ADVANCED ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY EXPO

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1 ADVANCED ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY EXPO October 29 & 30, 2010 WORKSHOP AND SEMINAR PROPOSALS New River Community and Technical College is pleased to announce southern West Virginia s First Annual Advanced Energy and Technology Expo. We are seeking presentations for concurrent sessions to be held during the event. Each concurrent session will be up to 60 minutes in length. Sponsors have the opportunity to submit an abstract for one or more sessions based upon the level of sponsorship: Platinum (up to 5 workshops); Gold (up to 3 workshops): Silver (up to 2 workshops); and Bronze (1 free workshop). Those interested in presenting are asked to forward the following information to Lisa M. Hatcher using the form on the following page. Presenter Name and Credentials (preferred listing on agenda) Presenter Affiliation and Contact Information Presenter Bio (not to exceed 200 words) Workshop Title and Description (not to exceed 300 words) Workshop Learning Objectives (3 maximum) Thank you once again for your sponsorship of Southern West Virginia s First Annual Advanced Energy and Technology Expo. We look forward to a dynamic and successful event! The deadline for submitting an abstract is Friday, October 23, You will be notified via when your abstract is received and your workshop or seminar is assigned a time and location. Submit one copy of your proposal via mail, fax, or using the contact information below. If you have any questions, please or call. Lisa M. Hatcher New River Community and Technical College 527 Odd Road PO Box 307 Ghent, West Virginia Phone: Fax: lhatcher@newriver.edu

2 ADVANCED ENERGY & TECHNOLOGY EXPO WORKSHOPS SEMINARS FORUMS REQUEST FORM Primary Presenter Name: Credentials: Title: Organization: Address: City: County: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Primary Presenter Bio: (not to exceed 200 words) Workshop Title: Workshop Description: (not to exceed 300 words) Workshop Learning Objectives Objective 1: Objective 2: Objective 3: Who is the intended audience for your presentation? Community members Homeowners Weatherization professionals Building professionals Mining professionals Alternative energy professionals Manufacturing professionals Technology professionals Students Other (please describe) Space requirements: Classroom setting Equipment/Display Room Other (please describe) Please select the day and time you would like to present. Friday, October 29, afternoon 2:30p 3:30p Saturday, October 30, morning 9a 10a 10 a 11a 11a 12p Saturday, October 30, afternoon 1p 2p 2p 3p 3p 4p

3 Use this form for contact and bio information for additional presenters. Copy as needed for more than 3 presenters. Secondary Presenter Name: Credentials: Title: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Secondary Presenter Bio: (not to exceed 200 words) Tertiary Presenter Name: Credentials: Title: Organization: Address: City: State: Zip: Telephone: Fax: Tertiary Presenter Bio: (not to exceed 200 words)

4 NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADVANCED ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Sneak Preview Friday, October 29, :00 pm 5:00 pm Open to the General Public Saturday, October 30, :00 am 4:00 pm Mark your calendar today for Southern West Virginia s First Annual Advanced Energy and Technology Expo to be held at New River Community and Technical College s Technical Training Center located at 527 Odd Road in Ghent, West Virginia on October 30th! Network with professionals and industry leaders to learn about current and future developments in energy, green building, weatherization, manufacturing and technology. Exhibits and workshops will feature information on energy saving techniques for the home, business or office. See the latest designs and applications of energy efficiencies including houses of the future, training techniques that are leading edge, and technologies that will change your life forever. call or visit Odd Road, Ghent, West Virginia DON T FORGET TO STOP BY THE FOLLOWING EXHIBITS! ALLIANCE CONSTRUCTION MANAGEMENT AMTEK COMPANY APPALACHIAN ELECTRIC POWER BEAVER COAL COMPANY CASE WV CHAPMAN RADIANT INFRARED HEATING E.T. BOGGESS ARCHITECTS GOVERNOR S OFFICE OF ECONOMIC OPPORTUNITY GREENBRIER COMMUNICATIONS HIGH TECH SYSTEMS EQUIPMENT HSC INDUSTRIAL LESLIE EQUIPMENT COMPANY MABSCOTT SUPPLY NICHOLAS COUNTY SHELTERED WORKSHOP USDA RURAL DEVELOPMENT WV DIVISON OF ENERGY

5 NRCTC/51/10x10 Insulation Demo Area 14' x 70' Break Out # 2 30' x 40' Truck 12' x 35' Auction Area Large/Bulk Items 30' x 60' ' Break Out # 1 30' x 40' Break Out #3 20' x 20' Storage 127 Vehicle Auction Items 123 Vehicle 228 Auction Items Roof Pit Area ' Vehicle ' 222 Stage ' x 16' ' Reception Area Appx 80' x 90' ' New River Community and Technical College Advanced Energy and Technology Expo October 29-30, ' ' New River Community and Technical College 527 Odd Road Ghent, West Virginia Entrance 9' x 46' 9' x 46' Line-Pole Training

6 ADVISORY FOR PLANNING PURPOSES: Wednesday, October 13, 2010 FOR MORE INFORMATION CONTACT: Barbara Elliott Education and Technical Training Center Comes to Southern West Virginia On Friday, October 29, 2010 at 1:00 p.m. Congressman Nick J. Rahall will join the New River Community and Technical College and its many partners in a grand opening ceremony for its newest location at 527 Odd Road, Ghent, West Virginia, which will be the hub for technical education and training in southeastern West Virginia. As advanced technologies and green building practices gain momentum, manufacturers and service providers are always looking for equipment, tools, and most importantly, skilled workers to help them stay ahead of the curve. New River Community and Technical College is committed to playing an integral role in helping our communities grow and prosper and is very pleased to offer programs in weatherization technology, green building systems, automotive and diesel technology, welding, HVAC, electrical distribution technology, commercial driver s license, heavy equipment operation, surveying, horticulture and landscaping, and lead renovation at the new center. Following the ceremony, the attendees will have the opportunity to enjoy exhibits provided by many of the college s partners in energy efficiencies, energy conservation, and advanced energy technology at the region s First Annual Advanced Energy and Technology Expo. Exhibits will range from virtual welding to hybrid vehicles and even to how to make rain barrels. Guests will be introduced to current and future developments in advanced energy, green building, weatherization and manufacturing technology. The event will be open to the general public from 9:00 a.m. until 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 30, 2010, and there will be something of interest for adults and children of all ages. Admission is FREE, and in addition to exhibits, participants will have the opportunity to attend FREE educational workshops at the event to learn more about how they can save money and resources by weatherizing their homes and businesses by investing in advanced energy measures. They can also catch a glimpse of the future in building science, fuel cells, hybrid cars, and more! Who: What: When: Congressman Nick J. Rahall, II Grand Opening and Ribbon Cutting Ceremony for New River Community College s Education and Technical Training Center followed by the First Annual Advanced Energy & Technology Expo Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Friday, October 29, 2010, 1:00 p.m. 5:00 p.m. Open to General Public Saturday, October 30, 2010, 9:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m. 527 Odd Road, PO Box 307, Ghent, West Virginia Phone Fax

7 Charity Auction Following the Expo Where: New River CTC Education and Technical Training Center 527 Odd Road, Ghent, WV The Advanced Energy and Technology Expo has been made possible by the collaboration of the following partners: HSC Industrial, CASE WV, Leslie Equipment Company, Mabscott Supply, AMTEK Company, Governor s Office of Economic Opportunity, WV Division of Energy, Appalachian Electric Power, Chapman Radiant Infrared Heating, E.T. Boggess Architects, Alliance Construction Management, Beaver Coal Company, Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park, Greenbrier Communications, High Tech Systems & Equipment, USDA Rural Development. ### 527 Odd Road, PO Box 307, Ghent, West Virginia Phone Fax

8 NEW RIVER COMMUNITY AND TECHNICAL COLLEGE ADVANCED ENERGY AND TECHNOLOGY EXPO FRIDAY, OCTOBER 29, 2010 FROM 1 PM UNTIL 5 PM SATURDAY, OCTOBER 30, 2010 FROM 9 AM UNTIL 4 PM Thanks to our Partners! PLATINUM GOLD CASE WV Leslie Equipment Company Mabscott Supply Company SILVER AMTEK Governor s Office of Economic Opportunity WV Division of Energy BRONZE Appalachian Electric Power Chapman Radiant Infrared Heating E.T. Boggess Architects COMMUNITY Alliance Construction Management Beaver Coal Company Burning Rock Outdoor Adventure Park Greenbrier Communications High Tech Systems & Equipment USDA Rural Development It is a pleasure to welcome you as a participant in southern West Virginia s First Annual Advanced Energy and Technology Expo. Whether you are a sponsor, an exhibitor or a workshop facilitator, this information is designed to help ensure your participation is a success. Enclosed in this brochure are details on the location, exhibit services, public relations information, set-up and tear-down times, refreshments, etc. Please note the set-up and tear-down times must be observed by all exhibitors. This is crucial to the success of the Expo and to each exhibitor s participation. Please review this information and be sure to give a copy to anyone in your organization who is involved with the Expo. EXHIBIT SPACE Standard booths are 10 wide by 10 deep and come with an 8 draped back wall and 3 side rails unless noted differently in your sponsorship agreement. Platinum sponsors receive a 10 x30 booth, gold and silver sponsors receive a 10 x20 booth. All booths include a 6 skirted table, two chairs and electrical hook-up. If you require carpet additional tables/chairs, furniture, or audio visual rental, we recommend you contact Kris Peter from Hollins Exposition Services at , ext Please refer to the attached floor plan for the event. Individual booth spaces will be assigned by October 23, EXHIBITOR BADGES Badges are your exhibitor passes, which give you access to lunch and refreshments on both days of the event. They are nontransferrable and must be worn at all times. Badges will be distributed during exhibitor check-in on Thursday evening, October 28, 2010 between 3 pm and 7 pm and on Friday, October 29, 2010 from 7 am until 11:30 am. Each Platinum and Gold Sponsor receives a total of 4 badges. All other sponsors and exhibitors receive one for each day. If you need additional badges, they should be requested during check-in.

9 Exhibitor Checklist IMPORTANT INFORMATION TO HELP ENSURE YOUR SUCCESS! EXPO LOCATION: New River Community and Technical College s Education and Technical Training Center, 527 Odd Road, Ghent, WV Just off I-77, Exit 28. EXPO HOURS: Friday, October 29, :00 pm 5:00 pm Ribbon Cutting Ceremony & Sneak Preview Saturday, October 30, :00 am 4:00 pm Open to the General Public SET UP HOURS Thursday, October 28, :00 pm 7:00 pm Friday, October 29, :00 am 11:30 am Any exhibit materials that require a vehicle or fork lift for transport inside the building must be brought on Thursday, October 28, Materials that can be hand carried from the door to the exhibit space may be brought in on Friday morning. Exhibits MUST be completely set up before 11:30 a.m. on Friday. TEAR DOWN HOURS Saturday, October 30, :00 pm 6:00 pm Please note that booths cannot be disassembled prior to the close of the Expo at 4:00 pm on Saturday. ELECTRICAL Standard electrical outlets are available at no charge. Exhibitors must supply their own cords which must be 12-3 gauge wire. PHONE/INTERNET Wireless internet service is available in the exhibit area. Most mobile phone services are accessible within the building. PRESS/PUBLICITY New River has launched an intensive advertising campaign...mailing flyers, personal invitations and additional material to thousands of individuals and companies across West Virginia. We have also been running public service announcements, radio advertisements, newspaper advertisements, and have been working closely with the chambers of commerce to promote the event. If you have special news that can be used to help promote the Expo and your involvement, please contact Barbara Elliott at or by ing her at belliott@newriver.edu as soon as possible. Our sponsors and partners will also be listed on banners and highlighted in advertisements. Workshop and Seminar Schedule Friday, October 29 2:30 pm 3:30 pm Saturday, October 30, Every Hour on the Hour from 9 am until 3 pm. EXHIBITORS INCLUDE... Appalachian Electric Power Clay s Heating & Air Conditioning Friends of Coal Ghent Volunteer Fire Department Liberty High School Key Club Lowe s Matheson Valley National Gases Nicholas County Sheltered Workshop Raleigh County Solid Waste Authority Space-Ray Infrared Gas Heaters Sutterby Solutions WV Weatherization Assistance Program 527 Odd Road, Ghent, WV Phone lhatcher@newriver.edu You Don t Want to Miss Energy saving ideas for your home and office Futures in building science Hybrid automobiles Rain barrel making Small wind / Small solar residential and commercial installation Virtual welding And many fun activities for the whole family!