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Greater Spokane Incorporated and CLEEN | NW will host the Third Annual State of the Green Economy Event Wednesday, June 15 at The Spokane Club from 3:30 p.m. - 5:30 p.m. CH2MHILL and Avista are the major sponsors of this year's event.


A panel of clean technology industry leaders will provide updates on current successes, initiatives, challenges and future opportunities in Spokane and Washington State. Updates include information about Sustainable Aviation Fuels, the City of Spokane's Energy Project, free-market environmental policy, and the newly created Clean Tech agency, Innovate Washington.
The panel includes:
  • State Senate Majority Leader Lisa Brown
  • City of Spokane Mayor Mary Verner
  • Todd Myers - Director for the Environment, Washington Policy Center
  • Ross McFarlane - Sr. Advisor, Business Partnerships, Climate Solutions
  • Kim Zentz - Executive Director, Sirti; member of the Washington Clean Energy Leadership Council (CELC)

Hal Calbom, host of the groundbreaking film Evergreen: The Washington Clean Tech Story, will be the moderator.
The panel presentation will conclude with an opportunity for questions. A reception immediately following provides time for general discussion and networking.
The price to attend is $10, increasing to $15 starting June 9. The public can register here.
About CLEEN | NW (Consortium of Leading Energy Efficiency Northwest Companies)
CLEEN | NW was formed to:
  • PROMOTE awareness of the region's Clean Technology and Energy Efficiency industries locally, regionally, nationally and globally to attract companies and entrepreneurs to the area.
  • ESTABLISH an effective, comprehensive network of Clean Technology and Energy Efficiency businesses and the capabilities necessary to grow the regional industry.
  • PROVIDE information and resources to keep CLEEN | NW members educated and aware of industry developments.
  • ASSIST in the IMPLEMENTATION of a Clean Technology Workforce Development Strategy, partnering with K-12 and higher education around awareness and opportunities.
  • ATTRACT and EFFECTIVELY ORGANIZE and ENGAGE a membership and partner base sufficient to achieve the CLEEN | NW mission.

Learn more about CLEEN | NW and local resources at www.cleennw.org.