Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster News
November 19, 2015
Thank you for your interest in the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster. We are excited to launch an updated newsletter designed to highlight opportunities to connect with the regional cleantech economy and showcase news from our member companies . 

In This Issue:

  • Join RTCC at DistribuTECH 2016
  • Cleantech Point of View
  • RTCC In Action 
  • Member News
  • Industry News and Trends
  • Economic Development News
  • Industry Events
DISTRIBUTECH 2015
Join RTCC at DistribuTECH 2016
Now in its 26th year,  DistribuTECH  is the leading smart grid conference and expo in North America.  RTCC will be exhibiting at the 2016 show to maximize opportunities for our members and affiliated attendees.  

Attend DistribuTECH with RTCC and enjoy exclusive benefits including:

  • Branding recognition as delegte
  • Coordinated media opportunities during the conference
  • Use of RTCC exhibit hall booth
  • Invitation to delegate dinner 
  • Plus much more
CLEANTECH POINT OF VIEW
Smart Cities: Is North Carolina in Play?

From Boston to Beijing, municipalities are investing millions to emerge as “Smart Cities,” places that are penetrated with connected devices that feed data to smart systems that in turn generate civil and consumer benefits.
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RTCC IN ACTION
RTCC SMART Series: Briefing on Federal Smart Cities Funding & Envision: America
More than 70 people joined RTCC at NC State’s Institute for Emerging Issues on November 4 to learn about a recently announced White House Initiative $160 million focused on smart cities. Jennifer Robinson, Director, Local Government Solutions, at SAS opened the meeting with perspectives on the smart city movement.
RTCC's Jenn Bosser Moderates Organization of Women in International Trade Panel
On October 28, RTCC Executive Director Jenn Bosser, moderated a panel for the  Organization of Women in International Trade-Greater Triangle,  focused on how regional academic institutions are attracting, inspiring and training a global-ready workforce. 
RTCC Recognized at EV Challenge Breakfast
RTCC Executive Director Jenn Bosser was recognized on November 10 at the Electric Vehicle Challenge Benefit Breakfast for RTCC's support over the past year.
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RTCC Participates in Global Cities Team Challenge Kick-Off Meeting
RTCC Program Assistant Emmit Owens attended the Global City Teams Challenge (GCTC) kick-off meeting November 12-13 in Gaithersburg, MD. The GCTC is a collaborative network of project teams working to develop and deploy smart city solutions enabled by the Internet of Things. 
SAS Utilities Analytics Forum 
On November 17, RTCC Executive Director Jenn Bosser attended the SAS Utilities Analytics Forum in Cary, NC to explore how big data analytics and the internet of things are tranforming the utility industry. 
MEMBER NEWS
RTCC Members Cisco and Koolbridge Solar Win 2015 NC Tech Awards - NC Technology Association

Roy L. Jones Appointed CEO - Electricities


INDUSTRY NEWS & TRENDS
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Siemens brings a division to RTP  - Triangle Business Journal
INDUSTRY EVENTS
Emerging Issues Forum
When: February 8-9, 2016
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
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UNC Cleantech Summit
When: February 18-19, 2016
Where: The Friday Center
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Data4Decisions
When: March 22-24, 2016
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
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State Energy Conference
When: April 20-21, 2016
Where: McKimmon Conference & Traning Center

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