March 8, 2010 - March 9, 2010
Clinton Library, Little Rock, AR

If you would like to attend the sessions of this meeting that are open to the public or need more information please contact:

Contact Name: Adam Gertz

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Phone: 202-334-1529

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March 3, 2010, Innovate in Canada: Bolstering Profitability in Greentech with Cross-Border Opportunities.

The Canadian Consulate General, representatives from the provinces of Ontario and Quebec, and the Vale Columbia Center are co-hosting an interactive strategy session on how companies can increase profitability by engaging in cross-border research collaboration. Companies including IBM, GE, Trilliant and Fasken Martineau will discuss cross border greentech projects during the session, including how to harness Canada’s agressive R&D tax incentives.

Karl Sauvant, Executive Director of the Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International Investment will comment on the challenges of sustainable FDI, and the session will be moderated by Richard Bendis of Innovation America.

Date: March 3rd, 2010, 8:30am-10:00 am
Place: Reuters Building (3 Times Square, 30th Floor)
RSVP: charlotte at thepontgroup.com 646-552-5803

Karl P. Sauvant, Ph.D.
Executive Director
Vale Columbia Center on Sustainable International Investment
Columbia Law School – Earth Institute
Columbia University
435 West 116th Street, Rm. JGH 639
New York, NY 10027
Ph: (212) 854-0689
Fax: (212) 854-7946

Please visit our website - http://www.vcc.columbia.edu
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The theme of the two-day conference is Getting Wisconsin Back in the Race: Finding Success in an Evolving Economy””. More than 325 business leaders and economic development professionals are expected to attend. Keynote Speakers: Lt. Governor Barbara Lawton Lt. Governor Lawton will provide a snapshot of the state’s economic development successes and challenges. Richard Bendis, President & Chief Executive Officer, Innovation America There are many keys to innovating and invigorating states to become leaders in the entrepreneurial economy. Learn from one of the nation’s leader, Richard Bendis, who currently serves as the founding President and CEO of Innovation America (IA), a national 501c3 not for profit, private/public partnership focused on accelerating the growth of the entrepreneurial innovation economy in America. Mr. Bendis has distinguished himself as a successful entrepreneur, corporate executive, venture capitalist, investment banker, innovation and technology based economic development leader, international speaker and consultant in the technology and healthcare industries..

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Rich Bendis President, Innovation America spoke about how innovation will change small business.

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