Center for Economic Growth

CEG & Siena Research Foundation: Manufacturing Outlooks & Supply Chain Report
2021-12-09 12:00 - 13:30 (America/New_York)
CEG Manufacturing Supply Chain Impacts & Future Resiliency Webinars 12/9 & 12/14

CEG’s Business Growth Solutions and our partner MEP centers at Central NY TDO, and Stonybrook’s MTRC conducted a statewide manufacturing supply chain survey and supply chain resiliency study as part of CARES funds received from the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) and the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
Below you will find two webinars that will share the results of each study (registration required):
CEG & Siena Research Foundation: Manufacturing Outlooks & Supply Chain Report | Dec 9 | 12:00-1:30PM
Manufacturers around the world and domestically have been challenged by the global pandemic. There were disruptions at all stages that led to lost business, cancelled orders, closures, supply chain shortages, increased costs and more. Understanding the impacts on critical supplies, effect on business outlook, workforce loss, and the critical essential assets is an important step in developing the story to facilitate a roadmap for better resiliency and communicating the needs to our regional and national leaders.
The Center for Economic Growth, in partnership with Siena Research Institute, conducted a Supply Chain and Business Outlook survey among New York State manufacturers between July and October of 2021.
Please join us on December 9th as we host with the Siena Research Foundation on the findings of this survey.

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Zoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

CEG & Reshoring Institute: What the Pandemic Taught Us: Building a Resilient Manufacturing Business | Dec 14 12:30-1:30 PM
The pandemic strained industries around the nation and at the core of these supply chains were disruptions from both domestic and offshore manufacturers. Some were prepared, but many were unprepared for the many months of varying disruptions to supply chains, workforce, price increases, mandates, and more. Though we saw New Yorkers step up in many ways to REACT to the ever changing challenges, there were definitely cracks. So we ask, how can we do better?
The Center for Economic Growth, in partnership with the The Reshoring Institute conducted in-depth research to better understand the challenges, best practices and opportunities that we were presented in the last 18 months. This included doing in person interviews with manufacturing companies, government leaders, associations, and regional economic development leaders as well as gathering intelligence from different publications around the state and the nation.
Please join us on December 14th as we host with the Reshoring Institute on a summary of the research, findings, and recommendations.

CLICK HERE TO VIEW THE DEC 14 WEBINAR EVENT >>

InFUZEd Marketing Meetups: Video & Podcasting for Manufacturers
2021-12-13 11:00 - 12:00
Join us for an interactive dialog with Barry Wygel of Baker Public Relations and Steve Melito with FuzeHub on how to use Video and Podcasts to enhance your marketing efforts.
You can join us for an hour every month on a Monday morning to get infused with marketing knowledge and wisdom. For our December inFUZEd conversation, we will be discussing Video and Podcasting for manufacturers. These virtual sessions are the perfect place to ask questions, get answers, and discuss your marketing challenges. Each month, we’ll welcome an expert in a specific aspect of marketing such as branding, website development, social media, or digital marketing.

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NYS COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program (NYSTAR) Webinar
2021-12-13 13:00 - 14:00
Join us for an overview of the New York State COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program. This webinar will include information on the newly expanded eligibility requirements and an overview of the application process and what to expect once you have applied. Suitable for small businesses and for community organizations looking for program information to relay program information to others.

Further details about the program can be found here: State of New York Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (nysmallbusinessrecovery.com)

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CEG & Reshoring Institute: What the Pandemic Taught Us: Building a Resilient Manufacturing Business
2021-12-14 12:30 - 13:30
CEG & Reshoring Institute: What the Pandemic Taught Us: Building a Resilient Manufacturing Business | Dec 14 12:30-1:30 PM
The pandemic strained industries around the nation and at the core of these supply chains were disruptions from both domestic and offshore manufacturers. Some were prepared, but many were unprepared for the many months of varying disruptions to supply chains, workforce, price increases, mandates, and more. Though we saw New Yorkers step up in many ways to REACT to the ever changing challenges, there were definitely cracks. So we ask, how can we do better?
The Center for Economic Growth, in partnership with the The Reshoring Institute conducted in-depth research to better understand the challenges, best practices and opportunities that we were presented in the last 18 months. This included doing in person interviews with manufacturing companies, government leaders, associations, and regional economic development leaders as well as gathering intelligence from different publications around the state and the nation.
Please join us on December 14th as we host with the Reshoring Institute on a summary of the research, findings, and recommendations.

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Zoom link will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

COVID-19 Expert Update for Leaders with Upstate Medical University
2021-12-15 12:00 - 12:30
Please join us on Wednesday, December 15 from 12 – 12:30 PM for an exclusive update for business leaders regarding COVID-19 in our community presented by Dr. Telisa Stewart from SUNY Upstate. There will also be time for open discussion and Q&A.
Space is limited for this invitation-only webinar. This session will not be recorded.
Presented by:
Dr. Telisa Stewart, MPH, DrPH, Associate Professor of Public Health and Preventive Medicine (Community Health), Urology, and Geriatrics.
**This event will take place via Zoom. Login details will be sent to registrants the afternoon before the session.**
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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
2022-01-06 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-02-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-03-03 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-04-07 18:30 - 20:00 | 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.
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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InFUZEd Marketing Meetup: January
2022-01-24 11:00 - 12:00
inFUZEd Marketing Meetup is a monthly educational and networking opportunity. It is a way of networking with other like-minded marketers in manufacturing dealing with the same challenges and opportunities as you! Each month, we will be featuring a different speaker and topic. This month we’ll discuss video and podcasts for manufacturers.
Join us to learn from Chris Scafario, Chief Operating Officer at DVIRC. Chris will give an overview of DVIRC’s proven lead generation process that aligns companies’ capabilities with market opportunities to drive measurable growth by generating qualified prospects. Few business challenges compare to the urgency of maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities. Without a steady flow of qualified prospects that match companies’ capabilities and will be receptive to your sales message, no business can sustain itself for long.

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CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge Pitch Event
2022-01-25 13:00 - 16:00
Pitch Teams: Dancing Eyes, JelikaLite, Rubitection, MindTrace
Judges: Gwen Cheni, IndieBio NY; Arber Ruci, NSF I-Corps NY Hub; David Thurlow, Launch NY and Marc Alessi, Business Incubator Association of NYS (BIANYS)
Sponsored by: Innovation Law Center, CenterState CEO, FuzeHub, TDO, Empire State Development, Upstate Venture Connect, Upstate Capital Association of New York

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New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit
2022-02-03 10:00 - 15:30 | Renaissance Hotel, 144 State St., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
New York’s bio/med industry employs thousands of workers across the state in fields including medical research, advanced manufacturing, bioinformatics, artificial intelligence, computer software, and the development of life-enhancing and life-saving drugs, devices and treatments. Bolstered by our world-class universities, our unparalleled physical assets, and the state’s rich tradition of innovation, the bio/med industry is driving the future of the state’s economy.
Our ability to grow this industry sector, to attract outside investment, and to position New York State as the choice for the next generation of workers is threatened by vexing workforce challenges. To address these challenges, MedTech is bringing together industry, academic and government leaders, along with workforce problem-solvers, to tackle this most pressing issue at our New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit.
The purpose of the New York Bio/Med Industry Workforce Summit is: to identify the breadth and scope of our industry’s workforce challenges; to bring together stakeholders to share solutions; and to forge meaningful and lasting collaborations aimed at advancing our shared interests.
Please note: We will follow all NYS guidelines re: mask wearing and/or vaccination status that are in place at time of this event.

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The “Phase 0” Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) Product Development Process
2022-02-09 15:00 - 16:00
Michael Fisher, Director of Product Development, Global Center for Medical Innovation
GCMI’s “Phase 0” product development process helps develop a project plan, understand development costs and timelines, realize overall product opportunities, and estimate the product’s true value proposition. Through collection of data, the client has an opportunity to challenge findings, question their own assumptions, prepare a defensible strategy to discuss with investors, and compete for various grant applications. Most importantly, this process helps the client spend their limited resources to make the best decisions for their company.

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February: VentureB Virtual Presentation
2022-02-16 16:00 - 17:30
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 16th.

Featuring presentations by:

Virtual Agenda:

4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Panel Introductions
4:10 – 4:40 PM | Presentation by re: Charge-e & Panel Q&A
4:45 – 5:15 PM | Presentation by Knitt & Panel Q&A
5:15 – 5:20 PM | Closing

About the presenting companies:
re: Charge-e believes in the potential for shared micromobility to reshape urban communities toward a healthier, greener, and more equitable future through charging stations that will redefine how people use electric bikes, scooters, and other devices in public places.
Knitt is a platform that connects both donors searching for ways to support their community and nonprofits searching for new partnerships. Create your knitted network so you can focus on your mission.

Registration in advance is required for the virtual events:
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom event.
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Automation and Beyond: Practical Solutions for Manufacturers
2022-02-23 08:30 - 12:00
Co-bots, robots, and Industry 4.0. You’ve heard about some of the technologies around automation, but what about real-world results? Who’s automating their operations, and what kind of return on
investment are they seeing? Enough with the hype. What’s in it for your business?
Come meet experts with practical solutions for manufacturers like you. FuzeHub’s first Manufacturing Expo of 2022 is all about automation, but it’s really about getting results. Plus, it’s all under one virtual roof. That’s why you’ll also find supporting I4.0 technologies like AR, VR, sensors, and software there.
This virtual event isn’t just another Zoom meeting. Remo, our on-line platform, spurs interaction. You’ll hear from keynote speakers and panelists, but you also get to network in a tradeshow-like format. This statewide event will fill-up fast, so register as an attendee or find out if you qualify as an exhibitor.
This event is organized by FuzeHub and co-hosted with Buffalo Manufacturing Works (BMW), the Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AMT), and Insyte Consulting.

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Food for Thought Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon
2022-03-02 12:00 - 13:00
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.
Need to get parts, fixtures, or equipment made? Knowing how to clearly communicate with your fabricator is key. Terence Musto of Fabbro® Industries will go over how a qualified fabrication shop can be an asset to your product development, a few keys to effectively working with your fabricator, and field any lingering questions about anything fabrication related.

Fabbro® Industries is a R&D company focused on small batch, high quality manufacturing of metal components. We are rooted in the two-wheeled world with our patented integrated suspension motorcycle & bicycle frame, known as the Type 57x®. While we continue to develop our own technologies, we are also happy to work with individuals and companies to help turn their vision into a reality for everything ranging from prototyping products to full custom builds.

Terence “T” Musto has been a professional motorcycle builder since 2009. His passion for motorcycles started at an early age and he built his first chopper in his parents’ garage on weekends while at Babson College studying finance. After college, he apprenticed with Michael “Copper Mike” Cole at Gravesend Cycles, where he became head fabricator and shop foreman. T started Fabbro Industries, LLC in 2013 after realizing the need for innovation in the industry, and spawning the invention of its patented flagship product, the Type 57x® integrated suspension frame. He is the Creator, CEO and head of design and fabrication of Fabbro Industries. He is a qualified welder, having held certifications in MIG and TIG processes.

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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).

The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

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Protect Your Business: Resources & Guidance From the FBI
2022-03-07 13:30 - 17:00 | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
The Business Council of New York State, Inc. and the University at Albany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security & Cybersecurity are pleased to present an information and networking session with representatives from the Federal Bureau of Investigation’s Field Offices in Albany, Buffalo and New York City. The FBI will review their business outreach and investigative programs and cover a range of issues impacting the business community, including:
Counter-terrorism and domestic terrorism
Counter-intelligence and intelligence
Cybersecurity and ransomware
Economic espionage
Best practices to protect organizations and individuals
This is a unique opportunity for New York’s business community and academia to have a dialogue and develop partnerships with the FBI on these important issues. Learn about the resources and services the FBI provides to help you prepare for and respond to the threats that can impact your organization and its vital infrastructure.
Dean Robert Griffin of UAlbany’s College of Emergency Preparedness, Homeland Security and Cybersecurity will present briefly about the research, instruction and resources at the College.

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Future Supply Chain Disruptions in 2022
2022-03-14 12:00 - 13:00
Presented by Dr. Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice, Syracuse University
With its variants, COVID-19 continues to impact different parts of the world at different times. Extreme weather events, which have unleashed environmental catastrophes leading to loss of human lives, continue to prevent areas around the world from producing and moving materials. Cybersecurity issues are disrupting systems and impacting supply chains while shutting down businesses. Geo-political issues could threaten our supply of energy and semi-conductor chips. The looming longshoreman potential strike could impact our already overwhelmed ports in California. And lastly, the “bull whip effect” could cause inventory issues for companies in 2022.
What supply chain disruptions should we expect in 2022? When will this global supply chain chaos end? Will we get back to normal? Get these questions answered by Dr. Patrick Penfield, Professor of Supply Chain Practice at Syracuse University’s Whitman School of Management during this webinar.
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Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day presented by MACNY
2022-03-21 10:00 - 11:30
Join MACNY and The Manufacturers Alliance for Virtual Manufacturing Advocacy Day on March 21 from 10 – 11:30 AM.
This online event will feature webinars with some of our key state leaders:
10 AM: Assemblywoman Latoya Joyner – Char of Committee on Labor
Workforce development and HR/labor issues
10:30 AM: Senate Majority Leader Andrea Stewart-Cousins
Senate budget priorities, tax parity, and workforce development
11 AM: Senate Minority Leader Robert Ortt
Budget issues including tax parity, workforce development, and energy

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M&A Advisor Series: Growing & Exiting Fingerpaint
2022-03-23 15:00 - 17:45 | The Opalka Gallery @ Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, 12208, United States
Upstate Capital presents the M&A Advisor Series: exclusive, regional events across Upstate NY for people interested in mergers, acquisitions and ownership transitions. The events feature CEO stories for executives who have had successful deals and professionals who advise on various aspects.
Join us on March 23 at The Opalka Gallery @ Russell Sage College, 140 New Scotland Ave, Albany, NY 12208

Agenda

3:00PM Invitation-only Roundtable

4:00PM Registration + Networking

5:00PM Panel Discussion: What Are Businesses Worth? Valuation Considerations

5:45PM Fingerpaint’s M&A Journey

Conversation with Ed Mitzen, Founder, and Bill McEllen, Global President – Fingerpaint
Fingerpaint is known for its innovative and data-driven approach to providing analytics-enabled, integrated marketing solutions to a growing roster of healthcare clients, specifically in the pharmaceutical, rare disease, and gene therapy sectors. The acquisition and full integration of Splice into the Fingerpaint brand will bolster the company, which was just named Agency of the Year, Category I, by Med Ad News, give it a footprint on the West Coast, and support its continued commitment to being a best-in-class commercialization services provider for biopharma.

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The 13th Annual Capital Region Business Plan Competition
2022-03-25 11:30 - 13:00 | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
The New York Business Plan Competition is New York State’s premier collegiate business plan competition, attracting entrepreneurial-minded college students from throughout the state. Celebrating its 13th year, the Capital Region regional qualifying event will generate proceeds to support ongoing student programming, to ensure access to the best entrepreneurial education.
1st Place Track Winners will pitch live at University at Albany’s ETEC building on Friday, March 25th, at 11:30 a.m., for a grand prize!

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2022 IgniteU NY MWBE & VOB Startup Showcase
2022-04-05 18:00 - 20:00
IgniteU NY invites you to our 2022 MWBE & VOB Startup Showcase. Hear from the companies who have been growing and scaling their operations with us over the past six weeks.
Join us on Tuesday, April 5th for an evening of virtual pitches from the companies participating in the 2022 MWBE & VOB Accelerator Program. The companies will be pitching to compete for cash and in-kind prizes.
The event is free and will be live streamed on IgniteU NY Facebook Page.
Once you have registered, you will receive the link to the live stream shortly before the show starts!

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TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #17: MadeXHudson on Sustainable Fashion
2022-04-06 12:00 - 13:00
What does sustainability mean in fashion and how are brands using it? What fashion choices can we make to be more environmentally friendly? Sirpa Cowell of MadeXHudson will discuss some facts and numbers of the fashion industry’s current pollution issues, and efforts targeted on improving sustainability.
Made X Hudson (MxH) is a cut-and-sew garment/soft goods sampling and production facility in Catskill, New York.
Sirpa Cowell has worked over 25 years in international design and product development. Her breadth of experience includes corporate design leadership and expert knowledge of high-quality manufacturing. Sirpa’s design consulting firm, Visualmgmt, helps companies with Creative Direction and builds product lines, as well as takes product photos. Currently she runs the design and production at MadeXHudson, cut and sew manufacturing space in Catskill, NY. She is passionate about local art, painting, design and sustainability.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

REGISTER HERE>>

2022 Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
2022-04-18 08:00 - 2022-04-23 17:00
The Summit will bring together up to 350 people who work to, or want to, strategically engage local arts and cultures to help enhance and support communities (that is, creative placemaking). Together, they’ll explore timely and important issues facing neighborhoods, towns and cities in New England and the Mid-Atlantic states.
It is a hybrid event that runs from April 18 to 22. Registration will open by January 21, 2022. The price will be around $250 for the full Summit. An online-only ticket will be $50. We anticipate having some scholarships available.
We’re meeting online April 18 and 19. You can participate in sessions live, or watch recordings of any live sessions you missed. You can visit the exhibit booths at your convenience to learn more about what’s going on in the creative placemaking field, and about organizations doing interesting work in New York’s Capital Region. Want to meet up with other participants, or maybe connect with an affinity group to find other people who share your interests or are from your area? You can do that in the online Social Lounge.
On April 20, you can get inspired by the Summit keynote speaker (to be announced), who will be speaking at Union College. If you can’t make it in person, you can watch the presentation online.
We’ll be together in downtown Schenectady, NY on April 21 and 22. You can expand your creative placemaking toolbox through workshops, get and share big ideas in Strategic Conversations, sharpen your planning and design skills through Strategy Labs, or go on tours to see interesting things happening in the Capital District.
We’re also planning a public art activity in downtown Schenectady as part of the Summit. It will be on April 22 or 23, so please plan to stay over for the weekend. Registration will open by January 17, 2022. You can buy a ticket to the online part of the Summit, or for the complete Summit. Scholarships and single day tickets for April 21 and 22 are available.

Why should you go…

If you are looking for inspiration and ideas for new or better partnerships, projects, programs, or policies to help communities — or just want to build more connections in creative placemaking — the Summit is the right place to be.

It’s also a good place for educators and researchers in cultural planning and policy, arts administration, community and economic development, or urban planning and design to learn about model practices and meet leaders at the intersection of arts, cultural heritage, and public policy.

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VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: April 19 - May 10
2022-04-19 18:00 - 19:30 | Capital Region Chamber / CEG, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Join us for each component of our VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series, designed to help build or round out your business plan.

About this event

This series is designed to help start-ups effectively understand and develop their their business plan by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute hands on workshops.
1. Business Landscape Mapping 4/19 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Learn how to create a high level, structured way of visualizing key components (revenue, costs & key partners) of your business model and how they work together.

2. Estimating Your Market Size 4/28 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Market size is the critical component to understanding your business model and learning how to obtain and analyze this data is critical to making strategic business decisions including customer discovery and financial estimates.

3. Building Your Financial Estimates 5/3 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Establishing early assumptions on your financials is key to testing your business model. Topics to include income and cash flow statements, revenue and expenditures, and value of accounting systems.

4. Non Dilutive Funds 5/10 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Non-dilutive funding refers to any capital that a business owner receives that doesn’t require them to give up equity or ownership. Join us as we explore ways to access working capital without giving away any ownership or equity of your business.

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* Refreshments will be served

FuzeHub's Manufacturing Forum: Clean Energy and Sustainability
2022-04-20 08:30 - 12:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St, Troy, 12180, United States
Clean, renewable energy and environmental sustainability aren’t just good for the planet. They can also strengthen your company’s bottom line. Manufacturers that increase energy efficiency, reduce material waste, and mitigate regulatory risks can go green and conserve cash. There are also opportunities for suppliers and service providers who serve or want to serve these manufacturers.
Come connect with clean energy and sustainability resources that can help your NYS business. FuzeHub’s first Manufacturing Forum of 2022 is for manufacturers who want to make their supply chains and operations greener. It’s also open to entrepreneurs and companies that supply or want to supply clean energy or sustainability technologies, but that may need R&D or business assistance from NYS-funded resources.
This in-person event is organized by FuzeHub and co-hosted by the Center for Future Energy Systems (CFES) at RPI and the Center for Economic Growth (CEG).

Learn more about Registration and Becoming an Exhibitor Here>>

April: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation - *Cancelled*
2022-04-20 16:00 - 18:00
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, April 20th.

Virtual Agenda:
4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Panel Introductions: Michael Lobsinger, CEG
4:10 – 4:55 PM | Presentations
5:00 – 5:35 PM | Transition to Breakout Sessions (15 min each)
5:40 – 5:45 PM | Closing
*UPDATE*
There will be no VentureB on April 20th as we do not have any qualified candidates at this time. If you know of any potential startups/entrepreneurs that may be interested in presenting, please visit our VentureB webpage for criteria.

Upcoming Entrepreneurship Workshop Series

4/19 Business Landscape Mapping
4/28 Estimating Your Market Size
5/3 Building Your Financial Estimates
5/10 Non Dilutive Funds

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International Offshore Wind Partnering Forum (IPF)
2022-04-26 - 2022-04-29 | Atlantic City Convention Center, 1 Convention Boulevard, Atlantic City, New Jersey, 08401
IPF is the premier offshore wind energy conference in North America. Hosted by the Business Network for Offshore Wind, IPF connects global leaders and businesses in the supply chain, offers unparalleled networking opportunities, and delivers breaking updates on the industry, from technology to policy.
CEG is attending as part of the NYS Delegation, joining more than 15 other partners including state entities, economic development organizations and private companies to showcase our assets and promote opportunities in the offshore wind industry in the Capital Region. Attending the event? Stop by the NY State of Opportunity booth # 733 to connect with us and learn more!

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VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series : April 19 – May 10 *Changed to May 17*
2022-04-28 18:00 - 19:30 | Capital Region Chamber / CEG, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Join us for each component of our VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series, designed to help build or round out your business plan.

About this event

This series is designed to help start-ups effectively understand and develop their their business plan by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute hands on workshops.
1. Business Landscape Mapping 4/19 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Learn how to create a high level, structured way of visualizing key components (revenue, costs & key partners) of your business model and how they work together.

2. Estimating Your Market Size 4/28 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Market size is the critical component to understanding your business model and learning how to obtain and analyze this data is critical to making strategic business decisions including customer discovery and financial estimates.

3. Building Your Financial Estimates 5/3 | 6:00 – 7:30pm
Establishing early assumptions on your financials is key to testing your business model. Topics to include income and cash flow statements, revenue and expenditures, and value of accounting systems.

4. Non Dilutive Funds 5/10 | 6:00 – 7:30pm *DATE CHANGED TO MAY 17*
Non-dilutive funding refers to any capital that a business owner receives that doesn’t require them to give up equity or ownership. Join us as we explore ways to access working capital without giving away any ownership or equity of your business.

LEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT HERE>>

* Refreshments will be served

VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series : April 19 – May 10
2022-05-03 18:00 - 19:30 | Capital Region Chamber / CEG, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
