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SUMMARY:Waste to Biogas & Clean Fuels Finance & Investment Summit
DESCRIPTION:Infocast’s Waste to Biogas & Clean Fuels Finance & Investment Summit will bring together key government decision makers\, municipalities\, utilities\, off-takers\, commercial generators and fleet owners with feedstock providers\, waste service companies\, conversion technology companies\, project /infrastructure developers\, EPCs and financiers to develop and finance the next generation of waste to biogas and clean fuels projects. The summit will also bring waste conversion stakeholders together with fleet owners\, aviation and naval biofuel leaders\, CNG/LNG infrastructure developers\, and alternative clean vehicle companies to outline the opportunities available for waste to BioCNG/LNG/Fuels projects and to fuel industry growth. \nTopics include: \n\nFederal\, state and industry policy-makers discussing available incentives\, grants and opportunities driving the market\nMuncipalities\, cities and counties sharing waste conversion lessons learned and implications for future projects\nUtilities and off-takers providing their perspectives on acquiring energy from waste and contracting needs\nFinanciers and developers sharing their perspectives and needs in financing the next generation of waste conversion projects\n\nContact Dr. Sumesh Arora at sarora@innovate.ms to receive a discount code.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/waste-to-biogas-clean-fuels-finance-investment-summit/
LOCATION:Biltmore Hotel & Suites\, 2151 Laurelwood Road\, Santa Clara\, CA\, 95054\, United States
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SUMMARY:eTech Conference
DESCRIPTION:The eTech Conference brings together industry leaders\, educational professionals and economic development agencies for the purpose of helping businesses better participate in the “new” economy. \nBusiness are faced with the challenge of filtering through the vast amount of information about how to stay vibrant and relevant. This conference will combine an educational forum with real world expertise to assist business owners and executives in putting together a strategy for success. \nGovernor Phil Bryant will deliver the keynote address. \nVideo streaming of the event will also be available.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/etech-conference/
LOCATION:Clyde Muse Center\, 515 Country Place Parkway\, Pearl\, MS\, 39208\, United States
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SUMMARY:2015 Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The 2015 Innovation Conference is an annual event showcasing the latest technologies for improving quality and productivity within the automotive industry. There will be more than 60 exhibitors displaying emerging technologies products that provide a competitive edge. Last year\, more than 1\,100 people attended the conference and gained valuable insight regarding innovative technologies to improve the quality of their products.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2015-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:Nissan North America Plant\, 300 Nissan Drive\, Canton\, MS\, 39046\, United States
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SUMMARY:MS Small Business Development Forum
DESCRIPTION:The mission of the MS Small Business Development Forum is to extend knowledge to entrepreneurs and small businesses in the areas of: concept development\, startup\, growth and renewal. Also\, the forum will connect entrepreneurs and small businesses to the resources of Alcorn State University\, Hinds Community College\, Mississippi State University and other small business support organizations. \nProgram Objectives: \n\nProvide four educational sessions related to: entrepreneurship and small business startup\, small business and government processes\, e-commerce and marketing strategies\, and customer service practices.\nConnect small businesses to essential collegiate resources to promote the establishment\, growth and renewal of small businesses in Mississippi.\n\nFour Content Areas at the Forum \n\nE-Commerce & Marketing\nEntrepreneurship & Basics of Small Business Development\nBusinesses and Government: Requirements and Taxation\nBusiness & Customer Service
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/ms-small-business-development-forum/
LOCATION:Central MS Research & Extension Center\, 1320 Seven Springs Road\, Raymond\, MS\, United States
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SUMMARY:2015 Manufacturing Summit
DESCRIPTION:The fifth annual Manufacturing Summit\, featuring the theme “Focus on the Future\,” will bring together manufacturing\, logistics and transportation leaders for a day of celebrating\, innovating and challenging the future of manufacturing. \nMississippi Governor Phil Bryant will be offering the keynote address\, morning sessions will focus on the future of manufacturing on global\, national and regional scales\, and afternoon sessions will focus on the future of intermodal transportation and manufacturing logistics. Hal Sirkin\, senior partner and managing director at Boston Consulting Group in Chicago\, will serve as the featured speaker and will discuss CEO research-based predictions for the future of manufacturing. In addition\, former Mississippi State University (MSU) president Malcolm A. Portera will discuss regional manufacturing opportunities and what he sees as important issues for Mississippi manufacturers. \nAdditional Speakers Include: \n\nChad Miller\, director of the Center for Logistics\, Trade and Transportation at the University of Southern Mississippi. Miller will moderate a panel discussion on new logistics strategies and intermodal transportation. Panelists include: Bryan Hunt\, Seacor America’s Marine Highway\, LLC; Steve Puryear\, MSU Center for Advanced Vehicular Systems Extension; and Dan Pallme\, Intermodal Freight Transportation Institute at the University of Memphis.\nBill Perdue\, vice president of regulatory affairs at American Home Furnishings Alliance. Perdue will present the latest information on regulatory restrictions.\nSteve Puryear\, MSU Center for Advance Vehicular Systems Extension. Puryear will speak on highway transportation logistics facing the furniture and home furnishings value chains.\nDavid Shaw\, MSU vice president for research and economic development. Shaw will discuss how the university develops and supports job growth in the manufacturing industry.\n\nA block of rooms has been reserved at the Hilton Garden Inn in Starkville. Call 662-615-9664 and ask for the Manufacturing Summit rate.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/2015-manufacturing-summit/
LOCATION:The Franklin Center\, 201 Locksley Way\, Starkville\, MS\, 39759\, United States
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SUMMARY:Startup Weekend Jackson
DESCRIPTION:Startup Weekend is an intense 54-hour event powered by Google for Entrepreneurs that operates worldwide and brings together entrepreneurs\, programmers\, coders\, developers and other business-minded individuals for a weekend of company creation. \nAll Startup Weekend events follow the same basic model: anyone is welcome to pitch their startup idea and receive feedback from their peers. Teams organically form around the top ideas (as determined by popular vote) and then it’s a 54-hour frenzy of business model creation\, coding\, designing and market validation. The weekends culminate with presentations in front of local entrepreneurial leaders with another opportunity for critical feedback. \nA block of rooms have been reserved at a discount rate at the Jackson Marriott. Call 601-969-5100\, and be sure to mention “Startup Weekend Jackson” when making the reservation. \nStartup Weekend Oxford is organized by the employees of Innovate Mississippi. Contact Tasha Bibb at tbibb@innovate.ms for more information.
URL:https://www.innovate.ms/event/startupweekendjackson/
LOCATION:Mississippi College School of Law\, 151 E Griffith St\, Jackson\, MS\, 39201\, United States
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