This audio conference will:
- Provide an update on the current state of the global biomass industry
- Discuss key international biomass market/revenue opportunities
- Summarize US policy goals, resources & support for sector participants
- Review sector programs such as BCAP and MDCP grants
- Deliver insight to best leverage the International Trade Administration
- Review upcoming ITA and federal trade/marketing opps for sector
Sector participants are aggressively seeking new revenue opportunities in today’s economy. The global market for biomass is growing. For many sector players determining how to best exploit these opportunities is not an easy question to answer. Whether assessing potential new revenue sources, or planning to expand your international reach, keeping abreast of what’s happening in Washington, as policy evolves, and new programs, and resources become available, can significantly benefit your strategy.
President Obama has urged the United States to become the leading exporter of clean energy technologies, while also setting the goal of doubling exports in five years. The International Trade Administration is the lead trade promotion agency of the U.S. Government.
Our speaker will provide an update on the global biomass industry, key markets, policy and governmental resources available to the sector designed to drive biomass exports and revenue. Advancing rural and economic development, biomass energy sector growth, company revenue and job creation are a key focus of policymakers. Learn how you can access and leverage government experts, and programs, to drive revenue growth by exporting biomass.
Who should attend:
- Federal, State, Provincial, and Regional Governments/Divisions/Ministries
- Tribal Administrators, Council Members, Forestry/Fuel Supervisors
- Biomass Fuel Producers
- TIMO’s
- Forest Products Companies
- Divisional Directors/Administrators Section Heads Administrators/Division Chiefs/Deputies/Ministers Marketing & Utilization Specialists
- Wood Brokers/Traders/Buyers
- Executive Directors
- Forest Landowners
- Consulting Foresters
- Renewable Energy/Biomass/Forestry Lobbyists
- Timber/Pellet/Exporters/Importers
Speaker Biography:
Ryan Mulholland is a Biomass/Renewable Energy Trade Specialist, a recognized renewable energy trade expert, and frequent industry speaker, who lead’s the U.S. Department of Commerce’s International Trade Administration, Office of Energy and Environmental Industries’ mission to drive the growth of biomass exports. He works closely with industry to improve competitiveness, market access, sector programs and resources, advocating for, and advancing federal policy benefiting the sector, while regularly briefing industry and key trade associations.
Previously, Mr. Mulholland was a renewable energy specialist at Sentech Incorporated, a federal contracting firm working for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Energy Efficiency and Renewable Energy Office. Mr. Mulholland received a B.A. in Political Science and History from the University of Minnesota and an M.A. in American Government from Georgetown University.
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