EMCORE Corporation to Participate in the Green Jobs Leadership Summit Hosted by the United States Senate

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Tue Jun 16, 2009 4:01pm EDT 

  ALBUQUERQUE, NM, Jun 16 (MARKET WIRE) -- 
EMCORE Corporation (NASDAQ: EMKR), a leading provider of compound
semiconductor-based components and subsystems for the fiber optic and
solar power markets, announced today that its Chief Executive Officer,
Dr. Hong Q. Hou, has been invited to participate in the Green Jobs
Leadership Summit, hosted by the US Senate Democratic Caucus, in
recognizing EMCORE's leadership in advancing clean energy and green
economy industries in New Mexico. The summit, scheduled for Wednesday,
June 17, 2009, will focus on discussions on creating clean energy jobs and
supporting the new green economy.

    About EMCORE

    EMCORE Corporation offers a broad portfolio of compound
semiconductor-based products for the broadband, fiber optic, satellite
and solar power markets. EMCORE's Fiber Optic segment offers optical
components, subsystems and systems for high speed data and
telecommunications networks, cable television (CATV) and
fiber-to-the-premises (FTTP). EMCORE's Photovoltaic segment provides
products for both satellite and terrestrial applications. For satellite
applications, EMCORE offers high efficiency Gallium Arsenide (GaAs) solar
cells, Covered Interconnect Cells (CICs) and panels. For terrestrial
applications, EMCORE is adapting its high-efficiency GaAs solar cells for
use in solar concentrator systems. For further information about EMCORE,
visit http://www.emcore.com.

    

Contact:
EMCORE Corporation
Silvia M. Gentile
Executive Offices
(505) 323-3417
Email Contact

TTC Group
Victor Allgeier
(646) 290-6400
Email Contact

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