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 1, 11, 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. T 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. A 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, e solar, wind, hydro, nuclear, electric vehicles, alternative fuels, and smart grid. 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. ATTEND EXHIBIT SPONSOR 2
October 1, 11, 2013 2016 Embassy Suites, Little Rock Why Attend empowering Arkansas Learn about the latest renewable energy developments in Gain an up-to-date perspective on Arkansas s advanced Arkansas and policy opportunities to continue expanding this growing advanced energy sector energy industry, policy developments, and emerging technologies 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 Participate in interactive meetings and share best practices Hear from advanced energy policy experts representing a variety of advanced energy economic sectors Help shape AAEA s policy priorities leading up to the 2017 legislative session Network with energy leaders, consumers, business prospects, public officials and many others 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 Advanced Energy Business Owners and Employees Advanced Energy Architects, Engineers, and Construction Representatives Planning Agencies, Energy Advisors, and Consultants Electric Utilities and Independent Power Producers Local, State, and Federal Government Officials and Staff Community College and University Researchers, Students, and Educators Commercial Industrial Energy Customers Advanced Energy Technology Adopters, Site Owners, and Managers Manufacturers of Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Systems Advanced Energy System Integrators Start-up Entrepreneurs Financial Providers and Investors 3
October 1, 11, 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-rock- LITCPES/index.html Mention code AAE when making reservation to receive discount; room block expires 9/10/16 4
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: Table at the Lunch) $3,500 $5,000 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 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 $2,500 $3,500 PARTNER SPONSOR $2,000 $3,000 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 5
October 2016 SPONSORSHIP 1, 2013 LEVELS & OPPORTUNITIES empowering Arkansas PROGRAM SPONSOR A. MORNING MEET & GREET B. ADVANCED ENERGY POLICY ROUNDTABLE Table at the Lunch) Listing in Program and on AAEA Website Quarter-Page Ad in Event Program AAEA MEMBER RATES: $1,000 NON-MEMBER RATES: $2,000 ADVANED ENERGY SUPPORTER Table at the Lunch) Listing in Event Program $600 $1,000 CONFERENCE ADMISSION Participation in All Conference Sessions & Lunch Early Bird Discount until 9/16/16 Total Admission for Early Registration $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. 6
October 2016 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 mollie@arkansasadvancedenergy.com. 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 mollie@arkansasadvancedenergy.com. 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 $ Card Type Card # Sec. Code Name on Card Expiration Date / / Billing Address Signature (to confirm payment/contract) 7
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 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. 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! 8