Fuzehub Virtual Manufacturing Day
2020-10-16 08:30 - 12:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Fuzehub Virtual NYS Manufacturing Day 2020 is an on-line event that will celebrate manufacturers from across New York State and highlight the pathways students can take toward manufacturing careers. Help jumpstart the next generation’s interest in Manufacturing. #MFGDay20

About NYS Manufacturing Day 2020

FuzeHub, the statewide New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NYMEP) center, is hosting this half-day event and working closely with event partners at the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM), Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC), and the Manufacturing and Technology Resource Consortium (MTRC). In addition to AIM and MTRC, participating MEP Centers from across New York State include:

Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AM&T)
Center for Economic Growth (CEG)
Industrial Technology Assistance Corporation (ITAC)
Manufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC)
Train, Development, Optimize (TDO)

By recognizing NYS manufacturers and building awareness of available educational and training opportunities, NYS Manufacturing Day 2020 will benefit companies, community leaders, educators, high school and college students as well as economic development and manufacturing associations from across New York State. Don’t miss this opportunity to share what’s great about working for your company, or to prepare yourself or your students for a career in manufacturing!

SCHEDULE DETAILS

To ensure safe, physical distancing during the age of COVID-19, NYS Manufacturing Day 2020 will use an on-line platform called Remo that provides event participants with a virtual experience modeled after the real-world.
Remo’s virtual conference hall supports face-to-face video conversations and includes tables, chairs, and a stage for speakers.
High school and college students, teachers, and guidance counselors can ask manufacturers what it’s like to work in industry and learn about opportunities to get the training and education that’s needed for a career in manufacturing.

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Virtual Pecha Kucha by Innovation Garage
2020-10-21 15:30 - 16:30 | NY
Join Troy Innovation Garage for a virtual Pecha Kucha event featuring presentations from four Garage members!

About this Event
On Wednesday, October 21 at 3:30 p.m., Troy Innovation Garage will host a virtual Pecha Kucha event for members, friends and the general public to tune into. Four Garage members will present a slideshow on a topic of their choice –and in typical Pecha Kucha fashion, will do so only showing visuals on the screen and talking the audience through the presentation. 20 images, 20 seconds per slide. That’s it!
Virtual Pecha Kucha speakers:
Zac Conley, Cresa Albany
Jesse Gardner, Plasticmind//design
Jessica Hansen, Jessica Hansen Consulting
Jahkeen Hoke, South End Development; 4th Family
Our team invites you to attend this fun and engaging event via Zoom to get to know our members and have an opportunity to network and connect with other individuals following the presentations. Please RSVP to this free event via Eventbrite and join us virtually on October 21! Everyone is welcome to attend.

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Cybersecurity Webinar : Industry Standards and Practices
2020-10-27 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Does Your Organization Make the Grade?
Cybersecurity benchmarks are constantly changing to adapt to new threats. If you’re a busy manufacturer, it can be hard to keep up. Take the first step toward staying current by registering for “Industry Standards and Requirements,” the second webinar in our 2020 Cybersecurity Assistance Grant series.
This webinar will introduce the key Cyber Security Industry Standards and Requirements with special attention to those applicable to working with the US Department of Defense (consideration for being awarded DoD contracts). Included will be an introduction to the key cybersecurity documents/concepts/certifications, how they relate to one another, and what contractors to the DoD will need to do.
What You’ll Learn:

NIST Special Publication 800-171 governing Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) in Non-Federal Information Systems and Organizations
Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) version 1.0 released by the Department of Defense in January of 2020.
Defense Federal Acquisition Regulation Supplement (DFARS) which contains guidelines for DoD agencies to use in selecting contractors/vendors

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AIM Cybersecurity Workshop
2020-10-28 08:30 - 13:30 | MVCC Rome Campus, 1101 Floyd Ave., Rome, NY, 13440
About:

Get the facts about the 2020 Cybersecurity Assistance Grant and Cybersecurity Cohort from our expert panelists. You’ll learn how to become compliant with the DFARS clause that’s based on NIST SP 800-171 requirements. You’ll also become familiar with Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC). Financial assistance is available for qualifying companies.
When:
October 28, 2020 – 8:30AM to 1:30PM
Location:
MVCC Rome Campus
1101 Floyd Ave.
Rome, NY 13440
MVCC’s Rome Campus, located at 1101 Floyd Ave., consists of the John D. Plumley Complex in honor of former Oneida County Executive John D. Plumley, a major proponent of MVCC operating a campus in Rome. This building features modern classroom and meeting spaces, including state-of-the-art labs for our Surgical Technology and hospitality programs.
The event will be held in Room PC150.

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Rensselaer to Host 9th Annual National Manufacturing Day
2020-11-02 08:00 - 2020-11-06 17:00 | NY
Virtual event will allow high school students and educators to explore critical role of manufacturing

The COVID-19 pandemic has highlighted how a nimble and innovative manufacturing sector can address some of humanity’s most pressing and emergent needs — from the production of masks and shields to the biomanufacturing of therapeutics.

Beginning on Monday, November 2, high school students from across the region will have an opportunity to explore some of the wide-ranging potentials of manufacturing during the 9th Annual National Manufacturing Day celebration at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute.

Due to the current pandemic, students will be transported to the Rensselaer campus and local manufacturing facilities through virtual field trips during a week-long event that ends with a virtual panel discussion Friday, November 6.

“Each year we look forward to welcoming students to Rensselaer’s beautiful campus and the state-of-the-art facilities, and sharing with them our passion and expertise in advanced manufacturing,” said Shekhar Garde, Dean of the School of Engineering at Rensselaer. “This year is especially important because the global pandemic has underscored the importance of applying science and engineering to everything we do, including manufacturing solutions from PPEs to therapeutics and vaccines.”

During one of the virtual tours, students and educators will have an opportunity to see the Manufacturing Innovation Learning Lab (MILL) at Rensselaer, where staff have been manufacturing critical face shields for the protection of frontline health care workers.

“The pandemic has caused us to rethink the way we use and share our resources,” said Sam Chiappone, who is leading the face shield manufacturing effort at Rensselaer as the director of the MILL. “This is a great example of how resilient and flexible manufacturing can respond to immediate needs and contribute to the common good.”

Participants will also have the chance to virtually visit Simmons Machine Tool, Ross Valve, Ross Precision Machining, or Industrial Tool & Die, where they will get an up-close look at various manufacturing machines and processes, and learn how these local companies have adapted to meet the needs of modern manufacturing. Students and educators will be provided with questions to reflect upon during each of the two tours.

Questions that students come up with throughout the virtual experiences can be shared on Friday, November 6 at 9 or 10:30AM during two live virtual panel discussions with Rensselaer undergraduate and graduate engineering students, and representatives from the local manufacturing companies they virtually toured. Reporters are also invited to virtually attend either panel discussion.

“While the pandemic poses many challenges, this virtual National Manufacturing Day event allows us to offer this educational opportunity to an unlimited number of students without
geographical constraints,” said Elizabeth Herkenham, the education outreach director for the School of Engineering at Rensselaer.

The Rensselaer National Manufacturing Day celebration is being presented by the MILL, the Rensselaer School of Engineering Educational Outreach Department, and Multimedia Services at Rensselaer.

Educators who would like to register for their class to participate can do so before Wednesday, November 4 by contacting School of Engineering Outreach Department at soeoutreach@rpi.edu.

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TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios
2020-11-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios

About this Event

The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series. What started as an experiment by a small team at Velan Studios ended up as their debut title, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit! Starting as a “find the fun” experiment, their team began the prototyping process for what would become a mixed-reality game partnership between Nintendo and Velan Studios right here at Tech Valley Center of Gravity!
“Find the fun” in prototyping and join us for a special presentation from Velan Studios! Dan Doptis, Jan-Erik Steel, and Ed Tumbusch of Velan will discuss the challenges and the magic of their team’s three-year journey from ideation to prototype for the studios debut title, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit!
Dan Doptis, a Full Sail graduate, has worked in the video game industry for over 16 years. He is credited as an engineer and designer on over 8 titles and most recently is credited with being the Game Director and co-inventor of Mario Kart Live Home Circuit. He has a passion for toy building and is named on several US patents related to hardware interaction within a video game. He currently works at Velan Studios as an engineer.
Growing up, Ed Tumbusch always knew that he wanted to make video games. After graduating from the University of Nevada Reno with a degree in Computer Science, he began his adventure in the game development world that has spanned 14 years, 4 studios and over 12 shipped titles to date. Ed has always been an avid maker, diving headfirst into 3D printing, electronics building, woodworking, and drone racing. Today, Ed is employed by Velan Studios where he can combine his game development experience with his love for tinkering.
Jan-Erik Steel has worked in the game industry for over 20 years, and has been credited on over 15 console and handheld titles. His most recent role as Lead Programmer on Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit was a career highlight and a dream come true. Prior to joining the founding team at Velan Studios, Jan-Erik was co-founder of Waypoint Labs, an AR-centric startup that was awarded Grand Prizes at VR/AR challenges at the MIT Media Lab and an AT&T Developer Summit. He is named on several patents for physical toy-game interactions and touchscreen gameplay mechanics.
Velan Studios was founded in 2016 with a mission to uncover the magic of breakthrough technology and design to deliver revolutionary gameplay experiences. Based in downtown Troy, the team at Velan Studios is comprised of a diverse set of seasoned developers who have worked on multiple hit games and franchises; including Guitar Hero, Rock Band, Uncharted, Destiny, Skylanders, Metroid, Tony Hawk, Donkey Kong Country, and more. Velan’s first game, Mario Kart Live: Home Circuit, was released in October of 2020 in partnership with Nintendo.
The 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.

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Manufacturing Through a Crisis: Fortifying Manufacturing Operations with Digital Technology
2020-11-10 11:00 - 15:00 | NY
The COVID-19 pandemic introduced many challenges to the U.S. manufacturing sector, emphasizing the need for an increased investment in digital technology. Join MxD and partners for a virtual technology showcase on Tuesday, November 10, that will provide actionable recommendations on how to utilize digital solutions to fortify your manufacturing operations. Attendees will hear an update on current state of the manufacturing industry; view virtual technology demonstrations, including MxD’s discrete testbed; and discuss crisis response strategies with peers.
The tech showcase will leverage discussions from the 5-part webinar series MxD and McKinsey & Company partnered on that brought critical information to the manufacturing industry about jump-starting operations during the COVID-19 crisis. The team covered high-priority concepts including building operations resilience, accelerating end-to-end digitization, increasing expense transparency, driving the future workforce, and reimagining a sustainable operations competitive advantage. Attendees can view the webinar series here, though it’s not necessary to participate in and gain value from the tech showcase.
Reasons to Attend

View technology demonstrations to see first-hand how solution providers are leveraging new and existing technology to help manufacturers navigate global challenges.
Hear experts discuss the current state of the industry and how you can participate in a strong recovery from COVID-19 into the new normal.
Gain insight from peers and share your own perspective in guided conversations regarding issues important to your business like reimagining your workforce, mitigating cyber risks in a crisis, and more.
Virtually network with MxD members including manufacturers, solution providers, government program offices, and universities who are engaged in developing and deploying digital technology.

Speakers

Opening Remarks:
Chandra Brown, CEO, MxD
Keynote Presenter:
Mike Guilfoyle, Vice President, ARC Advisory Group
Panelists:
Maria Araujo, Engineering Fellow, Advanced Technology, Supply Chain Strategy,
Innovation and Deployment at Johnson & Johnson
Karen Powers, Digital Product Manager, Global Supply Chain, John Deere

Who Should Attend
The ideal workshop attendees are manufacturing professionals who are involved in and responsible for crafting and deploying digital strategy within their organization, as well as academics, solution providers, and government representatives who are interested in working collaboratively to progress digital technology across the manufacturing sector.
Cost to Attend

Free to MxD Members
$25 for non-members

November 10, 2020 | 10:00 a.m. – 2:00 p.m. CT

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Sell More…Sell More Easily (Part 1)
2020-11-10 15:30 - 16:30 | NY
Join us for this interactive and informative workshop to learn how to turn a prospect into a paying client.
Sell More…Sell More Easily (Part 1 of a 3-Part Series)
Join us for this interactive and informative workshop as Matt Scarchilli, CEO of Sandler Training, Albany, guides us through the common selling issues, stalls, and objections that affect the way we sell and do business. He will then give us “game-changing” strategies that can be used immediately and bring increased success!
Key takeaways include:

How to identify your ideal clients and the right mix of prospecting activities to find them.
How to establish a system for selling that puts you and the prospect at ease.
How to take control of the sales process and avoid the “buyer-seller” dance.

This webinar will be hosted by:
Matt Scarchilli, CEO, Sandler Training, Albany
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Upcoming Workshops:
Part 2: “People Buy for Their Reasons, Not Yours: Finding Your Prospect’s Pain”

11/17 at 3:30pm
Registration link coming soon

Part 3: “Qualified or Disqualified? The Subtleties of Budget and Decision”

11/24 at 3:30pm
Registration link coming soon

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Matt Scarchilli | CEO of Sandler Training, Albany
Matt is a proven entrepreneur. His experiences starting, acquiring and selling companies gives him a broader lens to look through when evaluating situations and working with clients. Matt’s sales success over the last 20 years has put him in a position to now be able to share those experiences to help other companies grow and flourish. Matt is a student of human nature and the sales process giving him new ways to connect and communicate with people. Today Matt is the owner and CEO of Sandler Training of the Greater Capital District which delivers sales, customer service and management training to companies of all sizes across all verticals.

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November VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
2020-11-11 16:00 - 18:00 | NY
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, November 11th.
Agenda:

4:00 – 4:10pm | Welcome & Panel Introductions
4:10 – 4:55pm | Presentations by Shay Harrison (Free Form Fibers) & Victor Lewis (Pill-Locker)
5:00 – 5:35pm | Transition to Breakout Sessions (15 min each)
5:40 – 5:45pm | Closing

About the presenting companies:

Free Form Fibers (Shay Harrison)
Free Form Fibers is the world’s only manufacturer of high purity, high performance, inorganic fibers using a unique “laser printing” approach called Rapid Laser-assisted Chemical Vapor Deposition. These fibers are critical components of the next generation of materials called composites for use in high temperature, chemically aggressive applications like land-based and aerospace-based turbomachinery and nuclear power generation.

Pill-Locker (Victor Lewis)
The Pill-Locker is a portable, secure, electronic dispenser for opioids, cannabis products and other potentially dangerous prescription medications. It is designed to prevent addiction, abuse and overdose deaths by dispensing medication automatically only in accordance to the physician’s prescription.

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Start Your Project Pitch
2020-11-13 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
In this webinar, a Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Director will discuss the elements of a Project Pitch and how to get started.
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Thomas COVID-19 Response System for New York State PPE Suppliers
2020-11-17 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Thomas has partnered with the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership to deliver an information-packed and actionable webinar to help your Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) business reach additional clients.
What to Expect From This Free Webinar:

COVID-19 sourcing data – supply chain insights by state
How Thomas COVID-19 Response System can help your business – learn how to identify and pursue more business opportunities
Your pandemic-proofed digital marketing checklist – from trade shows to webinars

Presenters:
Andrew Hanno, Director of Demand Generation – Thomas
Cathy Ma, Head of Audience Development – Thomas
Panelists:
Kinda Younes, Executive Director – ITAC
Stacey Weismiller, Program Manager – SecondMuse

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PITCH YOUR PIVOT: Revisiting Your Target Market
2020-11-17 18:00 - 19:30 | NY
Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business, Boost & Build, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5,000.

Training Sessions (Open to the Public):

During the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success:
11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Revisiting Your Target Market: Has your business model pivoted? Use these tools to reevaluate your market size and customer profile so you can successfully tell your market story.
AND
11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Make Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet.

Main Event

12/9/20 6:00-8:00 pm EST
LIVE Event: PITCH YOUR PIVOT Competition
About this Event

Grab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Five finalists have been selected to deliver a pitch conveying how they have pivoted or saw an opportunity to modify their business during this challenging year of COVID-19.
The Winnings:
Top Prize: $5,000
2nd: $3,000
3rd: $2,000
4th & 5th: $1,000

Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions
6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A
7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A
7:30 – 7:35pm | Break
7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced
7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing

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Zoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

MENTORSHIP: Change Your Work, Change your Life, and Change you
2020-11-23 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
About this Event

A great mentor is one of the most valuable assets startups can have. Mentor-mentee relationships are a powerful tool for startup companies wanting the best from its people, and for professionals eager to perform at the highest levels. Mentors help us learn and push us to be better.
In this online event, we will

Discuss best practices for building mentorship-mentee relationships and how to set and achieve measurable goals together
Learn best practices for developing effective relationships with mentors and mentees
Set measurable goals and create a plan to achieve them together
Provide you with tools on how to find the best mentor for your startup

Host: Maria Pidgeon, Associate Director, Innovate 518 / University at Albany
Moderator: Kathryn Cartini, Co-founder / Partner, Chloe Capital
Panelists:
Eva Rhysing, Co-founder / CEO, United Aircraft Technologies
Reg Harnish, Founder / CEO, Slingshot Cyberventures
Devin Breen, Co-founder / VP, CHAAsM
James Spencer, President, AGILE Systems, Inc
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Zoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event.

Enemies and Attacks
2020-11-24 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
This webinar will go over the common external threats related to Cybersecurity and some of the methods these external players use in conducting cybersecurity attacks. Some of the external players to be discussed are opposing governments, competitors, hackers/hacking organizations and why they pursue the practice.
Additionally, we will discuss the costs associated with defending an organization and individuals from cyber attacks plus a look at the risks associated with NOT defending yourself.

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PITCH YOUR PIVOT: Make Your Numbers Work For You
2020-11-24 18:00 - 19:30 | NY

Food for Thought Virtual Luncheon #6: Packaging 101
2020-12-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought # 6: Packaging 101 with Tucker Consulting, LLC.
Developing 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.
Mike 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.
The 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.

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NY-BEST Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference
2020-12-08 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-09 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium in partnership with the Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator, is hosting its Annual Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference on December 8-9, 2020 as a virtual event!
Originally scheduled for October 2020 in Binghamton, NY, the Technology and Innovation Conference has been re-scheduled due to COVID-19. To ensure everyone’s safety, and given continuing restrictions on in-person meetings and travel for many companies, NY-BEST will host our Technology and Innovation Conference as a virtual conference.
CONFERENCE OVERVIEW
Energy storage technologies have made great advances over the past ten years and new innovations are emerging every day as energy storage technologies play an increasingly important role in our electric grid, transportation system and economy.
This unique conference will be held over two days and will include live and on-demand sessions on the latest innovations and technological advances in energy storage, including:

Energy storage technology innovations
New battery technologies
Battery reuse, recycling and sustainability
Innovations in energy storage management systems
Expanding market applications for energy storage
And more!

CONFERENCE FORMAT
The Conference will include:

Keynote presentations from leading energy storage technology experts
Panels and roundtable discussions highlighting energy storage innovation
Opportunities for audience participation through Q&A with speakers and virtual networking.
Interactive company exhibition area
Student poster session and contest
Start-up company showcase

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II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
2020-12-09 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-10 08:00 - 17:00, 2020-12-11 08:00 - 17:00 | NY
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.
Companies 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.
PARTICIPATING SECTORS
Agro-industry, Manufacturing, Technology and Services
STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE
Funding 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.
QUESTIONS?
If you have additional questions, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov.

Registration Deadline: November 13, 2020
Program: December 9, 10 & 11, 2020
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Pitch Your Pivot LIVE Competition
2020-12-09 18:00 - 20:00 | NY
Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE, virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business, Boost & Build, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5,000.

About this Event

Grab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday, December 9, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm.
Five finalists have been selected to deliver a pitch conveying how they have pivoted or saw an opportunity to modify their business during this challenging year of COVID-19.
The Winnings:
Top Prize: $5,000
2nd: $3,000
3rd: $2,000
4th & 5th: $1,000

Agenda:
6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions
6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A
7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A
7:30 – 7:35pm | Break
7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced
7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing

Training Sessions (Open to the Public):
During the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success:
11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Revisiting Your Target Market: Has your business model pivoted? Use these tools to reevaluate your market size and customer profile so you can successfully tell your market story.
AND
11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST
Make Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet.
LEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>
Zoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email.

Manufacturing Reimagined: Crisis Workarounds: Alternate Materials, Product Redesign, & Remanufacturing
2020-12-10 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
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.
Register to Attend

Manufacturing 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.
These 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.

Issues to Consider Before Fundraising: Financial Housekeeping for Startups
2020-12-16 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
2020 CONCEPT TO COMMERCIALIZATION VIRTUAL SERIES: ISSUES TO CONSIDER BEFORE FUNDRAISING – FINANCIAL HOUSEKEEPING FOR STARTUPS
John Pennett, Eisner Amper
Wednesday, December 16, 2:00 – 3:00 EST
Please join us for our final virtual CNYBAC C-2-C Presentation “Issues to Consider Before Fundraising: Financial Housekeeping for Startups,” presented by John Pennett, Partner, Life Sciences Group and Technology Group, Eisner Amper. John will discuss key issues to consider before fundraising, raising the right amount of capital, what VCs look for in an investment opportunity, and being “diligence ready.”
This is a free virtual program, all are welcome. Slides will be sent to all registrants in advance of the program.
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Empire State Digital Retail Roundtable
2020-12-18 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
We are here to help With the latest restrictions being put in place to help keep us safe, we know that our local retailers are struggling. Empire State Digital + Shopify have pulled together a team of experts to help your business setup an online store quickly!
Join us for a virtual round table!
We will have a panel of support team members ready to answer your questions about Shopify, how you can get online easily, and how Shopify and Empire State Digital can support you though your journey.
Reserve Your Seat Now:
REGISTER HERE

Business Recovery Workshop: Market & Distribution Changes, Efficient Scale-Up, Re-Hiring
2021-01-14 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
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.

REGISTER HERE>>

New COVID Relief Package Informational Session
2021-01-14 13:00 - 13:45 | NY
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 | NY
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 | NY
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
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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 | NY
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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