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TM Global Midwest Alliance VISION To transform the Midwest into an internationally recognized leader in innovation and business growth. MISSION To align and integrate existing scientific, financial and business resources to drive sustained economic growth, a culture of innovation and the creation of high-value jobs. Driving Innovation and Growth 2

TM Cross Platform Collaboration Global Opportunities Technology Development Innovation LogisticsManufacturingFood Clean Tech Energy Water 3

TM 4 Related Alliance Activities The Opportunities & Challenges of Expanding Food Imports to the U.S. March 1, :00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m. The Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago 230 South LaSalle Street Chicago, Illinois Freeborn & Peters Opportunities in the Environment Private Sector Liaison Officers visit Program to the World Bank May 22-24, 2012 with The World Bank, Inter-American Development Bank Millennium Challenge Corporation Washington DC

TM September 10-15, 2012 McCormick Place Chicago, IL Related Alliance Activities

TM  Member of Global CONNECT ®  Key Relationships with:  The World Bank Group  African Development Bank  Asian Development Bank  European Bank for Reconstruction & Development  Inter-American Development Bank  United Nations  Federal Reserve Bank of Chicago  Midwest Research University Network (MRUN)  Argonne National Laboratory  U.S. Agricultural Research Service (ARS)  National Center for Agricultural Utilization Research (NCAUR)  Other centers of research excellence  Chicago International Trade Commissioners Association (CITCA)  Association for Manufacturing Technology (AMT)  International Manufacturing and Technology Show (IMTS) Key Partnerships 6

TM Unique Global Outreach for Midwest Companies More than 122 Affiliates in 85+ Countries Around the World 7

TM Clean Tech Sector Activity Number of Private Equity deals up 2011  US leading the pack with majority of investment  Leading sectors include Fuel Cells, Energy Storage, Solar and Biofuels  Investment on Water Technologies increasing  Positive forecasts for the long-term future  $325 billion in solar, biofuels and wind alone  BUT, beware of policy support weakness  Exploring technologies at MWCT Clean Tech Sector

TM  Annual program in it’s 5 th year showcases innovation, technology development & global business opportunities  Focus on:  Fostering technologies across the Midwest  International participation  Introduction to service providers, financial and other resources  Partnering for growth and increasing jobs  Annual Brinks Innovation Competition  Last year’s innovation competition finalists:  Represented five Midwestern states  Technologies developed included water purification, catalytic materials, and eco friendly, thermoplastic and biodegradable building materials  Held in conjunction with 2012 IMTS – 82,000 attendees and 1,100 exhibitors from around the world Midwest Clean Tech Conference 9

TM  Focus on technologies in the current environment  Sector Panels:  Energy Efficiency  Clean Tech Manufacturing  Water Technologies  Food & Agriculture  Wind Power  Smart Grid  Automotive  Clean Transportation & Logistics  Integrated with exhibitors and technologies of IMTS  Consider your participation with In-country delegations, Sponsorship Midwest Clean Tech Conference 10

TM IMTS…Manufacturing is leading the economic recovery Midwest Clean Tech Conference 11 Source: Institute for Supply Management Purchasing Manager’s Index for Manufacturing Greater than 50 = Expanding Mfg Sector

TM Developing Innovative Ideas Additive & 3D Printing Technology Innovations Approaching Consumer Market

TM Cloud Manufacturing Open Innovation Manufacturing Developing Innovative Ideas

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TM ( GMA) Gail Longmore, CEO & Managing Director Rebecca Riebe, Director, Global Business Initiatives & Private Sector Liaison to the World Bank Group Joy Long, Director, Marketing & Business Development ©2012 Global Midwest Alliance. All rights reserved. Midwest Clean Tech, Global Midwest Alliance and the Global Midwest Alliance logo are Trademarks of Global Midwest Alliance, LLC 15 Contact Us