Wind Commerce 2009 Recap

Thanks for attending Wind Commerce 2009: the Future is Now!

Wind Commerce 2009 detailed for our businesses and manufacturers the many opportunities involved with supplying the domestic and global wind markets.

With wind industry manufacturers from China, Denmark, India, and Spain poised to spend billions, the United States stands to become the world's largest component manufacturer. And with its resilient advanced manufacturing sector, Oklahoma can expect to capture a significant share of those orders.

Wind Commerce 2009 outlined for our communities ways to market their assets and implement incentives attractive to wind power developers and manufacturers.

Wind Commerce 20009 brought together our workforce, education, and training professionals to explore best practices, share ideas, and understand the business opportunities involved with the wind industry. By doing so, they can develop a highly skilled workforce ready for this emerging sector.

The Oklahoma Department of Commerce wants to thank all of our Wind Commerce 2009 attendees and wishes you success as you continue to develop the customer, supplier and partner relationships that may have started during Wind Commerce. Commerce also wants to thank the Oklahoma Business Roundtable and the Governor's Economic Development Team for their continued support as well as our many sponsors and exhibitors who made this conference possible.

Wind Commerce 2009 was sponsored by: APM Specialty Services; Governor's Economic Development Team; Greater Oklahoma City Chamber of Commerce; Horizon Wind Energy; Matrix Service Inc.; Norman Economic Development Coalition; Office of the Oklahoma Secretary of Energy; Office of the Oklahoma Secretary of the Environment; OG&E Electric Services; Oklahoma Business Roundtable; Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance; Oklahoma Wind Power Initiative; Public Service Company of Oklahoma; RES-Americas; Terracon; TPI Composites; TradeWind Energy; and the Tulsa Metro Chamber of Commerce.

Conference Presentations:

Day One
Wednesday, June 23 Presentations:
Oklahoma's Wind Industry Today and Beyond - Wegener
Oklahoma's Wind Industry Today and Beyond - Strong
Growing the Supply Chain - Lambert
Growing the Supply Chain - Gaylord
Becoming the Right Site - McCallum

These presenters did not use a Power Point Presentation:
Dr. Lowell B. Catlett, Opening Keynote Address, Contact 
Jody Harris, Oklahoma Renewable Energy Council President, Contact
Bradley Monson, Senior Buyer DMI Industries, Contact

Day Two
Thursday, June 24 Presentations:
Continental Breakfast Keynote - Lystra
Niche Wind Opportunities & Initiatives - Wyatt
Niche Wind Opportunities & Initiatives - Bergey
Niche Wind Opportunities & Initiatives - Wiggin
Success Stories and How-To Advice from Suppliers and Buyers - Weston
Success Storiesand How-To Advice from Suppliers and Buyers - Hainzinger
Positioning Okahoma's Workforce to Grow the Wind Industry - Smithton
Positioning Oklahoma's Workforce to Grow the Wind Industry-McCallum
Wind Industry Research & New Business Opportunities - Stadler
Wind Industry Research & New Business Opportunities - Greene
Wind Industry Research & New Business Opportunities- Carpenter
Incentives for the Future - Vandewater
Incentives for the Future - Laws
Incentives for the Future - Ground
Incentives for the Future - McCallum

These presenters did not use a Power Point Presentation:
Roger Tadajewski, 405-717-4186
Dr. Jerry Neilson, Division Head of Science & Engineering, OSU-OKC, Contact
John Claybon, Oklahoma City Community College Corporate Training Consultant, Contact
Rick Avey, President of FriEnergy, Contact
Tom Hiester, Vice President of Development-Central U.S., Acciona Energy North America, Contact
Tom Hiester-Acciona Energy North America-Luncheon Keynote Remarks

Related Content:
Wind Commerce 2009 Exhibitors, Contact Info & Expo Floor Plan
Wind Commerce 2009 Conference Program
2009 Wind Commerce Conference Evaluation Form