Testimonials
Testimonials from Just a Few of the Companies our Experts have Served
“Your reports provided an efficient way to analyze the economic development potential of various sectors. It is well written, and the content is very easy for a diverse group to read and digest.”
“Their work was exceptionally well done. I was very happy with what they produced. They overdelivered.”
"You are a tremendous resource. You have proved to be an essential partner for us in our corporate planning efforts. You are very knowledgeable about the energy sector, and have really increased our chances for success."
“You have insight and expertise in both the industry and the strategic planning process. You foster clarity and consensus among the executive management team go-to-market energy.”
Truly, a very professional, educational and entertaining program from beginning to end. The feedback I am receiving is that it was one of the best programs we have ever put on.”
"Thank you for your context-setting and moderation. Your breadth and depth were a valuable asset as you tied the program together and added valuable commentary."
Christina Smith
Oregon Environmental Council
"They were proactive, creative, and dynamic in their development and execution of a Microsoft/Unisys sales team engagement. It exceeded my expectations! An innovative approach and flawless execution."
Scott Wilkie
Partner Account Manager – Global System Integrators
Microsoft Corporation
"The feedback we recieved about the talk was extremely positive. You were very engaging and your message really resonated with the audience."
Sue A. Moir
Program Manager
Northwest Environmental Business Council
"We heard "She was amazing," "That was the best session I attended," "She's really, really smart," "She had great information that was very useful," and "We loved the innovations she explained." She was a huge hit. We really appreciate her talk- she hit the mark exactly."
Robin Rogers
Built Green Conference
" Thank you for your big contribution to our local governemnt forum--speaking (well-recieved) and facilitating (also well-rated) was great."
Mary McLure
Kitsap County Economic Development Council
"Your insight and perspective contributed greatly to the positive feedback we recieved on the morning's topic and discussion."
Lois E. Jackson
Greater Vancouver Regional District
“Our group struggled with a really ambitious project to define and grow the energy sector in our region. PS cut through the maze, made sense of all of the parts, and kept the momentum going.”
"I have a lot of respect for you. You have terrific facilitation skills and knowledge of the energy industry. You are very good at what you do."
Research
“Your energy expertise was quite remarkable, very well-rounded. Our corporate offices use your concepts and diagrams showing how Smart Energy can add value across the chain of distribution.”Karen Leach, Manager of Public Affairs
BC Hydro
“Your reports provided an efficient way to analyze the economic development potential of various sectors. It is well written, and the content is very easy for a diverse group to read and digest.”
Molly Moore, Governor's Office of Education and Workforce Policy
State of Oregon
“Their work was exceptionally well done. I was very happy with what they produced. They overdelivered.”
Liz Wilhite
Director of Technology Transfer
Spokane Intercollegiate Research and Technology Institute
Strategic Planning
"If you are serious about being strategic and making change, then these are the people to work with. We transformed our utility and have succeeded in a changing environment from the ideas and tools provided."Steve Klein
Superintendent of Tacoma Power
"You are a tremendous resource. You have proved to be an essential partner for us in our corporate planning efforts. You are very knowledgeable about the energy sector, and have really increased our chances for success."
Nathan F. Rothman, CEO
Optimum Energy Corporation
“You have insight and expertise in both the industry and the strategic planning process. You foster clarity and consensus among the executive management team go-to-market energy.”
William F. Hetherington, PE
President & CEO
AMBS, Inc.
Public Speaking
“Congratulations to you, PS for a truly outstanding program at our October 15 Program on Smart Energy. In all the years that I have been attending events, I have never seen a program with such obvious audience interaction and interest. You all are a class act!Truly, a very professional, educational and entertaining program from beginning to end. The feedback I am receiving is that it was one of the best programs we have ever put on.”
Carlos Obando, Chair & President
MIT Enterprise Forum
Partnering
"Thank you for your context-setting and moderation. Your breadth and depth were a valuable asset as you tied the program together and added valuable commentary."
Christina Smith
Oregon Environmental Council
"They were proactive, creative, and dynamic in their development and execution of a Microsoft/Unisys sales team engagement. It exceeded my expectations! An innovative approach and flawless execution."
Scott Wilkie
Partner Account Manager – Global System Integrators
Microsoft Corporation
"The feedback we recieved about the talk was extremely positive. You were very engaging and your message really resonated with the audience."
Sue A. Moir
Program Manager
Northwest Environmental Business Council
"We heard "She was amazing," "That was the best session I attended," "She's really, really smart," "She had great information that was very useful," and "We loved the innovations she explained." She was a huge hit. We really appreciate her talk- she hit the mark exactly."
Robin Rogers
Built Green Conference
" Thank you for your big contribution to our local governemnt forum--speaking (well-recieved) and facilitating (also well-rated) was great."
Mary McLure
Kitsap County Economic Development Council
"Your insight and perspective contributed greatly to the positive feedback we recieved on the morning's topic and discussion."
Lois E. Jackson
Greater Vancouver Regional District
Events
“The Discovery Showcase proved to be a great addition to Cleantech Venture Forum V in Toronto and Washington DC. Featuring specialists from national labs, research centers and cutting edge companies, this preview of market-disrupting trends and innovations opened to rave reviews. "Keith Raab
President & CEO Cleantech Venture Network
Growing the Sector
“You exceeded my expectations. Your facilitation with your business expertise plus domain expertise made a strong combination to help us build a strategy for building the industry.”Curt Nichols
Oregon Office of Sustainable Development
“Our group struggled with a really ambitious project to define and grow the energy sector in our region. PS cut through the maze, made sense of all of the parts, and kept the momentum going.”
Ben Wolters, Office of Economic Development
City of Seattle
"I have a lot of respect for you. You have terrific facilitation skills and knowledge of the energy industry. You are very good at what you do."
Ann Griffin, Economic Development Manager
Portland Development Commission