DATE SET FOR WIND ENERGY CONFERENCE; SPONSORS SOUGHT

The date has been set for the 2009 Iowa Wind Energy Association’s Second Annual Meeting and Conference.  Organizers will host the conference on the Estherville campus of Iowa Lakes Community College Thursday, April 2.

The focus of this year’s conference is borne out of the theme Wind Energy in Iowa – Issues and Emerging Solutions.  The planners are expecting a large crowd as more and more individuals become involved in the wind industry – in everything from land leasing; to site managing; to construction equipment; to builders; as well as energy companies. 

This year, IWEA will offer conference sponsorships.  Those firms and individuals who become sponsors with a $500 donation will receive recognition in conference materials and on the IWEA Web site. In addition, a 10-foot wide booth space will be available to wind energy-related businesses and conference attendees for a cost of $50.  Those interested in becoming a conference sponsor are asked to contact Angie DeJong at (712) 362-7931 or e-mail her at adejong@iowalakes.edu. The deadline for conference sponsorships is Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2009.

Information on conference registration will be available by mid-February.  Those who would like to have their name placed on the mailing list for conference registration material may contact Angie DeJong at the phone number or e-mailed listed above. 

Individuals who are interested in learning more about the Iowa Wind Energy Association may visit the Web site at www.iowawindenergy.org.