October 15 2021
Clean Technology, Research & Development

NY and US Renewable Energy R&D Funding Nearly Doubles for Capital Region Businesses

Offshore wind (OSW) and hydrogen fuel cells sent state- and federally funded renewable energy research and development by Capital Region businesses into overdrive in 2020. Last year, the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) and New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) awarded $18.6 million in renewable energy R&D

October 15 2021
Entrepreneurship, Research & Development

Capital Region Firms Netted $15.5M in SBIR & STTR Funds in 2020

Fifteen Capital Region small businesses received $15.5 million in federal seed funding grants for research and development in fiscal 2020. That included a record annual sum from the National Science Foundation (NSF), according to a Center for Economic Growth analysis of SBIR.gov data. SBIR/STTR The SBIR program helps stimulate small

October 15 2021
Employment/Workforce, Manufacturing

Success Story: Blasch Precision Ceramics Skills up Staff with BGS Support

Background Blasch Precision Ceramics is a manufacturer of net shape ceramic products and refractory components for chemical processing, mining, heavy industrial processing, power generation and other applications. Its high-performing materials are used for the containment, control and refinement of molten metal. The 42-year-old company employs about 125 in Menands, New

October 15 2021
News

CEG in the News: September, 2021

See the below articles from the past month for news about CEG: CEG Announcements/Op-eds/Media Mentions Register-Star: CEDC offers business course amid growth Times Union: Craft beer and brewing programs continue to expand at SCCC Saratogian: Local children’s museums join forces to expand regional impact and increase efficiency Daily Gazette: Still

October 8 2021
General, News

Week in Review: October 4 – October 8, 2021

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEG IN THE NEWS Spotlight News: Bethlehem Community Celebrates National Manufacturing Day Saratogian: Capital Region

October 1 2021
News

Week in Review: September 27 – October 1, 2021

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEG IN THE NEWS Albany Business Review: Albany Inno – Three new startup incubators planned

September 24 2021
News

Week in Review: September 20 – 24, 2021

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEG IN THE NEWS ABC News 10: Nearly 50% more craft beverage producers in Capital

September 17 2021
Employment/Workforce, Regional/County Profiles

Capital Region County Economic Profiles – 2021

  See CEG’s latest county profiles below. These new promotional materials provide business leaders and talent with insights into the strength of the regional economy and why they should relocate or expand here. Select the link on each image to download the profile. The following county economic profiles are available

September 17 2021
News

Week in Review: September 13, 2021 – September 17, 2021

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEG IN THE NEWS Albany area’s ‘artificial intelligence’ sector has potential, Brookings says Daily Gazette:

August 30 2021
Manufacturing, News

STEM Careers: Manufacturing Awareness Campaign RFP

1. Purpose The Center for Economic Growth (CEG), Business Growth Solutions Group and Regional Manufacturing Extension Partnership Center is seeking proposals from qualified and experienced marketing and media firms to support up to 10 regional manufacturers in development and deployment of STEM Career videos and related content targeted towards middle

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