Center for Economic Growth

Business Recovery Workshop: Market & Distribution Changes, Efficient Scale-Up, Re-Hiring
2021-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 (America/New_York)
So your manufacturing operation was chugging along just fine, then COVID hit. Now businesses are opening back up and you’re scrambling to get things going again.
Do any of these sound familiar?

Your supply chain was torn to shreds
Your customer base dried up
Your distribution network shifted their focus to critical items like PPE
You were forced to make cuts to your workforce

Learn about available resources and “best practices” for business recovery from industry experts, then network and share insight with other New York manufacturers during our virtual networking session.

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New COVID Relief Package Informational Session
2021-01-14 13:00 - 13:45
Join KeyBank in partnership with the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce and LISC Western New York for an informational session focused on the New COVID Relief Package Thursday, January 14th from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM.
Learn about:

Available Funding
Eligibility
Documents to Prepare
Timeline
Forgiveness Process
Partners and Resources to Support You and Your Business

Please come prepared to ask any questions you may have as there will be an opportunity for Q&A.

Presenters:

Amanda Goyer, Corporate Responsibility Officer, KeyBank
Ryan Case, Senior Vice President, Market Manager, Business Banking, KeyBank
Tyra Johnson Hux, Deputy Director, Developer Education, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)

KeyBank has prepared and continues to update our website regarding the latest details on the Paycheck Protection Program.

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GENERAL ADVICE AND POINTERS
2021-01-26 11:00 - 12:00
Let our experts teach you some simple, but effective, ways you can fortify your company against malicious cyber threats.
Topics include:
• Cybersecurity Standards
• Internal training
• Employee handbooks
• Effective access control
• Periodic review of your practices (audits)

Attendees will also find out if they qualify for a New York State Cybersecurity Assistance Grant and our Self-Assessment Training Cohort.
Join the Cybersecurity Cohort
If you’re a manufacturer at any level of the Department of Defense Supply Chain, you’re also invited to join our no-cost Cybersecurity Cohort:
• Learn how to comply with the DFARS clause based on NIST 800-171 by taking a full course of guided training with convenient online instruction.
• Get access to a cybersecurity expert during virtual office hours
• Prepare to perform a cybersecurity self-assessment for DFARS compliance
• Enjoy the advantage your organization will have when it comes time to implement CMMC
• Eligible manufacturers within the Cohort will have the opportunity to receive 80% of the cost (up to a maximum of $6,000) towards a personalized cybersecurity assessment
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Food for Thought #7: 3D Printing of Ceramics with Lithoz America
2021-02-03 12:00 - 13:00
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Ceramic additive manufacturing (3D printing) opens doors to product development and small series manufacturing, combined with functional complexity that was traditionally cost prohibitive for many applications. This talk will share the current state of the art of ceramic 3D printing and the types of applications where this large family of materials is finding use.
Ceramic materials play key roles in cars, smartphones, aircraft, surgical tools, dentistry, and many other products, but they are lesser known than plastics and metals because they are challenging to produce. Additive manufacturing simplifies ceramic development and production, by eliminating tooling and machining, and enabling shapes that were never before possible in these special materials.
Lithoz is the market leader in 3D printers and materials for advanced ceramic, for use in aerospace, medical, dental, energy, and industrial applications. Lithoz America, located in the Rensselaer Tech Park, is the US branch of Lithoz GmbH from Vienna Austria. Lithoz America performs sales and support of systems, materials & printing development and demonstration services, and production of custom materials for printing.
Mr. Shawn Allan is Vice President of Lithoz America LLC, which was established in 2017 to build and sell AM equipment to produce high-performance ceramic parts that are widely used in the electronics, aerospace, and biomedical industries. Mr. Allan has over 20 years of experience in ceramic processing, technology development, and additive manufacturing
https://twitter.com/LithozAustria
https://at.linkedin.com/company/lithoz-gmbh/
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The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity offers direct engineering consultation as well as coaching, advice, risk-mitigation strategies and need-based referrals for product development startups. This program is a community based, independent and public program. The ideal clients are those who are developing a physical product and need assistance in prototype development, design for manufacturing, scaling up, or other related design and manufacturing problems.
With our makerspace and prototyping center, you can meet with your incubation team, fabricate your prototype, and manufacture your product all in the same building.
The Manufacturing Incubator is a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

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Transforming Flexible Wearable Medical Devices -- The Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM)
2021-02-04 15:00 - 16:00
CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University virtual series presentation:
Transforming Flexible Wearable Medical Devices — The Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM)
A New York State Center of Advanced Technology Binghamton University, State University of New York

Mark Poliks, Director, CAMM and Empire Innovation Professor of Engineering
Mark Schadt, Associate Director, CAMM

NextFlex Manufacturing USA designated Binghamton University as the New York “Node” for its flexible hybrid electronics (FHE) initiative in 2018. As the New York Node, Binghamton works in collaboration with NY State companies to design, develop and fabricate a broad range of medical and industrial sensors using additive manufacturing processes. CAMM’s R&D activities focus on design-for-manufacturing, materials, processing and reliability testing that enable small and large companies to succeed in their business and technical objectives. The center trains and employs an advanced manufacturing workforce and builds on the region’s existing electronics manufacturing base. As a NY State Center of Advanced Technology, CAMM is committed to work on projects that deliver value to NYS companies. Using examples from current projects, this presentation will also highlight the capabilities, partnerships and services that can be provided to startup companies.

This is a free virtual program. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.
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SBDC: Understanding Worker's Compensation, Disability and Personal Family Leave Webinar
2021-02-09 12:00 - 13:00
Navigating the employer responsibilities for Worker’s Compensation, Disability and Personal Family Leave can be confusing for small businesses. In this presentation, Neil Gilberg from the Worker’s Compensation Board will provide attendees with an overview of:

• What are WC, DB and PFL? (includes COVID-19 involvement)
• Who needs it? / Who does not need it?
• What is involved with DB and PFL?
• How and when do you report an injury? (including COVID-19 impacts)
• Independent contractor versus employee, what companies need to consider? (includes on-site, virtual staff, in or out of state)
• What are the penalties? What is debarment? Where do you go for 1 on 1 assistance on these and other issues or questions?
• Different ways to lower your workers’ compensation premiums?

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Check out SBDC – UAlbany’s Digital Training Resources for small businesses.

The Path Forward: A Proactive Approach To Business Continuity Planning
2021-02-11 11:00 - 12:00
If the COVID-19 pandemic has revealed one thing to manufacturers, it’s how unprepared most of us were for such an event. Companies producing everything from PPE and ventilators to anti-bacterial wipes and toilet paper were forced to react with little to no warning. The best lesson we can all take away from this is that, going forward, we should all take a much more proactive and strategic approach to running our businesses.
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February: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
2021-02-17 16:00 - 17:00
CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders.

About this Event
VentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs to gain visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors, business service providers, advisers, students, faculty, alumni and the early stage business community.

Join us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, February 17th.
Featuring a Presentation by:
SMART Pad
Agenda:
4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Panel Introductions: Michael Lobsinger, CEG
4:10 – 4:30 PM | Presentation & Panel Q&A
4:30 – 4:45 PM | Audience Q&A
4:45 – 5:00 PM | Closing

About the presenting company:
SMART Pad is on the frontier of developing a revolutionary polishing pad for sub-7 nm-node semiconductor technology. Our unique & novel design will result in improved planarization, a decrease in defects, and a higher removal rate, resulting in an increase yield & productivity.

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Reducing Greenhouse Gas Emissions in New York’s Transportation Sector
2021-02-23 15:00 - 16:00
Join NY-BEST for this one-hour webinar featuring New York State leaders who are spearheading efforts to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions in the state’s transportation sector.
New York’s landmark Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act, enacted in 2019, requires New York to reduce economy-wide GHG emissions 40 percent by 2030 and no less than 85 percent by 2050 from 1990 levels. This webinar will highlight the State’s on-going efforts aimed at achieving GHG emissions reductions in the transportation sector, including the activities of the Climate Action Council Transportation Advisory Panel and the State’s development of a Clean Transportation Roadmap.
Attendees will obtain a comprehensive understanding of clean transportation initiatives under way and/or being considered by the State, as well as ways to participate in these efforts going forward.
Speakers:
Jared Snyder, Deputy Commissioner, NYS Department of Environmental Conservation
Adam Ruder, Assistant Director, Clean Transportation, NYSERDA
Cost:
NY-BEST Members: FREE
Government: FREE
Non-Members: $50
NY-BEST Members: Please make sure you are logged into your NY-BEST account to receive the member rate

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Ask the Experts: Pivoting Playbook
2021-03-02 09:00 - 10:00
Get connected, develop leads and build relationships at our NetworkingPlus events – now in a virtual format! Our virtual NetworkingPlus will mirror the one-of-a-kind, fast-paced networking event our members have come to know and love. We will be utilizing Zoom breakout rooms to provide “table rotations,” to maximize the number of individuals you connect with.
Re-connect virtually and discuss how you have adapted to doing business in a time of social distancing, remote work, something unexpected you’ve learned or done in the past year, how your business has pivoted, exciting news or updates from your organization!
Our virtual NetworkingPlus will offer three breakout room rotations and a system designed to avoid repeat introductions. You are guaranteed to leave with new business contacts.

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Virtual Treasure Hunt: Let’s find energy savings!
2021-03-02 10:00 - 11:00
NYSERDA’s free Virtual Treasure Hunt can help you discover opportunities to save energy, reduce waste, decrease costs, and improve strategies for indoor air quality.
Virtual Treasure Hunts provide one-on-one interaction with industry experts that can help save up to 10% of facility energy use in 10 days or less.
Join us for this webinar to find out how to schedule a free Virtual Treasure Hunt and find “quick wins” to boost your facility’s sustainability. You will hear directly from NYSERDA’s experts and participants on their experience, and tips for engaging your organization to maximize the benefits.
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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-03 12:00 - 18:00
Business Job & Internship Fair (Spr 2021)
Wednesday, March 3rd 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>
Career Fair Description

The Business Job & Internship Fair is for all students majoring in Business degree programs, other related fields, and students interested in working in the business field. The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by:

Pre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of, or message applicants they want to meet with, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.
Research Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web, there is no excuse not to do your homework.
Complete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.
Attend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair, need assistance completing your Handshake profile, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.

If you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair, email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events

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International Trade Week Day 1
2021-03-09 09:30 - 11:00
Get Your Border Questions Answered by Experts
2021 International Trade Week features 3 virtual sessions covering timely export topics, best practices and a Can-Am leadership update. View All Sessions >>>

Free to attend | Advance registration required | May attend 1, 2 or all 3 days
Session 1:
Getting COVID Related Products across the US Border: What Exporters Need to Know
Hear directly from officials who manage this process.
Speakers:

USCBP Pharmaceutical Center or Excellence & Expertise
US Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
CTPAT Overview & Updates for 2021

Customs Trade Partnership Against Terrorism (CTPAT) is a program to work with the trade community to strengthen international supply chains and improve border security.
Speaker:

US Customs & Border Protection

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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-10 12:00 - 18:00
Technology and Science Job & Internship Fair (Spr. 2021)

Wednesday, March 10th 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EST

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>

Career Fair Description

The Technology and Science Job & Internship Fair is for all students majoring in STEM degree programs, and students interested in working in the STEM fields. The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by:

Pre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of, or message applicants they want to meet with, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.
Research Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web, there is no excuse not to do your homework.
Complete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.
Attend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair, need assistance completing your Handshake profile, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.

If you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events

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International Trade Week Day 2
2021-03-11 09:30 - 11:00
Get Your Border Questions Answered by Experts
2021 International Trade Week features 3 virtual sessions covering timely export topics, best practices and a Can-Am leadership update. View All Sessions >>>

Free to attend | Advance registration required | May attend 1, 2 or all 3 days
Session 2:
Can-Am Leadership Border Briefing
Speakers:

Rose Brophy, Director, Buffalo Field Operations, USCBP, oversees 17 Upstate NY crossings
Khawar Nasim, Acting Consul General, Consulate General of Canada in NY

Immigration 101: Border-Crossing Updates from US & Canada

Speakers:

Rich Mistzal, US Customs and Border Protection
Cyril Joseph, Immigration, Refugees & Citizenship Canada

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International Trade Week Day 3
2021-03-16 09:30 - 11:00
Get Your Border Questions Answered by Experts
2021 International Trade Week features 3 virtual sessions covering timely export topics, best practices and a Can-Am leadership update. View All Sessions >>>

Free to attend | Advance registration required | May attend 1, 2 or all 3 days
Session 3:
Cargo Crossing 101: Best Practices for Getting Cargo into the US

Speaker:

US Customs & Border Protection

USMCA/CUSMA
Effective July 1, 2020 and considered a “gold standard” of FTAs, it builds on NAFTA’s foundation and brings some enhancements to the compliance process

Speaker:

US Customs & Border Protection

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Creating an Equitable & Future-Focused Manufacturing Workforce with Apprenticeship
2021-03-16 13:00 - 16:00
Right now, American manufacturers are finding that they need to make near-term changes to their hiring and training practices in response to developments like these:

COVID-19 has accelerated the automation revolution and placed a renewed emphasis on safety and efficiency, requiring manufacturers to hire workers who are skilled in new technologies and methods, and to train those who aren’t.
Companies are awakening to the value and importance of offering equitable career opportunities, causing a shift in policies and procedures in order to widen the talent pool and provide equitable access to opportunities for career advancement throughout the workforce.
President Joe Biden has unveiled an economic recovery plan to Build Back Better that includes a concerted effort to drive demand for goods made by American manufacturers, creating a need for a larger and better trained manufacturing workforce.

Apprenticeship has proved to be an effective means of training and upskilling new hires and incumbent workers in a wide variety of manufacturing occupations, such as machinist, CNC machine operator, manufacturing engineering technician, and many other high-demand roles.
Join JFF’s Center for Apprenticeship & Work-Based Learning with the AFL-CIO Working for America Institute to discover how apprenticeship can help your business become a more competitive player and an employer of choice for a diverse pool of talented workers from a wide range of backgrounds.
Don’t miss this free event! The day’s activities will include a regional networking opportunity and offer practical advice and insights for HR professionals, leaders of manufacturing companies, and anyone else who’s interested in learning how apprenticeship can build a diverse and dynamic talent pipeline filled with workers who are well prepared for the manufacturing jobs of today and tomorrow.

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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-17 12:00 - 18:00
Health Care and Human Services Job & Internship Fair (Spr. 2021)

Wednesday, March 17th 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>

Career Fair Description

The Healthcare, Social Welfare, and Human Services Job & Internship Fair are for all students majoring in sociology, social welfare, psychology, medicine, mental and public health degree programs, and students interested in working in the health professional fields The office of Career and Professional Development recommends you prepare for the virtual fair by:

Pre-register for the Fair: Employers get a chance to prescreen applicants and possibly make note of, or message applicants they want to meet with, or interview at the fair. Pre-registering does not guarantee that you will get noticed or messaged by employers, but why would you not take advantage of such an easy step.

Research Registered Employers: Get a jump start by getting a list of the companies attending the fair and doing some research on each of the companies you want to connect with. With so much information about companies on the Web, there is no excuse not to do your homework.

Complete or Update Your Handshake Profile: Employers have the ability to view students’ profiles, so updating your resume and the For Employers Only section will allow you to stand out.

Attend Career Fair Prep Sessions: If you have never attended a virtual fair, need assistance completing your Handshake profile, or you need guidance on how to engage employers in a virtual fair.

If you need assistance registering for sessions or have any questions regarding the fair email career@albany.edu or attend one of the Virtual Fair Facts https://albany.joinhandshake.com/events

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NY MEP RECOVERY: Project Funding & Programs
2021-03-18 10:00 - 11:00
The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) network has launched a competitive grant program that will help manufacturers solve challenges created by COVID-19, emerge from the crisis more resilient and adaptable, and prepare for future emergencies. Join our March 18th webinar to hear about these exciting opportunities and additional services available through the NY MEP.
Combined, the four programs will award nearly $1 million to manufacturing and technology companies in New York State. The programs, which are open to companies in all regions of New York, include:

Personal Protective Equipment Fund
Supply Chain Grant Program
Next Generation Grant Program
Manufacturing Reimagined Fund

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Legislative Webinar with Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay
2021-03-24 10:00 - 10:30
Program Overview:

MACNY invites you to join Assembly Minority Leader Will Barclay for a Legislative Webinar on March 24th at 10:00 am.
Barclay will discuss the 2021 Legislative Session, the state budget process, and his legislative priorities. His remarks will be followed by a Q&A session with members.
Leader Barclay represents the 120th Assembly District, which includes large parts of Oswego County and Onondaga County; and the Jefferson County town of Ellisburg. In January 2020, he was elected by his colleagues as the Leader of the Assembly Minority Conference. He also is a member of the Committee on Rules.
Please send questions ahead of time to Tiffany at tiffanylatinog@macny.org.
The webinar is one of three in a series of events for MACNY’s Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day taking place March 24 – 26.

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UAlbany Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs
2021-03-24 12:00 - 18:00
Education, Law Enforcement, Government, and Non-Profit Job & Internship Fair (Spr. 2021)

Wednesday, March 24th 2021, 12:00 pm – 6:00 pm EDT

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Spring 2021 Virtual Career Fairs from March 3 to March 24, 2021. The four industry specific Virtual Fairs are recruiting events attended by current UAlbany students and alumni. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fairs. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of each fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

Download the Employer Flyer here>>
Download the Students/Alumni Flyer here>>
Career Fair Description

The Office of Career & Professional Development would like to invite you to the Education, Law Enforcement, Government, and Non-Profit Job and Internship Fair Wednesday, March 24, 2021. The Virtual Fair is a recruiting event attended by current UAlbany students and alumni interested and majoring in education, criminal justice, political science or other related disciplines. All students and alumni are encouraged to pre-register for the upcoming fair. Pre-registration provides employers the opportunity to view student and alumni profiles, message students to connect with you the day of the fair and schedule a 1 on 1, or group sessions.

The rates will be $275 for corporate and $100 for government and non-profit. All payment information will be included at the bottom of your invoice which you will receive upon approval of your registration. The non-refundable fee can be paid by check or credit card. There will be a late fee of $50 if you register after the registration deadline, March 15th at noon.

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Special Series: Careers in Clean Energy Innovation
2021-03-24 13:00 - 14:00
Three Manufacturing USA® institutes — IACMI, RAPID and REMADE — are proud to join forces and host a special series of webinars on Careers in Clean Energy Innovation. In recognition of Women’s History Month, our series will kick off on Wednesday, March 24, with a panel presentation featuring three dynamic women who are breaking new ground every day in the clean energy industry.
IACMI Workforce Director Joannie Harmon will serve as moderator for this webinar.
Featuring:
Merlin Theodore, Ph.D., Advanced Fibers Manufacturing Group Leader, Oak Ridge National Laboratory, Oak Ridge, TN
Raised in St. Croix, USVI, Merlin was the first in her family to earn a graduate degree. She earned her B.S. in Chemical Engineering, M.S. in Mechanical Engineering, and her Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering at Tuskegee University in Alabama. Prior to her current role at ORNL, Merlin worked in the State of Washington at startup SGL Automotive Carbon Fiber, one of the largest carbon fiber production facilities in the U.S. Previously, she worked at Bayer Pharmaceuticals, Georgia Tech, and Universal Technology Corporation (UTC) at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base as a research scientist and laboratory manager.
Kerri Hickenbottom, Ph.D., Assistant Professor, Department of Chemical and Environmental Engineering, University of Arizona, Tucson, Ariz.
Kerri completed her B.S. degree in Civil Engineering at the University of Nevada, Reno, and her M.S. and Ph.D. degrees in Environmental Science and Engineering at the Colorado School of Mines. She has worked on novel membrane processes for over 10 years, with specialty in forward osmosis, pressure retarded osmosis, and membrane distillation. Her research focuses on investigating the technical, environmental, and economic potential of novel, engineered systems for resource recovery and reclamation of waste streams.
Jena Holtberg-Benge, General Manager, John Deere Reman Power Solutions Group, Deere & Company, Springfield, Mo.
In her role with John Deere Reman, Jena is responsible for the company’s remanufacturing strategy and production, with facilities in Springfield, Mo., and Edmonton, Alberta, Canada, and distribution globally. The company remanufactures engines, drive train, hydraulic, fuel and electronic components. Jena joined Deere in 2001 and subsequently held roles in marketing, customer support, quality, operations, strategic planning and business development in the US, India and China. She holds a B.A. in International Studies from Vassar College and an MBA (International Business) from Thunderbird, the School of Global Management.

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Apply to Pitch at Invest NY: Industry 4.0
2021-03-25 08:00 - 17:00
Are you running a startup in the advanced manufacturing, IoT, hardware/software or big data industry and considering raising capital? Join NYSTAR and Upstate Capital for Invest NY: Industry 4.0 on March 25, 2021 online. The event features a Startup Showcase with up to 20 companies, who each will give a 2-3 minute video introduction. We are inviting investors from across New York State and beyond.
Apply to Pitch
Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday, February 26, 2021.

Here’s what’s in it for you:

Pitch to investors around and outside New York
Get an expo booth at the online event so other attendees can connect easily with you
Refine your pitch with investor pitch coaching
Explore new talent for recruitment
Build deeper, more intimate connections with other founders through the invite-only CEO Roundtable, with special guest host (and keynote speaker)
Joshua Ness, Senior Manager at Verizon 5G Labs

What we are looking for:

Tech-enabled & defensible market position (intellectual property and market traction all count)
Some (or lots) of proven product/market fit
Raised some outside capital, ideally (not necessarily required)
Preference for late-seed/series A or later companies

Complete this form to apply.

Applications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday, February 26, 2021.

An Update on New York’s Climate Agenda with Climate Action Council Co-Chair Doreen Harris
2021-03-25 09:00 - 09:30
Program Overview:

An Update on New York’s Climate Agenda: Join MACNY for a Webinar with Climate Action Council Co-Chair Doreen Harris
The Climate Action Council is tasked with developing a Scoping Plan of recommendations to meet New York’s new climate law (CLCPA) that will require the economy-wide reduction of greenhouse gas emissions. Doreen Harris, Acting President and CEO of the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) Co-Chairs the Climate Action Council and will provide an update on the Scoping Plan and take your questions.
If you have a question, please pre-submit it to Tiffany at tiffanylatinog@macny.org.
The webinar is one of three in a series of events for MACNY’s Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day taking place March 24 – 26.
**This webinar will be held on Zoom. Login details will be sent the day before the session.**

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Legislative Webinar with Assemblyman Stirpe
2021-03-26 09:00 - 09:30
Program Overview:

Join us on Friday, March 26 at 9 AM for a legislative webinar with Assemblyman Al Stirpe.
Assemblyman Stirpe serves the 127th Assembly District, which makes up a large portion of Onondaga County. He is Chair of the Committee on Small Business and a member of several other committees including Agriculture and Higher Education. Assemblyman Stirpe also Co-Chairs the Covid Recovery Working Group.
Please send questions ahead of time to Tiffany at tiffanylatinog@macny.org.
The webinar is one of three in a series of events for MACNY’s Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day taking place March 24 – 26.
**This event will be held on Zoom. Login details will be sent to registrants the day before.**

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CCMR Facilities 101: Free Virtual Workshop
2021-04-07 08:00 - 17:00
With Covid-19 restrictions still in place, the Center for Materials Research (CCMR) is taking our Facilities 101 workshop virtual this year. Since the event is virtual and FREE, we are encouraging all managers, engineers, and research scientists from startups in incubators around the state who might need access to the sophisticated instruments and experts to attend.
Our Virtual Facilities 101 will demonstrate that the CCMR is still open and able to help companies solve technical challenges occurring during this time.
Presentations will include capabilities of the CCMR instruments!
There will be an opportunity for one-on-one discussions with our technical experts!
And as always we will be giving away 5 free sample analysis!

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Learning from the Expert Series – Offshore Wind Technologies 101
2021-04-07 13:00 - 14:00
In this webinar, Walt Musial with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will provide an introduction to offshore wind technologies. Walt is a Principal Engineer and leads the offshore wind research platform at NREL, which focuses on a wide range of industry needs and critical technology challenges.
This webinar is part of the Learning from the Experts series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team and featuring experts in key offshore wind topics, including wind farm technologies, development practices, regulatory processes, and research initiatives.
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Challenges and Opportunities for the OSW Supply Chain with the ITC
2021-04-08 11:00 - 12:00
Please join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann to discuss the investment tax credit and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain.

About this Event
Please join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann, an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati, to discuss the investment tax credit (ITC) and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain.

This webinar is a primer on the ITC and how such an incentive can be used to advance offshore wind development. This webinar will also look at the challenges of utilizing the ITC and what developers should consider when using this process.
The link to the webinar will be sent on a later date closer to the event.

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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
2021-04-08 19:00 - 21:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.
Join us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls, product developers, inventors, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world.
SHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status, get and give feedback, explore next steps, connect with potential team members.
SPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey, followed by Q&A and discussion.
April 8th speaker: Lars Christensen – Fusion 360 Master and YouTube Star

We’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community.
This meetup is organized by The Tech Valley Center of Gravity. We are a makerspace, prototyping center, manufacturing incubator, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy, New York. A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization, the Center of Gravity serves members from Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties and beyond with space, tools, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity, turn ideas into objects of art and/or utility, and launch new ventures based on their own ingenuity.
TVCOG Members: Free
Non-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate

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Fuzehub: How the North Country Keeps the World Moving
2021-04-14 09:00 - 12:00
FuzeHub invites you to join us as a resource for “How the North Country Keeps the World Moving,” our first Manufacturing Forum of 2021. This virtual event offers your organization the chance to connect with companies in the transportation ecosystem who may need your services.

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