When the opportunity to host The Cleantech Open Western Region Finals came up, we jumped on it. After all, the City of Fremont is no stranger to cleantech.

In fact, we’d consider the cleantech sector a rather close friend. We’ve overcome the Solyndra storm. We’re home to the Tesla factory, current darling of the zero-emissions scene. And we mingle with cleantech experts and innovators like the best of them. It’s all part of our goal to see cleantech survive and thrive.

If you’re curious to hear more details about the event and learn which companies made the final four, check out my post on Cleantech Open’s blog http://events.cleantechopen.org/globalforum/2013/city-view-cleantech-open/.

Policy Panel participants included State Senator Ellen Corbett, Fremont Economic Development Director Kelly Kline,

and Renewable Energy Expert/K&L Gates Partner Paul Lacourciere.