At Lee Enterprises we maintain solid working relationships with the nation's top alternative energy specialists. We have formal strategic alliances with the top accounting, insurance, feedstock hedging & procurement, and risk managment groups. In addition to these formal strategic relationships, we also have long standing relationships with most of the top alternative fuels law firms, engineering groups and fabrication facilities. We have the ability to help you in choosing the top professionals in the industry. As the need for their services arise, we will be happy to make an introduction for you. OUR STRATEGIC RELATIONSHIPS:  FCStone Merchant Services - a subsidiary of FCStone Group, Inc., provides feedstock financing for plants which helps them produce maximum capacity. Our Renewable Fuels Group's expertise covers the entire spectrum of activities related to renewable fuels, ranging from a full understanding of both inputs -grains, oilseeds/fats and energy - and outputs including ethanol, biodiesel, DDGS, and glycerin. Our proprietary database and historical knowledge provide customers with a huge competitive advantage, and our risk-management programs focus on building the crush margins needed to operate successful renewable fuels plants. www.intlfcstone.com
 Christianson & Associates, PLLP is a full service accounting firm that has become a national leader in the renewable fuels industry providing project development, feasibility, financing and organizational structuring. The firm has assisted dozens of startup and developing companies in the ethanol, biodiesel, and renewable fuels industry. Christianson & Associates also provides accounting, auditing, RIN attestation, SOX 404 compliance reporting, tax planning, and consulting services. The firm has dedicated a significant amount of resources to assist in creating solutions for the client’s needs. This involvement and understanding of the industry has led to the development of an integrated general ledger software (Intellego) developed specifically for the biodiesel and ethanol industries. Christianson & Associates, PLLP has also developed the Biofuels Financial Benchmarking service that allows subscribers to compare their financial and production performance to the industry data set. 302 SW 5th St., Wilmar, MN 56201. http://www.christiansoncpa.com
 IMA, Inc. - IMA is the one of the 50 largest insurance brokers in the United States and a top 20 agency among privately owned agencies. IMA specializes in biodiesel and ethanol plant insurance providing coverage tailored to the renewable fuels industry. IMA currently partners with over 100 biodiesel, ethanol, and renewable energy concerns across the country. Beginning with planning, through construction and into operational insurance, IMA understands the technical aspects of the industry and combines this unique perspective with their understanding of insurance coverage and the insurance marketplace, making IMA a most valuable partner in the biofuels industry. IMA, Inc., 8200 E 32nd Street North, Wichita, KS 67226. http://www.imacorp.com
 ERI Solutions, Inc. is the leading provider of environmental, health & safety providing service to over 80 companies in the biofuels industry and over 40 other diversified agricultural companies. With over 500 years of combined experience in environmental health & safety in the biofuels industry, ERI’s EH&S Team has been successful in working with clients to reduce risks such as work related injuries, potential liabilities and non-compliance with regulatory agencies. ERI’s mission is to provide professional services to help eliminate avoidable risks and reduce or transfer unavoidable risks of employee injury, liability, property damage and regulatory non-compliance. ERI Solutions, Inc. 125 No. First Street, Colwich, KS 67030. www.erisolutions.com
 BobParkins Renewable Energy Consultants was founded and operated by an early solar industry advocate and highly experienced engineer, Bob Parkins. The company has a proven track record in developing complex photovoltaic projects going back 20 years. As independent third party consultants, they provide unbiased solar energy expertise for both public and private clients. They provide bid solicitation, project management, engineering and design, technology evaluations, feasibility studies and many other services in the solar industry. Their guiding objective is to serve the best interests of its clients. www.bobparkinsconsultants.com
 Convivium Renewable Energy was co-founded and is managed by Terry Meyer P.E. The company brings the experience of multiple independent renewable energy professionals together in one place. Specializing in resource assessment and integrated resource planning Convivium strives to give its clients the best possible knowledge of their resources and opportunities. Convivium brings specialized knowledge and instrumentation to its clients, including its ground based SODAR wind measurement as well as specialized resource analysis software. Convivium is set up to nimbly and affordably serve as our client’s expert in wind energy. conviviumre.com
Executive Leadership Solutions – ELS is an Executive Recruiting firm based in Ft. Myers, Florida. The firm’s Managing Partner, Brian Wright is the Past Vice President of the National Association of Executive Recruiters and presently serves as the Vice President and Board Member of the Pinnacle Society - a premiere consortium of 75 of the highest volume executive recruiters nationwide. ELS is actively involved in recruiting in the alternative fuels, oil and gas, and the convenience store industries. ELS has more Certified Personnel Consultants (“CPC”) designations than any other recruiting firm nationwide in those areas. The firm is also a member of the National Association of Personnel Services, and maintains an extensive database of biodiesel employers and employees. Executive Leadership Solutions, 12331 Towne Lake Drive, Suite 11, Ft. Myers, FL 33913. www.team-els.com CALL OR EMAIL FOR MORE INFORMATION Lee Enterprises Consulting, Inc.1503 E. Kiehl Ave Sherwood, AR 72120Phone: (501) 833-8511 · Fax: (501) 835-6081 |
