Please join us on November 9 in East Lansing from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the 5th Annual Michigan Energy Innovators Gala as we celebrate Michigan’s advanced energy industry and recognize businesses and individuals for their outstanding contributions.
Reserve your ticket today before we sell out!Valerie Brader, Executive Director of the Michigan Agency for Energy, will offer opening remarks. Valerie’s service with the administration began in 2011 and prior to this role, she served as Deputy Legal Counsel and Senior Policy Advisor to Governor Snyder.
Abigail Ross Hopper, President and CEO of the Solar Energy Industries Association (SEIA), is the keynote speaker. Abby will share with attendees the challenges and opportunities facing the solar industry. Abby oversees all of SEIA’s activities, including government affairs, research, communications, and industry leadership.
The cocktail reception starts at 5:00 pm and runs till 6:20 pm, providing plenty of time for networking. Advanced energy business leaders, MPSC staff, and public officials will be in attendance. There will also be time for networking at the conclusion of the awards presentation.
State Senator Jim Ananich (D-Flint) State Senator Dale Zorn (R-Ida)
2016 Public Official of the Year Award Winners
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
- Business of the Year
- Emerging Business of the Year
- Employer of the Year
- Public Official of the Year
Sponsorship opportunities are still available and come with a variety of benefits, including a table at the event and promotion of your company.
Gala sponsorship opportunities can be found on the Michigan EIBC website.
See you on November 9th!
Event Sponsors
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Table Sponsors
Apex Clean Energy
Dykema
5 Lakes Energy
Inovateus Solar
Michigan Agency for Energy-Michigan Energy Office
Michigan CAT
NextEra Energy
Ranger Power
Varnum
Warner Norcross & Judd LLP
Interested in membership with Michigan EIBC? New members receive an introductory rate of $350 for the first year. For more information, please contact Nicole Forward.