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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley
DESCRIPTION:Startup Tech Valley is Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.\n \n\n\n\nStartup Tech Valley is a meetup for the entrepreneurship community in the Capital Region. Attendees include entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, investors\, mentors\, students\, employees of startups\, service providers to startups\, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nConnect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.\nNo cost to attend\, however RSVP is required.\nLight refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.\n5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions\n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nIf you’re interested in pitching\, you can apply here. \nIf you’re interested in sponsoring\, you can reach out here.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-8/
LOCATION:Brown’s Revolution Hall\, 425 River St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing: Enhancing ERP Systems for Smarter Operations
DESCRIPTION:Join this free Knowledge @ Noon webinar Intelligent Automation in Manufacturing: Enhancing ERP Systems for Smarter Operations to explore how intelligent automation and ERP integrations are reshaping operations within manufacturing organizations. \nWe’ll examine how intelligent document processing solutions\, like Quidi\, can be applied within supply chain transactions to reduce manual effort\, improve data visibility\, and surface valuable insights related to parts\, materials\, and sourcing trends. Attendees will gain a clearer understanding of how automation can support more efficient workflows and more informed decision-making. \nDesigned with manufacturing environments in mind\, this session will walk through practical examples of how ERP systems can be enhanced through thoughtful integration strategies. The focus will be on operational improvement\, measurable impact\, and how teams can shift time away from repetitive tasks toward higher-value work. \nShayne Pendergast\, Solutions Architect at Garnet River\, will share real-world use cases and lessons learned from implementing intelligent automation within ERP ecosystems\, along with considerations for organizations evaluating similar initiatives. \n\n \nShayne’s Bio:\nShayne is Garnet River’s Solutions Architect\, responsible for overseeing the development\, implementation\, and scalability of the Quidi suite across manufacturing and distribution industries and leading a team of skilled professionals who drive innovation in applications which automate strategies that deliver client value. Shayne joined Garnet River in 2020\, spearheading numerous RPA projects and collaborating across Garnet River’s practice groups to integrate RPA initiatives with broader business objectives to grow and maintain what is now the product division. \n \nRegister Here\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noon-intelligent-automation-in-manufacturing-enhancing-erp-systems-for-smarter-operations/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley - NYBPC Student Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nStartup Tech Valley is a meetup for the Capital Region entrepreneurship community. Attendees include entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, investors\, mentors\, students\, employees of startups\, service providers to startups\, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. This month’s Startup Tech Valley will feature student entrepreneurs competing in the New York Business Plan Competition. Come meet the students\, give them feedback as they launch their companies\, and cheer on the next generation of innovators. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nConnect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.\nNo cost to attend\, however RSVP is required.\nLight refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.\n5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-nybpc-student-pitches/
LOCATION:Brown’s Revolution Hall\, 425 River St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley
DESCRIPTION:Startup Tech Valley is Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.\n \n\n\n\nStartup Tech Valley is a meetup for the entrepreneurship community in the Capital Region. Attendees include entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, investors\, mentors\, students\, employees of startups\, service providers to startups\, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nConnect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.\nNo cost to attend\, however RSVP is required.\nLight refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.\n5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions\n\nREGISTER TO ATTEND\nIf you’re interested in pitching\, you can apply here. \nIf you’re interested in sponsoring\, you can reach out here.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-10/
LOCATION:miSci\, 15 Museum Drive\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Port of Albany-Rensselaer Maritime Summit
DESCRIPTION:  \nSAVE THE DATE \nTuesday\, May 19\, 2026 | Port of Albany-Rensselaer | Maritime Summit \nAlbany Capital Center | 55 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY 12207 | Registration and refreshments begin at 8:30am \nThe program will include internationally renowned Port and Transportation leaders and speakers. \nFor more information: Call or email Penny Vavura at 518-463-8763 or pvavura@portofalbany.us \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/port-of-albany-rensselaer-maritime-summit/
LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, 55 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Offshore Wind
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SUMMARY:Everything You Ever Wanted to Know about Hot Spot Tax Credits
DESCRIPTION:Innovate 518 is one of ten Innovation Hot Spot in New York State\, a program of NYSTAR and Empire State Development.  Come to this session to learn how your startup can benefit from being Hot Spot certified.  \nEligible companies meet the following criteria: \n\nEnrolled and be in good standing with an affiliated Innovate 518 incubator or accelerator.\nIn the first five years of existence (seven years for life science companies)\nTech-focused (industry-agnostic)\nIn the formative stage of business growth:\n\nLess than one $1 million in annual revenue or equity capital and/or;\nIn the prototyping/development phase or earlier and/or;\nOn a path towards sustainability and/or growth\n\n\n\nInnovate 518 is a collaborative effort of incubators from New York’s Capital Region\, including Albany\, Columbia\, Greene\, Rensselaer\, Saratoga\, Schenectady\, Warren\, and Washington counties\, managed by the University at Albany.  \nWednesday\, May 27\, 2026 at 12PM \nLocation: Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd St\, Troy NY 12180 \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/everything-you-ever-wanted-to-know-about-hot-spot-tax-credits/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all. \nStartup Tech Valley is the Capital Region’s community driven startup networking and pitch event. \n\n\n\n\nAttendees include entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, investors\, mentors\, students\, employees of startups\, service providers to startups\, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. \nThis month’s Startup Tech Valley will be hosted in partnership with Business Incubator Association of New York State (BIANYS). Join us to meet the community and see local startups pitch! \nWhat to Expect: \n\nConnect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.\nNo cost to attend\, however RSVP is required.\nLight refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.\n5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions\n\nIf you’re interested in sponsoring\, you can reach out here. If you’re interested in pitching\, you can reach out here. \n\n  \nRegister to Attend
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-11/
LOCATION:ETEC
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: R&D Tax Credits Made Simple
DESCRIPTION:Manufacturers are constantly innovating through process improvements\, automation\, prototyping\, and fabrication—but many don’t realize these activities may qualify for valuable R&D tax credits. \nJoin this free Knowledge @ Noon webinar on Tuesday\, July 14 to learn how AI-assisted tools and expert guidance can help identify eligible work\, simplify documentation\, and maximize available tax savings. \nThe session will be led by Darrin Jahnel\, CEO and co-founder of Jahnel Group and founder of InfoLink\, and Morgan Canion\, Vice President of R&D and Tax Incentives at InfoLink. Together\, they bring decades of experience helping businesses leverage technology\, innovation\, and tax incentives to drive growth while simplifying complex compliance requirements. \nMeet the presenters: \n\n\n\n\n \nDarrin Jahnel is a CEO\, entrepreneur\, and AI strategist with 25+ years of experience building and scaling companies. He is the co-founder and CEO of Jahnel Group\, a 150-person software consulting firm headquartered in Schenectady\, NY\, named to the Inc. 5000 for seven consecutive years and recognized multiple times as a Best Workplace. He also founded InfoLink\, an R&D tax credit advisory company\, and acquired LTI\, a 50-person technology firm. A graduate of UAlbany and NYU’s Stern School of Business\, Darrin is a paid speaker and member of Mensa. He is high-energy\, deeply committed to his family and community\, and at his best when building environments where people do the best work of their lives.\n\n\n \n \n \n\n\n\n \nMorgan Canion is a VP of R&D and tax incentive strategist with 10+ years of experience helping US business owners transform technical innovation into powerful financial assets. Leading the R&D practice\, Morgan provides a premium\, white-glove experience that maximizes federal and state tax relief\, with a sharp focus on the complex software and manufacturing sectors. Morgan has mastered the full incentive lifecycle\, expertly translating intricate engineering processes into robust\, audit-defensible tax narratives while keeping the entire process seamless and stress-free for clients. A graduate of Texas A&M University with a degree in Economics\, Morgan is exceptionally personable\, client-focused\, and analytical. Morgan is at their best when serving as a trusted partner to business owners\, making complex tax compliance approachable to fuel company growth.\n\n\n\nFollowing the presentation there will be an opportunity for Q&A. \nKnowledge @ Noon is a free monthly webinar series\, offered through the Manufacturing Solutions Network\, powered by CEG\, designed to help manufacturers stay up-to-date with the latest trends\, ideas\, and best practices. Each month will feature a new topic led by industry experts who will share insight and provide valuable knowledge and tools to help your organization learn and grow. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noon-rd-tax-credits-made-simple/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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