Startup Tech Valley Holiday Happy Hour
2025-12-09 17:00 - 20:00 (America/New_York) | Ryan’s Wake, 403 River St. #1, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Join us for a Startup Tech Valley Holiday Happy Hour to connect with the Capital Region entrepreneurship community on Tuesday, December 9th from 5:00 – 8:00 p.m. at Ryan’s Wake in Troy. Calling all entrepreneurs, business leaders, students, and anyone who supports entrepreneurship! This event is the perfect chance to:

Unwind with refreshing beverages and delicious bites
Network with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators
Engage with the Startup Tech Valley community

Open Mic
Attendees will have the opportunity to take the mic and give their elevator pitch at this event. Polish up your pitches and get ready for your 60 seconds of fame!
Toys for Tots
We have partnered with Toys for Tots to collect toys for children this holiday season. Since 1947, Toys for Tots has distributed 708 million toys to 314 million children. Bring a new, unwrapped toy to donate at the Happy Hour!

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Knowledge @ Noon: 2026 New York State Legislative Session
2026-02-10 12:00 - 13:00
Join the Manufacturing Association of Central New York (MACNY) and Ostroff Associates for an insightful preview of the 2026 New York State Legislative Session.

In this free, must-attend webinar, industry experts will break down key legislative priorities impacting manufacturers, including:

Energy Policy: Moving forward with an “All of the Above” approach;
Workforce Development: Investing in Registered Apprenticeship and Pre-Apprenticeship;
Cutting Red Tape: SEQR regulatory reform; and
Tax Policy: Allowing federal tax benefits to flow to New York investments

Stay ahead of policy changes, reduce risk, and position your business for success in the year ahead.
Presenters:
Randy Wolken is President and CEO of MACNY, The Manufacturers Association, representing over 300 companies and 50,000 employees in Central and Upstate New York, and President and CEO of the Manufacturers Alliance of New York, a statewide coalition representing more than 2,500 companies and 425,000 employees. He joined MACNY in 2001 and has spent over 20 years strengthening the region’s manufacturing sector and business climate.

Casey Marvell joined Ostroff Associates in 2021 and brings extensive experience in lobbying, government relations, and public policy strategy. He advises clients on navigating New York State’s legislative and regulatory landscape across key areas including energy, environment, economic development, transportation, and taxation, with particular expertise in the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act. Previously, he worked in the New York State Senate and at the Adirondack Council, where he supported the passage of major environmental legislation through advocacy and coalition-building. In 2025, he was named a City & State New York “Trailblazer in Clean Energy,” and he holds bachelor’s and master’s degrees in political science from the University at Albany’s Rockefeller College.

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Startup Tech Valley
2026-02-19 17:30 - 20:00 | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
Startup Tech Valley is Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.

Startup 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.
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

REGISTER TO ATTEND
If you’re interested in pitching, you can apply here.
If you’re interested in sponsoring, you can reach out here.
