ABE Invited to Cleantech Innovation Challenge

January 26th, 2007 - ABE has been invited to present at the Cleantech Innovation Challenge hosted by the Leeds School of Business in Denver, Colorado on February 28th to March 2nd.

ABE Presents at Madison County Chamber of Commerce

January 17th, 2007 - As part of American Bio Energy's Business Education Series, ABE presented Fueling The Future: Opportunities in Biodiesel to local business leaders at the Madison County Chamber of Commerce on January 17th.  The presentation included an overview of the biodiesel industry and how Madison County farmers and business leaders could tap into the growing market.

ABE Appearing in Columbus Business First

December 11th, 2006 - ABE was interviewed by Columbus Business First regarding the importance of rail access to biodiesel production facilities. 

ABE Takes 2nd at OSU Competition

May 19th, 2006 - American Bio Energy takes home a 2nd place finish at The Ohio State University 2006 Fisher College of Business Center for Entrepreneurship Business Plan Competition. 

The Center for Entrepreneurship at the Fisher College of Business is an official academic center of The Ohio State University. Launched in November 2001, the Center facilitates entrepreneurs that will impact a global economy and stimulates economic growth by assisting new company formation and recognizing strong entrepreneurial skills and experiences.

"The Business Plan Competition works to spotlight and encourage the entrepreneurial talent that exists in central Ohio," said Larry Hilsheimer, Deloitte & Touche USA LLP, vice chairman and regional managing partner of Strategic Clients for Deloitte's North Central Offices. "We are impressed with how the quality of ideas has progressed throughout the life of this program."

ABE Co-founders Brian Swalwell and Paul Proffitt were on hand at the award's banquet to accept from Deloitte & Touche's Mr. Hilsheimer.

"This is an excellent validation of our business and strategy to bring alternative fuels to Ohio," said Swalwell.

This year's competition consisted of over 130 teams submitting plans.  The top six teams went to the finals and the top three teams received awards, a cash prize, and in-kind donations from service providers to help their ventures. 

"This year's competition was very tough and all of the finalists have really great ideas.  I'm pleased with our finish and hope this will spawn more great things for ABE," said Proffitt.