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CIC Victoria: “The Pacific Northwest Gateway to Asia: Trade, Energy and Managing Environmental
Challenges” 2014 Conference
October 28, 2014
Tom RankenPresident & CEO
CleanTech Alliance Washington
Regional Synergies: Working Together to Promote Investment and Export Opportunities with AsiaThoughts on how a cleantech trade association can impact the growth of a sector.
What is happening in Washington State?
How can we work together to develop trade, jobs, and manage environmental
challenges?
The mission of the CleanTech Alliance Washington is to support
the development of cleantech companies, jobs, and products in
Washington State.
The CleanTech Alliance Washington is:
A non-profit 501(c)6
Funded by membership dues, events, and business services
Business initiative in 2007
Two Essential Questions: What is cleantech?
How can we create value that is worth paying for?
What is Cleantech? Five Years Ago:
Solar, wind, geothermal, tidal, environment
Today, it is very broad: Energy generation, conservation, storage, or
use
Environment
Sustainability
What is Cleantech? Five years from now—in Washington:
Built Environment
Biofuels
Smart Grid
Storage
Membership
Value Proposition Advocacy
Information
Networking
Perks
Connections
Advocacy Monitored State Government Issues Developed relationships with
Legislature, Governor, and Department of Commerce
2015 Goals:Leadership role in the Clean Energy Fund II
Monitor carbon legislation
Actively represent members on relevant issues
Lobby
Information eNewsletter
Website
Social Media
Networking Annual Meeting, November 12, 2015
with Rocky Mountain Institute President Jules Kortenhorst
Schmoozefest, August CleanTech Showcase, June 22,
2015
International Study Missions: China 2012
Beijing
Shanghai
Hong Kong
International Study Missions: Scandinavia 2013
Copenhagen
Stockholm
International Study Missions India 2015
Perks WCTA Health Plan
AdviceOnline®
9SLIDES
Keeney’s Office Supplies
Connections
How do I get a hold of…?
How can I raise money for my startup…?
Who should I talk to for technology development?
How can I sell to….?
CleanTech Alliance MembershipCompanies
CIC Victoria: “The Pacific Northwest Gateway to Asia: Trade, Energy and Managing Environmental
Challenges” 2014 Conference
October 28, 2014
Tom RankenPresident & CEO
CleanTech Alliance [email protected]