Register for Our Upcoming Webinar Series!
Every Thursday from 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM CST, January 19th - February 16th
Westar Trade Resources will be hosting a complimentary webinar series throughout January and February 2012 surrounding key issues in business financing including: barriers to obtaining financing, essential knowledge for businesses seeking funding opportunities, and understanding renewable energy finance structures and investments.
Westar invites startups, small and medium businesses, lenders, and investors to participate in the webinar series. Participants will also have the opportunity to ask questions and share their thoughts.
View the full description of each webinar here.
What does it really take to get an SBA Loan? - Watch the recorded webinar here!
Strategic Investment Opportunities in Renewable Energy - Thursday, January 26th
Becoming Bankable - Thursday, February 2nd
Problems and Opportunities in Capturing the Global Market - Thursday, February 9th
How to Recognize, Underwrite and Service Renewable Energy Projects - Thursday, February 16th
Congratulations to our Client, ZeaChem
ZeaChem Begins Core Facility Operations at Biorefinery in Boardman, Oregon
Project Meets Construction Schedule and is Under Budget
ZeaChem Inc., a developer of biorefineries for the conversion of renewable biomass into sustainable fuels and chemicals, today announced it has completed construction of the corefacility for its new integrated demonstration biorefinery in Boardman, Oregon. Construction of this core project was completed on schedule, with no lost time or reportable accidents, and significantly under budget. The core facility created 50 construction jobs and will employ 25 full-time operations staff in the region.
Continue reading the full press release here.
Westar Trade Resources Releases it's 2012 Farm Bill Energy Title Budget Recommendations
In the last several years the U.S. has gone from importing 60 percent of its oil to 52 percent as a result of the rapid expansion of the biofuel industry. As a result of biofuel production, Americans also pay about 90 cents less for gas than they would otherwise pay.
It is important to pursue this next generation of advanced biofuels by helping communities and companies invest to build biorefineries, fund regional research, and help farmers to establish biofuel crops. The USDA Energy Title assists the farmers, ranchers, and businesses taking risks to pursue those new opportunities, and also helps to establish the infrastructure to put renewable fuel in all of America's gas tanks.
To read about the current funding issues and programs shaping the renewable energy industry click here to download the full Report and Recommendations published by Westar Trade Resources.