Industry-Environment Conference

2009 Annual Industry-Environment Conference
Wednesday, October 14-15, 2009
The Saratoga Hilton

  • Information
  • Program
  • Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities
  • Hotel Information
Sponsors
Business Council Insurance Fund
CDM
Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
ERM
International Paper
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
O'Brien & Gere
Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C.
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

About the Conference

This fall conference brings together leading environmental policymakers, industry experts, leaders of environmental nonprofits, faculty in environmental programs, and representatives from other environmental institutions to discuss the state of environmental policy in New York. The conference will provide pertinent information on ever changing state environmental programs, and updates from industry experts on innovations in clean technology, energy conservation and best practices. The conference will focus on a range of topics from climate change and recycling programs to brownfields cleanup and water infrastructure and energy efficiency investments.

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Tax Deductibility

All expenses of continuing education (including registration fees, travel, meals and lodging) taken to maintain and improve professional skills may be tax deductible (Treas. Reg. 1.162-5). Consult your tax advisor for further information. Federal Tax ID# 141401680

Handicap Access

Accommodations for the disabled are available. Please let us know how we can accommodate you.

To Cancel

Registration cancellations will be accepted until Wednesday, October 7, 2009, subject to a $75 processing fee. No refunds will be given after that time.

GOLF TOURNAMENT

Based on a Callaway scoring system. Once you register, we will notify you regarding foursomes, handicaps, etc.

 

Program

 
Sponsors
Business Council Insurance Fund
CDM
Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
ERM
International Paper
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
O'Brien & Gere
Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C.
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP
Wednesday, October 14, 2009
Noon - 5:00 pm

Golf Tournament
Sponsored by O’Brien & Gere

Saratoga State Park Golf Course
(Registration fee $56)

7:00 - 8:00 pm

Welcome Reception
Dinner is on your own

Thursday, October 15, 2009
7:30 - 9:00 am Registration / Continental Breakfast
Visit the Exhibits
9:00 - 10:15 am

Concurrent Workshops 1 & 2
(choose one workshop for this timeframe)

  1. Climate Change
    • Governor Paterson’s 80 percent reduction by 2050 goal: addressing the climate crisis while providing opportunity for innovators and entrepreneurs
      Peter Iwanowicz, Executive Chamber
    • EPA Mandatory Reporting on Greenhouse Gas Emissions
      Gary Keating, ERM, Inc.
    • Finch Energy Conservation and Greenhouse Gas Reduction
      Sandra Lebarron, Finch Paper
      Dan Schaffer, Adept Management Systems

  2. Assessing Federal Stimulus Money for State Programs
    • Water Infrastructure Funding Initiative
      Sandra Allen, NYS DEC
    • Smart Grid Technology
      Martin Cook, National Grid
    • Energy Efficiency Portfolio Standard
      Cheryl Glanton, NYSERDA
10:15 - 10:30 am Refreshment Break  
10:30 - 12:00 pm

Concurrent Workshops 3 & 4
(choose one workshop for this timeframe)

  1. Brownfields Cleanup Program: Roundtable Discussion

    Moderator: Steven Taylor, The Business Council of New York State, Inc.
    • Phil Bousquet, Green & Seifter Attorney’s PLLC
    • Michael Bogin, Sive, Paget & Riesel PC
    • Linda Shaw, Knauf Shaw, LLP
    • Val Washington, NYS DEC

  2. Solid/Hazardous Waste Material Program: Status Report
    • State Solid Waste Plan
      Ed Dassatti, NYS DEC
    • State Solid Waste Plan: An Industry Perspective
      Steve Changaris, National Solid Wastes Management Association
    • Hazardous Facility Siting Plan
      John Iannotti, NYS DEC
    • Hazardous Waste Rulemaking
      Deborah Aldrich, NYS DEC
 
12:00 - 1:30 pm

Luncheon

Welcome
Kenneth Adams, President and CEO
The Business Council of NYS, Inc.

Keynote
Alexander B. Grannis, Commissioner
NYS DEC

 
1:30 - 3:00 pm

Concurrent Workshops 5 & 6
(choose one workshop for this timeframe)

  1. Water Quality and Permitting
    Implementation of Narrative Standard Flow for Fresh Water Surface
    • Diane English, NYS DEC
    • Scott Stoner, NYS DEC

    Stormwater Discharges from MS4’s: A Smart Growth Approach

    • Angus Eaton, NYS DEC

  2. State Recycling Programs Update
    What is Product Stewardship and why does New York need it?
    • Resa Dimino, NYS DEC
    • Tom Rhoads, Onondaga County Resource Recovery Authority
 
3:00 - 3:30 pm

Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Break
Sponsored by ERM, Inc.

 
3:30 - 5:00 pm

Concurrent Workshops 7 & 8
(choose one workshop for this timeframe)

  1. Legal Affairs / Enforcement Issues
    Hot Topics in General Counsel
    • Executive Order 25: Governor’s Regulatory Review and Reform Plan
      Alison Crocker, NYS DEC
    • DEC’s Participation in the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act (ARRA)
      Cindy Dixon, NYS DEC
    • New York’s Bottle Bill Changes Tied up in Court
      Cristin Clarke, NYS DEC


  2. Natural Gas Exploration and Alternative Fuels
    Marcellus Shale and Biofuels / Smart Grid
    • Marcellus Shale
      Brad Field, NYS DEC
      Gregory Sovas, XRM, LLC
    • Biofuels
      James Taylor, Taylor Biomass Energy, LLC
 
5:30 - 7:30 pm

Reception

Wine at Reception
Sponsored by Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers

Dinner is on your own

 
Friday, October 16, 2009  
7:30 - 9:00 am

Buffet Breakfast
Co-Sponsored by CDM and International Paper

Visit the Exhibits

 

9:00 - 9:30 am

Environment Update from Office of the Governor

Judith Enck, Deputy Secretary to the Governor for the Environment*

 
9:30 - 10:15 a.m.

Sustainable Manufacturing and Eco-Innovation

Nabil Nasr, Director, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology

 
10:15 - 10:30 am Refreshment Break  
10:30 - 11:15 am

Making the Business Case for Climate Action - A Practical Approach

Michael Madigan, Robert Neimeier O’Brien & Gere

 
11:15 - 12:00 pm

Turning Waste into Energy

Jack Lauber, Columbia University

 
12:00 - 1:30 pm Buffet Luncheon
Sponsored by Shumaker consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C.
 
    as of 9/18/09

 

Sponsors
Business Council Insurance Fund
CDM
Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
ERM
International Paper
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
O'Brien & Gere
Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C.
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

Exhibit and Sponsorship Opportunities

Exhibits

8’ x 10’ Booth $ 2,000 (Member)

8’ x 10’ Booth $ 2,500 (Future member)

Exhibit space is being limited to 10 booths to ensure maximum exposure for your company.

Your booth rental includes:

  • 8’ high back drape
  • 3’ high side drapes
  • Booth identification sign
  • Standard electrical / DSL service
  • One complimentary Conference registration
  • Conference participants list
  • Recognition in Conference material

Show Schedule

Exhibits will be open throughout Conference functions on Thursday, October 15, and Friday, October 16, 2009.

Sponsorship Opportunities *

* Fees are for Business Council Members.
Future Members, please contact Maribeth Riley at maribeth.riley@bcnys.org or call 800.358.1202 for more information.

 

Cyber Cafe

  • Company name an logo on all computers
$ 3,000
Wednesday, October 14  
  Golf Tournament
Sold out
  Welcome Reception / Co-Sponsorship
$ 1,750
Thursday, October 15  
  Continental Breakfast
$ 2,500
  Refreshment Breaks
$ 2,500
  Luncheon / Co-sponsorship
$ 2,000
  Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Break
Sold Out
  Reception / Co-Sponsorship
$ 2,500
  Wine at Reception
Sold Out
  Concurrent Workshop Sponsorship
$1,500
  Hospitality Reception
$ 1,000
Friday, October 16  
  Breakfast / Co-Sponsorship
$ 1,500
  Buffet Lunch / Co-Sponsorship
Sold Out
     
Event Sponsors for The Business Council

Sponsorship Includes

  • One complimentary Conference registration
  • Conference participants list
  • Recognition in Conference material
  • The opportunity to put a promotional item in Conference packet
  • Your company logo displayed prominently at the event

Contact Maribeth Riley at 800.358.1202 or maribeth.riley@bcnys.org for further information.

 

Sponsors
Business Council Insurance Fund
CDM
Dvirka & Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
ERM
International Paper
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority
O'Brien & Gere
Shumaker Consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C.
Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP

HOTEL ACCOMMODATIONS

The Saratoga Hilton
518.584.4000 or 888.999.4711

 

Room reservations should be made directly with The Saratoga Hilton at our conference rate of $147.

Please call The Saratoga at 518.584.4000 or 888.999.4711 by Wednesday, September 23, 2009, to secure your reservation.