The Event: The “Green Building” Road Show to five U. S. cities will:
- Promote five European markets to a targeted audience, (France, Germany, Italy, Great Britain, Nordics)
- Inform companies on market-entry strategies,
- Brief on EU Product Certification and Standards
- Offer One-on-One meetings with market specialists from five U.S. Embassies plus U.S. Mission to the E.U.
VENUE: Five U.S. Cities (Pittsburgh, PA; Denver, CO; San Jose, CA; San Francisco, CA and the Greenbuild Expo 2009 in Phoenix, AZ),
DATE: November 2-13, 2009 (TBC),
AUDIENCE: Sustainable Construction equipment and services firms (including HVAC, Insulation, Waste Treatment, Architectural Services)
ACT NOW – LIMITED NUMBER OF PARTNERS
PLAY A LEADING ROLE IN THIS IMPORTANT EVENT!
The Market Opportunity: The market for sustainable construction equipment and services, also called “Green Building”, has taken off in both Europe and the United States over the past five years. Despite the worldwide recession, growth is expected to outpace many other markets due to strong government involvement. EU national and local governments are committing funds, establishing tax and policy initiatives and revising building codes – all of which creates demand for sustainable construction. High energy costs in Europe further strengthen business and consumer interest in Green Building. Architects, builders, developers, and building products manufacturers are looking at old and new technologies to reduce the energy and environmental impact of commercial and residential construction.
Partnership Opportunities: National ($15,000/4 cities); Local ($5,000/city)
- National Partners introduced at kick-off for associations in Washington, DC and highlighted in national marketing; included in all local events (see below).
- Local Partners included in all events in selected city, including:
- Table-top display for Partner Organization,
- Pre-Event Promotion & Recruitment, including prominent marketing exposure,
- Organization will be recognized on-site as a marketing partner,
- Invitation to all net-working events and recognition,
- Partner logo and website to be on all conference promotions and materials,
- Registration for 2 partner representatives to attend events in selected location,
- Pre-arranged meetings with U.S. Commercial Service Officers representing the respective countries and the Commercial Service European Union Office,
- Partner promotion advertisement on U.S. Commercial Service Business Service Provider Websites covering participating cities and countries.
Industry Definition: Sustainable Building Construction “Green Building” includes any products and services that assist in reducing energy consumption or environmental-usage in commercial or residential construction. This includes the following product categories:
- Heating Ventilation and Air Conditioning (HVAC)
- Renewable Energy used in construction of commercial and residential buildings: Heating Pumps, Solar-thermal: Photovoltaic (PV), Ventilation,
- Wood Energy Equipment
- Insulation Materials & Glass and Window: “green” materials as such: cork, hemp, wool, insulation made out of recycled paper or textiles, energy efficient windows.
- Waste Treatment for commercial and residential buildings: Systems to reuse, reduce, recycle waste
- Architectural services: Architects with environmental expertise – e.g., pedestrian-friendly urbanism and environmentally responsible architecture.
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