Tap the event Clean Technology: The business leaders in cleantech Discuss their competitive advantage in the marketplace today, Thursday, June 15 12:45, New York, NY
New York, NY (PRWEB) June 9, 2006
Thursday, June 15, eight counts of green technology companies will share their successful experience in the growing market segment called fast. “cleantech” The event, Cleantech Companies in Mainstream Markets: Second Annual CEO Panel on Innovative Strategies is a unique opportunity to meet with CEOs of companies that are changing the world through environmental innovation. It will be held 8:00 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at Deutsche Bank, 60 Wall Street, 47th Floor, New York, NY.
Last year, investments in clean technology rose 35% to a record $ 1.6 billion in North America alone, making it now the investment grade to fifth place after the biotechnology, software, medical and telecommunications according to data released in March 2006 by Cleantech Venture Network. The recent launch of the NASDAQ Clean Edge U.S. Index is evidence of the strength and endurance of this investment category. Green Ventures intensify rapidly and IPOs in cleantech are strong returns. This growth is coming at a time when it is needed most. Global warming, resource depletion, rising energy prices and heightened concerns about energy, water and food security are motivating industries to seek new ways to help solve environmental problems while achieving success in the company.
included on the panel of entrepreneurs engaged in innovative strategies and business growth in venture capital are: Scott Griffith, Zipcar, Jonathan Bragdon, Tricycle, Jesse D. Johnson, Q Collection; Chip Slack, Intechra; Bill McKenney, INKTEC Area; Wolfe Jeffery, Global Resource Options, Jim La Rosa, ForesTrade, and, Charles B. Hamlin, Cambridge Water Technology. This panel will demonstrate how well conceived business models can compete successfully in today’s market.
Cleantech companies in Mainstream Markets: Second Annual CEO Panel on Innovative Strategies is presented by SJF Ventures, a venture capital fund that invests in green companies with strong growth in sales $ 1MM to $ 20MM through the U.S. markets, with particular emphasis on the New York market. SJF has $ 30 million under management and a portfolio of sixteen companies in the cleantech, technology enabled business services, and natural products consumer. See http://www.sjfund.com for more information.
major event sponsors are Deutsche Bank and Citibank. Sponsors are Reitler, Brown & Rosenblatt and Spencer Clarke LLC. The event is presented in conjunction with the Cleantech Venture Network (see http://www.cleantech.com for more information).
The press conference is at 12:45 during which the CEOs will be available for exclusive interviews. Press must register by contacting Anne Claire Broughton. Security is tight on Wall Street, so pre-registration is required.
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