Global Wind Group Inc. (GWG) is a Winnipeg, Manitoba based Clean Technology small business located in SmartPark at the University of Manitoba. GWG designs, and sells vertical axis wind turbine (VAWT) technology. GWG’s value proposition is to bring the customer dependable, clean wind energy at the best possible price.

GWG has designed and is currently manufacturing a new and innovative wind energy product under the brand name “ZüS™ Modular Power System”, patents pending. The ZüS™ Modular Power System is a stand-alone source of energy for use where grid-tied energy is either unavailable or costly. A solution to the customers energy needs, the ZüS™ has been designed as an energy platform to which a variety of accessories are mounted, including street lights, wireless cameras, and telecommunications hardware.

Due to the rapidly growing demand for the ZüS™ Modular Power System, we have an immediate opportunity for an eBranding & Marketing Assistant to join our growing team at Global Wind Group Inc., on a hourly compensation basis.

The successful candidate will be responsible for effectively assisting in the ongoing development of the corporate and joint venture websites, current and additional social media marketing and a future re-branding development project.

Keys to successful renewable energy funding grant applications

We would like to share with your Global Wind Group Inc.’s experience in guiding the Rural Municipality of Morris through their successful application to the Manitoba Conservation Sustainable Development Innovations Fund for $25,000:

• Understand the purpose of the grant i.e. to study a new technology, reduce energy costs, and stimulate the ‘green’ economy.
• Use language contained in the grant description in the application.
• Connect the application with as many of the criteria as possible, be creative.
• Speak with the contact person before submitting the application. Listen carefully for key words or phrases that should be included in the application.
• Follow-up to confirm receipt of the application and ask about specific timelines, i.e. when the grant review committee meets next.
• Be patient, approving a grant takes a fair amount of time. After-all, you want grant money spent on truly meaningful projects, like yours.