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2009 Annual Industry-Environment Conference
Wednesday, October 14-15, 2009
The Saratoga Hilton |
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- Exhibit & Sponsorship Opportunities
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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.
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| 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)
- 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
- 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
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| 10:15 - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
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| 10:30 - 12:00 pm |
Concurrent Workshops 3 & 4
(choose one workshop for this timeframe)
- 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
- 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
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| 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
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| 1:30 - 3:00 pm |
Concurrent Workshops 5 & 6
(choose one workshop for this timeframe)
- 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
- 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
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| 3:00 - 3:30 pm |
Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Break
Sponsored by ERM, Inc. |
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| 3:30 - 5:00 pm |
Concurrent Workshops 7 & 8
(choose one workshop for this timeframe)
- 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
- 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
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| 5:30 - 7:30 pm |
Reception
Wine at Reception
Sponsored by Dvirka and Bartilucci Consulting Engineers
Dinner is on your own |
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| Friday, October 16, 2009 |
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| 7:30 - 9:00 am |
Buffet Breakfast
Co-Sponsored by CDM and International Paper
Visit the Exhibits |
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9:00 - 9:30 am |
Environment Update from Office of the Governor
Judith Enck, Deputy Secretary to the Governor for the Environment*
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| 9:30 - 10:15 a.m. |
Sustainable Manufacturing and Eco-Innovation
Nabil Nasr, Director, Golisano Institute for Sustainability, Rochester Institute of Technology
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| 10:15 - 10:30 am |
Refreshment Break |
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| 10:30 - 11:15 am |
Making the Business Case for Climate Action - A Practical Approach
Michael Madigan, Robert Neimeier O’Brien & Gere
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| 11:15 - 12:00 pm |
Turning Waste into Energy
Jack Lauber, Columbia University
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| 12:00 - 1:30 pm |
Buffet Luncheon
Sponsored by Shumaker consulting Engineering & Land Surveying, P.C. |
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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.
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Cyber Cafe
- Company name an logo on all computers
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$ 3,000 |
| Wednesday, October 14 |
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Golf Tournament |
Sold out |
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Welcome Reception / Co-Sponsorship |
$ 1,750 |
| Thursday, October 15 |
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Continental Breakfast |
$ 2,500 |
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Refreshment Breaks |
$ 2,500 |
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Luncheon / Co-sponsorship |
$ 2,000 |
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Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream Break |
Sold Out |
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Reception / Co-Sponsorship |
$ 2,500 |
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Wine at Reception |
Sold Out |
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Concurrent Workshop Sponsorship |
$1,500 |
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Hospitality Reception |
$ 1,000 |
| Friday, October 16 |
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Breakfast / Co-Sponsorship |
$ 1,500 |
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Buffet Lunch / Co-Sponsorship |
Sold Out |
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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.
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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.
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