What: 2012 Southeastern Coastal Wind Conference
When: Thursday and Friday, March 8 and 9
Where: Charlotte Convention Center at 501 S. College St. in Charlotte
Information: The Southeast has the potential to be the long-term leader in East Coast wind energy supply chain and development. The region's offshore wind resource is second to none. Come to network with decision makers in the region and learn what makes the southeastern U.S. unique. For more information, go to secoastalwind.org.
North Carolina has the largest offshore wind resource on the East Coast. Join stakeholders from across Georgia, North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia as they educate industry leaders and decision makers about the costs, benefits and policy options that will drive wind energy development in our area. The 2012 Southeastern Coastal Wind Conference gives industry leaders, policy makers and developers a chance to plan the future of wind energy in the Southeast.
The conference will highlight the many advantages of the Southeastern United States for wind energy, including:
• The largest offshore wind resource on the East Coast;
• Existing, low-cost supply chain infrastructure;
• Highly skilled, affordable labor; and;
• Strong electricity demand that continues to grow.
Breakout sessions will focus on market and policy issues, regional highlights, and manufacturing and supply chain resources. While the event will cover both land-based and offshore wind energy, the primary focus will be on offshore wind.
Some of the confirmed speakers include:
• Jim Lanard, President, Offshore Wind Development Coalition
• Chris Hart, Offshore Wind Manager, U.S. Department of Energy
• Bruce Bailey, President and CEO, AWS Truepower
• Joel Whitman, CEO, Global Marine Energy
• Dan Renshaw, Director of Development, Gamesa Energy USA
• Fara Courtney, Executive Director, US Offshore Wind Collaborative
• Elizabeth Kress, Principal Engineer, Santee Cooper
• Targeted manufacturers seminars hosted by GLWN and BlueGreen Alliance
• A world-class panel discussion including offshore developers, land-based developers, and the Atlantic Wind Connection.
To learn more about the event and to signup, visit secoastalwind.org. For the complete agenda, click here.
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Thursday, February 23, 2012
Saturday, February 18, 2012
Southeast high speed rail project announces recommended rail alternatives
The North Carolina Department of Transportation and the Virginia Department of Rail and Public Transportation have released a report recommending to the Federal Railroad Administration the preferred rail alternative for each of the 26 sections of the Southeast High Speed Rail corridor between Richmond, Va., and Raleigh.
The report alternatives are based on considerations concerning the human and natural environment, costs and operability/constructability. Also considered were the public, local government and agency comments received following the May 2010 publication of the SEHSR Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Richmond to Raleigh portion of the SEHSR. Eight public hearings were held in July 2010 to provide information on the alternatives and obtain public input, and several alternatives have been redesigned based on comments received from the public.
Once approved by FRA, the preferred alternatives will be presented in the forthcoming Tier II Final Environmental Impact Statement, anticipated to be published in early 2013, followed by a Record of Decision from the FRA and a second round of public hearings.
The SEHSR project proposes to implement approximately 162 miles of high speed rail as part of an overall plan to extend high speed passenger rail service from the Northeast Corridor (Boston, Mass., to Washington, D.C.) southward through Virginia to Charlotte and Florida.
The Recommendation Report is available for download on the project website.
The report alternatives are based on considerations concerning the human and natural environment, costs and operability/constructability. Also considered were the public, local government and agency comments received following the May 2010 publication of the SEHSR Tier II Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Richmond to Raleigh portion of the SEHSR. Eight public hearings were held in July 2010 to provide information on the alternatives and obtain public input, and several alternatives have been redesigned based on comments received from the public.
Once approved by FRA, the preferred alternatives will be presented in the forthcoming Tier II Final Environmental Impact Statement, anticipated to be published in early 2013, followed by a Record of Decision from the FRA and a second round of public hearings.
The SEHSR project proposes to implement approximately 162 miles of high speed rail as part of an overall plan to extend high speed passenger rail service from the Northeast Corridor (Boston, Mass., to Washington, D.C.) southward through Virginia to Charlotte and Florida.
The Recommendation Report is available for download on the project website.
Friday, February 17, 2012
Charlotte in 2012 calls for barbeque sauce to represent the Carolinas
This week, Charlotte in 2012 released a Request for Proposal seeking to work with a barbeque sauce vendor as part of the merchandising effort for the convention. The RFP calls for three different types of BBQ sauces—mustard, vinegar and tomato—to represent and showcase the different styles from around the Carolinas. The sauces will be sold together in Charlotte in 2012’s online merchandise store to people from across America.
“I love the food from this region—I even smoke my own pork—so I understand very well the importance of selecting three barbeque sauces that truly represent the flavor of the Carolinas,” said Dan Murrey, Executive Director of Charlotte in 2012. “We expect bids from eastern Carolina, western Carolina and South Carolina. ... Needless to say it will be a challenge to select the best sauces, but I think I speak for my entire team when I say that we are looking forward to the taste test.”
This is part of a grassroots fundraising effort, and proceeds go toward funding the convention. Charlotte in 2012 is the first Host Committee in convention history to raise convention funds without accepting monetary corporate contributions; monetary contributions now come from individuals, foundations and charitable organizations.
Those interested in submitting a proposal to sell barbeque sauce must register their business in the vendor directory at www.charlottein2012.com and must be open to working with Charlotte in 2012 on any creative designs having to do with the bottle and labels. Sauces must be made in America, and preference will be given to those made in the Carolinas. Final proposals are due by Monday, Feb. 27.
“I love the food from this region—I even smoke my own pork—so I understand very well the importance of selecting three barbeque sauces that truly represent the flavor of the Carolinas,” said Dan Murrey, Executive Director of Charlotte in 2012. “We expect bids from eastern Carolina, western Carolina and South Carolina. ... Needless to say it will be a challenge to select the best sauces, but I think I speak for my entire team when I say that we are looking forward to the taste test.”
This is part of a grassroots fundraising effort, and proceeds go toward funding the convention. Charlotte in 2012 is the first Host Committee in convention history to raise convention funds without accepting monetary corporate contributions; monetary contributions now come from individuals, foundations and charitable organizations.
Those interested in submitting a proposal to sell barbeque sauce must register their business in the vendor directory at www.charlottein2012.com and must be open to working with Charlotte in 2012 on any creative designs having to do with the bottle and labels. Sauces must be made in America, and preference will be given to those made in the Carolinas. Final proposals are due by Monday, Feb. 27.
Monday, February 13, 2012
Hagan, Bass comment on Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012
U.S. Senator Kay R. Hagan (D—NC) and North Carolina Public Transportation Association President Randy Bass on Friday, Feb. 3, commented on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee’s approval of the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012. Hagan, who sits on the Banking Committee, fought to include over $200 million in the bill for important North Carolina infrastructure investments. The two-year reauthorization and reform of federal public transportation programs was passed with unanimous, bipartisan support. The legislation will be included in a broader surface transportation reauthorization bill.
“Maintaining and upgrading our infrastructure is about creating jobs, not just in the construction sector, but in the businesses, plants and factories that rely on our ports, roads, rails and airports to get American-made products to markets around the globe,” said Hagan. “Investing in our transportation infrastructure will enable our economy to grow and keep our country competitive.”
Bass also commended the Senate Banking Committee for approving the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012.
“Our association represents public transportation systems in all 100 counties in North Carolina," he said. "Despite the challenges we face in these tough economic times, North Carolina’s public transportation infrastructure is a testament to how public and capital investments can create a network of transportation services critical to the economic vitality of our state. We are proud and grateful to have the exceptional leadership of Sen. Hagan and her colleagues on the Banking Committee to keep public transportation a priority of our nation.”
The Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 provides funding for critical investments in North Carolina’s infrastructure. The bill authorizes $20 million in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for competitive grants to help communities develop and plan public transportation projects designed to enhance economic development, increase transit ridership, and promote multi-modal connectivity and accessibility.
Few communities exemplify the benefits of Transit-Oriented Development better than Charlotte. Since its opening, there has been $1.4 billion in development adjacent to the LYNX light rail Blue Line. It is anticipated that through 2035, there will be approximately $5 billion in new development adjacent to the Blue Line Extension—a continuation of the LYNX Blue Line to the UNC-Charlotte campus.
The bill streamlines and includes a slight increase in funding for rural transit. In fiscal year 2010, North Carolina received $47.61 million in rural transit grants, more than any other state except California.
The bill also includes $20 million for a New Appalachian Development Public Transportation Assistance Program. The funds are to be distributed across the Appalachian region—including 29 counties in North Carolina—to increase and enhance public transportation opportunities to residents in these areas.
“Maintaining and upgrading our infrastructure is about creating jobs, not just in the construction sector, but in the businesses, plants and factories that rely on our ports, roads, rails and airports to get American-made products to markets around the globe,” said Hagan. “Investing in our transportation infrastructure will enable our economy to grow and keep our country competitive.”
Bass also commended the Senate Banking Committee for approving the Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012.
“Our association represents public transportation systems in all 100 counties in North Carolina," he said. "Despite the challenges we face in these tough economic times, North Carolina’s public transportation infrastructure is a testament to how public and capital investments can create a network of transportation services critical to the economic vitality of our state. We are proud and grateful to have the exceptional leadership of Sen. Hagan and her colleagues on the Banking Committee to keep public transportation a priority of our nation.”
The Federal Public Transportation Act of 2012 provides funding for critical investments in North Carolina’s infrastructure. The bill authorizes $20 million in fiscal years 2012 and 2013 for competitive grants to help communities develop and plan public transportation projects designed to enhance economic development, increase transit ridership, and promote multi-modal connectivity and accessibility.
Few communities exemplify the benefits of Transit-Oriented Development better than Charlotte. Since its opening, there has been $1.4 billion in development adjacent to the LYNX light rail Blue Line. It is anticipated that through 2035, there will be approximately $5 billion in new development adjacent to the Blue Line Extension—a continuation of the LYNX Blue Line to the UNC-Charlotte campus.
The bill streamlines and includes a slight increase in funding for rural transit. In fiscal year 2010, North Carolina received $47.61 million in rural transit grants, more than any other state except California.
The bill also includes $20 million for a New Appalachian Development Public Transportation Assistance Program. The funds are to be distributed across the Appalachian region—including 29 counties in North Carolina—to increase and enhance public transportation opportunities to residents in these areas.
Wednesday, February 8, 2012
Actor's Theatre in Charlotte presents the regional premiere of 'Cuttin' Up'
Actor's Theatre of Charlotte continues its 23rd season with the production of CUTTIN' UP, adapted by Charles Randolph-Wright based on the book by Craig Marberry. Performances will be held Feb. 15 through March 3 with a preview performance on Friday, Feb. 10. Tickets can be purchased through the Box Office at (704) 342-2251, ext. 21, and online at www.actorstheatrecharlotte.org.
About the play
Barbershops across the country are hubs of information. Inside the barbershop of Howard, anecdotes and life lessons are passed down from generation to generation. Listen to true stories from barbers, including Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon, and Charlotte's very own Jermaine and Damian Johnson, co-founders of No Grease.
CUTTIN' UP is recommended for those aged 10 and older.
Quick facts:
Production:
CUTTIN' UP
Adapted by Charles Randolph-Wright
Based on the book by Craig Marberry
Director: Chip Decker
Design team: Stan Peal (set design)
Jamey Varnadore (costume design)
Hallie Gray (lighting design)
Dates: Feb. 10 through March 3
Preview date, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.
Opening night, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Pay-what-you-can Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Talkbacks every Thursday night following the performance.
Performance times: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: (704) 342-2251 ext.21 or actorstheatrecharlotte.org
Price: Preview performance—$15
Regular run—$24 to $31
Student and senior rates available.
Group rates start at 10 people.
Theatre location: 650 E. Stonewall St. in Charlotte
About the play
Barbershops across the country are hubs of information. Inside the barbershop of Howard, anecdotes and life lessons are passed down from generation to generation. Listen to true stories from barbers, including Oprah Winfrey's father, Vernon, and Charlotte's very own Jermaine and Damian Johnson, co-founders of No Grease.
CUTTIN' UP is recommended for those aged 10 and older.
Quick facts:
Production:
CUTTIN' UP
Adapted by Charles Randolph-Wright
Based on the book by Craig Marberry
Director: Chip Decker
Design team: Stan Peal (set design)
Jamey Varnadore (costume design)
Hallie Gray (lighting design)
Dates: Feb. 10 through March 3
Preview date, Feb. 10 at 8 p.m.
Opening night, Wednesday, Feb. 15, at 7:30 p.m.
Pay-what-you-can Wednesday, Feb. 22, at 7:30 p.m.
Talkbacks every Thursday night following the performance.
Performance times: Wednesdays and Thursdays at 7:30 p.m.
Fridays and Saturdays at 8 p.m.
Saturday, Feb. 25, at 2:30 p.m.
Sunday, Feb. 26, at 2:30 p.m.
Tickets: (704) 342-2251 ext.21 or actorstheatrecharlotte.org
Price: Preview performance—$15
Regular run—$24 to $31
Student and senior rates available.
Group rates start at 10 people.
Theatre location: 650 E. Stonewall St. in Charlotte
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