Jeff Broin on Growth Energy's first year and ethanol's future

Jeff Broin, the CEO of POET and Co-Chairman of Growth Energy, gave the opening remarks at the First Annual Growth Energy Executive Leadership Conference in Phoenix, Ariz. In his remarks, Broin reflected on the first 16 months of Growth Energy's existence and talked about the potential of the ethanol industry. Here's his presentation:

Jeff Broin Opening Remarks

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A transcript of Broin's comments is available here.

Keynote Speaker

Our keynote speaker Mike Eruzione is now on stage as we're wrapping up this inaugural conference. Mike was captain of the 1980 US hockey team - the miracle on ice team - a true David and Goliath story, much like the story of ethanol. And we all know who wins!

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Strategy for Success

After a nice outdoor lunch at the beautiful Biltmore Hotel, Growth Energy's Public Policy Director Chris Thorne is walking the audience through the exciting strategy for success in 2010.

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RFS2 and ILUC

Current panel discussion is on the realities of RFS2 and California's Low Carbon Fuel Standard featuring Dr. Mark Stowers, Gary Herwick and attorney John O'Quinn. Steve McNinch, CEO of Western Plains Energy is moderating.

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2010 Market Outlook

The current session features Tom Dorr, former Undersecretary of Agriculture and now President and CEO of the US Grains Council, Randy Ives of Hawkeye Gold and Bob Casper of POET Ethanol Products. Todd Becker, CEO of Green Plains Renewable Energy is the moderator

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Rodeo

Last night's event was a rodeo at the Corona Ranch. The cowboy shown in the front and middle with the big sombrero is Growth Energy CEO Tom Buis.

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Global Ethanol Perspective

Day 2 of the conference is underway after a fun afternoon and evening. This session features Dr. Peder Holk Nielsen of Novozymes, Ken Field of GreenField Ethanol in Canada, and Ian O'Gara of Accenture in London.

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NFL Star Chad Greenway speaks at Growth Energy Conference

Chad Greenway of the Minnesota Vikings is part of the Growth Energy Conference. Chad grew up on a South Dakota farm and has an inspiring story of farm fields to NFL fields.

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Broin on ethanol's potential

Broin on ethanol's potential
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The first annual Growth Energy Executive Leadership Conference was held March 14-16 in Phoenix, Ariz. The opening remarks were delivered by POET CEO Jeff Broin, where he talked about the accomplishments the organization had in its first year and the potential for the ethanol industry.

Policy Panel

Getting the inside scoop on what the environment is like inside the beltway from this panel that includes Karen Hughes, Josh Gottheimer, Melissa Shannon and Jim Nussle. Tom Buis is moderating.

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