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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-11-03/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: SBA 101- Intro to Small Business Support
DESCRIPTION:Are you looking for funding or free consulting to help your business start\, grow or recover? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers many financial and educational resources for small businesses\, beyond the recent COVID relief programs. Join the SBA Upstate New York District Office virtually on November 2nd at 12:00 pm EDT for an introduction to traditional SBA programs\, including financing\, counseling\, federal contracting and disaster assistance. The presentation will provide an overview of SBA services and local Resource Partners\, who provide low- and no-cost support to small businesses. \n  \nJeffrey Boyce was appointed Upstate New York Branch Manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in March of 2020. In this role he manages a significant portion of the District’s 34-county territory\, collaborating with public and private sector agencies\, organizations\, and individuals to promote SBA capital access programs\, in addition to other SBA federal resources that assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. Mr. Boyce also serves as SBA’s Project Officer for the New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network. \nREGISTER TODAY!\n  \n***************** \nThis free\, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity. \nThe 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.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/food-for-thought-sba-101-intro-to-small-business-support/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20221017
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SUMMARY:Retool’22: A Climate Tech Conference for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:The Retool WNY Initiative presents a climate technology conference for manufacturers and associated partners in upstate New York. Join industry leaders\, manufacturers\, investors\, and entrepreneurs October 17–19\, 2022 to learn\, network\, and collaborate on opportunities related to developing new business in the emerging climate technology sector. \nNew York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 sets aggressive targets for decarbonization and reduction of greenhouse gases by 2050 with the goal of 100% zero-emissions electricity by 2040. Industry is changing\, creating new manufacturing opportunities. Are you prepared to take advantage of them? \nWhat to Expect\n\nLearn about market opportunities that exist in the climate technology sector.\nDiscover innovators who are already in the climate technology supply-chain.\nHear from entrepreneurs and investors about how to grow new businesses in Western NY and the Southern Tier. Meet secondary and higher education leaders who are formulating new programs and courses in response to climate technology and clean tech manufacturing needs.\nSee examples of electrified vehicles and equipment\, and talk with industry experts.\n\nAttendees\nManufacturers\, entrepreneurs\, investors\, small business owners\, public sector leaders\, secondary and higher education workforce leaders from across New York State and the Northeast region. \nCosts are outlined when you click to REGISTER. Early bird discount extended through Sept. 15th and bundled pricing available for businesses wishing to send 3 or more people. \n \n \n\nAgenda \nMonday: Check-in. Pre-conference networking opportunities at the Robert H. Jackson Center\, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute\, and the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel. \nTuesday: Keynote speakers\, panel discussions and breakout sessions at the Northwest Arena. Dinner and tour of the National Comedy Center. \nWednesday:  Half-day schedule with speakers on the challenges of manufacturing in the climate technology sector. Electric vehicle showcase. \n\n \n\n \n \nLearn More & Register Here>>\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/retool22-a-climate-tech-conference-for-manufacturers/
LOCATION:Northwest Arena\, 319 W 3rd St\, Jamestown\, NY\, 14701
CATEGORIES:Advanced Electronics & Manufacturing,Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Education/Training,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Workforce/Talent
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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Thursday\, October 6th at 6:30p EST\nHATCHED\, The Capital District Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup\nPlaying a Long Game: High Value Materials Manufacturing at Free Form Fibers \nFree Form Fibers path to its present commercialization efforts involved important support from the local Capital District community as well as various state and federal agencies through programs to assist small business in their development. CEO Shay Harrison will discuss the history of the company\, its technical progress to date\, and the present and future impact of high-performance materials in technology fields such as land- and air-based power generation and hypersonic vehicles.  \nAbout Free Form Fibers \nFree Form Fibers (FFF) is a start-up manufacturing company located in Saratoga Springs\, NY that is commercializing laser-driven chemical vapor deposition (LVCD) technology to produce high performance materials such as fibers\, powders\, and composite structures for challenging\, high value-add applications. LCVD technology developed out of early additive manufacturing work from the 1990’s and has progressed as advancements in laser technology and precision control software have been made. The drive to scale up production capacity is rooted in the need for advanced materials solutions in fibers for composites\, particularly ceramic matrix composites\, and high purity powders for next generation semiconductors.  \nAbout Shay Harrison \nShay Harrison assumed the role of CEO of Free Form Fibers in the fall of 2020 after serving eight years as their senior materials scientist. He has worked in industrial development and production of advanced materials for nearly 25 years\, leading or co-authoring approximately a dozen U.S. and international patents.  Dr. Harrison has a B.S. in materials science and engineering from Rice University and a Ph.D. in materials science from the University of Connecticut\, with a dissertation thesis on laser-driven chemical vapor deposition (LCVD) of silicon carbide. Along with several of his colleagues at Free Form Fibers\, Dr. Harrison is one of world’s leading experts in the field of LCVD.  \nHYBRID EVENT! Joins us at the CoG\, or via Zoom. Register at the link below.  \n  \nRegister for HACTHED\n  \n\nHave a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-10-06/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:September: VentureB 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\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 In-Person Presentation on Tuesday\, September 27th.\n  \nPresenters: \nVirtual Babysitters Club \nAn online marketplace that connects parents with virtual lessons/activities for their kids conducted by professional performers over Zoom\, keeping kids engaged in “virtual babysitting sessions” full of activities like magic\, dance\, art\, games & more! \npRxcision \nUnintended misuse of antibiotics leads to societal and financial impact to hospitals and insurers. By using pRxcision broadly to support the personalization of antibiotic prescribing in a hospital setting\, tens of thousands of needless deaths per year could be prevented\, and antibiotic resistance could be reduced\, extending their time and scope of value and effectiveness.  \n  \n AGENDA \n3:30 – 4:00 | Check in \n4:00 – 4:10 | Welcome & Panel Introductions: Michael Lobsinger\, CEG \n4:10 – 4:55 | Presentations\, each followed by Q&A \n\nVirtual Babysitters Club\npRxcision\n\n4:55 – 5:00 | Closing Remarks \n5:00 – 6:00 | Networking & Refreshments \n  \nDownload the map of the location here>> For directions\, Enter ETEC building Albany in Google Maps. \n  \nREGISTER HERE\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/september-ventureb-virtual-presentation/
LOCATION:ETEC Building – University at Albany\, SUNY\, 1220 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220901T200000
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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-09-01/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220810T173000
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CREATED:20220713T160823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220713T160847Z
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SUMMARY:2022 IgniteU Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION:IgniteU NY invites you to our 2022 Startup Showcase. Hear from the seven companies who have been growing and scaling their operations with us over the past eight weeks. \nJoin us on Wednesday\, August 10th for an evening of pitches\, networking\, and food + drinks at the Brown’s Revolution Hall in downtown Troy. \nThe event is free and open to the public. \nIf you are unable to attend this event in person\, we will be live streaming the event on our Facebook Page. \nPlease only register here if you plan on attending this event in person. No need to register here if you plan on watching the facebook live stream. \nIf you are in interested in sponsoring this event\, contact Samuel Mere at smere@nystec.com. \nPhotography\, Video and Audio Recording\, and Use of Likeness \nIn registering for this event\, you understand that NYSTEC (including IgniteU NY) or its designees may take or use livestreaming\, photographs\, or other video and/or audio recordings to capture or record parts\, or the entirety of\, the event. In registering and attending\, you grant NYSTEC (including IgniteU NY) the right to livestream\, otherwise publish\, reproduce\, use and/or reuse any such media or images containing you\, or any likeness of you\, with or without your name\, for any NYSTEC-related purpose or promotional activity\, and as part of any NYSTEC copyrighted material. You release\, and agree to hold harmless\, NYSTEC from any claim or action related to the above\, and you agree that your authorization and release shall inure to the benefit of the successors\, assignees and licensees of NYSTEC. All photographs\, video/audio digital files\, prints\, or other reproductions or recordings made by or for NYSTEC shall be the exclusive property of NYSTEC. \nFAQs \nWhat are my parking options for the event? \nThere is a parking lot next to Brown’s that you are welcome to park in\, free street parking is available on any of the adjacent streets\, and parking garages in Troy are also free of charge during the duration of the event. \n How can I contact the organizer with any questions? \nPlease reach out to us at igniteu@nystec.com. \n What does the event cost? \nStartup Showcase is free and open to the public. \nWhat’s the refund policy? \nPlease keep your attendance status updated on Eventbrite for a proper headcount. \nDo I have to bring my ticket to the event? \nPlease bring your ticket either on the Eventbrite app or on paper for expedited check-in. \n  \nLearn More & Register Here\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2022-igniteu-startup-showcase/
LOCATION:Brown’s Revolution Hall\, 425 River St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220804T183000
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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-08-04/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220728T090000
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SUMMARY:Critical Elements of a Successful Export Business Plan
DESCRIPTION:Join this webinar for an overview of the highly successful Export New York Program \nPresented by Jim D’Agostino\, President CNYTDO & MEP Center Director \nAre you new to exporting? Thinking about it as a strategy to grow your business but not quite sure how to get started? Overwhelmed by regulations? Struggling to determine good markets for your product/service? These are just a few of the question Export New York will help you figure out.  \nDo you have employees that are new to their export/regulatory role? This is a perfect way to get them up to speed. They will also leave with a new network of people to lean on in the future. In partnership with Syracuse University\, student interns will be made available to help you do research. Come learn what the program is\, what the time commitment is\, how it is funded\, and when you can get started on this exciting venture.   \nLearn more and register here \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/critical-elements-of-a-successful-export-business-plan/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup: Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson
DESCRIPTION:HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meetup presents Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nTHIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON \n\nOur speaker will join us virtually. You can watch from home\, or join our in-person watch party for pre- and post-talk networking ( Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3RD ST\, Troy NY 12180 )\nMasks required unless proof of vaccination is shown.\nPolicies subject to change.\n\n*** \nCiti Bike co-founder Jeff Olson will talk about how bikeshare grew from startup to icon in NYC\, DC\, Boston and other major markets. It’s a story full of many ups and downs\, including a star turn on the Daily Show\, getting hit by Hurricane Sandy\, and the bankruptcy of a major technology provider. Jeff will also provide insights on the future of transportation from his perspective as the co-founder of another new venture\, re:Charge-e\, which is developing wireless charging systems for electric micromobility. \nJeff Olson is an architect\, entrepreneur and author who has been involved in greenways\, open space\, active living\, and alternative mobility projects for more than 30 years. He has had a diverse career with national\, international\, and local experience in the public\, private\, and non-profit sectors. His major projects include the Grand Canyon Greenway\, the Empire State Trail\, the White House Millennium Trails Program\, the Dubai Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan\, and the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway. Jeff was one of the co-founders of Alta Bicycle Share\, which launched Citi Bike in New York and operated systems in San Francisco\, Chicago\, Washington DC\, Boston\, Toronto and other cities. His book\, The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society has been enjoyed by audiences around the world. Jeff started America’s first university course in bicycle and pedestrian planning at the State University of New York\, and is a frequent inspirational speaker at conferences\, public meetings and other events. He is currently the VP of Connectivity at re:Charge-e\, a startup developing wireless charging for micromobility.? Jeff is an alum of both RPI and Empire State College\, lives in Saratoga Springs and does a lot of skiing and biking. \n*** \nABOUT TECH VALLEY CENTER OF GRAVITY \nThis free\, virtual series is brought to you in part 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). \nThe Tech Valley Center of Gravity is a 501(c)3 makerspace\, manufacturing incubator\, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy\, New York. Our Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching and advisory services 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. \n*** \nABOUT HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup \nJoin our community on Meetup for more engaging product-development related events: https://www.meetup.com/CDIEMNY \nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \n  \n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-07-07/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220706T120000
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SUMMARY:Food for Thought: What Has Your Attention This Week?
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought\, our monthly virtual luncheon talk series. \n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n\nAn informal virtual lunchtime discussion based on the question\, “What has your attention this week?” A topic you’re researching\, a problem you’re trying to solve\, a new tool you bought – whatever it is\, discuss it with the group! This is a great way to get some different perspectives on a problem and learn something new. Register and we’ll send you a reminder email with the Zoom link a few minutes before we start. \n***************** \nThis 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). \nThe 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. \n  \n\n\nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/food-for-thought-what-has-your-attention-this-week/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220621T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220607T125845Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220607T130017Z
UID:17317-1655809200-1655812800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:InFUZEd Marketing Meetups: Your Brand on Display: Tradeshows\, Events\, Workspaces\, and More
DESCRIPTION:In-person conferences and expos are back\, which brings with it the need for eye-catching exhibit and display graphics to put your business or organization in the best light possible. Presenting your brand doesn’t only take place digitally. Exhibit and custom graphics veteran Lori Squadere brings 30+ years of experience to inFUZEd to share ideas on how to present what’s unique about you at our June Marketing Meetup. \nLori Squadere is the owner of AM&J Digital\, a NYS certified woman-owned business that specializes in large-format digital printing and custom graphics for Tradeshows\, Events\, and Interior spaces. For 30 years\, Lori has been assisting clients with telling their stories in corporate interiors and at outside venues\, managing their signage needs for marketing and events\, and helping them to design\, develop and execute tradeshow presentations. Along with her outstanding in-house staff\, Lori loves to ask “What is it you’re trying to do?” and then surprise her clients with various options and solutions they wouldn’t have thought of on their own. She truly enjoys sharing her extensive working knowledge with companies of all sizes and types. \nREGISTER HERE\n\nJoin us for an hour every month on a Monday morning to get infused with marketing knowledge and wisdom. These Remo 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 website development\, public relations\, social media\, or digital marketing. Come when you can and for all of the informational sessions you’d like to attend. Join the inFUZEd meetup group here>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/infuzed-marketing-meetups-your-brand-on-display-tradeshows-events-workspaces-and-more/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
UID:15054-1654194600-1654200000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-06-02/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220510T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220406T154039Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T154211Z
UID:17018-1652205600-1652211000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series : April 19 – May 10
DESCRIPTION:Join us for each component of our VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series\, designed to help build or round out your business plan. \n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis 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. \n1. Business Landscape Mapping 4/19 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nLearn 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. \n  \n2. Estimating Your Market Size 4/28 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nMarket 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. \n  \n3. Building Your Financial Estimates 5/3 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nEstablishing 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. \n  \n4. Non Dilutive Funds 5/10 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nNon-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. \n\n  \n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT HERE>>\n\n  \n\n* Refreshments will be served \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-entrepreneurship-workshop-series-april-19-may-10-4/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber / CEG\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
UID:15053-1651775400-1651780800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-05-05/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20211201T164840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T165747Z
UID:16285-1651676400-1651680000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Additive Manufacturing’s Role in Medical Device Supply Chain
DESCRIPTION:Presenter:  Michael Mowins\, President/Principal\, Vetted Tech\, Inc. \nThis presentation will discuss medical device development to include 3-D printed prototyping; additive manufacturing for short run production; volume production with additive manufacturing and custom kitting production. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/additive-manufacturings-role-in-medical-device-supply-chain/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220420T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T164832Z
UID:17122-1651665600-1651669200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Food for Thought #18: How Can a Fulfillment Center Help My Business Grow?
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #18: How Can a Fulfillment Center Help My Business Grow?\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event \n\n\nIn a world where 2-day delivery is the norm and customer expectations are through the roof\, how can you\, a small business\, meet these demands? Learn all about how a 3PL (3rd party logistics) center can help you grow your business\, save you time and exceed all of your customer’s expectations. \nShipology is a women-owned 3rd party logistics company founded in 2021 to help small to medium-sized e-commerce businesses scale efficiently and effectively. Our mission is to enable business owners to spend more time on the things that matter most to their business while maintaining the integrity of the customer experience. Simply put\, we are here to be an extension of your team! \nAmanda holds a B.S. of Public Relations from SUNY Plattsburgh. After college\, Amanda jumped right into eCommerce and worked her way up the chain of command to become the Director of Operations at Darn Good Yarn. Amanda is also the owner of Riverside Sourcing – a product sourcing and importing company. \nKeri holds a B.S. of Biology from Siena College and an MBA from The College of Saint Rose. Prior to working in e-commerce\, Keri was a part of the Marketing Team for Whole Foods Market and the Marketing Director for Darn Good Yarn. Keri also is the owner of Wetplants.com\, an online retailer of aquatic plants. \n***************** \nThis 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). \nThe 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. \n\n\n  \n\nREGISTER HERE\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/food-for-thought-18-how-can-a-fulfillment-center-help-my-business-grow/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220406T153946Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T154010Z
UID:17015-1651600800-1651606200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series : April 19 – May 10
DESCRIPTION:Join us for each component of our VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series\, designed to help build or round out your business plan.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis 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. \n1. Business Landscape Mapping 4/19 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nLearn 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. \n  \n2. Estimating Your Market Size 4/28 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nMarket 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. \n  \n3. Building Your Financial Estimates 5/3 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nEstablishing 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. \n  \n4. Non Dilutive Funds 5/10 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nNon-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. \n\n  \n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT HERE>>\n\n  \n\n* Refreshments will be served \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-entrepreneurship-workshop-series-april-19-may-10-3/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber / CEG\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220428T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220406T153521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220512T141542Z
UID:17009-1651168800-1651174200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series : April 19 – May 10 *Changed to May 17*
DESCRIPTION:Join us for each component of our VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series\, designed to help build or round out your business plan.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis 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. \n1. Business Landscape Mapping 4/19 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nLearn 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. \n  \n2. Estimating Your Market Size 4/28 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nMarket 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. \n  \n3. Building Your Financial Estimates 5/3 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nEstablishing 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. \n  \n4. Non Dilutive Funds 5/10 | 6:00 – 7:30pm *DATE CHANGED TO MAY 17* \nNon-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. \n\n  \n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT HERE>>\n\n  \n\n* Refreshments will be served \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-entrepreneurship-workshop-series-april-19-may-10-2/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber / CEG\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220420T180000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20211101T130405Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T154745Z
UID:16106-1650470400-1650477600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:April: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation - *Cancelled*
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\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\, April 20th.\n  \nVirtual Agenda: \n4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Panel Introductions: Michael Lobsinger\, CEG \n4:10 – 4:55 PM | Presentations \n5:00 – 5:35 PM | Transition to Breakout Sessions (15 min each) \n5:40 – 5:45 PM | Closing \n*UPDATE*\nThere 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. \n\nUpcoming Entrepreneurship Workshop Series  \n\n4/19 Business Landscape Mapping\n4/28 Estimating Your Market Size\n5/3 Building Your Financial Estimates\n5/10 Non Dilutive Funds\n\n\n \n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT HERE>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/april-ventureb-virtual-pitch-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220406T153257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T153726Z
UID:17001-1650391200-1650396600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series: April 19 - May 10
DESCRIPTION:Join us for each component of our VentureB Entrepreneurship Workshop Series\, designed to help build or round out your business plan.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\nThis 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. \n1. Business Landscape Mapping 4/19 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nLearn 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. \n  \n2. Estimating Your Market Size 4/28 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nMarket 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. \n  \n3. Building Your Financial Estimates 5/3 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nEstablishing 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. \n  \n4. Non Dilutive Funds 5/10 | 6:00 – 7:30pm \nNon-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. \n\n  \n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER FOR EACH EVENT HERE>>\n\n  \n\n* Refreshments will be served \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-entrepreneurship-workshop-series-april-19-may-10/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber / CEG\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220418T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220423T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220120T192828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220120T195604Z
UID:16579-1650268800-1650733200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:2022 Northeast & Mid-Atlantic Creative Placemaking Leadership Summit
DESCRIPTION: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. \nIt 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. \nWe’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. \nOn 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. \nWe’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. \nWe’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. \n\n \n\n\n\n\n\nWhy should you go… \n\n\n\nIf 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. \n\nIt’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. \n  \n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2022-northeast-mid-atlantic-creative-placemaking-leadership-summit/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
UID:15052-1649356200-1649361600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-04-07/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220318T160557Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220318T160806Z
UID:16928-1649246400-1649250000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:TVCOG Presents Food for Thought #17: MadeXHudson on Sustainable Fashion
DESCRIPTION: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. \nMade X Hudson (MxH) is a cut-and-sew garment/soft goods sampling and production facility in Catskill\, New York. \nSirpa 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. \n***************** \nThis 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). \nThe 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. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/tvcog-presents-food-for-thought-17-madexhudson-on-sustainable-fashion/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T200000
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SUMMARY:2022 IgniteU NY MWBE & VOB Startup Showcase
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin 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. \nThe event is free and will be live streamed on IgniteU NY Facebook Page. \nOnce you have registered\, you will receive the link to the live stream shortly before the show starts! \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2022-igniteu-ny-mwbe-vob-startup-showcase/
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220302T201124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T202440Z
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SUMMARY:The 13th Annual Capital Region Business Plan Competition
DESCRIPTION: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. \n1st 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! \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/the-13th-annual-capital-region-business-plan-competition/
LOCATION:ETEC Building – University at Albany\, SUNY\, 1220 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T174500
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220228T180748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T181414Z
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SUMMARY:M&A Advisor Series: Growing & Exiting Fingerpaint
DESCRIPTION: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. \nJoin us on March 23 at The Opalka Gallery @ Russell Sage College\, 140 New Scotland Ave\, Albany\, NY 12208 \n  \nAgenda\n\n\n3:00PM Invitation-only Roundtable \n\n\n\n4:00PM Registration + Networking \n\n\n5:00PM Panel Discussion: What Are Businesses Worth? Valuation Considerations \n\n\n\n5:45PM Fingerpaint’s M&A Journey \n\n\nConversation with Ed Mitzen\, Founder\, and Bill McEllen\, Global President – Fingerpaint \nFingerpaint 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. \n\n  \nLearn more & Register here>>\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ma-advisor-series-growing-exiting-fingerpaint/
LOCATION:The Opalka Gallery @ Russell Sage College\, 140 New Scotland Ave\, Albany\, 12208\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20220214T204407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T170534Z
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SUMMARY:Protect Your Business: Resources & Guidance From the FBI
DESCRIPTION: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: \nCounter-terrorism and domestic terrorism\nCounter-intelligence and intelligence\nCybersecurity and ransomware\nEconomic espionage\nBest practices to protect organizations and individuals \nThis 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.   \nDean 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. \n  \nLearn more & Register Here>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/protect-your-business-resources-guidance-from-the-fbi/
LOCATION:ETEC Building – University at Albany\, SUNY\, 1220 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Education/Training,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T120522
CREATED:20211101T150049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T193631Z
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SUMMARY:February: VentureB Virtual 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\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\, February 16th.\n  \n\nFeaturing presentations by: \n                   \n\nVirtual Agenda: \n\n4:00 – 4:10 PM | Welcome & Panel Introductions\n4:10 – 4:40 PM | Presentation by re: Charge-e & Panel Q&A\n4:45 – 5:15 PM | Presentation by Knitt & Panel Q&A\n5:15 – 5:20 PM | Closing\n \n\n\nAbout the presenting companies:  \nre: 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. \nKnitt 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. \n\nRegistration in advance is required for the virtual events: \nAfter registering\, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the Zoom event.  \nREGISTER NOW\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/february-ventureb-virtual-presentation/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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