January 28 2022
General, News

Week in Review: January 24 – 28, 2022

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:   REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS Schumer shows off Albany Nanotech to U.S. Commerce administrator “When

January 21 2022
News

Week in Review: January 17 – 21, 2022

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 NY.Gov: Governor Hochul Announces Key Offshore Wind Milestone as Contracts for

January 14 2022
News

Week in Review: January 10 – 14, 2022

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 Times Union: Fearing leaked trade secrets, Rensselaer company halts plan to

December 8 2021
Manufacturing, News

Press Release: CEG-SCRI Survey: 44% NYS MFGs Eye Reshoring after Pandemic Supply Chain Disruptions

For Immediate Release: December 8, 2021  Media ContactJames SchlettDirector of Research and Communications518-465-8975 x221jamess@ceg.org    CEG Awards Nearly $50,000 in Reshoring and Supply Chain grants to 5 Capital Region MFGs   ALBANY, NEW YORK – Many New York manufacturers, especially those in Downstate regions, are bullish on reshoring their production

November 4 2021
General, News

2022’s Tech Trends and the Capital Region Firms and Researchers Ahead of Them

Forbes recently surveyed 16 experts on the tech trends they believe will dominate the tech industry in 2022. Several local companies and researchers are helping the Capital Region stay ahead of these trends. Below are examples.   Automation Precision Valve & Automation recently moved its headquarters from Cohoes to Halfmoon,

September 24 2021
News

What Employers Need for NY HERO ACT Workforce Safety Plans

With Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sept. 6, 2021 designating COVID-19 an airborne disease under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act), employers are required to implement workforce safety plans. Employers were required to adopt an airborne infectious disease by Aug. 5, 2021 and to provide the

September 22 2021
Entrepreneurship

Census Business Builder: A Free Tool for Entrepreneurs in Need of Market Research Data

An easy-to-use and free tool available for entrepreneurs interested in demographic or market intelligence is the U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Business Builder (CBB). The CBB provides demographic data tailored to specific users: small business owners and regional analysts. The CBB pulls from data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

September 15 2021
Manufacturing

Albany Metro Exports Rebounded in 2020

Albany Metro Exports Rebounded in 2020 Global demand for computer and electronic products helped Capital Region exports rebound during the pandemic in 2020. Stronger demand from Asia, Africa and South America also helped offset small export declines to the major regional trade partners in North America and Europe, according to

September 15 2021
Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, Research & Development

The Research Connection – September 2021: Aging-Related Technologies Research Edition

 Featured university R&D projects: A simple test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease Uncovering new treatment strategies for dementia Understanding the origins of Alzheimer’s disease This edition’s contributors: SUNY Research Foundation University at Albany SUNY Polytechnic Institute SUNY Empire State College  A simple test for diagnosing Alzheimer’s disease Until recently, tests to

September 13 2021
Manufacturing

The Capital Region Has This Many More Craft Beverage Producers

COVID-19 did not damper the spirit of the Capital Region’s craft beverage industry, which over the past two years has seen a 47.7 percent increase in active licenses for manufacturers, according to a Center for Economic Growth (CEG) analysis of New York State Liquor Authority data. As of August, the

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