Past 2009 Activities
NAI Global Conference
Caesars Palace, Las Vegas
February 10 – 12, 2009
Tennessee Economic Partnership and the State of Tennessee converged on the NAI Global corporate real estate conference. The State and TEP hosted a booth at the conference of more than 1,000 NAI representatives present from more than 375 offices in 55 countries.
RETECH 2009: Renewable Energy Technology Conference and Exhibition
Las Vegas Convention Center
February 25 – 27, 2009
The American Council on Renewable Energy hosted this 5,000-person conference in Las Vegas this year and TEP was present with a booth and knowledge of a growing industry for our state’s manufacturing sector.
RETECH is a one-stop educational program for professionals who want to stay current on the dynamic renewable energy industry, including executives, managers and professionals in science, engineering, manufacturing, marketing, sales, law, consulting, architecture, finance, investment, lending, insurance, associations, higher education, and government.
During the conference TEP hosted a 10 x 10 booth and became the talk of the trade show following the Wacker Chemie announcement back in Cleveland, Tennessee. TEP members were able to educate show-goers one-on-one about why this leading company in the renewable energy field selected Tennessee for its manufacturing facility.
Dallas Consultant Event
March 23, 2009
TEP and the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development hosted a dinner and songwriter night at Dallas’ Crescent Club at the Rosewood Crescent Hotel. In attendance were 25 Dallas-area site location consultants along with speakers from the nearby Southern Economic Development Council’s Meet the Consultants Conference.
In this intimate setting, Country Music Association award-winning songwriters Rivers Rutherford and Bob Dipiero performed for more than an hour to a captivated crowd.
Atlanta Key Market Visit/Bio Show
May 18 – 21, 2009
Atlanta is a hotbed for consultants, international business leaders, strategic conferencing and business prospecting. This year, TEP brought all those opportunities together over three days during the annual Bio International Convention held at the Georgia World Congress Center. More than 20,000 life science professionals gathered for the convention, and TEP, in coordination with the Tennessee Department of Economic and Community Development, the Tennessee Biotechnology Association and the Tennessee Technology Development Council, sponsored a Jack Daniels reception on the trade show floor.
While in Atlanta, TEP members also called on more than 10 top consulting firms with a catered breakfast or lunch in their offices. The meetings allowed TEP members to introduce themselves and their communities and to learn what is important in today’s business environment.
Solar Power International Conference and Los Angeles Consultant Calls
Anaheim, California
October 25 - 29, 2009
TEP will host an exhibit on the trade show floor at Solar Power International, one of the largest business-to-business solar power conferences in the world. The conference expects more than 25,000 attendees and 750 exhibitors. Included with TEP's participation fee are discounted exhibit hall registrations ($75 each), and we'll be able to make one available to each investor. For more information on the conference, visit www.solarpowerinternational.com.
While we are in Anaheim for the conference, we will also set up consultant calls and call teams similar to our approach in Atlanta at the Bio show.
If you would like to attend this conference, please contact abby@hallstrategies.com as soon as possible.
Tennessee Solar Symposium
Nashville, Tennessee
November 10, 2009
TEP will host its own event this year to both celebrate and educate about Tennessee’s numerous opportunities in the solar and alternative energy industry. Leading Tennessee solar and alternative industry leaders, economic development officials and site consultants will be invited with an expected attendance of more than 200. Please mark your calendars!