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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley - NYBPC Student Pitches
DESCRIPTION:Welcome to Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all. \n\n\n\n\nStartup Tech Valley is a meetup for the Capital Region entrepreneurship community. Attendees include entrepreneurs\, business leaders\, investors\, mentors\, students\, employees of startups\, service providers to startups\, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. This month’s Startup Tech Valley will feature student entrepreneurs competing in the New York Business Plan Competition. Come meet the students\, give them feedback as they launch their companies\, and cheer on the next generation of innovators. \nWhat to Expect: \n\nConnect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.\nNo cost to attend\, however RSVP is required.\nLight refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.\n5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions\n\n\nREGISTER
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-nybpc-student-pitches/
LOCATION:Brown’s Revolution Hall\, 425 River St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley
DESCRIPTION:What to Expect: \n\nConnect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through informal pitch sessions.\nNo cost to attend\, however RSVP is required.\nLight refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.\n5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions\n\nPresenters: To be confirmed \n  \n\n  \nPresented in collaboration by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-5/
LOCATION:Brown’s Revolution Hall\, 425 River St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Workforce/Talent
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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley
DESCRIPTION:What is Startup Tech Valley?\nMeetup for first-time entrepreneurs\, experienced entrepreneurs\, aspiring entrepreneurs\, investors\, mentors\, students\, employees of startups\, service providers to startups\, and anyone else who wants to be involved or is curious. \nWhat to Expect\nConnect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through informal pitch sessions. \nNo cost to attend\, however RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available. \n5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions\nDoors open at 5:00pm \nRegister Now!\nCan’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdFixi-oKgw \nThis month’s program includes pitches from*:\nFurnitureBnB \nFurnitureBnB is a one-stop shop web platform to outfit themed Short Term Rentals [properties] with thoughtfully curated collections of high-impact furniture known to increase rental revenue. Sourcing and selecting photogenic pieces so you don’t have to. Which\, in turn\, makes beautiful design quick and easily accessible to the investor/owner.  \nThin Air \n\nThin Air eliminates the concept of “tabs” on your computer. It introduces a new computer interface enabling you to have more screen space with no additional monitors. Organize\, work\, and collaborate like never before on Thin Air. \n\nHelios \nAs a research and data science organization\, our mission is to further the frontiers of speech analytics. We strive to redefine tone of voice by detecting subtle cues in executive communication invisible to the human ear. Our data services deliver an informational edge to help clients anticipate stock moves\, spot incongruities between words and tone\, and navigate volatility with confidence. \nWolfJaw \nWolfjaw Studios is a development studio based in Troy\, New York\, developing online game services with a keen focus on player experience. \n*Subject to change \nPresented in collaboration by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-2/
LOCATION:Brown’s Revolution Hall\, 425 River St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Advanced Electronics & Manufacturing,Biotechnology/Life Sciences,Business Networking,Clean Energy,Funding,Game Development,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Workforce/Talent
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SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: Manufacturing Momentum: Grant Opportunities for Growth
DESCRIPTION:Capital Region manufacturers have access to a range of grants supporting areas such as Operational Excellence\, Supply Chain Optimization\, Industry 4.0 activities\, Cyber Security\, Advanced Materials\, and more. Learn how the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) can assist in maximizing your company’s top line and bottom line growth. \nOur Presenters: \nDon Wiesenforth\, Senior Vice President\, Business Growth Solutions and Center Director for the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP)\, is a seasoned leader with 26+ years’ diverse experience\, owning a manufacturing company\, co-founding an exhibition management firm\, and leading lean transformations. As a strategic advisor\, he excels in servant leadership\, fostering staff engagement\, operational excellence\, and change management. Don is certified in TWI\, a blackbelt in Innovation Engineering\, and a proficient lean leader. He holds an MBA from SUNY Albany and a BS in Marketing Management from Bentley College. \nCarlos Flores\, Vice President\, Business Development – Business Growth Solutions began his career at General Electric\, advancing from customer service to roles in sales and management. With a background in leadership at GE and Davis-Standard LLC\, he joined Cyanco International as VP of Latam & VP of Sales & Marketing\, leading growth initiatives. Carlos holds a Diploma in Executive Top Management from IPADE Business School\, a Bachelor of Science in Business Management from Skidmore College\, Six Sigma certifications\, and has completed diverse leadership and technical seminars. \nKnowledge @ Noon is a monthly webinar series \, offered through the Manufacturing Innovation Network\, powered by CEG\, designed to help manufacturers stay up-to-date with the latest trends\, ideas\, and best practices. Each month will feature a new topic led by industry experts who will share insight and provide valuable knowledge and tools to help your organization learn and grow.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noon-manufacturing-momentum-grant-opportunities-for-growth/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Funding,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:2023 Global NY Export Experts Tour
DESCRIPTION:Expand Your Presence in the Global Marketplace \nEmpire State Development’s Global New York Division is taking its expertise on the road! \nGlobal New York programs connect companies with sales agents and distributors abroad and offset the costs of exporting with grants and loans\, as well as help New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace. \nFrom June 12 – 16\, Global New York is bringing its eight foreign office representatives from Canada\, Mexico\, Europe (U.K.)\, South Africa\, Israel\, India\, the Caribbean\, and China on an seven-stop export promotion tour to regions across New York State. \nJoin us on the 2023 Global New York Export Experts Tour and learn how to expand your presence in the global marketplace.  \n\n\n\n\nLong Island \nJune 12 \n  \n\n\nCentral New York \nJune 14 \n  \n\n\n\n\nNew York City \nJune 12 \n  \n\n\nFinger Lakes \nJune 15 \n  \n\n\n\n\nMid-Hudson \nJune 13 \n  \n\n\nWestern New York \nJune 16 \n  \n\n\n\n\nCapital District \nJune 13 \n  \n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nTo attend an event\, or for more information\, click to see the flyer or visit https://esd.ny.gov/global-ny-trade-promotion-tour \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2023-global-ny-export-experts-tour/
LOCATION:ETEC Building – University at Albany\, SUNY\, 1220 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Funding,Import/Export
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T110000
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SUMMARY:InFUZEd Marketing Meetup: STEP Grants / Export Funding
DESCRIPTION:The STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find customers in the international marketplace since 2011. STEP financial support helps small businesses with marketing initiatives including assistance with campaigns\, e-commerce\, trade show exhibits and training workshops. Join us with this month’s special guests as we discuss how STEP Grants and Export Funding can help manufacturers with their marketing challenges. \n  \nSpeakers: \nKathryn Bamberger is an Industry Development Director in Empire State Development’s International Division\, Global NY.  Managing half of the Upstate Regions\, her clients mainly are located between Plattsburgh and Poughkeepsie\, west to Warrensburg\, Utica and Oneonta.  She brings a special interest in food and beverage resulting from her tenure in a similar role at NYS Dept Agriculture.  She holds a BA from St Lawrence University in Canton and an MBA from Sage Graduate School in Albany.  Prior to joining the state\, she held various sales and marketing positions in the private sector\, garnering several awards and recognitions.   \n  \nAntonio Rodriguez is a Senior International Trade Manager at Empire State Development’s (ESD) Global NY Division\, where he counsels New York companies on all aspects of Global NY programs and services\, which are available to promote exports.  Antonio is responsible for managing the New York State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).  The STEP grant program is a collaborative funding opportunity initiative with the U.S. Small Business Administration developed to increase the number of small businesses that export and the value of small business exports. The STEP grant program helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets. \nPrior to his current position\, he worked as a Small Business Environmental Ombudsman at ESD to help New York small businesses understand and comply with regulations enacted to implement the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990; and as a Senior Project Manager with ESD’s Environmental Services Unit\, worked with companies and organizations to facilitate funding opportunities for projects that lead to measurable recycling\, pollution prevention and sustainable economic development results.   \nAntonio has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (Ch.E.) from The City College of New York. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/infuzed-marketing-meetup-step-grants-export-funding/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Funding,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Apply to Pitch at Invest NY: Industry 4.0
DESCRIPTION:Are you running a startup in the advanced manufacturing\, IoT\, hardware/software or big data industry and considering raising capital? Join NYSTAR and Upstate Capital for Invest NY: Industry 4.0 on March 25\, 2021 online. The event features a Startup Showcase with up to 20 companies\, who each will give a 2-3 minute video introduction. We are inviting investors from across New York State and beyond.  \nApply to Pitch\nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday\, February 26\, 2021.  \n  \nHere’s what’s in it for you: \n\nPitch to investors around and outside New York\nGet an expo booth at the online event so other attendees can connect easily with you\nRefine your pitch with investor pitch coaching\nExplore new talent for recruitment\nBuild deeper\, more intimate connections with other founders through the invite-only CEO Roundtable\, with special guest host (and keynote speaker)\nJoshua Ness\, Senior Manager at Verizon 5G Labs  \n\n  \nWhat we are looking for: \n\nTech-enabled & defensible market position (intellectual property and market traction all count)\nSome (or lots) of proven product/market fit\nRaised some outside capital\, ideally (not necessarily required)\nPreference for late-seed/series A or later companies \n\n  \nComplete this form to apply. \n  \nApplications are accepted on a rolling basis and the deadline is Friday\, February 26\, 2021.   \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/apply-to-pitch-at-invest-ny-industry-4-0/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Funding,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210318T100000
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SUMMARY:NY MEP RECOVERY: Project Funding & Programs
DESCRIPTION:The New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) network has launched a competitive grant program that will help manufacturers solve challenges created by COVID-19\, emerge from the crisis more resilient and adaptable\, and prepare for future emergencies.  Join our March 18th webinar to hear about these exciting opportunities and additional services available through the NY MEP. \nCombined\, the four programs will award nearly $1 million to manufacturing and technology companies in New York State. The programs\, which are open to companies in all regions of New York\, include: \n\nPersonal Protective Equipment Fund\nSupply Chain Grant Program\nNext Generation Grant Program\nManufacturing Reimagined Fund\n\n  \nREGISTER NOW\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ny-mep-recovery-project-funding-programs/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Funding,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210114T134500
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SUMMARY:New COVID Relief Package Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:Join KeyBank in partnership with the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce and LISC Western New York for an informational session focused on the New COVID Relief Package Thursday\, January 14th from 1:00 PM – 1:45 PM. \nLearn about:  \n\nAvailable Funding\nEligibility\nDocuments to Prepare\nTimeline\nForgiveness Process\nPartners and Resources to Support You and Your Business\n\nPlease come prepared to ask any questions you may have as there will be an opportunity for Q&A.\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPresenters:  \n\nAmanda Goyer\, Corporate Responsibility Officer\, KeyBank\nRyan Case\, Senior Vice President\, Market Manager\, Business Banking\, KeyBank\nTyra Johnson Hux\, Deputy Director\, Developer Education\, Local Initiatives Support Corporation (LISC)\n\n\nKeyBank has prepared and continues to update our website regarding the latest details on the Paycheck Protection Program. \n\n\n\n\nLogin Information for Virtual Meeting:  \nJoin from the meeting link:\nhttps://keybank.webex.com/keybank/j.php?MTID=md8280a823483cbeb427b247be2a8e5d4 \n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin by meeting number  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMeeting number (access code): 180 061 5099 \nMeeting password: xRTpFWka784 \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin by phone \n\n\n\n\n+1-415-655-0001 US Toll \n\n\n\n\n1-844-621-3956 US Toll Free \n\n\n\n\nGlobal call-in numbers | Toll-free calling restrictions \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin from a video system or application \n\n\n\n\nDial 1800615099@keybank.webex.com \n\n\n\n\nYou can also dial 173.243.2.68 and enter your meeting number. \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nJoin using Microsoft Lync or Microsoft Skype for Business \n\n\n\n\nDial 1800615099.keybank@lync.webex.com \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\nIf you are a host\, click here to view host information. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nNeed help? Go to https://help.webex.com \n\n\n\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/new-covid-relief-package-informational-session/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201113T150000
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UID:12955-1605276000-1605279600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Start Your Project Pitch
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, a Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Director will discuss the elements of a Project Pitch and how to get started. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/start-your-project-pitch/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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