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May 18-20 | Grand Rapids, MI


Schedule

Schedule At A Glance

Tuesday, May 18 — Innovation Summit 2010,  PDF Available Here

7:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast/Networking
8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Welcome & Introductions, Birgit Klohs, President, The Right Place Inc.
8:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M. Adam Hartung, Author "The Phoenix Principle", Columnist Forbes Magazine (Sponsored by Ferris State University)
9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M Energetics Inc., Sabine Brueske, "Manufacturing Energy Use, Loss and Innovation Opportunity Analysis "
9:30 A.M. - 10:00 A.M Argonne National Lab, William Ragland, "Partnering, Facilities, Research & Collaborations for Today and Tomorrow"
10:00 A.M. - 10:30 A.M. Break
10:30 A.M. - 11:00 A.M. Michigan Israel Business Bridge, Jerold Zwas, "Israel Technology Collaboration Opportunites"
11:00 A.M. - 11:30 A.M. Hotset Corporation, Ken Sunden, "Creating Diversified Growth in Energy Efficiency Cast Study"
11:30 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. ProRenewables LLC, Chris Schauer, CEO "Business Model Innovation Through Diversification"
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Lunch & Exhibit Viewing
1:00 P.M. - 4:30 P.M. Afternoon Workshops

Wednesday, May 19 — Efficiency Summit 2010,   PDF Available Here

7:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast/Networking
8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Welcome & Introductions, Bill Small, MEP/MMTC-West
8:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
US Department of Energy, Scott Hutchins, "Save Energy Now, ASME/ANSI Standards & ISO50001"
9:00 A.M. - 9:30 A.M.
ACEEE, Marty Kushler, "Economic Impact and Energy Policy"
9:30 A.M. - 10:15 A.M.
Exhibit Viewing
10:15 A.M. - 10:45 A.M. State of Michigan, Amy Butler, "ARRA Funding Collaborations to Ramp up Energy Efficiency Programs"
10:45 A.M. - 11:15 A.M. Midwest Energy Efficiency Alliance, Jay Wrobel, "Energy EfficIency & Economic Development"
11:15 A.M. - 11:45 P.M. Rockwell Automation, Fred Discenzo "Leveraged Technology Development for Enhanced Energy Management"
11:45 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Q&A Session
12:00 P.M. - 1:00 P.M. Lunch & Exhibit Viewing

Thursday, May 20 — Efficiency Summit 2010,   PDF Available Here

7:30 A.M. - 8:00 A.M. Continental Breakfast/Networking
8:00 A.M. - 8:15 A.M. Welcome & Introductions
8:15 A.M. - 9:00 A.M.
Keynote:Bill Livoti, Baldor Electric, "Impact of AMSE/ANSI Standards & Pending ISO50001"
9:00 A.M. - 9:15 A.M.
Break
9:15 A.M. - 12:00 P.M. Morning Workshops
12:00 P.M - 1:00 P.M. LUNCH

Tuesday Afternoon Workshops

Track 1
Strategy Planning

Track 2
Innovation Management

Track 3
Commercialization
Track 4
Sales Management

1:00 P.M. - 1:45 P.M. "Core Competency & Competitive Differentiation"
Bill Small, MMTC
"Idea Translation"
Bill Foley, InnovationWorks
"Intellectual Property Strategies"
Warner, Norcross & Judd LLP
"The Ideal Customer Profile"
Bob Johnston, Blue Strategies Group
2:00 P.M. - 2:45 P.M. "Developing A Strategic Plan For Growth"
Bill Small, MMTC
"Lifecycle Management Strategies"
Kathleen Hoyle, Blue Strategies Group
"Financial Analysis Tools"
Theresa Sickles, MI-SBTDC Manufacturing Consultant
"Sales Process Management"
Bob Johnston, Blue Strategies Group
3:15 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. "Market Diversification Strategies"
Robert Hess, MMTC
"Innovation Management & The Gated Process"
Kathleen Hoyle, Blue Strategies Group
"Secondary Market Research for Small Businesses"
Tamara Davis, MI-SBTDC Regional Director
"Lead Generation"
Bob Johnston, Blue Strategies Group
4:15 P.M. - 5:00 P.M. "Website Development & Search Engine Optimization"
Robert Hess, MMTC
"Developing Innovation Teams"
Felix Pereiro, Grand Rapids Community College
"Strategic Planning for Sustainability"
Stan Pruski, MI-SBTDC Growth Consultant & Melissa Angel, MI-SBTDC Growth Consultant
"Making Effective Sales Presentations"
Bob Johnston, Blue Strategies Group

Wednesday Afternoon Workshops


Track 1
Industrial Manufacturing

Track 2
Facilities

Track 3
Strategy & Management
Track 4
Financial Incentives

1:00 P.M. - 1:30 P.M.

ROCKWELL AUTOMATION
Doug Burns
"Managing Energy Consumption Case Study"

ARMSTRONG INTERNATIONAL
Brad Savage, Merlo Energy Company
"The Importance and Savings of Steam System Audits"
PRORENEWABLES
Matthew P. Yanik
"The Green Machine By ProRenewables"
DTE ENERGY/KEMA
Rachel Meck, DTE Energy
"Your Energy Savings Incentive Program for Commercial and Industrial Facilities "

1:45 P.M. - 2:15 P.M. HECO, Inc.
Bill Livoti, Baldor Electric Company "Pumping Systems Real World Case Studies in Energy Efficiency and Reliability"
GRAND RAPIDS COMMUNITY COLLEGE
Dorothy Burns, GRCC
"Case Study: Energy Management Cost Savings Strategies"
BLUE STRATEGIES GROUP
Henry Molise
"Lessons Learned: 25 Years of Energy Management"
BIOTECHNOLOGY BUSINESS CONSULTANTS
Michael Kurek, BBC
"Options for Non-Dilutive Funding to Support Energy Innovation Projects"
2:45 P.M. - 3:15 P.M. COMPRESSED AIR LOGISTICS/
TMI COMPRESSED AIR SYS
John deWaha, Compressed Air Logistics & Dan Bott, Dan Bott Consulting "Compressed Air and Vacuum System Case Studies"
CONSUMERS ENERGY
David MacDonald
"Energy Efficiency Incentives for New Construction and Major Remodeling"

WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP
Scott Watson
"Energy Optimization and the Impacts of Decoupling"
SMALL BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION
Brian Picarazzi, Senior Area Manager
"SBA 7(A) and 504 Financing Options and SBA Alternative Energy Initiatives"
3:30 P.M. - 4:00 P.M. COMPRESSED AIR LOGISTICS/
TMI COMPRESSED AIR SYS
John deWaha, Compressed Air Logistics & Dan Bott, Dan Bott Consulting "Compressed Air and Vacuum System Case Studies"
THE WEIDT GROUP
Alecia Ward, The Wedit Group
"Benchmarking Existing Buildings: Managing Your Portfolio"
WARNER NORCROSS & JUDD LLP
Dan DeWitt & Scott Watson "Legal Drivers of Energy Efficiency"
DIXON HUGHES PLLC
John Dickson, Dixon Hughes PLLC
Gary Anderson, Energy Design Service Systems, Inc.
"Generating Cash from Capital Investments Through Energy Efficiencies

 

Thursday Afternoon Workshops

Track 1
Pumping Systems
Track 2
Compressed Air
Track 3
Buildings
Track 4
Steam
Track 5
Motor Systems
Track 6
Automatation
Track 7
HVAC
Sponsored by Baldor

Sponsored by Compressed Air Logistics and TMI Compressed Air Systems

Sponsored by Armstrong Sponsored by HECO, Inc. Industrial Service Groups Sponsored by Rockwell Automation
9:15 A.M. to
12 P.M.
  • Why Efficient Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Screening Systems
  • Analysis Tools
  • Why Efficient Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Screening Systems
  • Analysis Tools
  • Why Efficient Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Screening Systems
  • Analysis Tools
  • Why Efficient Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Screening Systems
  • Analysis Tools
  • Why Efficient Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Screening Systems
  • Analysis Tools
  • Why Efficient Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Screening Systems
  • Analysis Tools
  • Why Efficient Systems
  • Systems Optimization
  • Screening Systems
  • Analysis Tools
1:00 P.M. to
5:00 P.M.
  • Improve Existing Systems
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Develop Action Plans
  • Resources & Follow-up
  • Improve Existing Systems
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Develop Action Plans
  • Resources & Follow-up
  • Improve Existing Systems
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Develop Action Plans
  • Resources & Follow-up
  • Improve Existing Systems
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Develop Action Plans
  • Resources & Follow-up
  • Improve Existing Systems
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Develop Action Plans
  • Resources & Follow-up
  • Improve Existing Systems
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Develop Action Plans
  • Resources & Follow-up
  • Improve Existing Systems
  • Life Cycle Cost Analysis
  • Develop Action Plans
  • Resources & Follow-up


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