Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster News
December 17, 2015
Thank you for your support of the Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster. Our December newsletter features a blog written by outgoing program manager, Christa Wagner Vinson (who leaves us for Charlotte in February), as well as information about RTCC’s upcoming SMART Series event and Cleantech Connect Career Fair. 

RTCC would also like to welcome our newest members:

In This Issue:

  • Cleantech Point of View
  • RTCC in Action 
  • DistribuTECH 2015
  • Member News
  • Industry News & Trends
  • Market Intelligence
  • Economic Development News
  • Industry Events
CLEANTECH POINT OF VIEW
Research Triangle Region is preparing students for STEM careers 
The Research Triangle Cleantech Cluster issued a report in August that sheds light on the talent needs and job opportunities in the region’s cleantech sector.

Our goal was to help illuminate whether local conditions matched national trends that forecast a looming talent gap for utilities, in particular. If you missed it, check out the  summary report on our website.
RTCC IN ACTION
RTCC SMART Series: Best Practices to Attract, Retain & Develop Talent 
We invite you to join us for a continental breakfast  T uesday, January 26, 2016 from 8:00 am – 10:00 am at the Research Triangle Foundation Headquarters to hear from area employers about the strategies they are using to recruit, retain and develop talent – and the challenges they’re working to address.
RTCC Cleantech Connect Career Fair
The Cleantech Connect Career Fair will take place on April 21, 2016 from 3:00 – 5:00 PM in conjunction with the  2016 State Energy Conference at NC State University’s McKimmon Center. 

Access to the career fair is free for students and job seekers, but registration is required. Exhibition opportunities are available for employers.  
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Regional Transportation Alliance Celebrates Success of Mobility Initiatives in 2015 and Reveals Elements of Draft Wake County Transit Plan
Jenn Bosser attended the Regional Transportation Alliance (RTA) Annual Meeting on December 3 with 300 regional leaders to celebrate the mobility successes of RTA including a new direct flight from RDU-Paris via Delta Airlines starting in May 2016 year; Future I-44 authorization between Raleigh and Hampton Roads, Va., just signed by President Obama on Friday, Dec. 4; and the release of the Draft Wake County Transit Plan Reveal.  You can find a full recap of the event on RTA's website.
DISTRIBUTECH 2016
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
MEMBER NEWS
INDUSTRY NEWS & TRENDS
MARKET INTELLIGENCE
Microgrid Multi-Client Study - Navigant Research
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS
INDUSTRY EVENTS
E4 Carolinas 2016 Leadership Development Programs
 
When: 2016
Where: Locations throughout NC & SC
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Envision America Workshop
When: January 12-14, 2016
Where: UNCC Uptown
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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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EDPNC Leading Delegation to International Smart Grid Expo
When: March 2-4, 2016
Where: Tokyo, Japan
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Data4Decisions
When: March 22-24, 2016
Where: Raleigh Convention Center
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EV Challenge Annual  Competition
When: April 15-17, 2016
Where: Centennial Campus at NCSU
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Sponsorship opportunities are available. For more information contact Ken Delaney.
State Energy Conference
When: April 20-21, 2016
Where: McKimmon Conference & Traning Center

ASME 2016 Power & Energy Conference and Expo
When: June 26-30, 2016
Where: Charlotte Convention Center

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Greentech Forum
When: October 2016
Where: Osaka, Japan
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