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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/
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/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Funding,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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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/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Funding,Manufacturing
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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/
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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SUMMARY:Start Your Project Pitch
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, a Small Business Innovation Research/Small Business Technology Transfer (SBIR/STTR) Program Director will discuss the elements of a Project Pitch and how to get started. \nREGISTER HERE
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/start-your-project-pitch/
CATEGORIES:Funding,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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