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November 20, 2005
Biodiesel on the Farm workshops in Oregon in December
BIODIESEL ON THE FARM WORKSHOPS IN DECEMBER
Curious about using biodiesel on your farm or ranch, in your nursery operation or vineyard? Join us for a day-long workshop featuring experts from Idaho, Washington and Oregon. Learn about:
* production and processing of oilseed feedstock for biodiesel
(including what to do with the processing by-products),
* small scale processing options for making biodiesel on-farm,
* biodiesel use in agricultural equipment,
* storage and handling of biodiesel, and
* federal and state financial incentives for using biodiesel in
your agricultural operation.
This workshop will be held in two Oregon locations:
* 1 December 2005 at the CH2MHill Alumni Center on the OSU Campus,
Corvallis
* 8 December 2005 at the Pendleton Conference Center, Pendleton
Workshops will run from 8 am to 4:30 pm, and lunch will be provided.
Admission is $25, and pre-registration is required.
To register or if you have questions, contact Kathy Hyzy, at kathyh@oeconline.org or 503.222.1963 x105
These workshops are hosted by the Oregon Environmental Council and are made possible through a generous grant from the Lamb Foundation.
Kathy Hyzy
Program Assistant
Oregon Environmental Council
222 NW Davis St Ste 309
503-222-1963 x 105
http://www.oeconline.org <http://www.oeconline.org/> http://www.biofuels4oregon.org <http://www.biofuels4oregon.org/>
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November 17, 2005
First meeting of Northwest Energy Angels group today
I have been talking to people in the region about starting an energy focused angel group for some time. With the help of NWETC: Northwest Energy Technology Collaborative it happened and we had our first meeting today. Standing room only in a room built for 25 people we received 38 RSVPs and over 20 regrets that will come to the next meeting. I gave an overview presentation of what brought me from tech to energy and why everyone in the room should focus on Energy Technology. Here is the presentation: NW Energy Angels 111705.pdf. We had two companies present, Optimum Energy with a set of technologies for reducing chiller energy drain in large buildings and WesTtech Energy with an innovative silent vertical axis home wind turbine. I am quite hopeful that this is the start of something good that we will have meetings every two months. Keep posted for more.
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November 16, 2005
Venture Networking event Nov. 22
Date: Tuesday Night, November 22, 2005Time: 6pm-9pmDonation: $25 Door for Entrepreneurs & Investors, $35 for Service Providers + Food DonationTIE & MindCamp Members: $5.00 Off - (Please alert us at the door)Credit Card Payment for Tickets: Please call 206.356.5130 to reserve your ticket and for processingLocation: Consolidated Works, 500 Boren Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
Please join us for the Annual Venture All Stars Food Drive & Networking Event. The NW area food banks are extremely low on donations this year due to Katrina! Please bring a food donation to the event. Wine and full bar offered at the venue, 21 +I.D.
Food Lifeline - http://www.foodlifeline.orgFood Lifeline is the Western Washington affiliate of America's Second Harvest and a member of the national emergency response team in time of national disasters. As Washington's largest hunger relief agency Food Lifeline is working to provide nutritious food to hungry people in Western Washington. Each year Food Lifeline rescues and distributes 21 million pounds of food to its food bank network of Western Washington in 17 counties feeding 550,000 hungry people.
Special thank you to Heni & Spud for the food donation for our guests & Food Lifeline. Visit http://www.spud.com.Small Potatoes Urban Delivery (SPUD) is North America's leading organic food delivery service and Seattle's newest home grocer. We offer a complete selection of the freshest, healthiest products we can find and deliver them to your door at no extra cost than your local grocery store. Give us a try and discover all you can do with the time you save by not having to go grocery shopping.
Consolidated Works Art Exhibit: Hear it for yourselfThe Trimpin Installation is open Internationally recognized artist Trimpin premieres his new kinetic-acoustic installation titled Sheng High at Consolidated Works as part of a region-wide celebration of the artists career. Trimpin has presented artist residencies, performances, site-specific sound installations, and collaborations throughout the world, but seldom has been shown in Seattle, until now.
Venture Networking: Venture All Stars has invited over 250 investors, entrepreneurs and industry experts to spend time face-to-face in a pure- networking environment. Bring your business cards and a guest.
Photo from past event hosted at Chateau Ste Michelle by Asa Mathat
Signup at the event for your Venture All Stars Membership and receive a Complementary PR Newswire Growth Track Newsline Press Release ($250.00 Value)
Special Video Invitation to the Largest Event in the World for Media, Marketers & Advertisers in Dubai, UAEJoin Tim Reha (IAA World Congress Liaison) who is presenting the official NW invitation to the Largest Event in the World for Media, Marketers and Advisers - hosted in March 2006 in Dubai, UAE, one of the fastest growing and richest cities in the world!
The video is presented as your personal invitation by Mr. Joseph Ghossoub, President of the IAA, UAE Chapter, to join the NW's delegation and trip that you will never forget!" - Tim Reha, IAA Global Liaison since 1996
http://www.iaadubai2006.com/ Advertising is a major revenue stream for Google and others with major Ad Spending now moving into Mobile and Online. Join the world's most innovative minds and experts in media, marketing and advertising at the World Ad Congress next Spring!
Dubai is one of the seven emirates that form the United Arab Emirates a progressive nation, a role model for the Arab world, owing to its stable political environment and rapid economic development, that has earned it global acclaim. Located at the crossroads of the West and the East, Dubai is the gateway to an untapped region of 1.8 billion people. A magnet for the worlds smartest entrepreneurs and dynamic enterprises. Dubais success is backed by an excellent infrastructure, large-scale expansion plans and diversity in economy.
The Venture IP Corner: Special Guests for Darby Law will be on hand in the ConBar to answer your questions about Patents, Trademarks and how to develop your IP Portfolio to impress investors and protect your intellectual property.
It is time again for some of that grassroots, underground technology & venture networking.Note : Consolidated works is a non-profit art venue available for corporate event rentals
About Consolidated Works: Consolidated Works is an urban contemporary arts center, actively developing and presenting work by artists engaged in the exploration of theater, visual art, film, music, and other arts disciplines. ConWorks uses its programs and its facility to encourage artists, audiences, and community partners in the process of multi-disciplinary discovery.
Meet the Consolidated Works team and learn how you can support and enjoy one the NW finest non-profit art centers. Conworks has great facilities to host your corporate events. Visit
www.conworks.orgRegistration is in person at the door. Contact: Phone 206.356.5130 or email tim.reha@ventureallstars.com
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November 11, 2005
Seattle City Light is now officially carbon neutral!
The PI reports today that Seattle City Light has achieved its goal of having zero net carbon emissions.
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November 7, 2005
Nov. 16 Stoel Rives teleconference
Stoel Rives is pleased to once again host, in our Portland office, this month's ABA teleconference seminar on Meeting Expectations? An Overview of Implementation Experiences Under Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Programs. This event will be held on November 16, 2005 from 9:00 to 10:30 a.m. (actual program starts at 9:15 a.m.). There is no charge for guests attending this seminar in our office.
Please RSVP to Helen Suekuni at 503.294.9365 or email hhsuekuni@stoel.com by November 14 if you will be able to join us for the teleconference. If you have any special needs, please indicate so at that time. Space is limited, so please respond early to reserve your place. We look forward to seeing you there.
Best regards,Karen E. JonesStoel Rives LLP503.294.9827 directkejones@stoel.com
Topic: Meeting Expectations? An Overview of Implementation Experiences Under Renewable Portfolio Standard (RPS) Programs
Learn About:
Expert National Panel:Moderator:Carol Smoots, Perkins Coie LLP (live in Phoenix)Speakers: Lew Milford, Executive Director, Clean Energy Group and Clean Energy Alliance; Daniel Gulino, General Counsel, Ridgewood Power; Rasa Keanini, WREGIS Project Manager, California Energy Commission; Heather Reitt,RPS Program Leader, California Energy CommissionLocal Speakers:Jeff Peterson, NYSERDA (New York City); David Osterberg, Executive Director, Iowa Policy Project (Cedar Rapids); Joseph J. Kerecman, Manager, Alternative Generation, PJM (Washington DC)
Location:Stoel Rives LLP, 900 SW Fifth Avenue, Portland, Oregon. The seminar will be hosted on the 26th floor of the Standard Insurance Center at the corner of Fifth Avenue and Salmon Street, 9:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. Click here for directions: http://www.stoel.com/firm/offices/portland.shtm. If you are unable to attend in our office, information on how to register can be obtained at http://store.mountainmedia.com/ceepinc/calendar.cfm?do=detail&d=3191&c=4943&p=33349.
Upcoming Seminars:
December 14, 2005Federal Electricity Regulation and Alternative EnergyJanuary 18, 2006Legal and Policy Issues Leading to the Commercialization of Hydrogen Fuel Cell TechnologyFebruary 15, 2006Solar Energy: Ready for Market
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