Center for Economic Growth

2023 Global NY Export Experts Tour
2023-06-13 14:30 - 18:30 (America/New_York) | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
Expand Your Presence in the Global Marketplace
Empire State Development’s Global New York Division is taking its expertise on the road!
Global 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.
From 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.
Join us on the 2023 Global New York Export Experts Tour and learn how to expand your presence in the global marketplace.

Long Island
June 12

Central New York
June 14

New York City
June 12

Finger Lakes
June 15

Mid-Hudson
June 13

Western New York
June 16

Capital District
June 13

To attend an event, or for more information, click to see the flyer or visit https://esd.ny.gov/global-ny-trade-promotion-tour

Knowledge @ Noon: Manufacturing Momentum: Grant Opportunities for Growth
2024-02-13 12:00 - 13:00
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.
Our Presenters:
Don 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.
Carlos 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.
Knowledge @ 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.

Startup Tech Valley
2024-04-17 17:30 - 19:00 | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
What is Startup Tech Valley?
Meetup 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.
What to Expect
Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through informal pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required. Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions
Doors open at 5:00pm
Register Now!
Can’t make it in person? Watch the livestream here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IdFixi-oKgw
This month’s program includes pitches from*:
FurnitureBnB
FurnitureBnB 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.
Thin Air

Thin 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.

Helios
As 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.
WolfJaw
Wolfjaw Studios is a development studio based in Troy, New York, developing online game services with a keen focus on player experience.
*Subject to change
Presented in collaboration by:

Startup Tech Valley
2025-02-20 17:30 - 20:00 | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through informal pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

Presenters: To be confirmed

Presented in collaboration by:

Startup Tech Valley - NYBPC Student Pitches
2026-04-16 17:30 - 20:00 | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
Welcome to Capital Region’s premier startup event. Connect with the entrepreneurship community. Free and open to all.

Startup 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.
What to Expect:

Connect + Engage. Start with networking and then get introduced to startups through pitch sessions.
No cost to attend, however RSVP is required.
Light refreshments will be provided. Cash bar available.
5:30pm Networking | 6:00 – 7:00pm Pitch Sessions

REGISTER
