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Documents and Reports
May 29, 2008 -
Venture Capitalists Invest in Green Business -
Originally Aired: May 29, 2008 on PBS - (Watch)
May 26, 2008 -
Green industries offer job growth opportunity -

By Eve Tahmincioglu (Download)
May 14, 2008 -
The Biofuel Debate Heats Up

by Jonathan P. McCaffrey
(Download)

Clean Energy Headlines
bulletOriginally Aired: May 29, 2008 on PBS
Venture Capitalists Look to Green Businesses for Boom
bulletApril 23 , 2008 -
Rep. Doris Matsui Amends Legislation to Provide Resources for Sacramento Organizations (Download the PDF

GreatStart Mentorship Program
GreatStart Mentorship Program
GreatStart provides assistance to high tech companies in early stages of development.
Resources
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Cleanstart major sponsors
Comstocks
Pacific Gas and Electric
Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLC
California Energy  Commission
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"We had such incredible support from our mentors. One of them went way out of his way to help us and brought along his whole team to our first meeting (CTO, CFO, COO). They offered assistance anytime and we still call on them to this day."
Kenth Pedersen,
CEO Hyphase Energy

 
"I have been involved in four business plan competitions to this point. I feel inclined to say that the quality of judges, the staff professionalism
and the overall positive feel of the competition were extremely refreshing. You are to be commended for a great event and a great competition."
Zach Gentry,
Adura Technology

PowerSurge
Join us for SARTA’s PowerSurge 2008
Meet local Clean Technology thought leaders, investors, academia, professional and governmental representatives who will share insights, answer questions and promote involvement to inspire and enhance your business prospects.
When: July 10, 2008 - 5:30 to 8:00 p.m.
Location: West Sacramento Civic Center

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What is CleanStart?
McClellan Technology IncubatorCleanStart is an initiative of McClellan Technology Incubator (MTI) and Sacramento Area Regional Technology Alliance (SARTA) designed to accelerate the development of clean energy technology ventures within the Greater Sacramento Region. CleanStart was born out of an innovative needs assessment study that was jointly funded and managed by the California Energy Commission, the Sacramento Municipal Utility District, and the McClellan Technology Incubator.
CleanStart Mission
CleanStart will help entrepreneurs assemble solid management teams, secure adequate funding and accelerate the commercialization of sound product ideas. Through this mission, CleanStart will create jobs and wealth for the Capital Corridor region.

Our mission is to help Capital Corridor entrepreneurs by empowering them with the knowledge, capital and connections that are critical to creating a successful new business.

In the United State, more than $1 billion per year is invested in the Clean Technology industry, a number that could double to $2 billion in the next decade. With its history of investment in technology and access to a talented pool of technology scientists and researchers, California has become a worldwide leader in Clean Technology innovation, providing more than 25,000 jobs in clean energy companies.

In the Capital Corridor alone, there are 30 active clean energy companies, a number that is projected to grow to more than 300 in the next few years, employing another 10,000 people and bringing over $5 billion in new economic activity to the Sacramento region.
CleanStart Goals
The Capital Corridor has:

Partnership for Prosperity
mentorship program
The Sacramento region will demonstrate its commitment to innovation and sustainability by investing in training the entrepreneurs and skilled workers and supporting the companies and jobs that comprise a promising industry area, Clean Energy Technology. By supporting the CleanStart program the region will increase the number of CET companies and jobs in the region. The 75 participating organizations on the Clean Energy Action Team generated these 2007 Highlights.

Clean Energy Showcase Final Program
CleanStart Star Mariah Power
CleanStart Star Mariah Power Mariah Power
 

 
 
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