Rocky Mountain Innovators Wanted

Posted by Bonny Albo Feb 10, 2007

NewWest.Net publisher Jonathan Weber today announced that the first annual New West Summit on Transformation in the Rockies, to be held June 6-8, 2007 at Big Sky Resort in Big Sky, Mont., is accepting entries for a unique program called the "Innovation Showcase."

The “Innovation Showcase” will highlight new initiatives with the potential to make a substantial positive economic, cultural or social impact on the Rocky Mountain West. Selected "innovators" in each category will have the opportunity to make a presentation as part of the conference program on Thursday, June 7 and will receive two free tickets to the Summit, valued at $1700.

The Innovation Showcase includes six specific categories: Commercial, Residential & Resort Development; Energy Products and Technologies; Farm and Forestry Products and Programs; The Restoration Economy; Consumer Products and Services;andCreative Community and Public Policy Initiatives. In addition there is a seventh, “open” category for projects that benefit the Rocky Mountain West but do not fit any of the previously listed categories.

The deadline for entries is March 20, 2007. Entries should clearly list the category designation for entry and a brief essay which describes the business plan for the company, product, or program, discusses its innovative nature and why it will make a positive contribution to the Rocky Mountain West. Entries should also include additional biographical information on the key individual or individuals involved, and Web links or other background information as appropriate. Entries should be submitted by mail to New West Publishing, Innovation Showcase, P.O. Box 9107, Missoula, MT, 59804, or by email to conferences [at[ newwest [dot] net with “Innovation Showcase” included in the subject line.