Only 4 weeks until the Small & Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition!To make your visit to Small & Community WINDPOWER 2011 more productive, we are proud to send you Countdown to the Show e-newsletters. Each edition of this weekly e-newsletter will provide news and updates from show management, as well as exciting exhibitor announcements.Also, don't forget to forward this newsletter to a colleague or client to inform them of all of the benefits to attending the Small & Community WINDPOWER Conference & Exhibition! Detailed Program Now Available – Exceptional Educational ContentThe Small & Community WINDPOWER conference program will consist of an opening general session to kick off each morning, followed by two concurrent tracks: the Distributed Wind Track and Community Wind Track. The program itself has been designed with direct input from members of AWEA and DWEA (Distributed Wind Energy Association). To view the detailed program page, click here.Learn about these topics!
General Session – Industry Leaders Panel Discussion Don’t miss it! The Industry Leaders Panel Discussion will bring together key leaders from the distributed and community wind industry, for an informal discussion covering the latest market trends, hurdles, and opportunities. The Leaders Discussion will take place during the General Session from 8:30 AM – 10:00 AM on Thursday, September 15. |
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| Dan Juhl, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer Juhl Wind, Inc |
Jacob Susman Founder and Chief Executive Officer OwnEnergy, Inc. |
| Brett Pingree Vice President, Sales and Marketing Northern Power Systems |
Mike Bergey President BergeyWindpower Co. |
| Kevin Schulte CEO and Co-Founder/Owner Sustainable Energy Developments Inc. |
Glenn Johnson Chief Executive Officer Endurance Windpower |
| Check Your Registration – Do you have a Conference Pass? If you are only signed up to walk the exhibit hall, then consider upgrading to a full conference pass to ensure that you don’t miss out on this outstanding lineup of speakers and sessions. To upgrade, contact conference@awea.org. Post-Conference – Wind Energy 101If you would like to brush up on the fundamentals of wind power, then consider sticking around after the show for our Wind Energy 101 post-conference seminar. Wind Energy 101 will run from 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 17th. This seminar will include an overview of the wind energy industry, a technology review, and a look at the importance of sitting, permitting, and resource assessment. Check out the complete agenda. To add this to your registration, contact conference@awea.org.HOUSING – DEADLINE APPROACHING!AWEA has negotiated discount hotel rates at the nearby Marriott, Quality Inn & Suites, and Holiday Inn. The discounted hotel room rates end August 22, 2011, so click here to book your hotel room.Register a Colleague or Client at the Discounted RateThe discounted registration rate ends August 25, 2011, so make sure your colleagues and clients are all registered! Send them to http://www.smallandcommunitywindexpo.org/rh_registernow.cfm. |
 Maximizing your time at Small & Community WINDPOWER – Use the My Show Planner! Do your homework in advance of the show and use the My Show Planner to create a personalized event itinerary. Search and add exhibitors and sessions to your Planner. You can contact exhibitors, share information, and setup appointments. There is also a calendar to help you manage meetings, social events, and much more. The My Show Planner can be used prior to, during, and after the conference.
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See Exhibitor News Below:
 
Construction / Transportation Corporate News / Press Release Acterra Group Inc | Booth #: 210   kirkwood board approves wind turbine bid from the Acterra Group. CEDAR RAPIDS — A new wind turbine at Kirkwood Community College will proceed on schedule, after the Kirkwood board of trustees approved the construction bid on the project. The Kirkwood board approved the bid from the Acterra Group of Marion, Iowa. Acterra will provide the construction portion of the project including the foundation, electrical and erection of the 2.5 megawatt turbine. The project has a total cost of about $5 million. Construction on the project is beginning immediately. Email the Acterra Group Visit Acterragroup.com |
