Wind Supply Chain Workshop Scheduled for Thursday, September 16

Wind power is one of the fastest growing industries in the United States. Across America, tall towers are sprouting up and tapping into a clean, renewable source of electrical energy for our nation. In the recent U.S. Department of Energy's groundbreaking report, 20% Wind Energy by 2030: Increasing Wind Energy's Contribution to U.S. Electricity Supply, a benchmark was established that challenges our nation to generate 20% of its electricity from wind by 2030.  

Today, the U.S. leads the world in market expansion–shattering all previous records in 2007, by installing 5,244 megawatts of power. Total U.S. capacity grew by 45%, on top of a 30% increase in 2006 with new wind projects accounting for approximately 30% of all new power producing capacity added across the country.  

With this rate of growth, there is little spare capacity in the supply chain–and plenty of opportunity for firms looking for new business. With a well-established base of manufacturers with the workforce, research, and technology to support heavy industry and wind turbine component manufacturing, supplying OEMs in the wind sector is an ideal growth market for manufacturing firms in the Tri-State region.  

The Wind Supply Workshop will provide business solutions that will illuminate both the safe passages and the harboring shoals that could sink otherwise solid developments. This workshop is the place for major players to gather and advance wind development throughout the Tri-State region.  

Reserve your seat today!  

The Wind Supply Chain Workshop will take place on Thursday, September 16 from 7:45 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., at The Centre.  The cost is $75 for Chamber members and/or representatives from manufacturing enterprises, and $150 for non-Chamber members and non-manufacturing sector attendees.   For just the luncheon, tickets are $40 or $80 for non-members. 

To reserve a seat for this important workshop, please contact Carly Griffin, events manager, at 812.425.8147 or via e-mail at cgriffin@ccswin.com.  

The Wind Supply Chain Workshop will be conducted by the Great Lakes Wind Network (GLWN). GLWN is a non-profit, industry-led organization of manufacturers and suppliers whose mission is to increase the domestic content of North America’s wind turbines and grow the supply chain for the industry.  

The Wind Supply Chain Workshop Agenda

7:45 a.m. Networking
8:00 a.m.  Welcome   Host
8:15 a.m. Program Overview Ed Weston, GLWN Director
8:20 a.m. Local Wind Success Story Guest Manufacturer
8:35 a.m. Market Opportunities Ed Weston  
This session will focus on the following key topics
•         Industry Size
•         Market Update
•         Growth
•         Major Players
•         Trends and Issues
9:20 a.m. Networking Break  
9:40 a.m. Anatomy of a Wind Turbine Dale Reckman, GLWN Director, Field Services  
This session provides an overview of turbine components including:
•        Nacelles
•        Towers
•        Blades
•        Major Subsystems
•        Industry Sectors
10:50 a.m. Networking Break  
11:10 a.m. Structure of the Supply Chain/ Operations and Maintenance Patrick Fullenkamp, GLWN Director, Technical Services  
•        What OEMs Buy
•        Who OEMs Buy From
•        Aftermarket Sales and Service
11:40 a.m. Next Steps Ed Weston  
•        Getting Connected
•        Tips for Manufacturers
Noon Keynote Speaker and Luncheon Jonathan Fahey, Forbes Magazine 

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