William Loiry is Chairman of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Response Summits

William Loiry is Chairman of the Gulf Oil Spill Disaster Response Summits
Chairman William Loiry Introduces U.S. Senator David Vitter

Tuesday, December 15, 2009

Special Holiday Wishes!

William Loiry and Equity International send their best to you for a very Merry Christmas and an excellent New Year! Drawing upon the real spirit of the season, we wish you love, joy, health, forgiveness, and fulfillment. And we hope you can find memorable moments to share the holidays with close family members and special friends.

Monday, December 14, 2009

Special Holiday Wishes!

William Loiry and Equity International send their best to you for a very Merry Christmas and an excellent New Year! Drawing upon the real spirit of the season, we wish you love, joy, health, forgiveness, and fulfillment. And we hope you can find memorable moments to share the holidays with close family members and special friends.

Sunday, August 16, 2009

President Clinton thanks William Loiry

President Bill Clinton, in an August 13, 2009 letter, wrote to William Loiry: "I'm writing to thank you for standing by our side as we work to solve some of the world's most pressing challenges. I want to make sure you know how important you are to strengthening my Foundation's ability to serve more families and communities here in the U.S. and across the globe. Thank you for partnering with us to bring hope to more people around the world. None of our progress would be possible without you."

William Loiry's Work on Renewable Energy Commended

Michael T. Eckhart, President of the American Council On Renewable Energy (ACORE), wrote to William Loiry on August 10, 2009: "You have distinguished yourself by the quality of your work and the impact you are having on the success of renewable energy in the United States and around the world. ACORE thanks you for your service to this great cause."

President Clinton Thanks William Loiry For Invaluable Contributions

After the fourth Annual Meeting of the Clinton Global Initiative (CGI) in 2008, President Bill Clinton wrote to William Loiry, "I want to thank you for attending this year and for your invaluable contributions to its success. Since 2005, CGI's Annual Meetings have brought together more than 100 current and former heads of state, hundreds of leading global CEOs, heads of foundations, major philanthropists, directors of the most effective non-governmental organizations, and prominent members of the media. These CGI members have made nearly 1,200 commitments valued at $46 billion. These commitments have already impacted more than 200 million lives in 150 countries. Commitments made at the 2008 Annual Meeting are expected to impact almost 160 million people. I am profoundly grateful for your continuing efforts to build a brighter future for us all."

President Clinton Encourages William Loiry To Keep Up The Good Work

In June of 2008, William Loiry produced a special section on Clean Energy Leadership for The Washington Post, comprised of insight from clean energy industry leaders, Members of Congress, and President Bill Clinton. President Clinton, who created the Clinton Climate Initiative and whose Clinton Global Initiative continues a major focus on Energy & Climate Change, wrote in a July 23, 2008 letter to William Loiry, "Thank you so much for taking the time to share your recent article, "Empowering A Brighter Future" with me -- and for quoting me in it, too! Like you, I believe that our planet's future rests in our hands today. Your article offers an optimistic call to action, and I encourage you to keep up the good work."

William Loiry Applauded For His Work On Katrina Reconstruction

Following the devastation of Hurricanes Katrina and Rita in 2005, Equity International President William Loiry organized four major conferences on the reconstruction and economic development of the U.S. Gulf Coast. Governor Kathleen Blanco of Louisiana stated, "Thank you, Bill Loiry. Equity International's decision to host this Reconstruction Summit is much appreciated."

DHS Secretary Thanks William Loiry For His Homeland Security Leadership

Since 1998, Loiry has organized numerous conferences, trade shows, and Congressional roundtables on homeland and global security. Department of Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge keynoted The 2004 Homeland and Global Security Summit and stated, "Bill Loiry has provided this important opportunity to continue the critical dialogue on homeland security - thank you, Bill, for your vision and perseverance to bring us all together."

U.S. Army Thanks William Loiry For His Work On CBRN

Following The 2006 Homeland and Global Security Summit, U.S. Army Major General Bruce Davis, Commander of the Joint Task Force Civil Support, wrote William Loiry, "Thank you for your gracious invitation to speak at the Homeland & Global Security Summit. It was a great opportunity for professionals from the various organizations to come together and discuss potential issues pertaining to, preparing for, and reacting to a CBRN (Chemical, Biological, Radiological, Nuclear) incident. Your management team were true professionals."

William Loiry Complimented on Community Preparedness

William Loiry has worked tirelessly for many years to facilitate domestic disaster planning and preparedness. In 2004, Ike Eisentrout, from the Office of Port Security, Headquarters, United States Coast Guard, wrote Loiry, "Sir I want to compliment you on the Community Preparedness Briefing your company hosted on December 7, 2004 at the NPC. I have been in the national defense business for over 25 years, most of it in the US Army Special Forces. I now work as a Coast Guard Federal Employee in DHS as a senior security specialist. My division is responsible for the Area Maritime Security Committees per the MTSA 2002. I found this briefing full of information that I intend to share across the nation with our state, local and private industry partners and of course those in the DHS. This was one of the best homeland security arena briefings I have attended and wanted to compliment you and your staff. I fully intend to participate when possible in your future briefings. My utmost gratitude and best regards to you and your wonderful staff."

William Loiry Receives Thanks For Global Reconstruction Work

Since 1996, William Loiry has organized numerous conferences facilitating post-disaster reconstruction worldwide, helping thousands of people affected by disaster, from war-torn Bosnia to earthquake-stricken Turkey. In 2000, President Vojislav Kostunica of Yugoslavia stated, "Thank you very much for the organization of the Yugoslavia Reconstruction Conference in Washington and for the good will of Equity International to bring together American business people willing to aid the democratic processes in the country and boost its economic development."

Monday, July 27, 2009

The Official Summary of William Loiry & Equity International

On January 20 and 21, 2009, THE PRESIDENTIAL INAUGURATION VIP BALL AND CONFERENCE were produced by Equity International, Inc., America’s premier facilitator of solutions since 1995.

We help facilitate solutions in areas of critical importance by bringing together top leaders to identify and implement new ideas. We have extensive experience in many of the priority areas of the Obama Administration and the current Congress.

Infrastructure Development: We have facilitated the development of roads, bridges, buildings, telecommunications, energy infrastructure, and schools following natural disasters in the United States and in the aftermath of wars and natural disasters around the world.

Job Creation: We have helped thousands of people identify new jobs in clean energy, sustainability, homeland security, defense, disaster preparedness, and reconstruction.

Healthcare: We have helped corporations and other institutions implement wellness programs for their employees.

Energy Security: In June of 2007, we organized and hosted The Washington Energy Briefing, providing the latest information from top leaders on Congressional legislation and federal programs addressing energy solutions. Speakers included Congressional leaders, U.S. Department of Energy officials, and industry executives. The Keynote Address was provided by U.S. Senator Mary Landrieu, a member of the Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources.

Clean Energy/Climate Change/Sustainability: In 2008, Equity International served as a major Organizing Partner for The Washington International Renewable Energy Conference (WIREC), held in Washington March 3 – 6, 2008. The largest renewable energy conference and exposition ever held in the U.S. featured more than 8,600 participants from more than 119 countries, hundreds of speakers at both the ministerial and the trade show conference, more than 80 official side events, and a packed exhibition with 246 exhibitors and 11 international pavilions. Major sponsors included BP, GE, Volvo, Brookfield Power, Good Energies, Renewable Capital, Chevron, GM, UNICA, Covanta Energy, Vestas, and Stoel Rives. President George W. Bush was the Keynote Speaker. Participants confirmed more than 100 pledges of action to advance renewable energy in the U.S. and worldwide. We were also a co-organizer of a major Congressional renewable energy reception on Capitol Hill, attended by more than 400 Congressional and renewable energy leaders.

Foreign Affairs: In 2005, we helped strengthen U.S.-Russian relations by developing the first U.S. Homeland Security Trade Mission to Russia, Congressionally-led and hosted by the Russian Duma. Equity International President William Loiry was an inaugural 2005 member of the Clinton Global Initiative and is a current member of the Clinton Global Initiative with a focus on Energy and Climate Change. Loiry was also a U.S. Delegate to the Club of Rome's international conference in Madrid in 2005 and was a U.S. Delegate to the World Economic Forum’s Extraordinary Annual Meeting on the Dead Sea in Jordan in 2003.

Defense: We have worked with the Department of Defense in facilitating solutions for domestic homeland defense and overseas reconstruction. In 2009, we will be working with the Department of Defense in facilitating solutions for alternative fuels and green facilities.

Homeland and Global Security: More than 15,000 government and business leaders have participated in our Washington forums on emergency communications, port and border security, transportation security, infrastructure security, cyberterrorism, and biodefense. Then-U.S. Homeland Security Secretary Tom Ridge keynoted our 2004 Homeland & Global Security Summit.

Critical Resources: Through our work in international relief, reconstruction, and disaster response, we have championed the causes of children, clean water, clean energy, available medicine, adequate food, and emergency shelter.

Children/Education: Equity International President Willliam Loiry has had a long history in advocating quality education and other resources for children, working with groups ranging from the Robert F. Kennedy Memorial to the Florida Center For Children & Youth.

Equity International was founded by William S. Loiry, who serves as its President. Since 1995, Loiry has been a leading facilitator of international economic development, post-disaster reconstruction, emergency response, homeland and global security solutions, and now the facilitation of clean energy and sustainability. He has organized, hosted, and moderated more than 100 U.S. and international conferences, workshops, trade shows, and roundtables, involving more than 35,000 government, business, and NGO leaders.

News media coverage of Loiry and the events of Equity International have included CNN, Fox, C-SPAN, NBC, CNBC, CBS, ABC, BBC, National Public Radio, The Washington Post, The Wall Street Journal, The New York Times, Financial Times, Newsweek, Reuters, Associated Press, and other major media.

Loiry maintains extensive U.S. and international contacts at the highest levels, resulting from organizing influential events, hosting numerous foreign government and business leaders in the U.S., his work in clean energy and international economic development, and his participation in high-level world events.