1. SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2016 Industry Cluster Panel

2. INDUSTRY CLUSTER? Q: What is and Industry Cluster? A: Clusters are geographic concentrations of industries related by knowledge, skills, inputs, demand, and/or other linkages. A growing body of empirical literature has shown the positive impact of clusters on regional and industry performance, including job creation, patenting, and new business formation.

3. CONSORTIUM Q: What is a Consortium? A: An alliance, coalition or loose association of organizations, associations, companies and network partners formed to achieve an outcome beyond the reach or resources of any one member

4. FOOD & BEVERAGE CLUSTER RAISING INDUSTRY AWARENESS AND CAPACITY FOR GROWTH, ADVANCEMENT & ATTRACTION

5. ENERGY POWER & CONTROLS CLUSTER The Mid-West Energy Research Consortium is focused on the growth and economic competitiveness of the Energy, Power & Control Industry cluster across the Midwest Region, including Wisconsin, Illinois, Minnesota, Iowa, Missouri, Indiana, Michigan and Ohio

6. WATER TECHNOLOGY CLUSTER The Water Council

7. OTHER CONSORTIA

8. SUSTAINABILITY SUMMIT 2016 END