Member Profile: Thales Helps Water Sector Grow

Thales Water Advisors is a preeminent strategy and finance advisor focused on the water sector, working with corporations, private equity firms and growth capital investors to strengthen an existing business or develop an M&A strategy in the water sector.  Its purpose is to help companies and investors be more efficient in allocating resources to solve water challenges.

(Re)introducing Karen Frost!

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On June 2, Karen Frost took over leadership of The Water Council as executive director. But Karen’s roots with the organization go back a decade, when she was hired as director of small business development, later becoming vice president of economic development and innovation. Here’s a chance to learn more about Karen, whether you’re just meeting her or have known her for many years.

A Season of Change at The Water Council

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It’s a season of change at The Water Council, as our founding CEO Dean Amhaus plans to retire later this year and the organization recently became an affiliate of the Metropolitan Milwaukee Association of Commerce. Learn more in our March newsletter.

Collaborating With the Chemical Industry on Water Stewardship

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To respond to challenges involving water quality and quantity, the American Chemistry Council collaborated with The Water Council to develop the Water Body Risk Assessment (WBRA), which provides a framework and step-by-step methodology to help ACC members understand their water uses, impacts and risks in the communities in which they operate.

New Faces, New Efforts to Solve Water Challenges

With a new year, we welcome several new faces helping us fulfill our mission to solve global water challenges through innovation and water stewardship. I’m excited to introduce you to our new board directors, staff member and a leader for our workforce collaboration with Veolia North America.