobs in the initial phase and upwards of thousands of jobs in the region within the next several years. It will be headquartered in Kingston.

To attend the breakfast event, an RSVP is required no later than Monday January 21. A continental breakfast will be served and a $10 donation is suggested. Respond by Email to: specialevents@hvcfi.com

"It is an honor to have both speakers talking about the exciting economic development opportunities for Ulster County and the Hudson Valley," said Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.

The Entrepreneurs' Breakfast Series has offered educational opportunities for nearly two years. "I am thankful that the Ulster County Legislature saw the value of the work being done at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation. As we seek additional funding from other sources, their commitment will keep our doors open in 2008," said Neumann.

ABOUT HVCFI:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement, of the cost-effective business
incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com

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