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SUMMARY:NY-BEST Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION: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! \nOriginally 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.\nCONFERENCE OVERVIEW\nEnergy 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. \nThis 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:  \n\nEnergy storage technology innovations\nNew battery technologies\nBattery reuse\, recycling and sustainability\nInnovations in energy storage management systems\nExpanding market applications for energy storage\nAnd more!\n\nCONFERENCE FORMAT\nThe Conference will include: \n\nKeynote presentations from leading energy storage technology experts\nPanels and roundtable discussions highlighting energy storage innovation\nOpportunities for audience participation through Q&A with speakers and virtual networking.\nInteractive company exhibition area\nStudent poster session and contest\nStart-up company showcase\n\n  \nLEARN MORE HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ny-best-energy-storage-technology-and-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201124T193000
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SUMMARY:PITCH YOUR PIVOT: Make Your Numbers Work For You
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business\, Boost & Build\, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5\,000.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions (Open to the Public): \n\n\nDuring the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success: \n11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nRevisiting 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. \nAND \n11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nMake Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet. \n\nMain Event \n\n12/9/20 6:00-8:00 pm EST \nLIVE Event: PITCH YOUR PIVOT Competition \nAbout this Event\n\n\nGrab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm. \nFive 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. \nThe Winnings: \nTop Prize: $5\,000 \n2nd: $3\,000 \n3rd: $2\,000 \n4th & 5th: $1\,000 \n  \n\n\nAgenda: \n6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions \n6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A \n7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A \n7:30 – 7:35pm | Break \n7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced \n7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing \n  \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\nZoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/pitch-your-pivot-make-your-numbers-work-for-you/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201123T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201123T170000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T182127Z
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SUMMARY:MENTORSHIP: Change Your Work\, Change your Life\, and Change you
DESCRIPTION:About this Event\n\n\nA 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. \nIn this online event\, we will \n\nDiscuss best practices for building mentorship-mentee relationships and how to set and achieve measurable goals together\nLearn best practices for developing effective relationships with mentors and mentees\nSet measurable goals and create a plan to achieve them together\nProvide you with tools on how to find the best mentor for your startup\n\nHost: Maria Pidgeon\, Associate Director\, Innovate 518 / University at Albany \nModerator: Kathryn Cartini\, Co-founder / Partner\, Chloe Capital \nPanelists:\nEva Rhysing\, Co-founder / CEO\, United Aircraft Technologies\nReg Harnish\, Founder / CEO\, Slingshot Cyberventures\nDevin Breen\, Co-founder / VP\, CHAAsM\nJames Spencer\, President\, AGILE Systems\, Inc \nREGISTER HERE\nZoom link will be sent to registrants prior to the event. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mentorship-change-your-work-change-your-life-and-change-you/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201117T193000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20201113T165456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T170803Z
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SUMMARY:PITCH YOUR PIVOT: Revisiting Your Target Market
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business\, Boost & Build\, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5\,000.  \n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nTraining Sessions (Open to the Public): \n\n\nDuring the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success: \n11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nRevisiting 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. \nAND \n11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nMake Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet. \n\nMain Event \n\n12/9/20 6:00-8:00 pm EST \nLIVE Event: PITCH YOUR PIVOT Competition \nAbout this Event\n\n\nGrab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm. \nFive 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. \nThe Winnings: \nTop Prize: $5\,000 \n2nd: $3\,000 \n3rd: $2\,000 \n4th & 5th: $1\,000 \n  \n\n\nAgenda: \n6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions \n6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A \n7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A \n7:30 – 7:35pm | Break \n7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced \n7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing \n  \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\nZoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/pitch-your-pivot-revisiting-your-target-market/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T150000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20201110T194438Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201110T195648Z
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SUMMARY:Start Your Project Pitch
DESCRIPTION: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. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/start-your-project-pitch/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201111T180000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20201008T182829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201008T183756Z
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SUMMARY:November VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
DESCRIPTION:CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders.\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\nVentureB 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. \n\n\nJoin us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday\, November 11th.\nAgenda: \n\n4:00 – 4:10pm | Welcome & Panel Introductions\n4:10 – 4:55pm | Presentations by Shay Harrison (Free Form Fibers) & Victor Lewis (Pill-Locker)\n5:00 – 5:35pm | Transition to Breakout Sessions (15 min each)\n5:40 – 5:45pm | Closing\n\n  \nAbout the presenting companies: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\nFree Form Fibers (Shay Harrison) \nFree 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n  \nPill-Locker (Victor Lewis) \nThe 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. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n \n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/november-ventureb-virtual-pitch-presentation/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201104T130000
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CREATED:20201021T194755Z
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SUMMARY:TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought # 5: Prototyping for Mixed Reality Games with Velan Studios\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nThe 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! \n“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! \nDan 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. \nGrowing 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. \nJan-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. \nVelan 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. \nThe 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. \n  \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/tvcog-presents-food-for-thought-5-prototyping-for-mixed-reality-games-with-velan-studios/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Education/Training,Game Development,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Workforce/Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201021T163000
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CREATED:20201014T181235Z
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SUMMARY:Virtual Pecha Kucha by Innovation Garage
DESCRIPTION:Join Troy Innovation Garage for a virtual Pecha Kucha event featuring presentations from four Garage members! \n\nAbout this Event\nOn 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! \nVirtual Pecha Kucha speakers: \nZac Conley\, Cresa Albany \nJesse Gardner\, Plasticmind//design \nJessica Hansen\, Jessica Hansen Consulting \nJahkeen Hoke\, South End Development; 4th Family \nOur 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. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/virtual-pecha-kucha-by-innovation-garage/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201013T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20200826T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T182119Z
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SUMMARY:Bootstrapping Workshop 3-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Bootstrapping entails growing your business by relying on your own savings & revenue\, requiring a mix of being frugal\, innovative & agile. \nEver wonder how successful entrepreneurs have used their own money to start their businesses? \nJoin us for a free Bootstrapping Workshop 3-Part Series & discover tactics to Re-Invest Your Way to Success! \nSession 1: September 29 | 3:30-4:30\n12 Things to Know When Deciding to Bootstrap Your Business \nSession 2: October 6 | 3:30-4:30\nBootstrapping in Action – Hear from an Entrepreneur \nSession 3: October 13 | 3:30-4:30\nTactics & Techniques to Successfully Bootstrap Your Business \nSpeakers: \nMatt Scarchilli\, CEO @Winning Process\, LLC\, has over fifteen years of leadership\, sales management\, coaching and mentoring of business professional’s experience. He works with organizations of all sizes to develop strong sales teams\, create better hiring practices and lead their organizations more effectively. \nTrent Griffin-Braff\, Owner @Tech Valley Hospitality Shuttle\, is a serial entrepreneur focused on creating opportunities & being a resource for others. He has grown his business from a hotel-based transportation agency in 2016 to a 100% customizable shuttle service for any sort of transportation service needed. \n\n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bootstrapping-workshop-3-part-series-2020-10-13/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201007T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20201005T194907Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201005T194945Z
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SUMMARY:TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #4: Super-Connecting in COVID and After
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series.\n\n\nThe next big idea can’t thrive without help from others\, and making the right connections can be a major hurdle for those who are most comfortable laboring away in the workshop or lab. This session will help you become a “super-connector\,” improving the quantity and quality of your connections. \nJoshua D. Koss\, Esq\, is a startup attorney at The Towne Law Firm\, P.C. Previously the owner of a real estate startup in Troy\, he owes his success to his passion for making the right connections and helping others to do the same. \n\n  \n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/tvcog-presents-food-for-thought-super-connecting-in-covid-and-after/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201006T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20200826T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T182119Z
UID:12380-1601998200-1602001800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Bootstrapping Workshop 3-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Bootstrapping entails growing your business by relying on your own savings & revenue\, requiring a mix of being frugal\, innovative & agile. \nEver wonder how successful entrepreneurs have used their own money to start their businesses? \nJoin us for a free Bootstrapping Workshop 3-Part Series & discover tactics to Re-Invest Your Way to Success! \nSession 1: September 29 | 3:30-4:30\n12 Things to Know When Deciding to Bootstrap Your Business \nSession 2: October 6 | 3:30-4:30\nBootstrapping in Action – Hear from an Entrepreneur \nSession 3: October 13 | 3:30-4:30\nTactics & Techniques to Successfully Bootstrap Your Business \nSpeakers: \nMatt Scarchilli\, CEO @Winning Process\, LLC\, has over fifteen years of leadership\, sales management\, coaching and mentoring of business professional’s experience. He works with organizations of all sizes to develop strong sales teams\, create better hiring practices and lead their organizations more effectively. \nTrent Griffin-Braff\, Owner @Tech Valley Hospitality Shuttle\, is a serial entrepreneur focused on creating opportunities & being a resource for others. He has grown his business from a hotel-based transportation agency in 2016 to a 100% customizable shuttle service for any sort of transportation service needed. \n\n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bootstrapping-workshop-3-part-series-2020-10-06/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T153000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200929T163000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20200826T180149Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200826T182119Z
UID:12376-1601393400-1601397000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Bootstrapping Workshop 3-Part Series
DESCRIPTION:Bootstrapping entails growing your business by relying on your own savings & revenue\, requiring a mix of being frugal\, innovative & agile. \nEver wonder how successful entrepreneurs have used their own money to start their businesses? \nJoin us for a free Bootstrapping Workshop 3-Part Series & discover tactics to Re-Invest Your Way to Success! \nSession 1: September 29 | 3:30-4:30\n12 Things to Know When Deciding to Bootstrap Your Business \nSession 2: October 6 | 3:30-4:30\nBootstrapping in Action – Hear from an Entrepreneur \nSession 3: October 13 | 3:30-4:30\nTactics & Techniques to Successfully Bootstrap Your Business \nSpeakers: \nMatt Scarchilli\, CEO @Winning Process\, LLC\, has over fifteen years of leadership\, sales management\, coaching and mentoring of business professional’s experience. He works with organizations of all sizes to develop strong sales teams\, create better hiring practices and lead their organizations more effectively. \nTrent Griffin-Braff\, Owner @Tech Valley Hospitality Shuttle\, is a serial entrepreneur focused on creating opportunities & being a resource for others. He has grown his business from a hotel-based transportation agency in 2016 to a 100% customizable shuttle service for any sort of transportation service needed. \n\n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bootstrapping-workshop-3-part-series/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200923T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20200803T195823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T181230Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC | Getting Started with YouTube
DESCRIPTION:An introductory session designed to assist you with getting started with YouTube to promote your business. During the webinar\, Greg Chanese will take you through YouTube while providing you with an overview of how to best utilize the platform for marketing your business including: \n• Creating your profile page \n• Building followers \n• Creating your posts \n• Utilizing calls to action \n• Media features \n• Tips/Tricks \nREGISTER HERE >>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sdbc-getting-started-with-youtube/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200916T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
CREATED:20200803T195649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T181407Z
UID:12174-1600257600-1600261200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:SBDC | Getting Started with Twitter
DESCRIPTION:An introductory session designed to assist you with getting started with Twitter to promote your business. During the webinar\, Greg Chanese will take you through Twitter while providing you with an overview of how to best utilize the platform for marketing your business including: \n• Creating your profile page \n• Building followers \n• Creating your posts \n• Utilizing calls to action \n• Media features \n• Tips/Tricks \nREGISTER HERE >>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sdbc-getting-started-with-twitter/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Capital Region Chamber Entrepreneur Boot Camp
DESCRIPTION:Classes will be conducted virtually/online and the program kicks-off on Wednesday\, September 9\, 2020. If you are interested in enrolling or want to learn more\, contact Laura Mann\, Vice President\, Business Growth. \nThe Entrepreneur Boot Camp is an award-winning 60-hour intensive training program that guides would-be entrepreneurs and existing businesses through the step-by-step process of starting\, operating and managing a business. The program is held two nights per week over the course of 12 weeks. \nThe Fall 2020 classes will be held virtually on Monday and Wednesday evenings from 5:30 – 9 p.m. \nEach session features business experts addressing topics critical to the growth of successful enterprises including accounting\, legal\, market research\, real estate\, taxes\, insurance\, payroll\, cash flow\, marketing\, social media and more. \nParticipants develop a business plan\, and toward the end of the course present the plan to a panel of judges. The winners of the business plan competition receive a $3\,000 cash grant from Sunmark Credit Union\, a $1\,500 cash grant from supporting sponsor\, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna LLP\, a one-year Chamber membership\, office equipment from Repeat Business Systems\, an education package from Schenectady County Community College and two computer training courses from MicroKnowledge. \nShopRite is sponsoring scholarships for veterans to receive 50% off the tuition cost. \nSUNY Schenectady County Community College and the Capital Region Chamber have a unique agreement that allows students enrolled in their Business Administration A.A.S. Program or the Entrepreneurship Certificate to take the Chamber’s Entrepreneur Boot Camp for college credit\, listed as Business Plan Development (BUS 252). \nE-mail Laura Mann or call 518.431.1430 to learn more. \nRegister >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/capital-region-chamber-entrepreneur-boot-camp/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200909T120000
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SUMMARY:SBDC | Getting Started with Instagram
DESCRIPTION:An introductory session designed to assist you with getting started with Instagram to promote your business. During the webinar\, Greg Chanese will take you through Instagram while providing you with an overview of how to best utilize the platform for marketing your business including: \n \n• Creating your profile page \n• Building followers \n• Creating your posts \n• Utilizing calls to action \n• Media features \n• Tips/Tricks \n\n\n \nREGISTER HERE >>\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sdbc-getting-started-with-instagram/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200826T130000
DTSTAMP:20260510T092931
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LAST-MODIFIED:20200804T181505Z
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SUMMARY:SBDC  | Getting Started with Facebook
DESCRIPTION:An introductory session designed to assist you with getting started with Facebook to promote your business. During the webinar\, Greg Chanese will take you through Facebook while providing you with an overview of how to best utilize the platform for marketing your business including: \n• Creating your profile page \n• Building followers \n• Creating your posts \n• Utilizing calls to action \n• Media features\n• Tips/Tricks \nREGISTER HERE >>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sdbc-getting-started-with-facebook/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200819T130000
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SUMMARY:SBDC | Developing Your Social Media Strategy
DESCRIPTION:Ensuring that you have an effective social media strategy for promoting your business is more important that ever before. During this webinar\, Greg Chanese will provide you with the tools and resources to develop an effective social media strategy including: \n• Setting S.M.A.R.T. goals \n• Identifying target audiences\n• Choosing the Proper Channels \n• Content Development\n• Creating a Posting/Monitoring Strategy \n• Plan Execution \nREGISTER HERE >>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sbdc-developing-your-social-media-strategy/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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