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AgriEnergy Producers' Association of Ontario (APAO) Looks Forward to Building Relationships and Communications Channels. Click Here For More.

The AgriEnergy Producers’ Association of Ontario (APAO) conducted a strategic planning workshop on March 29 & 30th – 2010 in Ottawa, Ontario to develop a future direction and road map for the association. The combined efforts of the out-going and newly elected board members, as well as input from stakeholders helped to develop the following key strategic goals that support the overall mandate of the APAO. The APAO Board of Directors have set ambitious targets and is working to implement a plan to achieve these goals. We look forward to building relationships, opening communication channels and working directly with you on behalf of our members.

APAO MANDATE

“….. To facilitate the transition to a sustainable energy economy in Ontario through the development and support of community-based sustainable energy initiatives…..”

APAO 2010 STRATEGIC GOALS

1. We will strengthen and diversify our membership base.

2. We will improve communication and collaboration efforts with our stakeholder groups.

3. We will work collectively with stakeholders to shape a growing biogas industry and promote a cleaner, greener, sustainable energy supply for all Ontarians.

4. We will build existing and new relationships and be the leading voice for the Ontario biogas sector.

Jennifer Green

Executive Coordinator

Agrienergy Producers' Association of Ontario

275 Slater Street, Suite 900

Ottawa, ON K1P 5H9

Tel: (613) 822-1004

Email: exec_coord@apao.ca

www.apao.ca

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