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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220602T200000
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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-2021-06-03-2022-06-02/
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:20260509T141746
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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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220505T200000
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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-2021-06-03-2022-05-05/
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
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CREATED:20211201T164840Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T165747Z
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220504T130000
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CREATED:20220420T164624Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220420T164832Z
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220503T180000
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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
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CREATED:20220406T153521Z
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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
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220419T193000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20220406T153257Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220406T153726Z
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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
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CREATED:20220120T192828Z
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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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220407T200000
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CREATED:20200603T151135Z
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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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220406T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220405T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20220328T151516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220328T151547Z
UID:16977-1649181600-1649188800@www.ceg.org
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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T113000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220325T130000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20220302T201124Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220302T202440Z
UID:16822-1648207800-1648213200@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220323T174500
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20220228T180748Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220228T181414Z
UID:16810-1648047600-1648057500@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T133000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220307T170000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20220214T204407Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220215T170534Z
UID:16761-1646659800-1646672400@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220303T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
UID:15051-1646332200-1646337600@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-2021-06-03-2022-03-03/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220216T173000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211101T150049Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20220113T193631Z
UID:16124-1645027200-1645032600@www.ceg.org
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/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220209T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211201T164617Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T164629Z
UID:16282-1644418800-1644422400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:The “Phase 0” Global Center for Medical Innovation (GCMI) Product Development Process
DESCRIPTION:Michael Fisher\, Director of Product Development\, Global Center for Medical Innovation \nGCMI’s “Phase 0” product development process helps develop a project plan\, understand development costs and timelines\, realize overall product opportunities\, and estimate the product’s true value proposition.  Through collection of data\, the client has an opportunity to challenge findings\, question their own assumptions\, prepare a defensible strategy to discuss with investors\, and compete for various grant applications.  Most importantly\, this process helps the client spend their limited resources to make the best decisions for their company. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/the-phase-0-global-center-for-medical-innovation-gcmi-product-development-process/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220203T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
UID:15050-1643913000-1643918400@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-2021-06-03-2022-02-03/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220125T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211201T163811Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T205930Z
UID:16272-1643115600-1643126400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CNYBAC Medical Device Innovation Challenge Pitch Event
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Teams:  Dancing Eyes\, JelikaLite\, Rubitection\, MindTrace \nJudges:  Gwen Cheni\, IndieBio NY; Arber Ruci\, NSF I-Corps NY Hub; David Thurlow\, Launch NY and Marc Alessi\, Business Incubator Association of NYS (BIANYS) \nSponsored by:  Innovation Law Center\, CenterState CEO\, FuzeHub\, TDO\, Empire State Development\, Upstate Venture Connect\, Upstate Capital Association of New York \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cnybac-medical-device-innovation-challenge-pitch-event/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220124T120000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211227T194409Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211228T184604Z
UID:16538-1643022000-1643025600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:InFUZEd Marketing Meetup: January
DESCRIPTION:inFUZEd Marketing Meetup is a monthly educational and networking opportunity. It is a way of networking with other like-minded marketers in manufacturing dealing with the same challenges and opportunities as you! Each month\, we will be featuring a different speaker and topic. This month we’ll discuss video and podcasts for manufacturers. \nJoin us to learn from Chris Scafario\, Chief Operating Officer at DVIRC. Chris will give an overview of DVIRC’s proven lead generation process that aligns companies’ capabilities with market opportunities to drive measurable growth by generating qualified prospects. Few business challenges compare to the urgency of maintaining a pipeline of sales opportunities. Without a steady flow of qualified prospects that match companies’ capabilities and will be receptive to your sales message\, no business can sustain itself for long. \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/infuzed-marketing-meetup-january/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20220106T200000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
UID:15049-1641493800-1641499200@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-2021-06-03-2022-01-06/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211213T140000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211203T143012Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211203T143117Z
UID:16335-1639400400-1639404000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:NYS COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program (NYSTAR) Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an overview of the New York State COVID-19 Small Business Recovery Grant Program. This webinar will include information on the newly expanded eligibility requirements and an overview of the application process and what to expect once you have applied. Suitable for small businesses and for community organizations looking for program information to relay program information to others. \n  \nFurther details about the program can be found here:  State of New York Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program (nysmallbusinessrecovery.com) \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/nys-covid-19-small-business-recovery-grant-program-nystar-webinar/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211209T150000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211201T172037Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T172921Z
UID:16294-1639044000-1639062000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:DOD Proposal Development
DESCRIPTION:This Department of Defense-focused workshop provides detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DOD\, including both technical and commercialization plans\, and navigating the submission process. Presented by DOD SBIR/STTR expert\, Monique Branham\, the program will also cover: \n\nSBIR/STTR program basics and up-to-date information on the DoD program\nAn understanding of the differences between DoD components\nTips on how to identify a topic\nThe importance of talking to Technical Points of Contact during the pre-release period \nWriting to meet the reviewers’ expectations\nCommon pitfalls and how to avoid them\, and more!\n\n  \nThere will also be several workshops available in January and February 2022\, so please visit Downstate NY SBIR Assistance Center website to see what we do and how we can help your business! \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/dod-proposal-development/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211201T163537Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T163640Z
UID:16267-1638889200-1638892800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Successfully Navigating the Medical Device Development Process
DESCRIPTION:Presenter: Jennifer Palinchik\, President\, JALEX Medical \n \nDeveloping a medical device is an extensive undertaking that requires expertise in engineering\, manufacturing\, regulatory affairs\, and quality assurance\, to name a few. Having a thorough understanding of the medical device development process and its key elements at the outset is essential to planning the development of an approvable product and can help anticipate timing and costs. This session will take attendees along the journey of creating a medical device from concept to market and provide high-level strategies to consider along the way. A few case studies will be presented to demonstrate the importance of all aspects of the process and how they yield a successful product launch and beyond.   \nRegister in advance for this VIRTUAL presentation: \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/successfully-navigating-the-medical-device-development-process/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211207T124500
DTSTAMP:20260509T141746
CREATED:20211201T171808Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211201T172722Z
UID:16289-1638878400-1638881100@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:DOE Letter of Intent Webinar
DESCRIPTION:The Downstate New York SBIR Assistance Center at Stony Brook University\, in collaboration with BBC Entrepreneurial Training & Consulting\, is offering two virtual webinars in December to assist small businesses obtain federal SBIR grants\, allowing the continuation of R&D that will have strong potential for technology commercialization. The workshops\, focusing on the DOE and DOD\, are being held December 7 & 9\, 2021. You can register for one or both.  To learn more about the workshops or to register for free\, click here. \nThe 45 minute webinar on December 7th will discuss the purpose\, timelines\, submission web portal and strategies for preparing a DOE Letter of Intent (LOI). At the conclusion of this webinar\, participants will be equipped to prepare and submit a compelling LOI\, which is a requirement prior to submitting a full proposal to the DOE SBIR/STTR Program.  For the current DOE open Phase I solicitation the LOI deadline is January 3\, 2022. \nThe December 9th webinar (5½ hours) will feature a DOD-focused workshop providing detailed instruction on preparing a proposal to meet the requirements of the DOD\, including both technical and commercialization plans\, and navigating the submission process.  \nWe hope you will find one or both workshops appealing and take advantage of these opportunities to work alongside the Downstate NY SBIR Assistance Center.  There will also be several workshops available in January and February 2022\, so please visit our website to see what we do and how we can help your business! \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE for December 7th Webinar>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/doe-letter-of-intent-webinar/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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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-2021-06-03-2021-12-02/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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