CLEVELAND: Bradley D. Collins, executive director of the American Solar Energy Society, will discuss the job creation potential in the business sector and the educational and workforce training needed to manufacture and deploy solar, wind, biomass, and fuel cells at noon on Friday, July 6, 2007, at The City Club of Cleveland. He will be in Cleveland for the 36th American Solar Energy Conference, the theme of which is “Sustainable Energy Puts America to Work.”

The American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a nonprofit organization dedicated to the development and adoption of renewable energy in all its forms, including solar, wind, geothermal, and hydrogen. Head of ASES since February 2001, Collins also is publisher of SOLAR TODAY magazine.

During his career, Collins has served as an organizational manager, chief development officer, foundation executive, fund raising consultant, and solar building researcher, designer, and builder. He represents the Society at functions and events throughout the country and works to educate and advocate for renewable energy technologies among decision makers, educators, media, and the public.

Collins holds an M.A. in Sociology from the University of Colorado and an MBA from Regis University. His Prius-driving wife Jody lives part year in their owner-built passive solar house in Montana.

Tickets for this City Club Friday Forum are $18 for members and $30 for non-members. Lunch is included. Reservations are required at least 24 hours in advance of the event. They can be purchased by calling The City Club at 216.621.0082 or visiting the website at www.cityclub.org.