Avery Addresses ETEBA’s Savannah River Federal Business Opportunities Forum, Visits Savannah River Ecology Laboratory

AIKEN, S.C. - U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Environmental Management (EM) Principal Deputy Assistant Secretary Jeff Avery recently visited North Augusta, S.C. to provide the keynote address for the Energy, Technology & Environmental Business Association's (ETEBA) Savannah River Federal Business Opportunities Forum.

In his address, Avery provided updates on business opportunities across the EM complex, workforce development, clean-energy initiatives, educational outreach, and continued partnerships with industry leaders.

"The long-standing partnership between EM and industry is key to the progress we have realized over the last 35 years - and what we are on track to achieve going forward," said Avery. "We will continue to rely on our industry partners, large and small, as we maintain a steady beat of progress and open new opportunities for future missions."

ETEBA is a non-profit trade association representing over 200 small, mid-sized and large companies and affiliate members providing environmental, technology, energy, engineering, construction and related services to government and commercial clients.

During his visit, Avery toured the Savannah River Ecology Laboratory (SREL) where he engaged with regional wildlife and met with laboratory personnel to discuss educational outreach programs and ongoing research initiatives.