Diana Named a “Top Ten Women in Cleantech”
Diana Propper de Callejon was named one of the top ten women in Cleantech in an article October 4 th, 2007 by Adena DeMonte on the Earth2Tech.com website. This article lists a biography and a brief description of each women listed and their accomplishments. Click to read the full article.
Expansion Capital Congratulates Orion Energy Systems on its NASDAQ IPO
Orion Energy has been a large portfolio holding of Expansion Capital since 2006. Its NASDAQ symbol is OESX. Orion Energy is a leading energy management company that designs, manufactures and implements energy management systems, which consist primarily of high-performance, energy efficient lighting systems and controls, and related services, for commercial and industrial customers. They save significant energy without compromising the quantity or quality of light. The company has over 75 Fortune 1000 customers. Please see www.oriones.com
Mark Chairing the Babson Entrepreneurial Energy Expo – Catalyzing on Cleantech
This event will happen at Babson College’s graduate school on Thursday, March 27th. Over 50 Cleantech CEO’s and industry leaders are expected. It will be the largest student-run event of the semester. Admission is free, but registration is required.
Alex to speak at Sustainable Opportunities Summit in Denver
The 2008 Sustainable Opportunities Summit brings together corporate leaders, entrepreneurs, and venture capitalists from across Colorado and the nation in a unique forum to assess the growing opportunities created by climate change. Alex Sloan will keynote a discussion on opportunities and trends in Cleantech venture capital . Click to read more…
Bernardo was quoted in LED’s Magazine about our $10M Element Labs investment
Bernardo Llovera stated, “We are very excited to be backing the Element Labs team. LEDs are being used in a greater number of high growth application areas, and they represent the leading current and next generation energy efficient lighting technology. Element Labs offers unique products to highly demanding customers and has built a strong reputation for creativity, cutting edge technology, high impact visual results and dedicated customer service. We are impressed with Element Labs’ team, products and market strategy and are pleased to support this next phase of growth for the Company.” www.ledsmagazine.com/news/4/12/33
Diana and Mark will both address Cleantech Venture Network Conference
The largest meeting of Cleantech investors, in history, will gather in San Francisco on February 25 th to 27 th. For information, see www.cleantech.com . Diana will address an invitational gathering of sixty leading LP’s in Cleantech funds. Mark will make comments in a plenary session, which is expected to be 900 participants. If you want to attend, as a Lead Sponsor, we have access to a discount from the customary $1,995 price.
ConsumerPowerline Announces the Acquisition of Xtend Energy
ConsumerPowerline (www.consumerpowerline.com ), a leading strategic energy asset management firm, today announced the acquisition of Xtend Energy, a provider of rapid response services to industrial, commercial, and retail customers. The acquisition joins two complementary energy asset management companies, both with proven records of driving increased energy efficiency and millions in savings for industrial, commercial, retail, and large residential customers. Xtend Energy allows ConsumerPowerline to expand its suite of energy asset management services into the critical area of rapid response, where customers are given a 10-minute notification to supply excess capacity in response to sudden and unexpected events.
Mark is a featured TV interview on “Growing the Green Economy ”
The “Ethical Marketplace” television show, which was created by Dr. Hazel Henderson, tackles the stark realities of the human impact on our planet. The current show is called “Growing the Green Economy.” From global warming and depleted fish stocks, to spreading deserts and loss of species, this one hour show reveals why taking care of our environment is more critical than ever. To see the show, call your local PBS station to ask when it will air, since times vary. Please see EthicalMarkets.tv.
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