Roger Rosenbaum
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For Immediate Release
HVCFI HOSTS TALK ON CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS GROWTH AND INNOVATION
Entrepreneurs' Breakfast Series Focuses on NYSERDA Programs
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (January 12, 2009) Businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the emerging renewable energy market can learn how the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) can assist with their efforts during a breakfast event at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation (HVCFI).
Jeff Peterson from NYSERDA will present to HVCFI's Entrepreneurs Breakfast Series on Wednesday January 21st from 8:00-10:00 a.m. 703 Grant Avenue. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to specialevents@hvcfi.com. A donation of $10 with a reservation and $15 at the door is suggested.
Jeff Peterson, NYSERDA program manager for energy resources, will discuss how to grow clean energy businesses. Peterson manages the primary research program for renewable and natural gas resources for NYSERDA.
NYSERDA partners with businesses in New York to create new technologies that can be used around the world. Peterson's program supports workforce training as well as development of products and services in New York that meet customer demand for renewable energy around the world.
"There are a tremendous number of opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses in our region to create products, services and support for the renewable energy market. This is a hot topic and the event is likely to be well attended," said Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
On September 15, HVCFI announced the creation of the Cleantech Acceleration Program (CAP™) which is specifically designed to assist clean tech, green tech, alternative and renewable emerging energy enterprises bring their products or services to market in an accelerated time frame.
"NYSERDA plays a key role in the development of alternative and renewable energies developed right here in the Hudson Valley. Last fall, one of HVCFI's licensees, AeroCity LLC, received a $1 million grant from NYSERDA to continue research and development of its wind turbine designed for use in urban settings," said Neumann.
Highlights of the AeroCity LLC news conference can be seen by going to:
http://rosenbaummedia.magnify.net/video/AerocityNewsRelease8-mov
For those located outside of the Hudson Valley, a live web cast of Jeff Peterson's presentation will be available by signing up in advance by contacting specialevents@hvcfi.com.
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
About NYSERDA:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority. NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Subsequent research and development projects focused on topics including environmental effects of energy consumption, development of renewable resources, and advancement of innovative technologies. For more information go to: www.nyserda.org
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