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POET, Other Leading Ethanol Producers to Launch Growth Energy



Tuesday, November 11, 2008


For immediate release
Press Contact: Jin Chon
November 11, 2008
jin.chon@advo-comm.com

202-530-4770

***MEDIA ADVISORY***

POET, Other Leading Ethanol Producers to Launch Growth Energy,
a New Organization Dedicated to Reliable and Affordable Biofuels

Washington, D.C. – POET and other leading ethanol producers from around the country will announce the launch of a new organization, Growth Energy, at a press conference today. The organization will be dedicated to promoting clean, green ethanol as America’s best renewable fuel that is high-tech and homegrown, reducing greenhouse gas emissions and the nation’s dependence on foreign oil. In addition, the organization will release a new policy brief and announce a new advertising campaign focused on dispelling one of the major myths about ethanol production.

WHO: Jeff Broin, CEO, POET, Inc.
Wayne Hoovestol, CEO, Green Plains Renewable Energy
Bruce Rastetter, CEO, Hawkeye Energy
Dave Vander Griend, CEO, ICM

WHAT: Press conference and conference call to unveil Growth Energy, its new policy brief, and advertising campaign.

WHERE: National Press Club - Lisagor Room
529 14th St. NW, 13th Floor
Washington, DC 20045

WHEN: Tuesday, November 11, 2008
10:00-10:30 a.m. ET followed by Media Q & A

MEDIA NOTE: Media unable to attend the press conference will be able to dial into a conference call to listen to the event and ask questions via telephone. To obtain the conference call number, please e-mail Jin Chon at jin.chon@advo-comm.com or call 202-530-4770. Mult-box will be available for broadcast media.

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About Growth Energy
Growth Energy is a group committed to the promise of agriculture and growing America’s economy through cleaner, greener energy. Growth Energy members recognize America needs a new ethanol approach. Through smart policy reform and a proactive grassroots campaign, Growth Energy promotes reducing greenhouse gas emissions, expanding the use of ethanol in gasoline, decreasing our dependence on foreign oil, and creating American jobs at home.

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