Global Soft Landing Center for Small and Medium-sized German Companies engaged in the “Renewable Energies” Industry to be launched in the USA in June 2009!
Official Announcement and “Virtual Ribbon-Cutting Ceremony” to take place on May 6th 2009 at the WINDPOWER® 2009 in Chicago, Illinois
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Düsseldorf/Philadelphia, April 20, 2009. The new American government is bringing the energy turnaround forward, also under the omen of the bank and financial crisis. On February 17th 2009, the “American Recovery and Reinvestment Act 2009″ was decreed. This act, amongst others, aims at strongly supporting renewable energies in the USA.The act contains tax incentives and new investments amounting to approx. 787 Billion USD. Thereof, approximately 43 Billion US-Dollars are planned for the new „green energy infrastructure”. The new and longer-termed planning horizon is also of great significance for projects within the field of “renewable energies” as well as advancement of commercial projects.
Windboom USA – A Huge Market creates Opportunities for German Businesses Even during the past years, the American wind industry boom has demonstrated what is possible: 8.358 MW of wind-produced electricity went on line in the USA in 2008 alone. Compared to 2007, this was equal to a 50%-increase. During the past five years, the average annual growth rate laid at 32%.
In the past years, the German manufacturers of wind energy converters have increased their activities and commitment in the USA by establishing subsidiaries and in part, building their first production facilities; creating secure and high-quality new green jobs.
Large Companies from Germany are cutting their own path to the US – For Small and Medium-sized Businesses there’s the GADORE Center USA
On June 1st 2009, the new pool-office for small and medium-sized German companies will be opened in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The GADORE Center USA is geared to all German businesses examining their market chances in the USA or for those already planning to open their own subsidiary there. “The objective is to mutually examine market opportunities in the USA, at a reduced risk” says Annette Nuesslein, responsible for establishing the GADORE Center USA.
The Center’s services will include, amongst other things, renting of office space, initiation of deals and contacts within “renewable energies” industry, exhibition preparations and efficient assignment to dedicated consultants, service providers, banks and investors.
Patronage: North Rhine-Westphalia and Pennsylvania
The GADORE Center USA stands under the patronage of the Ministry of Economic Affairs and Energy of the State of North Rhine-Westphalia as well as the Department of Community and Economic Development in Pennsylvania. North Rhine-Westphalia and Pennsylvania are closely connected through a partnership agreement.
Grand Opening Ceremony within the Context of the WINDPOWER®2009 in Chicago on May 6th 2009.
„The WINDPOWER® 2009 Conference & Exhibition, the leading event of the American wind energy industry, offers the perfect context for announcing the Center’s grand opening”, says Annette Nuesslein and announces the press conference taking place on May 6th 2009 at 12.15 pm, where Governor Rendell (PA) and State Secretary Jens Baganz (NRW), amongst others, will officially open the GADORE Center USA in a “virtual ribbon-cutting ceremony”.
As in past years, GADORE (German-American Dialog on Renewable Energy) is again participating at the WINDPOWER®, in this year, expanded to one large pavilion (consolidation of the booth numbers 2967 + 3072).
We would like to explicitly thank the AWEA for their excellent support and wish them all the best in Chicago. As we look forward to a successful exhibition, GADORE wishes all those involved, as well as all of our co-exhibitors in the pavilion, very fruitful and interesting talks at the booths and a memorable experience in Chicago.
About the GADORE Center
The GADORE Center is a service offered by “windConsultant”, a privately owned management consultancy firm established and managed by Ms. Annette Nuesslein and located in Duesseldorf, Germany. The project and network called GADORE (German- American Dialog on Renewable Energy) is exclusively focused on the German-North American exchange within the fields of “renewable energies”.
Management as of June 1st, 2009
GADORE Center USA
Susan Guenther
3711 Market Street
8th Floor
Philadelphia, PA 19104
Cell: +491522 / 2832671
mail: centerUSA@gadorecenter.com
