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Most Trusted Companies Summit
Sept. 23–24, 2026 · New York City
Summit Agenda
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Day 1
Wednesday, September 23, 2026
Evening Event
Most Trusted Companies 2027
Most Trusted Companies List
Industry designations. One verified standard. These companies didn't wait to be discovered. They earned their place. The 2027 Most Trusted Companies List recognizes organizations that have met a verified standard for local content across supply chain, workforce, and community impact. This is a year-long designation. Registration is open now through September 15, 2027. Will your company be on the list?
View All Industry Designations
Most Trusted Battery Storage Companies
Most Trusted Transmission and Distribution Companies
Most Trusted Building Electrification Companies
Most Trusted Solar Energy Companies
Most Trusted Civil and Utility Infrastructure Companies
Most Trusted EV Charging Infrastructure Companies
Most Trusted Energy Services Companies
Most Trusted Advanced Nuclear Companies
Most Trusted Microgrid Companies
Most Trusted Workforce Development Companies
Most Trusted Construction Management Companies
Most Trusted Nonprofit Organizations
Most Trusted Electrical Suppliers
Most Trusted Real Estate Development Companies
4:00 – 7:00 PM
Networking Reception
You showed up. Now stay connected. Renewable Energy Drinks x Local Content brings together the people building the clean energy economy during Climate Week NYC, across three locations: New York City, Long Island, and New Jersey. This is where deals start and relationships grow.
Day 2
Thursday, September 24, 2026
Full Program
Lavan Midtown, New York · 641 W 42nd St, New York, NY 10036
Open 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
Local Content Exchange
Your resource hub for the day. Meet vetted local suppliers, connect with workforce placement partners, and explore community benefit investment opportunities designed to help your organization win more contracts, grants, permitting, and government incentives, and deliver stronger local impact.
8:00 – 8:30 AM
Registration and Networking
Morning Coffee and Connections
Start the day with intention. Meet fellow attendees, speakers, and partners before the program begins.
8:30 – 9:00 AM
Opening Keynote
Think Locally, Win Globally: The Local Content Standard Reshaping Infrastructure
60 to 80 percent of major infrastructure projects now require proven local content. This keynote breaks down the standard reshaping who wins contracts, grants, and funding, at home and abroad.
Keynote · 10 min each
Ileana Ferber, MBA, CEO and Founder, Colibrà Business Development · Global Local Content Ambassador
Jason M. Clark, Esq., Executive Vice President, NYS Empire State Development Corporation · Executive Director, NYS Division of Minority and Women's Business Development
9:00 – 9:45 AM
Track 1
Winning Energy Contracts: Local Content Strategy for EPCs, O&M, and Power Developers
How contractors, operators, and developers are embedding local content into procurement and project delivery to capture opportunities across energy markets.
Moderator
Peter Lion, Senior Advisor, NYSERDA
Speakers
Carrie Streahle, President, Promatech
Sierra Williams, Operations Manager, Helberg Power Supply
O&M Speaker TBA
Transmission Speaker TBA
9:45 – 9:55 AM
Opportunity Briefing
Advanced Nuclear: Supplier, Workforce and Community Investment Pathways
Speaker TBA Request to speak →
9:55 – 10:10 AM
Networking Break
10:10 – 10:55 AM
Track 2
Maritime, Ports, and Manufacturing: Building Local Supply Chains
Where the contracts are, who is winning them, and how local suppliers and workforce partners are breaking into maritime and industrial sectors.
Nadia Adam, Executive Director, Staten Island Industrial Alliance
Doni Soro, NYS Empire State Development
Speaker TBA Request to speak →
Speaker TBA Request to speak →
10:55 – 11:05 AM
Opportunity Briefing
Commercial Real Estate: Supplier, Workforce and Community Investment Pathways
Soulful Synergy
11:05 – 11:15 AM
Networking Break
11:15 AM – 12:00 PM
Track 3
Sports, Media, Gaming, and Tourism: The Local Content Opportunity Most Companies Miss
Sports-Anchored Mixed-Use Districts, major venues, casino operations, sports betting platforms, and teams from semi-pro to professional are public-private developments where investors must meet local content supplier, workforce, and community benefit requirements. This session shows leaders how to compete, win contracts, and deliver long-term local value.
Moderator
Tenicka Chaney, Managing Director, Sports Power Infrastructure
Speakers
12:00 – 12:10 PM
Opportunity Briefing
Data Centers: Supplier, Workforce and Community Investment Pathways
Speaker TBA Request to speak →
12:10 – 1:00 PM
Track 4
Commercial and Industrial Real Estate: Where Local Content Meets Development
Ground-up commercial construction, industrial park development, and mixed-use redevelopment projects are increasingly subject to local content requirements tied to zoning approvals, tax incentives, and community benefit agreements. Developers and community organizations that understand these requirements are turning compliance into competitive advantage. This session shows real estate leaders how to structure deals, meet local content obligations, and create lasting community impact.
Moderator
Dominique Ehrlich, Director, Commercial Real Estate
Speakers
La'Shawn Allen-Muhammad, Executive Director, Central Brooklyn Economic Development Corp.
Elizabeth Canela, VP Project Management, TOTEM
George Condos, President, Condos Brothers Construction
Christine DeHart, Broker/Owner, Salmon Real Estate
Speaker TBA Request to speak →
1:00 – 1:45 PM
Awards Luncheon
U.S. 2026 Local Content Power List Honorees Ceremony
The most influential leaders driving local economic development across U.S. infrastructure markets are recognized on stage. Open lunch follows for all attendees.
1:45 – 2:30 PM
Track 5
Healthcare and Social Infrastructure: The Local Content Imperative
How healthcare systems, pharma developers, and social infrastructure projects are creating local procurement and workforce opportunities communities can count on.
Moderator
Renita Certain, Co-Founder, The SPIN Foundation
Speakers
2:30 – 3:00 PM · Closing
Closing Remarks and Continuing Conversations
Stay for open networking as the summit wraps. Keep the conversations going with the speakers, sponsors, and peers you met today.
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