grow
How can a community tap into the talent and passion of its best and brightest citizens … to grow the economy? The goal of GROW is to help a community advance its economic development “ecosystem,” empowering a city or county to quickly adapt to changing technologies and grow economically. We hold quarterly web-based gatherings, exploring a new area of technology each time, to give your community the opportunity to connect, build new relationships, and pursue specific proposals for development in your area. Four events are planned:
Additive Manufacturing (December 1 -2, 2020)
Advances in Textiles (February 3 - 4, 2020)
Environmental Technologies (May 12 - 13, 2021)
Marine and Aviation Innovations (August 4 - 5, 2021)
We begin by recruiting 100 of your best and brightest citizens to attend — buyers, entrepreneurs, investors, technical experts and civic leaders. Using web video and break out rooms, we provide a series of presentations from experts, then engage your group in a focused discussion about the applications and opportunities for your city.
Who has experience in this area?
What is already being done in this community?
Who would be an interested buyer?
Who might have an interest in investing?
What is our next step as an economic community?
Who would be willing to lead an effort?
We facilitate the dialogue — driving to specific proposals and next steps.
Planned Sessions
December 1-2, 2020
Additive Manufacturing
Welcome & Presentations — 9 - 11 am PST December 1, 2020
Community Discussion — 2 - 4 pm PST December 1, 2020
Community Planning — December 2, 2020
An Overview of Additive Manufacturing Approaches
Caleb Christenson, Business Development Manager, FORECAST3D
FORECAST provides Industrial 3D printing services, short-run manufacturing, and high volume output for prototype and production parts across all industries.
Large-Scale Advanced Structures and Composites
James Anderson, Senior R&D Program Manager, Advanced Structures and Composites Center, University of Maine, Orono, ME
The UMaine Composites Center built a 3D Printer that has “printed” items as large as a boat, receiving three Guinness World Records.
Additive Manufacturing in Construction
Berok Khoshnevis, CEO of Contour Crafting, and Professor in Engineering, University of Southern California
Dr. Khoshvnenis is an international pioneer in the use of 3D printers for constructing buildings.
Large Scale Commercial 3D Printers
Rick Neff, CEO, Rick Neff, LLC. and Consultant to Thermwood
Thermwood builds industrial “Near Net Shape” composite additive manufacturing machines that can print and trim on the same machine.
February 3-4, 2020
advances in textiles
Welcome & Presentations — 9 - 11 am PST February 3, 2020
Community Discussion — 2 - 4 pm PST February 3, 2020
Community Planning — February 4, 2020
Material Science in the Development of New Fabrics
John Jeanneret, Business Development Leader, NuMat Technologies®
NuMat is an innovative material science company–founded by a team of chemists, engineers and energy experts–working to improve energy efficiency.
High Tech Fabrics for the Marine Industry
Kirk Reiniger Vice President, Sales and Marketing, Ennis Fabrics
Ennis Fabrics is a B2B Wholesale Fabric and Supplies Distributor
Ecological Innovations in The Production of Fabrics
Steve Madsen: CEO & Cofounder, Tersus Solutions
TERSUS® Solutions by CO2 Nexus TERSUS uses liquid carbon dioxide instead of water to manufacture and clean technical textiles. The process not only saves water, but uses less energy and fewer chemicals. And the textiles and garments last longer and perform better.