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SUMMARY:Food for Thought Virtual Luncheon #6: Packaging 101
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought # 6: Packaging 101 with Tucker Consulting\, LLC. \nDeveloping the packaging for your product can be just as involved as the product itself. Join us to hear from Mike Tucker of Tucker Consulting\, LLC to learn about different types of packaging\, material options\, and how to keep recyclability in mind. \nMike Tucker is a former VP of Sales and Engineering at Sonoco Plastics\, a global packaging solutions leader. During his 32 years with Sonoco he developed sales channels and manufacturing operations in several countries\, and has worked with major brands such as SC Johnson\, McDonalds\, and Kraft. His current venture\, Tucker Consulting\, focuses on assisting businesses with plastic-related projects and helping new business start-ups. \nThe Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries\, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures\, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center\, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.  \n \n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/food-for-thought-virtual-luncheon-6-packaging-101/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote the “II International Virtual Trade Show”\, a multi-sector event that will bring together visitors and buyers from across Latin America looking for U.S. made goods and services being held December 9-11\, 2020. \nCompanies will have the opportunity to showcase their products in virtual trade booths\, join online educational seminars and schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business prospects. This virtual trade show will be a great outlet for those New York companies who are looking to export or expand their presence in Colombia and the Latin American region. \n PARTICIPATING SECTORS \nAgro-industry\, Manufacturing\, Technology and Services \n STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE \nFunding opportunities for this event are available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program(STEP). Registration costs for the virtual trade show and any translation services (if applicable) are covered under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs. \nQUESTIONS? \nIf you have additional questions\, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: November 13\, 2020 \nProgram: December 9\, 10 & 11\, 2020 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ii-international-virtual-trade-show-amcham-colombia/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Import/Export,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote the “II International Virtual Trade Show”\, a multi-sector event that will bring together visitors and buyers from across Latin America looking for U.S. made goods and services being held December 9-11\, 2020. \nCompanies will have the opportunity to showcase their products in virtual trade booths\, join online educational seminars and schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business prospects. This virtual trade show will be a great outlet for those New York companies who are looking to export or expand their presence in Colombia and the Latin American region. \n PARTICIPATING SECTORS \nAgro-industry\, Manufacturing\, Technology and Services \n STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE \nFunding opportunities for this event are available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program(STEP). Registration costs for the virtual trade show and any translation services (if applicable) are covered under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs. \nQUESTIONS? \nIf you have additional questions\, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: November 13\, 2020 \nProgram: December 9\, 10 & 11\, 2020 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ii-international-virtual-trade-show-amcham-colombia-2020-12-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Import/Export,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Reimagined: Crisis Workarounds: Alternate Materials\, Product Redesign\, & Remanufacturing
DESCRIPTION:When life throws you lemons\, you make lemonade. But when life throws you a pandemic\, what do you do? For manufacturers\, you have to figure out how to deal with supplier issues and changing market requirements. This could mean redesigning your product to utilize different materials or address new customer needs\, or it could mean you have to reuse and remanufacture components in order to meet demand. The current manufacturing landscape is extremely dynamic\, and developing some product workarounds can help navigate the crisis. \nRegister to Attend\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManufacturing Reimagined is a series of webinars and workshops to help manufacturers manage the challenges created by COVID-19\, emerge from the crisis more resilient and adaptable\, and prepare for future emergencies. \nThese virtual training and educational opportunities include topics such as emergency preparedness\, supply chain utilization during crisis\, cybersecurity and digitization\, equipment strategies for manufacturing resiliency\, and disaster recovery.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/manufacturing-reimagined-crisis-workarounds-alternate-materials-product-redesign-remanufacturing/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote the “II International Virtual Trade Show”\, a multi-sector event that will bring together visitors and buyers from across Latin America looking for U.S. made goods and services being held December 9-11\, 2020. \nCompanies will have the opportunity to showcase their products in virtual trade booths\, join online educational seminars and schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business prospects. This virtual trade show will be a great outlet for those New York companies who are looking to export or expand their presence in Colombia and the Latin American region. \n PARTICIPATING SECTORS \nAgro-industry\, Manufacturing\, Technology and Services \n STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE \nFunding opportunities for this event are available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program(STEP). Registration costs for the virtual trade show and any translation services (if applicable) are covered under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs. \nQUESTIONS? \nIf you have additional questions\, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: November 13\, 2020 \nProgram: December 9\, 10 & 11\, 2020 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ii-international-virtual-trade-show-amcham-colombia-2020-12-11/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Import/Export,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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