emPOWERing Arkansas - Arkansas Advanced Energy Association

Photo courtesy of Seal Energy Solutions. Solar is gaining popularity among home and business owners across Arkansas.
emPOWERing Arkansas
AAEA’s 5th Annual Meeting
October 11, 2016
Embassy Suites by Hilton
Little Rock, AR
Hosted by
Title Sponsor
October 11,
1, 2013
2016
Embassy Suites , Little Rock
Pulaski County Courthouse—Pulaski County is currently undertaking the 1st local government AEPC project with Entegrity
You are cordially invited to be part of the
Arkansas Advanced Energy Association’s
5th Annual Meeting and Policy Conference: “emPOWERing Arkansas”.
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he 2016 “emPOWERing Arkansas” Conference offers access to the latest information, policies, 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. The
development of innovative technologies to help meet America’s energy demands has allowed the emergence
of an advanced energy sector in Arkansas that now accounts for more than 25,000 workers and $2.8 billion in
output, according to a study released by the Arkansas Advanced Energy Foundation (AAEF). These Arkansans are
employed across the fields of advanced energy, including energy efficiency, demand response, natural gas electric
generation, solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and smart grid.
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mPOWERing Arkansas 2016 includes a morning networking meet and greet, policy roundtable, interactive
networking, and a lunch program featuring Dr. Katherine Johnson (the Independent Monitor of AR’s utility EE
programs). 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.
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October 11,
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2016
Embassy Suites , Little Rock
Why Attend
“emPOWERing Arkansas”
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Learn about the latest renewable energy developments in
Arkansas and policy opportunities to continue expanding
this growing advanced energy sector
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Gain an up-to-date perspective on Arkansas’s advanced
energy industry, policy developments, and emerging
technologies
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Hear from Dr. Katherine Johnson, President of Johnson
Consulting Group and the Independent Monitor of
Arkansas’s EE utility programs; she will provide a unique
perspective on both the successes and challenges that the
state’s public utilities have realized since the program was
launched in 2011
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Hear from advanced energy policy experts representing a
variety of advanced energy economic sectors
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Help shape AAEA’s policy priorities leading up to the 2017
legislative session
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Network with energy leaders, consumers, business
prospects, public officials and many others
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Participate in interactive meetings and share best practices
“The Arkansas Advanced Energy Association promotes public policies that have contributed to the significant growth of AR’s
solar market. We are proud to take advantage of the many advanced energy business opportunities available in part by
AAEA’s work. We have grown from 3 to 50+ employees in the past 3 years, and are thankful to have an ally like AAEA supporting us and cheering for us all along the way!”
Heather Nelson, Co-Founder of Seal Energy Solutions
Attendee Profile
Who Attends “emPOWERing Arkansas”
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Community College and University Researchers,
Students, and Educators
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Commercial Industrial Energy Customers
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Advanced Energy Technology Adopters, Site
Owners, and Managers
Planning Agencies, Energy Advisors, and
Consultants
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Manufacturers of Renewable Energy and Energy
Efficiency Systems
Electric Utilities and Independent Power
Producers
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Advanced Energy System Integrators
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Start-up Entrepreneurs
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Financial Providers and Investors
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Advanced Energy Business Owners and
Employees
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Advanced Energy Architects, Engineers, and
Construction Representatives
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Local, State, and Federal Government Officials
and Staff
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October 11,
1, 2013
2016
Embassy Suites , Little Rock
PROGRAM AGENDA (draft as of July 20, 2016; details may change prior to event)
8:30—9:00 am
Check-in
9:00—9:30 am
Networking; Meet & Greet
9:30 am—11:30 am
Policy Roundtable Discussion: Building on Success for a
Stronger Renewable Energy Market in Arkansas
11:30—12:00 pm
Networking
12:00—1:30 pm
Keynote Lunch Program with Dr. Katherine Johnson,
President of Johnson Consulting Group and the Independent
Monitor of Arkansas’s Utility EE Programs: Successes and
Challenges Facing Arkansas’s Public Utilities
1:30 pm
Closing Remarks
“AAEA’s policy expertise has laid the groundwork for entrepreneurs
like myself to grow and expand multiple homegrown Arkansas
businesses. In the past 5 years, Viridian, Home Energy Rx, and
Entegrity Energy Partners have collectively grown from 5 to 75+
employees. This kind of economic growth is good for Arkansas, and
would not be possible without the skilled and strategic policy work
by AAEA!”
Matt Bell, Co-Founder of Viridian, Home Energy Rx, and Entegrity
Energy Partners
EVENT ACCOMMODATIONS
Embassy Suites by Hilton — Little Rock
11301 Financial Centre Parkway
Little Rock, AR 72211
501-537-3310
Block of rooms reserved for AAEA
Discounted rooms offered
http://embassysuites3.hilton.com/en/hotels/
arkansas/embassy-suites-by-hilton-little-rockLITCPES/index.html
Mention code “AAE” when making reservation to
receive discount; room block expires 9/10/16
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October
2016
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 Arkansas’s advanced energy economy.
TITLE SPONSOR
AAEA MEMBER RATES:
NON-MEMBER RATES:
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$3,500
$5,000
$2,500
$3,500
$2,000
$3,000
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Conference Admission for 8 Participants (including a Private
Table at the Lunch)
Top Billing in Program, All Marketing Materials, and AAEA
Website
List of Conference Attendees
Exhibit Booth: Priority Assignment
Logo Displayed on Event Signage and Screen throughout
Event
Front Inside Cover of Event Program
Marketing Materials Included with Event Packet
Remarks during Luncheon
Sponsorship Mentioned throughout Event
Follow-up Listing in AAEA Materials, on Website, and in AAEA
Annual Report
PRESENTING SPONSOR
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Conference Admission for 8 Participants (including a Private
Table at the Lunch)
Logo in Program, All Marketing Materials, and AAEA Website
Exhibit Booth
Logo Displayed on Event Signage
Full Page Ad in Event Program
Sponsorship Mentioned throughout Event
Follow-up Listing in AAEA Materials, on Website, and in AAEA
Annual Report
PARTNER SPONSOR
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Conference Admission for 8 Participants (including a Private
Table at the lunch)
Listing in Program, Marketing Materials, and AAEA Website
Listing on Event Signage
Half-Page Ad in Event Program
Follow-up Listing in AAEA Materials, on Website, and in AAEA
Annual Report
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October
2016
SPONSORSHIP
1, 2013
LEVELS & OPPORTUNITIES
emPOWERing Arkansas
PROGRAM SPONSOR
A. MORNING MEET & GREET
B. ADVANCED ENERGY POLICY ROUNDTABLE
 Conference Admission for 8 Participants (including a Private
Table at the Lunch)
 Listing in Program and on AAEA Website
 Quarter-Page Ad in Event Program
ADVANED ENERGY SUPPORTER
 Conference Admission for 8 Participants (including a Private
Table at the Lunch)
 Listing in Event Program
CONFERENCE ADMISSION
 Participation in All Conference Sessions & Lunch
 Early Bird Discount until 9/16/16
Total Admission for Early Registration
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 (due by 9/16/16)
 Back Inside Cover
 Full Page Program Ad
 Half Page Program Ad
 Quarter Page Ad
$300
$250
$200
$150
Powers of Arkansas employees gathered at the company’s headquarters in North Little Rock, AR.
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REGISTRATION/SPONSORSHIP
1, 2013
CONTRACT
emPOWERing Arkansas
To register, submit this completed form with payment to AAEA at 124 W. Capitol Avenue, Suite 1630, Little 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 Participants)
SPONSORSHIP LEVELS
For sponsorship assistance, please contact Mollie Campbell at (501) 537-0190 or [email protected].
Please select your sponsorship preference below.
Title Sponsor
$3,500 AAEA Member
$5,000 Non-Member
Presenting Sponsor
$2,500 AAEA Member
$3,500 Non-Member
Partner Sponsor
$2,000 AAEA Member
$3,000 Non-Member
Program Sponsor
$1,000 AAEA Member
$2,000 Non-Member
Advanced Energy Supporter
$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 application. No cancellations or refunds are issued once payment is received.
Check enclosed payable to the “Arkansas Advanced Energy Association”
Credit Card
GRAND TOTAL/TOTAL AMOUNT AUTHORIZED TO CHARGE $
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Name on Card
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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 through the increased development,
manufacture, and utilization of advanced energy technologies.
THANK YOU
AAEA MEMBERS
25x25 Alliance
360 Energy Engineers
Advanced Energy Economy
AEDC
Ameresco, Inc.
ARAMARK Engineering
Solutions
Arkansas Association of Energy Engineers (AAEE)
Arkansas Department of
Workforce Services
Arkansas Oklahoma Gas
Corporation
BCS Performance Solutions
Brown Engineers, LLC
CDP Strategies
City of Fayetteville
City of North Little Rock
Clean Fuel Partners LLC
Clean Line Energy Partners
Clear Energy Inc.
Communities Unlimited
ConEdison Solutions
Cromwell
Davis Energy Group
DeWitt Chamber of
Commerce
Ducarto Systems Ltd., Inc.
Efficiency Consultants International, Inc. (ECI)
Energy Security Partners
Entegrity Energy Partners, LLC
First Western Insurance
Fayetteville 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
Inspiring Energy, LLC
Johnson Controls, Inc.
Kenneth L. Smith Consulting
LSCO Energy
McKinstry
MESA Landscape Architects
Middleton, Inc.
Millar Jiles, LLP
MISO
Mitchell, Williams, Selig,
Gates & Woodyard
Opterra Energy Services
Orange Energizing Solutions
Performance Services
Philander Smith College
Picasolar
Pinnacle Energy Services
Powers of Arkansas
Pulaski Technical College
Ranco
Richter Solar Energy, LLC
Rivers Edge Ventures Inc.
Seal Energy Solutions
Siemens Industry, Inc.
Silicon Ranch Corporation
Silicon Solar Solutions
Southeast Energy Efficiency
Alliance (SEEA)
Specialized Real Estate Group
Stellar Sun
Stitt Energy Systems, Inc.
Sun City Solar Energy
T&T Green, Insulation
Innovations
TradeWind Energy, Inc.
TremWel Energy
University of Arkansas
University of Arkansas Fort
Smith
USGBC—Arkansas
Verdant Solutions
Viridian
We look forward to seeing you on October 11th for “emPOWERing Arkansas”!
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