Heartland Energy Conference 2010

 United States Department of Agriculture

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USDA has many programs to assist farmers, rural residents, and the nation to respond to energy-related issues and opportunities. These range from basic scientific research to the development and commercialization of new technologies. They include outreach and education, technical assistance programs, financial support for infrastructure, and the adoption of energy-saving products by USDA itself. From more efficient farming techniques, wind farms, and ethanol plants to biochemical and genomics research, USDA is deeply involved in and committed to the nation's quest for energy security.

A few of our programs specific to energy include:


    Value-Added Producer Grant Program 
   Business and Industry Guaranteed Loan Program 
   Biorefinery Assistance Program 
   Repowering Assistance Program 
   Bioenergy Program for Advanced Biofuels 
   Residential Energy Programs 
   Cooperative Programs Energy Research 
   High Energy Cost Grants Program

Visit www.usda.gov to learn how we can assist you!


 Rogers State University

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The RSU Innovation Center has established a Biofuels Assistance Center made possible by a grant from the United States Department of Agriculture. The Biofuels Assistance Center promotes regional economic development in rural northeastern Oklahoma by providing technical analysis to support the growth of renewable energy sources including biodiesel and ethanol production.  


Through this grant, services will be available for free or at a reduced rate depending on the nature of the project.

Services include:

   Feasibility studies 
   Business planning
   Market analysis

For more information regarding the Biofuels Assistance Center please visit
www.rsu.edu/innovation.

Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance

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Through our statewide network of manufacturing extension agents and applications engineers, we provide a full range of services to companies. The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance is the go-to source for assessing needs and finding solutions available through public and private resources. We offer free technical assistance and business advice, helping manufacturers become progressively more successful. The Oklahoma Manufacturing Alliance assists in the development of new and sustainable products, helping improve a company’s top line growth, viability, profitability, and global competitiveness. We accelerate manufacturers’ realized capacity to absorb new, and when appropriate, green technology including alternate energy projects related to wind and solar energy, biofuels and CNG.

We live and work in communities across Oklahoma, taking our support to your workplace on your schedule.


 Claremore Industrial & Economic Development Authority

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As Claremore’s lead economic development organization for over 40 years, CIEDA exists to facilitate the creation of wealth and new investment in Claremore for area residents and businesses. CIEDA is committed to meeting the needs of companies producing energy-related commodities by providing the following types of business assistance:

 

     Sites and Buildings Selection Assistance 
     Federal and State Grant and Incentive Assistance
     Infrastructure Development
     Supplier Assistance
     Demographics Research Support

To learn more about CIEDA or how you can grow or expand your business in Claremore visit www.claremoreusa.com or call 918-341-4755 to request an appointment.

 


 Northeast Technology Center

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Northeast Technology Center is dedicated to the success of the businesses we assist.

Oklahoma Bid Assistance Network (OBAN) - Assistance is provided in  matching contracting opportunities to specific goods and service capabilities for business in all facets of alternative energy.  The program is regarded locally and nationally as a leader in the field of contracting assistance to the business community.

Business and Industry Training– As the need for employees in the alternative energy sector increases, Northeast Technology Centers coordinators is dedicated to developing top notch customized training programs that will meet your company's unique goals.  Safety, Quality Control, Leadership, Computer Software, and Industrial Maintenance are a few examples of the many types of training we can do.

Business Development- The Business Development Program assists alternative energy manufacturing and service companies with their endeavor to increase sales revenue, achieve optimum profitability, and contend with the vast complexity of government regulations related to the energy sector.  Business assistance is provided to clients of the Business Development Program through classes offered or one-on-one assistance. To learn more about our business services visit www.netech.edu


 Rogers County Industrial Development Authority

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RCIDA is an Oklahoma public trust created for the purpose of assisting small business to develop and provide jobs and economic, educational and cultural benefits for the people of Rogers County.  The industrial authority serves all towns in the county including Catoosa, Chelsea, Claremore, Inola and Oologah. RCIDA will provide assistance to start-up companies seeking manufacturing space for production of products or services related to alternative energy. Services include: assistance with facility location studies, feasibility studies, building and site searches.  Visit http://rcida.com to learn more