Renewable Fuels Retailer Workshop
Putting E85 & Biodiesel to Work for You
Wednesday, July 30, 2008
9 a.m. – 4 p.m.
Sheraton Inn
1800 50th Street, West Des Moines
From installation to marketing, the workshop covered equipment options, installation procedures, state requirements, blending margins, and market outlook. A panel of retailers shared their “how-to” marketing that has made E85 a major part of their product line. A bonus session was offered on blending, storing and handling biodiesel as a year-round fuel.
9 a.m. Registration & Continental Breakfast
9:30 a.m. Welcome
- Mike Tramontina, Director, Iowa Department of Economic Development
9:45 a.m. Iowa’s E85 Market Potential
- Lucy Norton, Iowa Renewable Fuels Association
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10:15 a.m. Capturing the Profits of E85 Blends
- Ron Lamberty, Vice President/Market Development, American Coalition for Ethanol
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11:15 a.m. Making the Move to E85
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- Paul Nelson, Iowa Department of Natural Resources
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- Brian Wiegert, Petroleum Mkts. Mutual Insurance Co.
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- Moderator: Al Hillgren, Seneca Companies
12:15 p.m. Lunch
1 p.m. Expanding your Business with E85
- Delayne Johnson, Galva Holstein Ag
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- Terry Bahl, Farm Service Company
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2 p.m. Outlook for Flexible Fuel Vehicles
- Rich Gunther, General Motors
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2:30 p.m. Biodiesel: Year-round Market
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3:30 p.m. Financial Assistance for Renewable Fuel Retailers
- Dick Vegors, Iowa Department of Economic Development
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- Donna Funk, Kennedy and Coe, LLC
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4 p.m. Adjourn
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