Upcoming WoWE Boston Events

[Abigail Krich]

Women of Wind Energy, Boston Chapter

Upcoming Events

Please join us for the following events coming up soon:

1. New England WoWE Chapters Meet and Greet at the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - New England. Portland, ME. September 5 - 6

2. Invitation to U.S. Department of Labor "Women in Sustainable Careers" Roundtable at MIT September 13 

3. Future Event (September/October): Tour of the wind turbines and associated exhibit at the Museum of Science in Boston. Look out for a future announcement.

4. Future Event in November: Speed Networking.

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1. New England WoWE Chapters Meet and Greet at the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - New England. Portland, ME. September 5 - 6

The American Wind Energy Association is holding its first ever Regional Wind Energy Summit in New England in Portland, Maine on September 5-6

About the Summit

Get a comprehensive view of wind energy specific to the Northeast U.S., and delve into the most important present and forecasted issues facing this region's wind energy development. 

 

• Learn about New England's current standing, challenges, and growth potential in both land-based and off-shore wind power development
• Get an in-depth market overview and policy update
• Examine various regional growth strategies and demand drivers for wind power in the New England region
• Hear about critical issues related to siting and wildlife in the region
  
• Explore transmission policy & infrastructure issues, and manufacturing & supply chain opportunities
• Discuss potential job growth and economic development opportunities resulting from wind power growth
• Engage peers, industry leaders, and subject matter experts on issues unique to New England

 

Whether you are already involved in New England wind project development, or want to learn more about entering into this region's market, you won't find a more comprehensive and timely event than the AWEA Regional Wind Energy Summit - New England.

During the networking reception from 5:30 - 6:30 pm on September 5th we will have an area set up for members of the New England WoWE chapters to meet and greet each other. 

For more info and to register, go to:  

http://www.awea.org/events/AWEA-Regional-Wind-Energy-Summit-New-England.cfm

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2. Invitation to U.S. Department of Labor "Women in Sustainable Careers" Roundtable at MIT

Dear Colleagues,   

 

You are cordially invited to participate in a U.S. Department of Labor Women's Bureau Roundtable Women in Sustainable Careers  on Thursday morning, September 13, from 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.   The Roundtable will discuss women's participation in the clean energy and greening sectors of the economy.  The Bureau will highlight sections of a new, free online resource, "Why Green Is Your Color: A Woman's Guide to a Sustainable Career",http://www.dol.gov/wb/Green_Jobs_Guide/index.htm. Government colleagues will discuss resources; successful women business owners will share personal experiences; and educators will inform us of local opportunities. 

 

Please pass this email and the attached invitation on to your networks.  We welcome all who are interesting in learning about the new Department of Labor Resource Guide and in sharing their ideas or experiences in the areas of greener jobs and sustainable careers for women.  Please RSVP to Jacqueline Cooke by September 7 if you are able to attend.

 

Sincerely,

Jacqueline Cooke

Regional Administrator

Women's Bureau, U.S. Department of Labor

Room 525A John F. Kennedy Building

Boston, MA  02203

Phone: 617:565-1988 Fax: 617:565-1986