Part II - Join the Conversation

The American Recovery and Reinvestment Act has committed more than $80 billion to clean energy investments, one indication that President Barack Obama has placed a high priority on the importance of creating a new economic model around energy. The government hopes to invest $150 billion in new technologies over the next 10 years  and the Green Economy is now touted as one of the strongest areas for expected job growth. What will these initiatives mean for African American professionals and business owners? On January 12, 2010 Black Enterprise gathered some of the most progressive minds on energy to discuss policy, employment, and business opportunities. VIEW VIDEO