Thanks for that Goforthebet... we are building quite an interesting team here.

-Greener

I think they are trying to promote the stock in a way that is most credible. I know Larry hates the thought of having the perception that his company would pump a fluff PR. I think they are cautious not to compromise their credibility...I also feel that there must be some way to promote this in a big and efficient manner.

This won't be hidden long and hopeful alot of strong hands will grab up these stock and hold it because there is every indication that this will take off. Look at how CCS gets supported and it is such a load of garbage as far as real solutions to the problem goes. In the end.. time will tell JMHO

-Greener

Very Interesting,


Industry will be standing in line for this tech JMHO

Cleantech did an Article on Mantra... a very large mag and website:


http://cleantech.com/news/5076/new-alliance-looks-produce-reactor



New alliance to develop reactor that uses carbon capture
September 28, 2009

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Mantra Venture Group (OTC:MVTG) said today it signed a letter of intent with Korean air control company KC Cottrell to develop a reactor capable of producing high-value materials from captured carbon dioxide.

With a process known as the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, captured carbon dioxide is combined with water to produce high-value materials such as formic acid and formate salts.

These materials can be conventionally acquired by thermochemically processing fossil fuels. However, the process being pursued under today’s letter of intent doesn’t need high temperatures required by thermochemical processing and can be powered by renewable energy.

More details about the 100 kilogram-per-day (220 pounds) reactor are expected to be announced in coming weeks. Financial details were not disclosed about Mantra’s strategic alliance with Seoul-based KC Cottrell.

Mantra invests in clean technologies through its subsidiaries in the sustainable energy, carbon reduction and consumer product sectors. Mantra maintains Canadian headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, and U.S. headquarters is Tacoma, Wash.

KC Cottrell is currently constructing a pilot project expected to capture and purify half a ton of carbon dioxide per day from an industrial power plant. The project is expected to be completed in December.

KC Cottrell is currently looking for an end use of the concentrated carbon dioxide.

And Mantra said its recycling technology offers a relevant use because it converts concentrated carbon dioxide emissions into useful products such as formic acid. The acid, found in nature in the stings and bites of many insects, is used in industry applications worldwide and has a market value of $1,400 per ton, according to Mantra.

Formic acid is also a combustion product that results from some alternatively-fueled vehicles.

Although the reactor concept being pursued under the strategic alliance may be new, capturing carbon and putting it to other uses is not.

In 2007, NRG Energy and Powerspan were conducting a large scale demonstration of carbon capture and sequestration technology at a coal-fueled power plant in Texas (see NRG, Powerspan to demo large scale carbon capture).

And last year, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, said they found a better way to filter out greenhouse gases from power plants, creating crystal structures that can selectively capture carbon dioxide without the use of toxic chemicals (see Carbon capture gets crystal powered).

Great suggestions sps50,


I am sure that input won't go unnoticed by the company, I think this is a topic that anyone who is reading posts on this board should feel free to jump in and suggest away.

Have a good night

-Greener

I feel the same,

There has to be a target group or criteria of investor that needs to know about the potential here. Is it everyday Joes,or people who are very fortunate to have extra money to invest, or is it large companies and investing tycoons? I think it is all of the above. A well designed advertisement in a very well read publication should do it. Time magazine for instance has already had ads for CCS in it...... why not do an ERC ad in Time mag even if it is paid for.

I like conversations like this.... it is kind of a brain storm and I know Mantra people look at the posts... so what are your ideas to get the word out?

-Greener

Yes, hopefully patience will pay off.

Great article Goforthebet,

Hopefully by the time they come up with another opportunity to regulate, the ERC will be commercial and read to install to meet the standards. It really highlights the lack of options, no one wants to stop making money even though the environment is on the line. So I guess we wail till next year.

-Greener

Hello sps50

I can understand the concerns, you should really call in and let Larry Kristoff and or Kol explain and then let us know what the response is.

1-604-609-2898

Knowing Mantra, I would likely say this is just the beginning of negotiations with some pretty Large firms from around the world. Like the other PR's were saying...... the response has been impressive to the ERC technology. There will likely be plenty of Letters of intent before it is all said and done. JMHO.

As regards the market response...... I haven't seen anything impressive yet with the PPS which probably means we are needing to get stronger hands on these stock instead of day traders looking to score a Vegas style winning by the EOD or people who are well meaning enough but use their lunch money to buy the stock at 9:30 and then need to sell at 11:30 so they can buy a hamburger. On the bright side... the volume has been improving lately. (discounting today)

I'm too interested in this technology to even think of being anything but patient and the transparency of the company is phenomenal. At some point I am planning on going to tour the facility as I have heard it has been available for tours for a while now. I am sure it is impressive to watch the process.

Seriously though, give them a call and be sure to post the outcome. Thanks

-Greener

PHOTOS of ENTECH 2009

http://www.mantraenergy.com/press-releases/entech-2009.html




$MVTG

-Greener

Contact Mantra for the whole story....... it is about to get real interesting around here!

Kol Henrikson

1-604-609-2898

Contact Mantra for the whole story....... it is about to get real interesting around here!

Kol Henrikson

1-604-609-2898

I just love the title of this article:


New alliance to develop reactor that uses carbon capture
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Mantra Venture Group (OTC:MVTG) said today it signed a letter of intent with Korean air control company KC Cottrell to develop a reactor capable of producing high-value materials from captured carbon dioxide.

With a process known as the electrochemical reduction of carbon dioxide, captured carbon dioxide is combined with water to produce high-value materials such as formic acid and formate salts.

These materials can be conventionally acquired by thermochemically processing fossil fuels. However, the process being pursued under today’s letter of intent doesn’t need high temperatures required by thermochemical processing and can be powered by renewable energy.

More details about the 100 kilogram-per-day (220 pounds) reactor are expected to be announced in coming weeks. Financial details were not disclosed about Mantra’s strategic alliance with Seoul-based KC Cottrell.

Mantra invests in clean technologies through its subsidiaries in the sustainable energy, carbon reduction and consumer product sectors. Mantra maintains Canadian headquarters in Vancouver, British Columbia, and U.S. headquarters is Tacoma, Wash.

KC Cottrell is currently constructing a pilot project expected to capture and purify half a ton of carbon dioxide per day from an industrial power plant. The project is expected to be completed in December.

KC Cottrell is currently looking for an end use of the concentrated carbon dioxide.

And Mantra said its recycling technology offers a relevant use because it converts concentrated carbon dioxide emissions into useful products such as formic acid. The acid, found in nature in the stings and bites of many insects, is used in industry applications worldwide and has a market value of $1,400 per ton, according to Mantra.

Formic acid is also a combustion product that results from some alternatively-fueled vehicles.

Although the reactor concept being pursued under the strategic alliance may be new, capturing carbon and putting it to other uses is not.

In 2007, NRG Energy and Powerspan were conducting a large scale demonstration of carbon capture and sequestration technology at a coal-fueled power plant in Texas (see NRG, Powerspan to demo large scale carbon capture).

And last year, researchers at the University of California, Los Angeles, said they found a better way to filter out greenhouse gases from power plants, creating crystal structures that can selectively capture carbon dioxide without the use of toxic chemicals (see Carbon capture gets crystal powered).

That is big news Dragynn

Check out the photos on the website from Entech 2009:

http://www.mantraenergy.com/press-releases/entech-2009.html

Nice News,

Here is a snapshot of KC Cottrell (Notice the total Revenue = $246.1B) :



KC Cottrell Co. Ltd.
(009440:Korea Stock Exchange (Koscom))
009440 On Other Exchanges
SnapshotNewsFinancialsPeopleTransactions
MARKET CAP
167.7M
TOTAL REVENUE
246.1B
EBITDA
29.5B
DILUTED EPS TTM
360.68
P/E
36.1x
P/S
--
RETURN ON ASSET
5.84
RETURN ON EQUITY
8.55
K = Thousands M = Millions B = Billions
009440 DETAILS

KC Cottrell Co., Ltd. engages in the manufacture and sale of air pollution control systems. It offers gas treatment systems, including the wet flue gas desulphurization system, semi-dry reactor system, De-NOx system, dry treatment system, dry plasma reactor system, and De-Dioxin system; dust collection systems comprising electrostatic precipitator, fabric filter, bag filter, venture scrubber, cyclones, e-BF, and centrifugal collector; ash handling systems; dampers; heat exchangers; pressure vessels; and photovoltaic equipment for homes and industrial applications. The company also provides technology consulting services consisting of inspection and diagnosis, analyzing the system efficiency, and maintenance and repair. It operates in South Korea and internationally. The company, formerly known as Korea Cottrell Co., Ltd., was founded in 1973 and is headquartered in Seoul, South Korea.

Thanks for the article Goforthebet,

Too bad they feel like cutting down on emissions is too expensive..... it is a good thing Mantra's ERC actually provides an additional revenue stream with formates and formic acid that the steel mills can use instead of purchasing. Once they get all of the deals and negotiations nailed down n Korea..... I would not be surprised if they headed over to Japan or hopefully got some action in the USA. Europe is probably also in the plans because places like Germany are getting burned by CCS. This is going to explode soon and it is actually refreshing to me that they are not fluffing up the PPS with empty PR. Other companies would have pump and dumped this kind of technology multiple times already. IMO.

-Greener

Hello Dragynn,

i think i am going to be in this till it is worth $30-$75. So a long time or not who knows.... if all goes well I may hold out longer.....but the potential is huge and the quality of the company from management to staff is uncommonly transparent and professional. I have never encountered a company like this one. JMHO Certainly a rarity amongst the common turd stocks and the ol pump and dumps. Looking at their past PRs they have no fluff to speak of and they usually let you know publicly when the intent of a past PR is no longer applicable.

Not to mention the whole world is screaming for this solution to CO2 and it is virtually plug and play. The market took a dump on us this week..... hopefully next week will look up. I truly feel this is the place to be. JMHO

-Greener

Hello Everyone,

Thanks for the emails so far.... please keep them coming so we can utilize the mass email function. Also, there is a survey active on the MVTG board about Due Diligence. (Click "Surveys" to participate, at the bottom of the ibox just above the discussion board)

If one of the choices is not your preferred place for DD.... please specify on the discussion board so we can all benefit. Thanks again and lets look forward to some exciting times ahead.

-Greener

Mantra Appoints Mr. Shawn Kim and Mr. John Russell to Board of Directors.

Press Release
Source: Mantra Venture Group Ltd.
On Thursday September 24, 2009, 10:09 am EDT
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SEATTLE, Sept. 24 /PRNewswire-FirstCall/ - Mantra Venture Group Ltd. ('Mantra', OTCBB: MVTG, FSE: 5MV) is pleased to announce the September 21, 2009 appointment of Mr. Shawn Kim and Mr. John Russell to the board of directors. Mr. Kim and Mr. Russell have extensive experience in finance and technical evaluation (respectively), and will provide invaluable guidance in ensuring the continued success of the company.

Larry Kristof, President and C.E.O. of Mantra, comments: "It is with great excitement that we welcome Mr. Kim and Mr. Russell to the board. Both are well respected within our industry and have shown strong leadership skills - making them well suited to lead Mantra." Kristof added: "In the coming months we will be adding even further leadership to the board, including independent directors that are well recognized for their expertise in the green tech sector. The new board will be pivotal as we enter into negotiations with larger corporations, and will ensure that we maintain the high standards and strong reputation that has been established by our performance to date."

In reflecting on his recent appointment, Mr. Kim noted "I am very pleased to be joining the board of directors at this time. The recent trip to Korea has opened many doors for the company, and I look forward to taking an active role in the growth of the company in the days, months and years ahead."

Biographies

John P. Russell

Mr. Russell has over 30 years of experience in the identification, evaluation and marketing of technological resources, and he has authored several scientific publications and made several conference presentations on technological innovation. Mr. Russell has acted as the Vice-President of Technology with ARC Sonics Inc., a specialty engineering firm, since 1995.

Shawn Kim

Mr. Kim has nine years experience in the financial industry where he started as a business analyst. After dedicating 3 years to Mackenzie Financial Corporation in Toronto, he moved to AIG in Korea where he successfully implemented a worldwide marketing model and secured new business alliances. In his most recent role, Mr. Kim served as an International Business Consultant with the District of North Vancouver. Mr. Kim graduated from the University of Western Ontario in 1996 with a BA in Administrative and Commercial Studies.

Stay up to date with Mantra on Twitter: twitter.com/mantraenergy

About Mantra Venture Group Ltd.

Mantra, through its group of sustainable energy, carbon recycling and consumer product subsidiaries, is active in the green technology marketplace with an innovative, multi-faceted approach focused on profitability through sustainability. By aggressively seeking out new technologies and innovating solutions for a cleaner earth for everyone, Mantra intends to provide a highly profitable and, more importantly, socially and environmentally responsible investment for its shareholders.

Mantra is a public company quoted on the OTC BB under the symbol MVTG and on the Frankfurt Stock Exchange under the symbol EDV 5MV.

Forward-Looking Statements:

Except for the historical information contained herein, the matters discussed in this press release are forward-looking statements. Actual results may differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements and are subject to risks and uncertainties. See Mantra Venture Group's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission which identify specific factors that may cause actual results or events to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements.

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India’s TATA Power Company to Install 3M ACCR to Boost Electricity Transmission near Mumbai

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The 3M conductor is being installed in place of existing ACSR conductors, without the need to construct new transmission towers, as the right of way available was inadequate. The innovative lightweight, sag-resistant overhead conductor can carry twice the amount of electricity compared with conventional steel conductors of the same diameter.

This deployment adds India to the growing list of countries in which 3M ACCR is being used to boost transmission capacity in either densely developed or environmentally sensitive areas. The conductor allows major capacity increases while avoiding the costs and disruptive effects of tower construction or acquiring additional rights of way. Some of the other countries in which 3M ACCR is in use are the U.S., Canada, Brazil and the People’s Republic of China.

TATA Power Company, part of the India-based worldwide TATA industrial conglomerate, is headquartered in Mumbai, the capital of Maharashtra state. The utility has installed generation capacity of 2,323 megawatts.

Formerly known as Bombay, the city of Mumbai occupies a peninsula on India’s west coast. The city and its environs make up one of the world’s most densely developed metropolitan areas, with a population of nearly 12 million. The above two transmission lines serve growing areas to the north of Mumbai.

“The lines linking these substations were upgraded a few years ago, going from a single to a bundled ACSR, but that upgrade has not kept pace with the growth in demand,” explains Tim Koenig, director of the 3M High Capacity Conductor Program. “The installation of two double-circuit 110kV lines using lightweight 3M ACCR will provide a cost-effective long-term solution with minimal disruptive impact on the communities.”

The Borivali-Malad and Salsette-Saki line upgrades will require a total of 200 kilometers (125 miles) of conductor to cover circuits of eight kMs of each line, making this the largest single application of 3M ACCR to date. Installation of the Borivali-Malad circuits is complete. Installation on Salsette-Saki is planned in the near future.

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“It’s a proven, high-performance conductor that can match the sag and tension of the existing conductor with less weight while doubling capacity on the line,” he says. “And because it’s installed on existing towers, utilities can reduce the costs and risks associated with transmission construction projects, without adding any risk to the existing system.”

3M ACCR’s low sag, strength and durability result from its core, which is composed of aluminum oxide (alumina) fibers embedded in high-purity aluminum. The constituent materials are chemically compatible with each other and can withstand high temperatures without adverse chemical reactions or any appreciable loss in strength. The conductor also is highly resistant to corrosion and has the durability typically associated with all-aluminum conductors.

3M ACCR was developed with the support of the U.S. Department of Energy, which tested the conductor at Oak Ridge National Laboratory (ORNL) in Tennessee, and with early contributions by the Defense Advanced Research Projects Agency. The ORNL tests demonstrated the conductor’s integrity after exposure to temperatures even higher than the rated continuous operating temperature of 210 degrees Celsius. 3M holds at least 18 patents on this new technology. 3M ACCR has been recognized by R&D Magazine with an R&D 100 Award as one of the most technologically significant products introduced into the marketplace, and by the Minnesota High Tech Association with a Tekne Award for innovative development.

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Hello Shamlet76,

I notice that I am the only poster you have responded to with this alias since may 2009, I would like to get more of your insight on Alpine and PGG. If you are able to Private Message me your email, perhaps we could get some dialogue going. Or if you prefer to use the iHub site... that is cool. As moderator for this board, I want to know as much as possible for sure. Thanks in advance,

-Greener

Hello everyone,

This is Greener. I just wanted to say how much I appreciate everyones helpful comments and serious feedback on MVTG. We have some serious Kings and Queens of DD who frequent this site and have a keen eye on Mantra's potential.
As moderator i want to use as much of the communication potential as possible on iHub. MVTG is an exciting, up and coming company for sure, and we all want to be "in the loop" when it comes to communication. Mantra has been using Twitter for updates which i personally would recommend, also, on iHub we have a bulk email feature that I would be more than happy to utilize. Here is how it works :

(Excerpt taken directly for iHub Moderators handbook)

"Moderators can send a mass email directly to people who have signed up to receive such emails on that board. Some Moderators use these to give daily wraps-ups or notify people of important information that they may want to come to the site to read and discuss. There are many reasons for sending such emails. The only people who can receive such emails are those who voluntarily enroll in them. Moderators have access to the list of subscribers but not their email addresses. However, the email address that the Moderator uses, will be visible to all recipients."

So, if you want to have your email on this mass email list, submit it on the MVTG iBox prompt and I will do my best to follow thru.

Live well and prosper,

-Greener

Statistics on Mantra from the Twitter website (www.twitter.com)... Impressive following so far:

Name Mantra
Location Vancouver,BC
Web http://www.mantra...
Bio Mantra’s Electroreduction of CO2 technology combines captured CO2 with water to produce high value materials, such as formic acid, formate salts and methanol.

1,987 following

1,212 followers

42Tweets

Mantra Venture Group Ltd. - Recent Material Event

Item 5.02 Election of Directors


On September 21, 2009, Mantra Venture Group Ltd. (the “Company”) officially appointed Shawn Kim and John Russell to the Company’s Board of directors. Mr. Kim and Mr. Russell were elected by holders of 67.3% of the Company’s voting securities on July 10, 2009 through written consent in lieu of a meeting.

The Company filed with the SEC, and distributed to its shareholders, a Definitive Information Statement on Form 14C on August 31, 2009. After waiting the requisite 20 days after the filing and mailing of the Form 14C, the Company’s board of directors, approved the appointments of Mr. Kim and Mr. Russell.

There are no arrangements or understandings between the new directors and any other persons pursuant to which the new directors were selected as directors of the Company.

Mr. Kim entered into a director agreement with the Company on June 8, 2009, to the effective upon Mr. Kim’s official appointment to the Company’s board of directors. Pursuant to the terms of this agreement Mr. Kim received options to purchase 200,000 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.24 per share in consideration for fulfilling his duties as one of the Company’s directors for a period of 12 months. The options expire the earlier of September 21, 2010, 5 days after Mr. Kim resigns from the Company’s board of directors or after the Company’s common shares end trading at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of 5 trading days.


Mr. Russell entered into a director agreement with the Company on June 8, 2009, to the effective upon Mr. Russell’s official appointment to the Company’s board of directors. Pursuant to the terms of this agreement Mr. Russell received options to purchase 33,333 shares of the Company’s common stock at a price of $0.24 per share in consideration for fulfilling his duties as one of the Company’s directors for a period of 60 days. The options expire the earlier of September 21, 2010, 5 days after Mr. Russell resigns from the Company’s board of directors or after the Company’s common shares end trading at a price of $0.50 per share for a period of 5 trading days.


Item 9.01 Financial Statements and Exhibits


Exhibit 10.1
Director Agreement with Shawn Kim dated June 8, 2009

Exhibit 10.2
Director Agreement with John Russell dated June 8, 2009






SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the Registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the undersigned hereunto duly authorized.

Date: September 23, 2009
MANTRA VENTURE GROUP LTD.

(Registrant)


By: /s/ Larry Kristof
Larry Kristof

President and Chief Executive Officer, Director

Hopefully this won't be the case for long.....there are too few stocks in the float for this to get thrashed so often when all of this expected news from Korea comes thru. We will be recycling Co2 and raking in the dough. Plus, once we reach a PPS that puts us on the radar.... Mantra is going to be flying High! JMHO

-Greener

Full Report:


http://www.bullzano.com/reports/MVTG-Mantra-Venture-Group-Bullzano-Report.pdf

Great write up on Mantra today. The .pdf report is out of this world!

http://www.bullzano.com/

Big problems like climate change will no doubt mean jobs and money paid out for solutions.... great to think that Mantra has the most viable solution I've heard of. Thanks for the article.

Thank you so much for the update and clarification. I got in with PGG thru TriContinental Capital Corp and Alpine thru Scottrade. Do you have a position with any of these companies... what are your thoughts?

Thanks

Green Day Hooray!

Here is a good link for Mantra Info:

http://proactiveinvestors.com/companies/news/2452/mantra-venture-groups-erc-technology-receives-overwhelming-support-in-korea-2452.html

For sure.... you know I am usually more conservative, and diversified... but I think it is time to liquidate a few things and climb on this train with all i can spare. JMHO

As John Russel said n the audio interview, If your in it ... stay with it and if your not in it, get a position (or something like that} ... Good advice from a scientist.

All of this need for Mantras technology is very exciting. At some point I picture companies and governments from all over, standing in line to get a piece of this technology. Lets hope they can keep it exclusive.... I hate copy cats and thieves. If Mantra secures their technology well... this will be golden... even platinum.

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Date : 09/10/2009 @ 6:01AM
Source : MarketWire
Stock : The Fortune Financial (MMM)
Quote : 74.86 -0.03 (-0.04%) @ 10:08AM





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- Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership (4)
Date : 09/15/2009 @ 2:38PM
Source : Edgar (US Regulatory)
Stock : (MMM)
Quote : 74.93 0.04 (0.05%) @ 10:06AM





- Statement of Changes in Beneficial Ownership (4)

FORM 4
[ ] Check this box if no longer subject to Section 16. Form 4 or Form 5 obligations may continue.
See Instruction 1(b).


UNITED STATES SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
Washington, D.C. 20549
STATEMENT OF CHANGES IN BENEFICIAL OWNERSHIP OF SECURITIES

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Filed pursuant to Section 16(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, Section 17(a) of the Public
Utility Holding Company Act of 1935 or Section 30(f) of the Investment Company Act of 1940

1. Name and Address of Reporting Person *
BUCKLEY GEORGE W 2. Issuer Name and Ticker or Trading Symbol
3M CO [ MMM ] 5. Relationship of Reporting Person(s) to Issuer (Check all applicable)
__ X __ Director _____ 10% Owner
__ X __ Officer (give title below) _____ Other (specify below)
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & CEO
(Last) (First) (Middle)
3M CENTER 3. Date of Earliest Transaction (MM/DD/YYYY)
9/11/2009
(Street)
ST. PAUL, MN 55144-1000
(City) (State) (Zip)
4. If Amendment, Date Original Filed (MM/DD/YYYY)

6. Individual or Joint/Group Filing (Check Applicable Line)
_ X _ Form filed by One Reporting Person
___ Form filed by More than One Reporting Person


Table I - Non-Derivative Securities Acquired, Disposed of, or Beneficially Owned
1.Title of Security
(Instr. 3) 2. Trans. Date 2A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 3. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8) 4. Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 5. Amount of Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s)
(Instr. 3 and 4) 6. Ownership Form: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 7. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V Amount (A) or (D) Price
Common Stock 9/11/2009 F 38 (1) D $74.00 267793 (2) D
Common Stock 589 (3) I By 401k/paesop Trust


Table II - Derivative Securities Beneficially Owned ( e.g.
, puts, calls, warrants, options, convertible securities)

1. Title of Derivate Security
(Instr. 3) 2. Conversion or Exercise Price of Derivative Security 3. Trans. Date 3A. Deemed Execution Date, if any 4. Trans. Code
(Instr. 8) 5. Number of Derivative Securities Acquired (A) or Disposed of (D)
(Instr. 3, 4 and 5) 6. Date Exercisable and Expiration Date 7. Title and Amount of Securities Underlying Derivative Security
(Instr. 3 and 4) 8. Price of Derivative Security
(Instr. 5) 9. Number of derivative Securities Beneficially Owned Following Reported Transaction(s) (Instr. 4) 10. Ownership Form of Derivative Security: Direct (D) or Indirect (I) (Instr. 4) 11. Nature of Indirect Beneficial Ownership (Instr. 4)
Code V (A) (D) Date Exercisable Expiration Date Title Amount or Number of Shares



Explanation of Responses:
(
1)

Distribution of shares as a result of vesting of a portion of the restricted stock units (38 shares withheld for taxes).
(
2)

Includes dividend units accrued quarterly on restricted stock units.
(
3)

Shares acquired during the fiscal year pursuant to the 3M Voluntary Investment Plan.



Reporting Owners
Reporting Owner Name / Address
Relationships
Director 10% Owner Officer Other
BUCKLEY GEORGE W
3M CENTER
ST. PAUL, MN 55144-1000 X
CHAIRMAN OF THE BOARD & CEO



Signatures
George Ann Biros, attorney-in-fact for George W. Buckley 9/15/2009
** Signature of Reporting Person Date


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3M Introduces ICD-10 Code Translation Tool

3M Health Information Systems has released the 3M™ ICD-10 Code Translation Tool, a new software application that helps convert ICD-9 based applications to ICD-10. Using sophisticated translation technology, the software assists providers and payers in translating ICD-9 codes from existing information systems into the language of ICD-10. The 3M ICD-10 Code Translation Tool dramatically decreases the time and human resources required to make the transition to the ICD-10 classification system.

The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services has set October 1, 2013 as the implementation date for ICD-10, the new national coding standard that will replace ICD-9-CM. Codes based on the International Classification of Diseases (ICD), are used throughout health care to record, store, and retrieve diagnosis and procedure information for clinical, epidemiological and quality purposes, and for reimbursement.

“Since patient care, revenue cycle, quality and coding functions must continue during the transition, it’s essential that organizations have a comprehensive strategy for converting existing ICD-9 applications to ICD-10 based applications,” said Tom Anastasio, Senior Vice President, Provider Markets, for 3M Health Information Systems. “Translating systems, reports and records—any application where ICD-9 codes are used—will provide critical information that providers and payers can use immediately to educate staff, update processes, and prepare for a successful ICD-10 implementation.”

The 3M ICD-10 Code Translation Tool offers easy-to-use menu-driven features that simplify the translation process. The software can be used to convert existing systems and software applications to ICD-10, or to create customized mappings for specific business needs. The 3M ICD-10 Code Translation Tool identifies all reasonable ICD-10 alternatives for the ICD-9 codes held in an information system, and performs automated mappings where a simple one-to-one map exists. The software then isolates the remaining complex codes and provides the user with reference data to assist in fine-tuning the final conversions to ICD-10.

3M Health Information Systems has over 15 years experience in developing and maintaining ICD-10 products and services around the world. 3M has assisted clients in Australia, Canada, Germany, the United Kingdom, and other countries in converting ICD-9 based applications to ICD-10 with education and software tools. In the United States, under contract with the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS), 3M developed the ICD-10 Procedure Coding System (PCS) and the General Equivalence Mappings (GEMs), and produced the initial conversion of MS-DRGs to ICD-10.

More information about the 3M ICD-10 Code Translation Tool is available at www.3Mhis.com/i10Tool or by calling 800-367-2447.

About 3M Health Information Systems

3M Health Information Systems delivers comprehensive software and consulting services to help organizations worldwide improve documentation, quality, and financial performance across the healthcare continuum. 3M offers integrated solutions for transcription, speech recognition, clinical documentation improvement, documentation management, computer-assisted coding, quality, and revenue cycle management, effectively meeting the industry’s changing needs. With 25 years of healthcare experience and expertise, 3M works as a trusted and stable business partner to provide reliable implementation, training, and support services. For more information about 3M Health Information Systems products and services, visit www.3Mhis.com or call 800-367-2447.

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No lack of publicity here.... I think it will be incredible to see who makes them the best offer from these events in Korea.... a JV of some sort seems imminent.

British Columbia shows strong presence at the Korean Green Energy Show
Source: Government of British Columbia Posted on: 16th September 2009

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Green and renewable energy technology companies from British Columbia will be front-and-centre at this week’s Environment Energy Tech Trade Show (ENTECH 2009), South Korea’s largest annual clean and renewable energy trade show, announced Iain Black, Minister of Small Business, Technology and Economic Development.

“B.C.’s clean energy companies are among the most innovative in the world, and ENTECH is a great opportunity to promote their products to Asia,” said Black. “Many Asian countries, especially Korea, are adopting green energy and are looking overseas for the technology. This is one of the reasons why our government is increasing B.C.’s presence in Asia – to help open doors for our companies.”

Seven B.C.-based companies – Ballard Power Systems, CB Williams Energy Group, DPoint Technologies, Greenlight Innovation, Juniper Engines, Mantra Venture Group Inc. and Xebec Adsorption Inc. – will be part of the B.C. Pavilion, organized by the Province’s Korean Trade and Investment Office, based in Seoul.

In addition to the B.C. Pavilion, the Trade and Investment office has organized a networking seminar where the seven companies will deliver presentations about their products and services to 50 pre-selected Korean companies.

This is second year in succession that British Columbia has been present at ENTECH. Last year, over 230 qualified trade and professional buyers visited the B.C. Pavilion, leading to nearly 50 business-to-business meetings during the trade show alone.

ENTECH 2009 will take place from Sept. 16 to 19 at the Busan Exhibition and Convention Centre (BEXCO). Two-hundred and fifty companies are participating at this year’s show and 34,000 people are expected to attend.

South Korea, like British Columbia, is promoting the use of green technology and clean energy. According the Hong Kong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC), South Korea is directing 80 per cent of its economic stimulus spending towards green projects. Fifty trillion won, approximately C$44 billion, will be spent on green buildings, research on renewable energy, and sustainable transportation including high-speed rail through 2011.

British Columbia’s involvement at ENTECH 2009 and the operation of its Korean and five other trade and investment offices in Asia is part of a long-term strategy to increase economic and cultural ties with the Asia-Pacific. In addition to Asia, the Province has two trade representatives in the European Union and one in California.

Export-ready companies interested in doing business overseas, should contact the Asia-Pacific Business Centre at 604 660-9727, or through email, asia.pacific@gov.bc.ca.

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