Projections 2011 - Mobilizing for Reform and Recovery
Sept. 16, 2010 - 8:30 am to 1 pm - Santa Clara University, Mayer Theater
Co-Sponsored by: Silicon Valley Leadership Group & Silicon Valley Community Foundation
Registration: http://projections2011.eventbrite.com/
(A light breakfast and box lunch is included.)
This year's Projection's report and panel discussions will focus on reform and recovery by highlighting four areas that need Silicon Valley's immediate attention.
- Recovery - Jobs and workforce preparation.
- Recovery - Environment and regional planning
- Reform - Civic engagment and government change
- Reform - Taxes and competitiveness
Register now for what is expected to be a sell-out event that will include a terrific Silicon Valley mix of business, government and community leaders. Updates will follow on panelists and special guests.
Electric Bills & Oil Spills: Will California Continue to be a Clean Energy Leader?
Please join us for an in-depth discussion on AB 32, jobs and the future of California’s leadership in clean energy
Our panel of clean-tech leaders and climate experts includes:
- Mary Nichols, Chairwoman, California Air Resources Board
- Vinod Khosla, Leading Venture Capitalist, Khosla Ventures
- Bill Weihl, Green Energy Czar, Google
To register, please visit cleanenergyfuture.eventbrite.com >>
| Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality visits Clean Energy Sector Facilities in Silicon Valley |
Nancy Sutley, Chair of the White House Council on Environmental Quality and the President’s top advisor on the environment, traveled to San Jose Tuesday, July 6 and met with Silicon Valley Leadership Group members. She toured clean energy sector facilities and discussed oppotunities in the clean energy economy. Chair Sutley's visit highlighted some of the 2009 American Recovery and Reinvestment Act investments and tax incentives that have begun to lay the foundation for the clean energy economy of the future. She talked about the importance of comprehensive energy and climate legislation. She met with business executives from Nanosolar, Cisco and Sunpower. Plus, she had lunch and a Q & A with a dozen clean tech executives.
Chair Sutley is pictured with Rep. Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Brian Sager, VP of Corporate Development, Nanosolar.
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Road to the Statehouse: Jerry Brown
In his first appearance following the June Primary, Gubernatorial candidate Jerry Brown participated in the Silicon Valley Road to the State House forum co-hosted by the Silicon Valley Leadership Group, Silicon Valley Community Foundation and Microsoft. The purpose of the forum series is to highlight the Republican and Democratic nominees, discussing how they will positively impact the quality of life and economic success of Silicon Valley and California. On June 15, Attorney General Brown spoke about his clean energy jobs plan for California.
Jerry Brown and Silicon Valley Leadership Group from Silicon Valley Leadership Group on Vimeo.
Toyota Prius Hybrid Plug-in Demo Program Kicks Off |
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The keys to three Toyota Prius Hybrid Plug-in vehicles were handed over to the Silicon Valley Leadership Group as part of Toyota's EV demonstration program. As part of the June 15 press conference, Leadership Group CEO, Carl Guardino announced he is selling his Volvo and will drive the new hybrid plug-in! |
On March 25, 2010 the Silicon Valley Leadership Group held The Sustainable Corporation: Solutions From the Innovation Economy in partnership with Alta Terra Research group. This conference, the largest of its kind in Silicon Valley, involved more than 300 participants from 100 corporations, institutions, and governmental entities. Incorporate these sustainable practice into your business by purchasing The Sustainable Corporation 2010: Solutions from the Innovation Economy for $40.00.
Click here to purchase the report
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