Fuel Cells Are High on the Washington Agenda
TechVision21 Can Help You Capitalize on the Changes Ahead

Now that President Bush has put fuel cells at the top of his agenda, you need to put Washington on your agenda. Drawing on extensive experience promoting and supporting the commercial fuel cell industry at the highest national and state levels, TechVision21 can help you promote and protect your interests in Washington, DC and nationally.

Our team of nationally recognized technology policy and communications experts — including former federal and state officials who supported fuel research, and led high-profile technology initiatives — offers extraordinary public policy and award-winning communications expertise; in-depth knowledge of fuel cell technology and markets; proven ability to secure federal and state research funding; and a well-established national network of government, industry, association and academic fuel cell leaders.

Our experience includes:

• Assisting a top-ten ranked institution of undergraduate-level engineering education, located in Michigan, to create a new Center for Fuel Cell Systems and Powertrain Integration — We have played a key role in crafting the Center’s vision, mission and strategy; securing millions in state and federal funding; attracting prestigious technical and business advisors; and building high-impact alliances with government, industry and association representatives in Washington, D.C., Michigan, and nationally.


• Spearheading an educational campaign to promote and build support for the Fuel Cell Center. Recent results include high-level briefings in Michigan and Washington, DC with US Congressmen, state legislators, and state and federal executive branch officials.


• Serving as high-ranking state and federal technology officials, and as spokespersons for Governors, Members of Congress, Cabinet officials and the White House — We have created award-winning campaigns to promote innovation, and orchestrated Presidential and Cabinet-level events nationwide. We also have frequently worked in partnership with corporate and university chief executives, leading media and entertainment companies, and America’s leading innovators.


• Creating, implementing, and advocating for, innovative R&D programs and Presidential-level technology initiatives involving numerous federal agencies and private sector partners — As seasoned veterans of Capitol Hill, the Executive Branch and state government, we have a deep understanding of the legislative, budget, and political processes at the state and federal level.


• Working extensively in the alternative energy field — One of our team members was Executive Director of the Partnership for a New Generation of Vehicles, a ground-breaking public-private partnership among the Big Three Automakers and 8 federal agencies to develop a portfolio of advanced automotive technologies — including fuel cells — offering substantial economic, environmental and economic benefits. Another team member was Chief of Staff for the President’s Council for Environmental Quality.