The Agricultural Utilization Research Institute is a nonprofit whose mission is to accelerate the expansion of the agricultural economy by empowering expanded uses and markets of agriculturally derived products. It accomplishes this by using science and technology to help develop new uses for agricultural products. It collaborates globally, acts regionally, and is known as an economic catalyst for Minnesota with a focus on bioindustrial products and food. AURI provides a broad range of services, including applied research and development, scientific assistance, and a targeted network across the value chain to foster collaboration. To learn more, visit www.auri.org.

In 1999 AGQM was founded with the objective to provide quality management for leading Biodiesel producers and traders. Today, AGQM has to offer much more than “just” quality management: AGQM has become a modern and flexible service provider covering all relevant issues from the production to the application of what is now the leading alternative fuel in Europe.

Wood, woodworking, machinery, Biomass, safety, supply, supply chain

Organization of biodiesel producers and industry partners dedicated to the commercial success of biodiesel in Missouri.

Clean Fuels Alliance America is the national trade association representing the biodiesel, renewable diesel and sustainable aviation fuel industries. Based in Jefferson City, Mo., Clean Fuels works to create sustainable industry growth through education, communication, governmental affairs, and technical and quality assurance programs.

CAAFI’s goal is to promote the development of alternative jet fuel options that offer equivalent safety and favorable costs compared with petroleum based jet fuel, while offering environmental improvement and energy supply security for aviation.

As a broad-based industry association, the mission of the Cooling Technology Institute, CTI, is to advocate and promote, for the benefit of the public, the use of all environmentally responsible cooling technologies, such as cooling towers, air-cooled condensers, dry coolers, indirect cooling, and hybrid systems, by encouraging: • Education on these technologies • Development of codes, standards, and guidelines • Development, use, and oversight of independent performance verification and certification programs • Research to improve these technologies • Advocacy and dialog on the benefits of cooling technologies with Government Agencies and other organizations with shared interests • Technical information exchange CTI works hard to present a forum that unites manufacturers, suppliers, and owners and operators with a single voice dedicated to safety and innovation in cooling technologies.

Creative Bioarray is an innovative biotechnology company whose mission focuses on developing unique technologies that provide global scientists with high quality products and satisfactory services to facilitate the investigation of life science researches. Through more than ten years of hard working and the building of our professional team, we are proud of satisfying the needs of our clients across numerous countries and districts. Our cutting-edge products and high quality services are currently used and accepted around the world. Among the industries represented in our customer base are the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, agricultural, and diagnostics industries; reference and testing laboratories; academic institutions; government agencies; private foundations.

Founded on the principles of fact-based education, science, outreach and collaboration, the Engine Technology Forum is dedicated to promoting a greater understanding of the benefits of advanced internal combustion engines and the fuels that they use and how these contribute to a sustainable future.

Bio Fuel, Feedstock

Landowner, logger, industry trade association

The Minnesota Biodiesel Council is made up of biodiesel stakeholders, producers, feedstock suppliers and others. Its mission is to promote the use and understanding of biodiesel, educate consumers and biodiesel industry partners, and to advance the use and acceptance of biodiesel as an alternative to petroleum-based diesel fuel.

Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition is able to provide technical resources for vehicle fleets and businesses interested in reducing their fuel costs, improving fleet efficiency, or exploring cleaner fuel choices and new technologies. Minnesota Clean Cities Coalition is a U.S. Department of Energy-designated coalition in the Clean Cities and Communities partnership. We have several no-cost tools and resources to help determine the most appropriate solutions for fleets. For more than 20 years, we have been working with stakeholders to educate drivers, deploy clean vehicles, and grow refueling and recharging infrastructure statewide.

Flooring Manufacturer

The NHLA works to grow and stabilize the hardwood industry.

Renewable Energy Institute is a non-profit company that was founded in 2007 whose mission is to support and advance renewable energy and renewable energy technologies.

Textile Manufacturer/Production

STI/SPFA represents manufacturers of shop-fabricated steel storage tanks and related technologies used for fuel and chemical storage. Members design and build UL- and STI-listed tanks that set the standard for safety, reliability, and performance across industries, supported by training, certification, and technical resources that advance best practices in tank fabrication.