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TechWorks e-News: February 2010 Edition2-23-2010Alternative Materials Conference 2010: BioPlastics & BioComposites
Sponsored by the Iowa Section of the Society of Plastics Engineers
The topic for the event is BioPlastics and BioComposites which use biomass materials, i.e., corn, soy and other organic plant based. To provide a range of professionals, manufactures and educators to help with the understanding of what these materials are, how they are produced, the impact they have in producing eco-friendly bio-based products. By increasing the bio content in biobased materials, the carbon footprint can be reduced in the manufacturing process and products. The planned format is to provide a venue for education and information on alternative materials for the Green Initiative and meeting the Sustainable, Renewable and Recyclable efforts. The target audience includes small to large companies, Public and private that use plastics for the production of parts and components for industrial, agriculture and commercial applications. Space for exhibits has been planned for local manufacturers and suppliers to demonstrate their products and services. The speakers will be available for continued discussions at the networking breaks, lunch and the after-hours networking event to be held at the conclusion of the conference. When: April 27, 2010 Where: Hawkeye Community College, Waterloo, Iowa Time: 8:00 am to 4:30 pm Costs: $95/SPE Member-$125/Non Member-$25/Student Exhibit: $95/6’ table Sponsorship: $150 Registration: www.iowaspe.org For more information contact: contact:
Sam McCord Phone: 319-378-0077 E-mail: mccord@mcgbiocomposites.com 2010 Commodity Classic
If you are attending the “2010 Commodity Classic” and would like to learn more about TechWorks; Terry Johnston would like to meet with you while he’s there. Drop him an e-mail or give him a call and set up a time to meet. Terry’s e-mail is johnston@cedarvalleyalliance.com, the office phone is 319-287-8149.
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About Us
Cedar Valley TechWorks is a regional bioeconomy, technology and advanced manufacturing campus connecting technology, intellectual property, and industry innovators, with a focus on commercializing and manufacturing bioproducts. For more information, please contact Cary Darrah, darrah@cedarvalleyalliance.com or Terry Johnston, johnston@cedarvalleyalliance.com.
Project Site: 360 Westfield Avenue, Waterloo, IA 50701
(319) 287-8149 www.cedarvalleytechworks.com 
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