Water Wars: How the world's smartest marketers are positioning their companies to avoid getting caught in the crossfire - presented by the Columbus Chapter of the American Marketing Association

Cary Hanosek, Investment Associate at Merrill Lynch will discuss how water is a hot topic these days and smart international companies are working hard to position themselves in a changing world. From avoiding armed conflicts and public backlash to protecting supplies and finding new markets, international companies are working hard to "navigate" the changes that are coming. Cary will cover several fascinating topics, including:

1. The geopolitical aspects of a world where "water is the new oil"
2. Corporate case studies of Coke and Pepsi water development projects...they make look like philanthropic work, but they're not!
3. The nexus of energy and water
4. Water investment opportunities

Cary Hanosek is a trailblazer in the emerging clean tech arena as one of a first investment associates in Central Ohio to focus on sustainable investing, water investing, and renewable energy finance. As a partner in The Simonton-Hanosek eight-member Wealth Management Team at Merrill Lynch, she focuses on financial planning activities and financial education. Cary graduated from The University of Virginia with a degree in Economics. Cary is a founding member of Women for Economic and Leadership Development (WELD). She a board member of the YWCA of Columbus Endowment Trust and is involved in several local organizations such as Court Appointed Special Advocates (CASA) of Franklin County and The Kiwanis Club of Columbus.

Cost: $5 for AMA members, $15 for non-members

Attendance is limited to the first 50 registrants. We will close registration on June 1st at 5pm. If the event is sold out, you may still register to be placed on a wait list. In the event that an opening becomes available, you will be contacted via email. Exact cash or check is accepted at the door.