North Carolina Treasurer, Janet Cowell, announced Monday that the North Carolina Retirement System has hired Credit Suisse to manage a $230 million equity fund targeting innovative in-state businesses. According to the press release from the Office of the Treasurer, “Investments will be aimed at building upon the strengths of the North Carolina economy and may target high growth... [Read More]
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Credit Suisse to manage $230MM North Carolina Innovation Fund
March 16th, 2010Steve Glenn, Founder & CEO of LivingHomes, speaking Wed., March 10 at Cherokee in Raleigh
March 5th, 2010Steve Glenn, the Founder and CEO, of LivingHomes (www.livinghome.net) a premier developer of modern and sustainable prefabricated homes, will be speaking at the offices of Cherokee Fund on Wednesday, March 10 at 6 pm. Don’t miss this great opportunity to hear from a seasoned and successful green entrepreneur. Please register online or email Irene Sherman at isherman@cherokeefund.com to... [Read More]
Dave Kirkpatrick to speak at Wall Street Green Trading Summit, March 23-24, The Times Center, NYC
March 2nd, 2010Register at www.wsgts.com Learn from acclaimed market experts who will “show and tell” how they do it with carbon trading and finance, renewable energy credits, energy efficiency markets, green hedge funds and cleantech venture capitalists. The teachers include SJF Ventures, Evolution Markets, Element Markets, The Green Exchange, New Energy Finance, Natsource, Barclays Capital, Fortis Bank, Mission Markets,... [Read More]
NC IDEA Awards Fall 2009 Grants, Apply for Spring 2010
February 22nd, 2010Argyle, CertiRx Corporation, Dyzen, Inc., EcoCurrent and EntoGenetics have been selected to receive a total of $200,000 in grants from NC IDEA. See press release for full details. The NC IDEA Spring grant cycle available to North Carolina based companies opens on Monday, February 22, 2010. There are two pre-proposal deadlines: Friday, March 5th and Friday,... [Read More]
NCSEA Renewable Energy Event in Charlotte, NC – Feb. 24
February 22nd, 2010Building a Renewable Energy Industry in the Charlotte Region Wednesday, February 24, 2010 US National Whitewater Center, Charlotte Policy Forum: 4-6 pm Networking Reception: 6-8 pm (Doors open at 3:30 pm) NOTE: Online Registration Has Ended, see http://www.ncsustainableenergy.org/events/ Join the North Carolina Sustainable Energy Association (NCSEA), business and energy leaders, government officials and economic development experts for a unique educational and networking... [Read More]
Cleantech Networking Event in RTP – March 2
February 22nd, 2010Next CleanLinks RTP Event: Tuesday, March 2, 2010 6:00 – 8:00 pm Tosca 604 West Morgan Street Durham, NC 27701 Register here Come help kick off the 2010 happy hour networking series under the new name, CleanLinks. CleanLinks is the same high quality group of Triangle area businesses interested and involved in cleantech, renewable energy, energy efficiency and other green business initiatives. As always,... [Read More]
Webinar on North Carolina Renewable Energy Law, Public Policy and Economic Development – Feb. 24
February 10th, 2010North Carolina businesses and service providers can participate in a live program and webcast on renewable energy, including a discussion of the financing options for renewable energy projects and companies through tax credits, grants, loans and other incentives. See the NC Bar Association’s brochure for more information.
FieldView
December 17th, 2009No, the venture capital model is not broken. If the output has been upsetting of late then let’s double check the inputs. What are some of the ingredients that have caused some to hold their nose? And more importantly, are there components we can control to create a better outcome? Key market inputs that are out... [Read More]
China, the US South, and Copenhagen
September 23rd, 2009Living in New York City for the fall after being a North Carolinian for three decades is giving me a widened perspective. For one, walking around the city when the United Nations, the Clinton Global Initiative, and many heads of state are all meeting here creates gridlock in the streets! New York seems a place... [Read More]
SJF Employee Financial Stability Webinar – July 14, 2 PM EST
July 7th, 2009Next Tuesday afternoon, SJF Advisory Services hosts the latest in a series of webinars designed to help businesses improve financial performance and employee engagement. This new webinar will look at ways employers can help workers better their financial situation. As the global financial crisis continues, smart businesses will do what they can to help address their... [Read More]
