Meeting: 2009 Virginia Conference on Economic Leadership

12.10.2009

Energy and the Environment: Where are we headed?

On December 10th the Virginia Chamber will host a forum to discuss the enormous challenge of meeting Virginia's future energy supply while encouraging preservation of the environment.

Experts will be assembled to provide information, strategy and tactics to ensure businesses have access to affordable and reliable energy. Highlighted topics include Climate change, Cap and Trade, creation of green jobs and the rush to alternative sources of energy.

Program Agenda

9:00 a.m.
Welcome Remarks by Hugh Keogh, President  CEO, The Virginia Chamber of Commerce

9:05 a.m.
Introduction of Featured Speaker by Dorcas Helfant Browning, Chair, The Virginia Chamber of Commerce and CEO, Managing Partner of Coldwell Banker Professional, Realtors

9:15 a.m.
“Energy: Outlook and Economic Impact in the Commonwealth”
Dan Carson, Vice President, Appalachian Power

A Case Study in meeting Virginia’s Energy Needs
by Clint Miller, Spokesman for PATH (Potomac-Appalachian Transmission Highline)

10:00 a.m.
“Governor Kaine’s Year of the Environment”
The Honorable Preston Bryant, Virginia Secretary of Natural Resources who will review the Governor's Year of the Environment

Coffee Break

11:00 a.m.
“The Next Chapter in our American Energy Outlook”
Former U.S. Congressman Charles Stenholm

11:45 a.m.
“The Role of the U.S. Coal Industry”
Kevin Crutchfield, CEO of Alpha Natural Resources

12:30 p.m. Luncheon
“Virginia’s Energy Challenges and Opportunities, the Legislative Perspective”
Remarks by Virginia Senator Frank Wagner

1:30 p.m.
“Accommodating the Environment with our Energy Requirements”
A panel presentation outlining various  and renewables.alternative energy sources such as natural gas, nuclear



Moderator:Carl Levander, President, Columbia Gas of Virginia

Panelists:
Roberta Sims, Vice President, Regulatory Affairs and Energy Acquisition, Washington Gas

Rob Jones, President & CEO, The Alliance Group

Peter Mast, Vice President of Alion Science and Technology

David Hudgins, Director, Member & External Relations, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative

3:00 p.m.
Closing Remarks by Hugh Keogh
2009 Virginia Conference on Economic Leadership is adjourned

Virginia's future economic strength and competitiveness will depend on meeting our energy needs and protecting our natural resources. We hope you will join us for this important event.

The Conference on Economic Leadership will be held on December 10 at the Richmond Marriott. The program will run from 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.

Tickets to the Conference on Economic Leadership are $75.
There are also a number of sponsorship opportunities available.

Register Here.
Special Thanks to Our Sponsors:

TITLE SPONSOR
Dominion

GOLD SPONSORS
Alion Science and Technology
Alpha Natural Resources, LLC
Bank of America
Capital One
Washington Gas

SILVER SPONSORS
Appalachian Power
BrickStreet Mutual Insurance Company
Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc.
Davenport Energy Company
Alliance for Energy & Economic Growth
Froehling & Robertson, Inc.
MWV
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
PATH

CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Altria Group
Smithfield Foods

COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR
Virginia Petroleum Council

Event Related Downloads
Document: sponsorship opportunities

http://www.vachamber.com/events.asp?id=11&eventsid=42