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emPOWERing Arkansas AAEA Annual Meeting & Policy Conference October 17, 2014 DoubleTree Hotel Little Rock, AR October 17, 1, 2013 2014 DoubleTree Hotel , Little Rock T A You are cordially invited to be part of the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association’s 3rd Annual Meeting and Policy Conference: “emPOWERing Arkansas”. he 2014 “emPOWERing Arkansas” Conference offers access to the latest information, solutions, and technologies fueling the success of Arkansas’s advanced energy businesses. Join state, regional, and national advanced energy leaders and help shape strategies for continued growth. Learn how you can strengthen Arkansas’s advanced energy economy and create better opportunities for communities across the state and region. rkansas offers abundant opportunities to lead the way in the region’s advanced energy economy. As an emerging center for biofuels production and a leader among southeastern states in energy efficiency standards, Arkansas has seen its advanced energy economy grow faster than the overall state economy since 2003. More than 11,000 Arkansans are employed in the field of advanced energy, including energy efficiency, demand response, natural gas electric generation, solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and smart grid. e mPOWERing Arkansas 2014 includes interactive workshops and panels, as well as a featured lunch program with two of the country’s top energy efficiency company CEOs and special remarks from 2014 statewide candidates for Governor. Join us as we celebrate Arkansas’s advanced energy successes and explore ways to continue expanding the industry, increasing jobs for Arkansans, and creating better opportunities for our state. ATTEND EXHIBIT SPONSOR 2 October 17, 1, 2013 2014 DoubleTree Hotel , Little Rock Why Attend “emPOWERing Arkansas” • Gain an up‐to‐date perspective on Arkansas’s advanced energy industry, policy developments, and emerging technologies • Hear from advanced energy policy experts representing a variety of advanced energy economic sectors • Hear 2014 candidates for Governor discuss their views on energy and economic development • Help shape AAEA’s policy priorities prior to the 2015 legislative session • Learn about the latest energy efficiency technology, strategy, and investment trends and what the future holds for this rapidly growing economic sector in Arkansas • Celebrate the unveiling of the latest Advanced Energy Job Census Report, documenting current advanced energy job and economic development statistics for Arkansas • Participate in interactive conference sessions and share best practices • Network with energy leaders, consumers, business prospects, public officials and many others “The Arkansas Advanced Energy AssociaƟon promotes public policies at the federal and state legislaƟve and regulatory levels that enable rapid growth of Arkansas’s advanced energy companies. We are fortunate to have such a strong advanced energy business advocate in Arkansas and are seeing real growth in the industry!” Alan Hope, Powers of Arkansas & AAEA/AAEF Board of Directors Attendee Profile Who Attends “emPOWERing Arkansas” • Community College and University Researchers, Students, and Educators • Commercial Industrial Energy Customers • Advanced Energy Technology Adopters, Site Owners, and Managers Planning Agencies, Energy Advisors, and Consultants • Manufacturers of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Systems Electric Utilities and Independent Power Producers • Advanced Energy System Integrators • Start‐up Entrepreneurs • Financial Providers and Investors • Advanced Energy Business Owners and Employees • Advanced Energy Architects, Engineers, and Construction Representatives • • • Local, State, and Federal Government Officials and Staff 3 October 17, 1, 2013 2014 DoubleTree Hotel , Little Rock PROGRAM AGENDA (draft as of October 6, 2014; details may change prior to event) 9:00—9:30 am Check‐In, Welcome, and Networking 9:30—9:45 am Remarks from U.S. Senate Candidate Mark Pryor 9:45—11:30 am Policy Roundtable: AR Advanced Energy Companies Poised to Answer the Clean Power Challenge 11:30 am—12:00 pm Networking 12:00—1:30 pm Keynote Lunch Program, CEOs of CLEAResult, Cenergistic to Discuss Impact of Energy Efficiency on Energy Landscape in Arkansas and USA 1:30—3:00 pm Remarks from AR Gubernatorial Candidate Mike Ross, Advanced Energy Jobs Census Briefing, Remarks from AR Gubernatorial Candidate Asa Hutchinson 3:00 pm Closing Remarks “AAEA’s policy experƟse, ability and willingness to convene diverse stakeholders, and enthusiasm and vision for the industry have set Arkansas on a path for real advanced energy business growth. The advanced energy industry is thriving in Arkansas right now, thanks to AAEA and its many engaged member businesses and partners.” MaƩ Bell, Viridian, Home Energy Rx, AAEA/AAEF Board of Directors Pictured here– Home Energy Rx performing a blower door test to measure the energy efficiency of a home in central Arkansas EVENT ACCOMODATIONS DoubleTree Hotel — Little Rock 424 West Markham Street Little Rock, AR 72201 501‐372‐4371 1‐800‐222‐TREE Block of rooms reserved for AAEA Discounted rooms offered at $119/night http://www.doubletreelr.com/ Mention AAEA when making reservation to receive discount; room block expires 9/23/14 4 October 2014 SPONSORSHIP 1, 2013 LEVELS & OPPORTUNITIES emPOWERing Arkansas A variety of sponsorship levels and opportunities are available for “emPOWERing Arkansas”. This is an excellent opportunity for your company/organization to demonstrate its leadership in the advanced energy economy in Arkansas and beyond. TITLE SPONSOR AAEA MEMBER RATES: NON‐MEMBER RATES: • $5,000 $8,000 $3,000 $5,000 $2,000 $3,000 • • • • • • • • • Conference Admission for 8 Par cipants (including a Private Table at the Lunch) Top Billing in Program, All Marke ng Materials, and AAEA Website List of Conference A endees Exhibit Booth: Priority Assignment Logo Displayed on Event Signage and Screen throughout Event Front Inside Cover of Event Program Marke ng Materials Included with Event Packet Remarks during Luncheon Sponsorship Men oned throughout Event Follow‐up Lis ng in AAEA Materials, on Website, and in AAEA Annual Report PRESENTING SPONSOR • • • • • • • Conference Admission for 8 Par cipants (including a Private Table at the Lunch) Logo in Program, All Marke ng Materials, and AAEA Website Exhibit Booth Logo Displayed on Event Signage Full Page Ad in Event Program Sponsorship Men oned throughout Event Follow‐up Lis ng in AAEA Materials, on Website, and in AAEA Annual Report PARTNER SPONSOR • • • • • Conference Admission for 8 Par cipants (including a Private Table at the lunch) Lis ng in Program, Marke ng Materials, and AAEA Website Lis ng on Event Signage Half‐Page Ad in Event Program Follow‐up Lis ng in AAEA Materials, on Website, and in AAEA Annual Report 5 October 2014 SPONSORSHIP 1, 2013 LEVELS & OPPORTUNITIES emPOWERing Arkansas PROGRAM SPONSOR A. ADVANCED ENERGY POLICY ROUNDTABLE B. ADVANCED ENERGY JOB CENSUS BRIEFING • Conference Admission for 8 Par cipants (including a Private Table at the Lunch) • Lis ng in Program and on AAEA Website • Quarter‐Page Ad in Event Program ADVANED ENERGY SUPPORTER • Conference Admission for 8 Par cipants (including a Private Table at the Lunch) • Lis ng in Event Program CONFERENCE ADMISSION • Par cipa on in All Conference Sessions • Early Bird Discount un l 9/5/14 Total Admission for Early Registra on AAEA MEMBER RATES: NON‐MEMBER RATES: $1,000 $2,000 $600 $1,000 $100 $25 $75 $125 $25 $100 MAXIMIZE YOUR EXPOSURE BY MARKETING TO CONFERENCE PARTICIPANTS: PROGRAM ADS • Back Inside Cover • Full Page Program Ad • Half Page Program Ad • Quarter Page Ad $300 $250 $200 $150 Pictured above—Camelina crop being planted in the Arkansas Delta for conversion into biofuel through the Farm to Fuel ini a ve. Pictured to the right—Sun City Solar team a er earning their solar energy interna onal cer fica on. 6 October 2014 REGISTRATION/SPONSORSHIP 1, 2013 CONTRACT emPOWERing Arkansas To register, submit this completed form with payment to AAEA at 124 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1630, Li le Rock, AR 72201. Or submit payment online here. For assistance, contact Mollie Merry Campbell at (501) 537‐0190 or [email protected]. Company Contact Address City State Zip Code Phone Email Address CONFERENCE REGISTRATION Individual Conference Admission $75 AAEA Member Rate: $100 Non‐Member Rate: # of Lunch Tables Reserved $600 AAEA Member Rate: $1,000 Non‐Member Rate: (1 Table = Conference Admission for 8 Par cipants) SPONSORSHIP LEVELS For sponsorship assistance, please contact Mollie Campbell at (501) 537-0190 or [email protected]. Please select your sponsorship preference below. Title Sponsor $5,000 AAEA Member $8,000 Non‐Member Presen ng Sponsor $3,000 AAEA Member $5,000 Non‐Member Partner Sponsor $2,000 AAEA Member $3,000 Non‐Member Program Sponsor $1,000 AAEA Member $2,000 Non‐Member Session: Policy Roundtable Advanced Energy Supporter AE Job Census Briefing $600 AAEA Member $1,000 Non‐Member ADVERTISING OPPORTUNITIES Back Inside Cover, $300 Full Page Ad, $250 Half Page Ad, $200 Quarter Page Ad, $150 Full payment must accompany applicaƟon. No cancellaƟons or refunds are issued once payment is received. Check enclosed payable to the “Arkansas Advanced Energy Associa on” Credit Card GRAND TOTAL/TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE $ Card Type Name on Card Card # Expira on Date Sec. Code / / Billing Address Signature (to confirm payment/contract) 7 Founded in 2012, the Arkansas Advanced Energy Association is a 501(c)6 nonprofit membership organization of individuals, businesses, government and nonprofits interested in Arkansas’s advanced energy future. Located in Little Rock, but active statewide, AAEA is dedicated to growing Arkansas’s economy by expanding our energy workforce and manufacturing base THANK YOU AAEA MEMBERS 25x25 Alliance AEDC AGHco Energy Alt.Consul ng, Inc. Ameresco, Inc. ARAMARK Engineering Solu ons Arkansas CNG Conversion Center Arkansas Energy Sector Partnership Arthur J. Gallagher & Co., Inc. Baldor Electric Company Bi‐Par san Strategies, Inc. Brown Engineers, LLC CDP Strategies Cimarron Capital Partners City of Faye eville City of North Li le Rock Clean Line Energy Clear Energy Inc. ConEdison Solu ons Davis Energy Group DeWi Chamber of Commerce Energy Focus LED Solu ons Energy Security Partners Energy Systems Group Entegrity Energy Partners, LLC EOS Energy Consul ng, LLC Faye eville Chamber of Commerce Forrest City Chamber of Commerce Fort Smith Regional Chamber of Commerce FutureFuel Chemical Company Harrison Energy Partners HERS, Inc. HISTECON Associates, Inc. Home ENERGY Rx Hydro‐Temp Iberia Bank Infinite Enzymes John Brown University Johnson Controls, Inc. Kenneth L. Smith Consul ng McKinstry MESA Landscape Architects Middleton, Inc. Mid‐South Community College Millar Jiles, LLP Mitchell, Williams, Selig, Gates & Woodyard NextGen Illumina on NORESCO Orange Energizing Solu ons Performance Services Philander Smith College Picasolar Pinnacle Energy Services Powers of Arkansas Pulaski Technical College Rivers Edge Ventures Inc. Rocky Grove Sun Company Ron Bell Seal Energy Solu ons Siemens Industry, Inc. Silicon Ranch Corpora on Silicon Solar Solu ons Southeast Energy Efficiency Alliance (SEEA) Specialized Real Estate Group Stellar Sun Steve Packard S Energy Systems, Inc. Sun City Solar Energy T&T Green, Insula on Innova ons Terry Rowe TradeWind Energy, Inc. TremWel Energy Turn Key Construc on Management University of Arkansas U of A Applied Sustainability Center University of Arkansas Fort Smith USGBC—Arkansas Viridian We look forward to seeing you on October 17th for “emPOWERing Arkansas”! 8
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