Past Events
11/03/09 Houston's 1st Solar Panel Discussion and Networking Event
When: 6pm, Nov. 3, 2009
Where: Private room at McCormick and Schmick's Uptown Park
1151-1 Uptown Park Blvd., Houston, TX 77056
What: Panel discussion on solar in Houston followed by networking (panelists include Prof. Shay Curran from UH, Mr. Burt Chao from Simmons & Co., Mr. Michael Hansen from Ignite Solar, and Mr. John Gardner from SRE3.
no charge to attend
hors d’oeuvres provided
two door prizes distributed
05/05/09 REBN-South TechConnect Networking Event
In conjunction with the TechConnect Conference, REBN-South organized a networking event.
When: 6:30 - 10:30pm
Tuesday, May 5, 2009
Where: House of Blues, 1204 Caroline St Houston, TX 77002 - (713) 652-5837
Who: All REBN-South members, friends, and TechConnect 2009 conference attendees.
Free Admission and Appetizers.
Event sponsored by Andrews Kurth LLP
Business Card with REBN-South contact info provided by forGreen Marketing & Design
Close to 100 people joined us at the event. It was a great success. Houston REBNers were joined by members and friends from other parts of the country. The event would not have been as successful without our event sponsors. We would like to recognize the following people for their gracious help: Joel Goldberg for production of the event flyers; Denis Potapov for the design of the flyer, on-line marketing campaign, and contribution of door prizes; Lance Cumberland for the contribution of a door prize; Mark Livingston for his help in planning for the event.
02/18/09 Renewable Energy Startup Event
Join us for a discussion on how to turn your renewable energy business idea into a viable renewal energy business; and, as always, to meet like-minded professionals and discuss ideas and opportunities with each other, while enjoying some of Capone's famous food (Cocktails are also available at the bar).
When: 6:00 - 8:30 p.m.
Wednesday, Feb. 18, 2009
Where: Capone's Bar & Grill
What: Keynote speeches on cleantech/renewables startups, discussions and networking.
About 50 REBN members showed up and enjoyed the discussion and networking. Thomas Suffield, the Principal of Cedars Capital discussed how to put your company's business plan at the top of investors list for funding, and MaryAnne Barker from Houston Technology Center discussed the implications of the national political environment, in addition to other sources of funding and support for start-up renewable energy companies. Thanks to Jaden Crawford for his help!
11/14/08 Houston and Ireland: Building Sustainable Energy Partnerships (Co-sponsored with World Affairs Council)
To fuel its strong economy, Ireland is investing heavily in wind and other renewable energy sources. Ambassador Collins discussed opportunities in this growing market for sustainable energy.
When: 12:00 - 1:30 p.m.
Friday, November 14
Where: Granger Room
Doubletree Hotel, 400 Dallas Street, Houston
What: Keynote speech on cleantech/renewables by Ambassader Michael Collins and networking.
The event was very well received and about 100 people attended the event. The former FERC Chairman Mr. Pat Wood made the introduction of the Ambassader and the two sponsors.
10/07/08 3rd Cleantech/Renewables Networking Event
The German American Chamber of Commerce South Chapter (GACC South), the French American Chamber of Commerce Houston Chapter (FACC Houston), the Energy Association of the University of Houston (EAUH), the Swedish-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (IACC-Texas), the Italy-American Chamber of Commerce of Texas (IACC-Texas), and the Renewable Energy Business Network South Chapter (REBN-South) co-organized the networking event. The keynote speaker at this event was Greg Wortham, Mayor of the City of Sweetwater and Executive Director of the West Texas Wind Energy Consortium.
When: 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, Oct. 7, 2008
Where: The Tasting Room
1101 Uptown Park Blvd #18, Houston, TX 77056
What: Cleantech/renewables networking.
Greg gave a nice speech on wind in Texas. We also had a great turnout: ~ around 50 (a good representation of VC's, entrepreneurs, professionals from renewables sector and oil/gas sector, new grads/business students, attorneys, consultants, etc.). Some pictures are shown below.
04/01/08 2nd Event: Happy Hour
When: 6 - 8 pm
Tuesday, April 1, 2008
Where: McCormick & Schmick seafood in the Uptown Park
1151 Uptown Park Boulevard, Houston, Texas 77056
What: Enjoy a drink and get to know each other.
REBN-South started to gain momentum.
01/31/08 1st event in Houston
When: 6:00 pm
Wednesday, January 30, 2008
Where: Sherlock's at River Oaks
1952 W. Gray St., Houston , TX 77019
What: Networking; Planning issues for future REBN-Houston activities
We had a great start last night! Here I want to thank all who attended. We got participation from startups, a renewable/sustainability consulting business, a communication/design business, a high-profile executive search company, a renewable energy company, and manufacturers/vendors. It is exciting to have members coming from San Antonio!