American Ethanol Spring 2017 | Page 14

Driving Force of Change Rolls Into Miami Growth Energy hosted its annual Executive Leadership Conference (ELC), The Driving Force of Change, in Key Biscayne, near Miami, this past February. At the ELC, key issue experts, thought leaders, and executives shared their insights into the changes transforming the ethanol industry, whether priming the domestic or foreign markets, engaging with a new consumer base, or working with the new administration and Congress. Growth Energy also provided attendees with the tools and messaging needed to instill change within their local, business, and social communities, further driving consumer demand for higher ethanol blends at the pump. 1 1) “American Ethanol: A 21st Century Fuel for 21st Century Performance” was moderated by Minnoco’s Steve Anderson (left) and featured panelists Dr. Andy Randolph, Technical Director of ECR/RCR Engines, Keith Holmes of CK Motorsports, and Kyle Mohan of Kyle Mohan Racing. strength IN n u m b e r s. 2) The Growth Energy 2016 Snapshot was the primary document at the ELC providing an in-depth year-in-review. 3) Miranda and Alyssa Broin with a Growth Energy conference attendee enjoy an ELC presentation. 14 TOGETHER, WE’RE CHANGING THE RENEWABLE FUELS INDUSTRY.  2 3 AMERICAN ETHANOL THE MAGAZINE