Climate Change Can Grow Your Business- UK Opportunities in Carbon Reduction Technologies June 4, 2008

In recognition of Chicago's Sister City relationship with Birmingham,
UK, the Birmingham City Council would like to invite you to attend a
morning seminar focusing on real-world examples of how the UK is
working to reduce carbon emissions. As the largest of England's core
cities, Birmingham UK is implementing strategies to reduce carbon
footprints, cut greenhouse gas and build sustainable design - come
learn how the solutions are being applied at all levels.

The UK is fast developing its reputation, not only for global
leadership on climate change, but also as one of the largest global
hubs for the development of low carbon technology. Overseas
organizations are also increasingly pursuing partnership and business
opportunities in the UK, attracted by the relatively low-risk
environment for investment encouraged by the Government.

Please join us for a panel discussion lead by Clive Dutton, the City
of Birmingham's Director of Regeneration, highlighting case studies
and thinking on how European cities and governments are tackling the
climate change challenge.

PROGRAM AGENDA

Date: Wednesday June 4, 2008

Location: Intercontinental Hotel
505 N. Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL
Empire Room 7th Floor

8:00 am - 8:30 am: Registration

8:45 am: Panel One: UK/US Policy Drivers and Market Support Mechanisms

10:15 am: Panel Two: Chicago/Birmingham- Current Projects and Opportunities

11:15 am: Program ends

To register please send an email to mailto:Birmingham@thepontgroup.com
. If you have any questions, please call Shirar O'Connor at 646-496-7668.

The seminar is hosted by the Birmingham City Council and British
Midlands Development Corporation. There is no charge to attend.