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 10 2022
General, Manufacturing, Regional/County Profiles

Albany’s MFG Sector Ranks in Top 10 among Mid-Sized Metros for Productivity

The Albany-Schenectady-Troy metropolitan statistical area’s manufacturing sector kept strongly producing during the pandemic in 2020, resulting in it having nineth-largest annual production growth among mid-sized metros nationwide. However, despite this sector’s strong performance, the Albany metro area last year sustained its first contraction in gross regional product (GRP) in more

January 10 2022
General

President’s Message: January, 2022

As we begin 2022, we also mark the one-year anniversary of the Center for Economic Growth’s affiliation with the Capital Region Chamber. Between now and then, we’ve seen the affiliation take both organization’s economic growth efforts to the next level. For example, through our new five-year shared Strategic Plan, CEG

January 10 2022
General, News

CEG in the News: December, 2021

See the below articles from the past month for news about CEG: CEG Announcements/Op-eds/Media Mentions Daily Gazette: New apprenticeship program offers pipeline for Capital Region breweries, distilleries FingerLakes1.com: State Labor Department, SUNY offering craft brewing and distilling apprenticeships Times Union: SEEN: Center for Economic Growth’s Annual Meeting 2021 Saratogian: EG

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,

October 18 2021
Advanced Materials, Biotechnology/Life Sciences/Pharmaceuticals, Clean Technology, Employment/Workforce, General, Manufacturing, Nanotechnology, Research & Development, Software/Gaming/IT

Capital Region Industry Fliers – 2021

See CEG’s latest industry 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 flyer. The following industry fliers are available for download:

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

August 10 2021
General, Manufacturing

Success Story: PVA Achieves Rapid Growth and Manages its Stresses with CEG’s Help

The Situation Precision Valve & Automation (PVA) is a manufacturer of fluid dispensing solutions and custom automation products. Its automated dispensing, coating, curing, board handling and printing systems are used by an array of industries, including from solar, semiconductor packaging, printed circuit board assembly, medical device manufacturing, and consumer electronics.

June 22 2021
General

REDC Round XI CFA Process Open for Capital Region Businesses, Deadline Nears

Capital Region businesses have until July 30 to submit a consolidated funding application (CFA) for several state agency programs participating in Round XI of the Regional Economic Development Council (REDC) process. This year, the Capital Region Economic Development Council (CREDC) will be assessing CFA based on their project readiness, potential

May 21 2021
General, News

Week in Review: May 17 – May 21, 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   REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS Lux Semiconductor prepares to hire, scale

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