Colorado Cleantech Industry Association Announces Inaugural Awards Celebration, With Keynote by Nation's Leading Cleantech Venture Capitalist Ira Ehrenpreis

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Colorado Cleantech Industry Association

Sep 15, 2010, 09:00 ET

DENVER, Sept. 15 /PRNewswire/ -- The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association (CCIA) will hold its first "Colorado Cleantech Awards Celebration" Tuesday, October 19, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the Denver Marriott City Center. The announcement is made by Christine Shapard, Executive Director of the CCIA who says, "We're extremely pleased to welcome Ira Ehrenpreis, noted venture capitalist and cleantech industry expert, as our keynote speaker for the inaugural event. In concert with Mr. Ehrenpreis' presentation, we'll also be showcasing those companies and individuals who have made a significant impact on Colorado's cleantech industry this past year."

Awards will be presented in multiple categories. Nominations are open until Friday, September 17, 5 p.m. Visit: https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ccia&formId=84863 .

Widely regarded as one of the most experienced cleantech investors, Mr. Ehrenpreis will deliver a keynote address covering "The State of the Cleantech Industry." As one of the pioneers in the cleantech sector, he'll share how the sector has evolved over the past decade and review the drivers behind cleantech's emergence as the fastest growing area of the venture asset class. Mr. Ehrenpreis will also review the challenges the industry faces and those issues notwithstanding, why he believes cleantech will continue to be a good bet in the years and decades to come.

Tickets may be purchased individually or as corporate tables. Registration for the event is available online at https://web.memberclicks.com/mc/quickForm/viewForm.do?orgId=ccia&formId=86597.

About Ira Ehrenpreis & Technology Partners

Mr. Ehrenpreis has been with Palo Alto-based Technology Partners since 1996, leading the firm's Cleantech investment practice with investments in Energy Technology, Water Technology, and Advanced Materials opportunities. He is an investor in Colorado's Abound Solar, as well as in Tesla Motors. Visit http://www.technologypartners.com.

About the Colorado Cleantech Industry Association

The Colorado Cleantech Industry Association represents the interests of the state's cleantech industry. Its mission is to further establish Colorado as a world leader in clean technology by providing representation and advocacy, a unified voice, relevant programming and capacity development. Visit http://www.coloradocleantech.com.

CCIA is found on these social media sites:

Twitter: http://twitter.com/COCleantech

LinkedIn Group: http://www.linkedin.com/e/vgh/1882455

Facebook Fan Page: http://www.facebook.com/ColoradoCleantechIndustryAssociation

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YouTube Channel: http://www.youtube.com/COCleantech

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