August 27, 2008 - Hear from proponents of Ohio’s new and expanding capability to intensively grow and harvest algae for conversion to biodiesel and bioresins.  Sponsored by The Dayton Development Coalition, EMTEC (Edison Materials Technology Center), and The National Composite Center.  Featured speakers include Ross O. Youngs CEO of Univenture, Inc., Brad Couch of Clean Fuels Ohio, and Dr. Ben Stuart of Ohio University. REGISTERED USERS CAN VIEW PRESENTATIONS IN ATTACHED FILES AND ADD COMMENTS HERE.

Research and industry collaborators or members of the algae supply chain network are  invited to attend an “Algae Initiative Seminar” hosted by the Van Wert County OSU Extension Economic Development Group.  The seminar will be held at Vantage Career Center located at 818 N. Franklin St.

The Green Belt Coalition plans to hold a conference in November of 2008.  This conference, or symposium, will be held in the Cleveland area with details to be announced soon.  Members are encouraged to comment actively as the program is developed.

The initial Charter for the Green Belt Coalition was presented to Coalition members last week for discussion on the June 27 conference call.  Comments are encouraged from registered members through July 2.

News items that are of interest to Coalition Members

May 22, 2008 - Univenture, Inc. brought together an unprecedented group from industry, education and research in an opportunity for sharing information related to the utilization of algae for bio-products. CEO Ross Youngs presented an outline for successful commercialization of algae growth that would form the catalyst for significant economic development. Mr.