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Membership Benefits
Benefit from business opportunities, industry relationships and education as a member of the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association.
Founded in 2008, CCIA is the premier organization representing and convening the cleantech industry in Colorado. Members can accelerate their business growth through our unparalleled networking opportunities, advocacy for industry supportive laws and exposure to emerging cleantech investment opportunities.
CCIA Membership Information Overview
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Why Colorado and Why Now
We provide:
Advocacy
CCIA advocates for federal, state and local policies that support the Colorado cleantech industry. Our current initiatives include Senate Bill 31 and House Bill 1035. Our federal policy initiatives aim to ensure that Colorado cleantech companies have a voice in ongoing federal economic stimulus and energy legislation. Learn more
Communication
We act as a unified voice for Colorado's industry to lawmakers, the media, the public and other states. Our work brands Colorado as a hub for cleantech products and services, attracting talent and investment to the area.
CCIA helps Colorado's cleantech businesses participate at national and international trade fairs and trade missions to communicate Colorado's reputation for high quality products and services, entrepreneurial spirit, leading edge innovations, knowledge and expertise, and environmental awareness.
Committees and Working Groups
CCIA is the center of a broad hub of investors, research institutions, entrepreneurs and academics interested in this sector. We track trends of significance to the industry and disseminate knowledge on issues that matter. We connect the broad spectrum of cleantech sectors through committee participation, working groups, educational programs and networking events.
Committees and Working Groups allow members to be actively involved in the long term development and expansion of the CCIA. Members help determine the direction of the Association, gain visibility for their own organization and determine the programs and events that will most greatly benefit the Colorado cleantech community.
Committees include:
• Finance
• Public Policy
• Program & Event
• Marketing
• Membership
• Workforce & Commercialization
Working Groups include:
• Air & Water - TBA
• Biofuels - Convened by Mike Miller
• Building Materials - TBA
• Solar - Convened by Sam Weaver, Cool Energy
• Smart Grid - Convened by Roxy Podlogar, Magpie
• Storage - TBA
• Transportation - Convened by Carl Lawrence, Eetrex
• Wind - Convened by Sandy Butterfield, Boulder Wind Power
News and Information
CCIA maintains a comprehensive clean tech directory of business, government agencies, economic and business development organizations, education and research institutions, service providers and nonprofits in Colorado.
CCIA aims to be the hub for clean tech news, information and resources in Colorado. Visit the Web site regularly for updates on news, events, resource links, legislative updates, reports and publications, and more.
Who Should Join
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Businesses that make products or services for the wind, solar, biofuels, geothermal or hydropower sectors. Companies that help consumers or industries use natural resources such as energy, water and waste more efficiently - and, while doing so, lessen their environmental footprint. Companies that make products and services that make our current energy production and distribution systems more efficient.
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Businesses that provide professional and technical support to the cleantech industry.
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Academic and research institutions in Colorado that provide clean tech-related programs or courses, or conduct clean tech-related research and development.
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Non-profit organizations in Colorado whose missions are compatible with CCIA activities.
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Public Sector: Local, state or federal government agencies, including economic development agencies, as well as departments or branches located in Colorado.