RTCC Newsletter: Industry Insights, Member Updates, and More

Message from the Executive Director

‘Tis the season of connection in cleantech! We are eagerly anticipating RTCC’s signature event—our 5th annual Cleantech Innovation Awards on Thursday, November 16. Celebrating both our award winners and our vibrant North Carolina cleantech ecosystem as a whole, this event is truly my favorite day of the work year. Join me and over 200 of your closest cleantech friends to celebrate our award winners, learn from our speakers, and network with our amazing cleantech colleagues. If you’re not already among our registrants, it’s time to get your ticket—the deadline for regular registration is tomorrow, November 1. Don’t miss it!

In addition, between now and November 16 we’ll be connecting with colleagues at the NCSEA’s Making Energy Work conference, Duke University’s Energy Conference, the Connected Triangle+ Summit, and E2's Durham-Area Sustainable Business Showcase & Social. It is a wonderful time for RTCC and cleantech!

- Dr. Deb Wojcik

RTCC IN ACTION

2023 Cleantech Connect Career Fair

Thank you to all the job seekers who joined us for the 2023 Cleantech Connect Career Fair!

We would also like to recognize and thank our wonderful event partner, NC Clean Energy Technology Center, and our Participating Employers for helping us make this possible:

ABB - Booth & Associates - Carolina Solar Services - ElectriCities of NC - FlexGen - FREEDM Systems Center - Hitachi Energy - STEPS4GROWTH - North Carolina's Electric Cooperatives - NCUC Public Staff - PowerSecure, Inc. - RTI International - Smarttrak AI - Southern Energy Management - Susteon Inc. - Triangle MicroWorks, Inc. - Trilliant - Windlift

Still looking for opportunities? Visit our Participating Employers page to view a full list of the employers from the event and links to their career pages.

Manufacturing Month Celebration with Tour at ABB

Thank you to everyone who joined us to celebrate Manufacturing Month with ABB at their Global Manufacturing Center of Excellence Plant in Mebane! It was amazing to see an innovative company such as ABB growing their manufacturing footprint in North Carolina.

A special thank you to Norm Sowards, Head of U.S. Marketing and Market Development - Electrification Business Area, for his remarks about ABB's work in the clean energy transition and to all the wonderful ABB tour guides and staff for their knowledge and hospitality.

The Future of Climate Tech in NC

Thank you to Women+ in Climate Tech (WICT+) for hosting the The Future of Climate Tech event at Frontier RTP!

We would also like to extend our special thanks to WICT+ for inviting RTCC Executive Director, Deb Wojcik, to speak on such a wonderful panel. It was an honor to share insights, perspectives, and a strong vision for the future of cleantech and climate tech alongside such distinguished thought leaders.

RTCC PAC Kickoff

This month, RTCC launched the the Programs and Communications Action Committee (PAC).

The PAC works to elevate the brand of RTCC and the state’s cleantech industry through programming and communication efforts.

Over 15 committee members from a range of leading organizations met to discuss the ways we can build knowledge and connectivity in the cleantech ecosystem.

If you are interested in joining the committee, please contact Mikayla.

FEATURED EVENTS & OPPORTUNITIES

The nominations are in, but who will win? Join us at the 2023 Cleantech Innovation Awards Ceremony on November 16 for a unique opportunity to connect with over 200 cleantech leaders to celebrate accomplishments in cleantech from the Research Triangle region and across the state!

Plus, in addition to the awards ceremony itself, this fantastic event will include speakers and networking opportunities with hors d'oeuvres, beer, and wine included.

Learn more and register.

Thank you to our Sponsors:

Platinum Sponsor

Host Sponsor

Gold Sponsor

Silver Sponsors

Interested in becoming a sponsor? Visit our website or contact Emmit Owens for more information!

As 2023 comes to a close, the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster is excited to celebrate the many accomplishments across our cleantech ecosystem this year.

Join us for the last Cleantech Catalyst event of the year, where industry, government, and academic leaders will provide “spark talks” about their successes from the past year.

Attendees will connect with cleantech colleagues for a festive evening of celebration as we say goodbye to 2023 and look forward to a new year.

Learn more and register.

PARTNER EVENTS

2023 Making Energy Work

We're proud to be partnering with NCSEA on November 2-3 to inform, connect, and advance.

Join us in Raleigh at NCSEA's 2023 Making Energy Work Conference to learn about the latest policy and regulatory happenings at the state and federal levels, as well as potential pathways toward decarbonization of our electricity, transportation, and building sectors.

Durham-Area Sustainable Business Showcase & Social

Please join E2 and partner NCSEA for a networking event showcasing three such local businesses: an Oxford-based company developing and manufacturing stronger, more durable, and more sustainable building materials; a Durham-based company harnessing advanced materials and machine learning to develop the next generation of wind energy; and a distillery (and our event host) leveraging solar and other sustainability practices to clean up one of the world’s oldest industries.

We’ll hear directly from leaders at all three companies. There will also be ample opportunity for reconnecting with friends, networking with new acquaintances, and trying some of Mystic’s award-winning whiskey. Hors d’oeuvres and drink tickets will be provided!

Learn more and register.

Duke University Energy Conference

Registration for the 2023 Duke University Energy Conference is open! This year's event will bring together thought leaders to discuss how policy changes are influencing the implementation of new energy systems, how public and private financial resources are being leveraged to fuel high-impact technologies, and how technological innovation is adapting to a rapidly changing technical and political landscape.

2023 Smart Cities Connect Fall Conference & Expo

Explore infrastructure, energy, networks, data management, AI, and urban mobility with us in Washington, D.C. this fall at Smart Cities Connect!

Plus, members of the RTCC network receive an additional 25% off on standard conference passes using the code 23CLRTCC.

Learn more and register.

BECOME A MEMBER

Have you considered joining RTCC?

RTCC delivers value to your organization through three strategic priority areas: Business Development and Collaboration, Education and Talent, and Innovation.

Our tiered membership structure is based on the type and size of your organization. Plus, membership benefits are open to all employees.

Learn more about the benefits of membership on our website or reach out to RTCC Membership Recruitment & Retention Manager Emmit Owens for more information.

CLEANTECH POINT OF VIEW

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