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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
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
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 energy sources such as natural gas, nuclear and renewables
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 Affairs, Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
2:45 p.m.
The Honorable Bill Bolling
Lieutenant Governor of Virginia
Introduced by Dorcas Helfant-Browning
3:00 p.m. Closing Remarks by Hugh Keogh
2009 Conference on Economic Leadership Adjourns
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
SILVER SPONSORS
Alliance for Energy & Economic Growth
Appalachian Power
BrickStreet Insurance
Columbia Gas of Virginia, Inc.
Davenport Energy Company
Froehling & Robertson, Inc.
MWV
Old Dominion Electric Cooperative
PATH
Washington Gas
CONTRIBUTING SPONSORS
Altria Group
Smithfield Foods
COFFEE BREAK SPONSOR
Virginia Petroleum Council
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