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SUMMARY:GSA Silicon Summit - East
DESCRIPTION:Join CEG\, Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership and the Global Semiconductor Alliance (GSA) for the Inaugural GSA Silicon Summit East!\n\nAt the leading edge of Moore’s Law and beyond\, the semiconductor industry continues to innovate and impact a much broader ecosystem comprising not only of core semiconductor players but also from the software\, systems\, and solutions space. The emerging market drivers such as artificial intelligence (AI)\, internet-of-things (IoT)\, autonomous vehicles\, and 5G connectivity to name a few are further enhancing opportunities along each of these elements in the semiconductor-based technology landscape.  \nFrom advanced materials and devices to new chip/system architectures to innovative business models\, there is an expanded scope for innovation in and to harness these emerging market opportunities. At the Silicon Summit East\, technology and business leaders as well as leaders from research institutions will convene for a full day of discussions and thought exchange on the building blocks that are shaping these opportunities and help develop an innovation pipeline and ecosystem regionally and globally to tap into the techno-economic growth opportunities.  \nFor more information visit the Silicon Summit East website today! \n\nRegister For This Inaugural Event! >>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/gsa-silicon-summit-east/
LOCATION:Saratoga Springs City Center\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181011T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181011T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
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SUMMARY:MicroKnowledge Training: Visual Data Analysis in Excel
DESCRIPTION:Learn how to use the power of Pivot Tables\, Charts and Dashboards to read and interpret your business metrics. \nTopics Include: \n\nDashboard Fundamentals\nUsing Range Names\nVisualizing Data with Charts\nAnalyzing Data with Pivot Tables and Pivot Charts\nTools for Creating Dynamic Dashboards\n\n  \nCost: $299\n15% discount available for CEG Investors! \nMore Info>> \nTo register\, call or email TammyLynn Mayer at MicroKnowledge (518.786.1181) \nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/microknowledge-training-visual-data-analysis-excel/
LOCATION:Center for Economic Growth\, 5 Computer Drive S.\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181018T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181018T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
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SUMMARY:3rd Excelsior Award
DESCRIPTION:Join NY Loves Nanotech as we present the 3rd Excelsior Award to Aubrey (Bill) Tobey\, President of Act International; Former Vice President GCA Corporation\nAbout: \nThe Excelsior Award is presented to individuals who have made a tremendous impact on the global semiconductor industry and who are graduates of New York educational institutions. \nWhile at GCA\, Bill led the team that developed the wafer stepper\, a pioneering technology in wafer processing that led to modern lithography tools.  For this achievement\, Bill was awarded the 2006 Bob Graham Award. Prior to serving in various technology development functions at GCA\, Bill started his technology career as a professor at the University of Connecticut\, where he’d earlier received his Master’s in Thermodynamics.  He’s a graduate of Tufts University\, where the US Navy transferred him after studies at RPI.  Bill is a decorated veteran of the United States Navy\, having served in Europe in World War II.  He grew up in Albany and is a graduate of Albany Public High Schools. \nThe Excelsior Award was established as an opportunity to recognize the accomplishments of the many impressive industry leaders who have come out of New York’s institutions of learning.  Prior recipients include: Rick Hill\, CEO of Novellus Corporation and Doug Grose\, CEO of GlobalFoundries. \nSponsored by: Tokyo Electon\, National Grid\, CEG\, Dunn Strategy Group\, and SEMI \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nThere is no cost to attend this exclusive event\, however RSVP is required.\nREGISTER\n\n Location: SUNY Poly NanoFab South Rotunda (Registration & Breakfast) and Auditorium (Program) \nTime:       \n 8:30 AM – Registration and networking breakfast \n 9:00 AM – Award Program\n 10:00 AM – Program Concludes \n Cost: FREE (Registration required) \nHosted by: \n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/3rd-excelsior-award/
LOCATION:SUNY Polytechnic Institute\, 257 Fuller Rd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181019T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181019T173000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181017T170216Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181017T170216Z
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SUMMARY:2018 Global NY Exports Tour
DESCRIPTION:Representatives from Global NY’s foreign offices in Canada\, Mexico\, Europe (U.K.)\, South Africa\, Israel and China will embark on an export promotion tour to regions across New York State from October 18 – 25. \nAt each tour stop\, the representatives will present on their respective markets and take questions. \nCompanies will also have the opportunity to schedule one-on-one consultations with the representatives following the presentations. \nThe Capital Region tour will be on  Friday\, October 19\, 2:30 p.m.-5:30 p.m. \nTo register\, visit:  https://esd.ny.gov/global-ny-tour \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2018-global-ny-exports-tour/
LOCATION:Treviso\, 257 Washington Avenue Extension\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181023T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181023T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20180911T222901Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180912T002819Z
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SUMMARY:MicroKnowledge Training: Harassment & Workplace Violence
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to introduce participants to both types of Harassment\, how to recognize risky behavior that can lead to harassment claims\, and what to expect if a formal harassment investigation ensues. Additionally\, the connection between unaddressed harassment is made to the escalation of emotions and subsequent violence in today’s workplace.  \nTopics Include: \n\nWhat Is Harassment\nTypes of Harassment\nReporting Responsibilities & Retaliation\nThe Investigation\n“Is it Harassment?” Exercise\nThe Connection to Workplace Violence\n\n  \nCost: $229\n 15% discount available for CEG Investors! \nMore Info>> \nTo register\, call or email TammyLynn Mayer at MicroKnowledge (518.786.1181) \nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/microknowledge-training-harassment-workplace-violence/
LOCATION:Center for Economic Growth\, 5 Computer Drive S.\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181029T163000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181029T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20180802T201444Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T213434Z
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SUMMARY:CEG 31st Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED. \nPlease contact Andrea Swank to register. \n\n Date: Monday\, October 29\, 2018\n Location: Empire State Plaza Convention Center\, Albany NY\n Time: 4:30 – 8:30pm \n\n\n\n5:00pm – 6:00pm – Business networking reception\n6:00pm – 8:00pm – Seated Dinner & Program\n7:00pm: Keynote by Marcus Buckingham\, Best-Selling Author\, Researcher and Founder of the Strengths Revolution\n\n  \n\n\nIndividual Tickets and Tables of 10 are available\nCEG Investor: $165/person | General Public: $185/person \n Investor Table*: $1\,650  | General Public Table: $1\,850 \n*Discounted table rate of $1\,200 available for Executive\, Director and Corporate level investors! Contact Andrea Swank for promo code to secure yours.  \nRegister to Attend\n  \n\nKeynote Speaker: \n Marcus Buckingham\, Best-Selling Author\, Researcher and Founder of the Strengths Revolution\nMarcus Buckingham is a global researcher and thought leader focused on unlocking strengths\, increasing performance and pioneering the future of how people work. Building on nearly two decades of experience as a Senior Researcher at Gallup Organization\, he currently guides the vision of ADP Research Institute as Co-Head and Talent Expert. He founded The Marcus Buckingham Company in 2006 with a clear mission: to instigate a “strengths revolution.” It started\, as all revolutions do\, with the simplest of ideas: that when people spend the majority of each day on the job using their greatest talents and engaged in their favorite tasks\, basically doing exactly what they want to do\, both they and their organizations will win. Read Full Bio >>    \n\n Sponsored by:  \n  \n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nPresenting Sponsor:  \n\n\n\n \n \n\nSEFCU is one of the 50 largest credit unions in the U.S. with more than $3.7 billion in assets\, 50 branches\, and more than 357\,000 members in the Capital Region\, Binghamton\, Syracuse\, and Buffalo. In addition to standard deposit and loan products\, SEFCU offers 24-hour banking by Internet\, Text Banking\, and iPhone®\, iPad®\, and Android® apps\, electronic bill payment\, eStatements\, and eNotices. Since 2008 SEFCU has contributed more than $24 million to non-profits in its footbprint through the Community Support Program. \n\n\n\n\nSEFCU has two wholly-owned subsidiaries\, SEFCU Insurance Agency and SEFCU Mortgage Services. SEFCU Insurance Agency offers a full-range of insurance products\, including auto\, home\, life\, long-term care\, and business insurance. SEFCU Mortgage Services offers conventional mortgage and home equity products\, including fixed-rate mortgages\, FHA loans\, and reverse mortgages. SEFCU Mortgage Services is an Equal Housing Lender and is a Licensed Mortgage Banker-NYS Department of Financial Services. \n  \n\n\n After Hours Networking Sponsor:\n  \nAbout MVP Health Care \nMVP Health Care is a nationally recognized\, community-focused\, not-for-profit health insurer serving more than 700\,000 members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of its members\, MVP provides the tools and information they need to achieve better health and peace of mind. For more information\, visit www.mvphealthcare.com\, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mvphealthcare\, and on Twitter at @MVPHealthCare. \n  \n\n  \nEvent Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nWine sponsor: \n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n\n  \nA/V Sponsor: \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ceg-31st-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181101T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181101T160000
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SUMMARY:MicroKnowledge Training: SQL Fundamentals in Oracle/SQL Server
DESCRIPTION:This course covers learning the essential structure of an SQL statement and how to execute those statements to pull the needed data from the database. Additional topics include summarizing data\, using functions\, joining tables and utilizing subqueries.  \nTopics Include: \n\nIntroducing SQL\nRetrieving data from a table\nUsing operators\nUsing string functions\nUsing data functions\nUsing joins\n\n  \nCost: $399\n 15% discount available for CEG Investors! \nMore Info>> \nTo register\, call or email TammyLynn Mayer at MicroKnowledge (518.786.1181) \nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/microknowledge-training-sql-fundamentals-oraclesql-server/
LOCATION:Center for Economic Growth\, 5 Computer Drive S.\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181107T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181107T143000
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CREATED:20181025T185255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181025T204242Z
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SUMMARY:Free Webinar Series: Securing a Small Business Loan
DESCRIPTION:In this two-part webinar series presented by Excelsior Growth Fund and the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region through the KeyBank Business Boost & Build program\, powered by JumpStart\, you’ll learn everything you need to prepare a winning small business loan application.\n \nJoin expert advisers as they cover everything from picking the right loan type and lender to what lenders look for in a good loan application.\n \n MORE INFO & REGISTER \n  \nDates:  \n Wednesday\, November 7\, 2018\n Wednesday\, November 14\, 2018 \n*You’ll only need to sign up once to attend both sessions.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/free-webinar-series-securing-small-business-loan/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181026T172602Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181026T172602Z
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SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series 17 - Darrin Jahnel
DESCRIPTION:Darrin Jahnel\, the CEO of software company Jahnel Group\, will be our featured speaker at the next BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday\, Nov. 15. \n REGISTER \n  \nJahnel leads one of the fastest growing companies in New York’s Capital Region. In fact\, it just outgrew its space and recently moved a division into the New York BizLab so they wouldn’t have to slow down their hiring. \nDarrin and his brother Jason started the business in 2009. After the brothers received their master’s degrees from NYU’s Stern School of Business\, they moved back to the region in the mid 2000s and worked as consultants on projects\, a precursor to what became the Jahnel Group. \nTickets to hear Darrin Jahnel speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat at great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \nFree parking is available in back of the BizLab\, on either side of Liberty Street and metered parking in front on State Street. Enter via the doors to the right. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-17-darrin-jahnel/
LOCATION:New York BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181115T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181115T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181106T191526Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181106T191526Z
UID:6587-1542304800-1542312000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneurship & Inclusion in the Creative Economy
DESCRIPTION:Entrepreneurship is a way that many young people of color are circumventing the gatekeepers and barriers-to-entry that exist within traditional companies — no more HR departments\, resumes\, and college degrees are needed in order to enter a field.\n \nInstead\, entrepreneurs need smarts\, training\, hustle\, dedication\, stamina\, networks and grit — things that are available to a wider range of people from a wider range of backgrounds. In this discussion\, entrepreneur Jamel Mosely of Collectiveffort and Mel eMedia will interview Rachelle Pean\, LCSW\, Founder of Chelle Marie Wellness LLC\, Jinah Kim\, Owner of Sunhee’s Farm and Kitchen\, and Patrick Harris Jr.\, President of Collectiveffort — three Creative Economy entrepreneurs who are creating their own career tracks\, without big companies or gatekeepers getting in the way.\n \nSponsors:  Workforce Development Institute\, Capital Region Center For Economic Growth and promotional partners Mission Accomplished Transition Services\, Collectiveffort \, and Youth FX.\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/entrepreneurship-inclusion-creative-economy/
LOCATION:Youth FX Studios\, 25 Warren Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12202\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181116T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181116T143000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181106T020939Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181109T204528Z
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SUMMARY:Effective Practices for Hiring Foreign Talent
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Harris Beach\, this free presentation is open to all CEG investors. The aim of the program is to offer practical tips and an overview of visa options for US companies who hire foreign workers. Topics will include immigration issues\, I-9 compliance and issues related to the hiring process. \nThe program is scheduled for November 16\, 2018 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Harris Beach’s Albany office located at  677 Broadway #1101\, Albany\, NY 12207. \nMore from Harris Beach: Immigration Law Profile | Harris Beach Profile \nRegister to Attend\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/effective-practices-hiring-foreign-talent/
LOCATION:Harris Beach – Albany\, 677 Broadway #1101\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181127T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181127T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181102T191120Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181105T232655Z
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SUMMARY:Québec-New York B2B Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:The North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment (NAmTrans) presents this event to provide an opportunity for companies in the ground transportation and aerospace cluster to meet and network with potential collaborators\, clients\, and suppliers. \nCoordinated B2B meetings and presentations from US and Canadian officials\, presentations from CEG and the North Country Chamber of Commerce\,and industry groups such as Aero Montreal. The day’s event will conclude with a tour at Norsk Titanium. \n  \n REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/quebec-new-york-b2b-rendezvous/
LOCATION:West Side Ballroom\, 253 New York Road\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181128T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181128T130000
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CREATED:20181119T235854Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181120T215355Z
UID:6670-1543406400-1543410000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: Troy Innovation Garage
DESCRIPTION:  \nHave you thought about starting a business?\n Do you own a business that you’re looking to grow?\n Are you interested in learning about & visiting a “coworking space”? \nIf you answered “YES!” to any of these questions\, then please join us at our upcoming informational session at the Troy Innovation Garage\, \n\n Knowledge @ Noon\n\n presented by KeyBank Business Boost & Build. \nThe Center for Economic Growth along with Community Loan Fund and Excelsior Growth Fund want to help you by providing: Technical Assistance | Loan Information | Referrals to Resources | Workshops\nFree | Refreshments will be served! \nParking: On-street\, metered. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noontroy-innovation-garage/
LOCATION:Troy Innovation Garage\, 24 4th Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181205T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181116T220909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T220909Z
UID:6659-1543995000-1544047200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Sandler Training Workshop: Building Sales for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Innovate 518\, Sandler Training and UAlbany Innovation Center\nThis workshop is for you if either one of these describe you: \nYou are the owner/operator of an early stage start up or small business that has been in existence for less than 5 years.\n You are a solo entrepreneur balancing your sale efforts with the daily operation of your business \nPresented by Lauren Valentine of Sandler Training\, a global leader in sales and management consulting and training. \nNetworking: 8:30am-9am\n Workshop: 9am-11am\n Free – Light refreshments will be served \nOver the years\, Sandler Training has worked with many start-up and young companies as a consultant and trainer to put into place selling and management processes and structure which increases the likelihood of success. \nKey Takeaways for this 2 hour workshop will be:\n• A Scalable Sales Process: Participants will leave with a sales process that they can implement right away\, for investors & prospective customers – and that can be scaled for future growth of the company. \n• Business Development Plan: Participants will leave with an understanding of the prospecting behaviors to focus to maximize their limited time. \n• Elevator Pitch/Value Proposition: Participants will leave with an understanding of their value proposition and a 30 second commercial for use with investors as well as with prospects. \n• Taking Risks and Dealing with Rejection: Participants will leave with proven strategies and tactics to maintain that “mental toughness” that is crucial for success as an entrepreneur and sales professional.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sandler-training-workshop-building-sales-business/
LOCATION:University at Albany\, Lecture Center\, LC 12\, 1400 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181206T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181129T220553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T220553Z
UID:6723-1544097600-1544101200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: CoLab
DESCRIPTION:  \nHave you thought about starting a business?\n Do you own a business that you’re looking to grow?\n Are you interested in learning about & visiting a “coworking space”? \nIf you answered “YES!” to any of these questions\, then please join us at our upcoming informational session at the CoLab\, \n\n Knowledge @ Noon\n\n presented by KeyBank Business Boost & Build. \nThe Center for Economic Growth along with Community Loan Fund and Excelsior Growth Fund want to help you by providing: Technical Assistance | Loan Information | Referrals to Resources | Workshops\nFree | Refreshments will be served! \nParking: On-street\, metered. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noon-colab/
LOCATION:CoLab\, 488 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181206T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181129T221957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T221957Z
UID:6733-1544099400-1544104800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Lunch ‘n Learn – The Democratization of Smart Manufacturing and CESMII Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:The Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) Northern Regional Manufacturing Center (NRMC) at Rensselaer\nLunch ‘n Learn – The Democratization of Smart Manufacturing and CESMII Roadmap\n  \nPlease RSVP Ann Seman (semana2@rpi.edu) by Monday (12/3) if you are able to attend. \n \nJohn Dyck – CESMII CEO \nJim Davis – UCLA Vice Provost\, Information Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer\, CESMII PI \nJohn Dyck comes to CESMII from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK)\, where he was the Global Director of Software Business Development.  In this role\, John helped drive the transformation of Rockwell Automation to a leadership position in software for manufacturing.  He was responsible for strategy development\, and the acquisition and development of capabilities needed to transform their software portfolio. John developed and began the execution of a multi-year software acquisition strategy to shape Rockwell Automation’s software portfolio.  He was a key leader in shaping their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) strategy and was responsible for their global Strategic Alliance with Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft). \nJim Davis is UCLA’s Vice Provost\, Information Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer\, an executive leadership role focused on UCLA’s academic research and education mission. Jim has broad oversight of campuswide planning\, governance\, and strategic investment of IT\, manages the Office of Information Technology\, and has responsibility for the Institute for Digital Research and Education. Included in his portfolio are UCLA’s digital presence\, cyberinfrastructure\, informatics\, policy\, mobility\, and the Office of the UCLA Chief Privacy Officer. Among the many initiatives Jim is involved with\, he currently co-leads a national initiative on Smart Manufacturing and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Jim is also a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UCLA\, where his research interests are in the areas of data analysis\, decision support\, and intelligent systems. \nAbout CESMII and the NRMC at Rensselaer\nRensselaer is the Northern Regional Manufacturing Center (NRMC) for the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII)\, headquartered in Los Angeles\, CA\, a public-private partnership with the Department of Energy (DoE) Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) and part of the Manufacturing USA Institutes.  CESMII is investing more than $140M nationwide over 5 years to help manufacturers accelerate the integration of smart manufacturing technologies into existing manufacturing processes and systems with a goal of increasing energy productivity through enhanced visibility and control\, while breaking down barriers to interoperability and security. \nCESMII’s is a national network of Regional Manufacturing Centers (RMCs) each focused on local relationships with opportunities for national impact in the areas of technology transfer and workforce development. The power of this network is cross-linking resources\, capabilities and expertise across business\, workforce and technical focus areas\, leveraging each region’s unique industrial environments.  For more information\, visit the CESMII website at: https://www.cesmii.org. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/lunch-n-learn-democratization-smart-manufacturing-cesmii-roadmap/
LOCATION:RPI: CII 7003/LESHA Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181213T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181212T211626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T211626Z
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SUMMARY:IgniteUNY - Funding Roundtable Part 3: Term Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Funding Roundtable Part 3: Term Sheets\n REGISTER \n  \nThe weakest part of any pitch is the financial projection slides\, and most startups crumble at the funding terms negotiation stage. We’re here to help with that! \nJoin us this Thursday from 1PM – 3PM as legal expert Jeff Schwartz\, partner at Phillips Lytle LLP\, talks about term sheet construction\, elements needed in a term sheet\, and what to avoid.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/igniteuny-funding-roundtable-part-3-term-sheets/
LOCATION:IgniteUNY\, 333 Broadway\, Suite 350\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181207T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T191605Z
UID:6848-1547121600-1547125200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson University Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series: Sinclair Schuller
DESCRIPTION:The BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series will kick off 2019 with a bang on Jan. 10\, featuring Sinclair Schuller\, founder and former CEO of Apprenda and co-founder and managing partner at the startup Nuvalence. \n Schuller led Apprenda for a dozen years. At its peak\, the software company had 120 employees\, raised $56 million in investments from VCs in Philadelphia\, Seattle and Silicon Valley and clients with household names like Boeing\, Chase\, Honeywell and JP Morgan. Forbes billed it the “anti-Silicon Valley startup.” \nSinclair is at it again wtih his latest startup\, Nuvalence\, which helps companies “innovate\, modernize and bring compelling software products and services to market.” \nTickets to hear Schuller speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \nFree parking is available in back of the BizLab\, on either side of Liberty Street and metered parking in front on State Street. Enter via the doors to the right. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-university-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-sinclair-schuller/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190119T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181212T015024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T015024Z
UID:6856-1547888400-1547899200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:8 Session Business Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting or Growing a Business?\nLearn what you need to know to start and run a successful business in an intensive 8 session training course offered by The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region in partnership with the Heuther School of Business at The College of Saint Rose. \nTo register\, complete the Small Business Training Application and return with tuition check to Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region\, 255 Orange St. Albany\, NY 12210 | 920 Albany St. Schenectady Ny 12307: \n DOWNLOAD APP \nSchedule\n\n Beginning on Saturday\, January 19 and running for 8 sessions. All classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon at 920 Albany St in Schenectady\, NY. \nClass Topics\n\n Developing a Business Plan | Strategic Planning | Marketing | Sales Forecasting | Financial Management and Analysis | Legal\, Insurance & Tax Issues. \nCost\n\n The tuition for the course is $240.\n This includes class materials and refreshments for all 8 sessions. Limited Scholarships are available for CLFCR clients. Enrollment is limited. \n*The training prioritizes businesses owned and/or operated by women\, people of color and/or low income people. **CLFCR reserves the right to select participants consistent with our mission. \n  \nQuestions? Call Paul Stewart at (518) 436-8586 x805 | e: paul@mycommunityloanfund.org\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/8-session-business-training-course/
LOCATION:920 Albany St\, 920 Albany St\, Schenectady \, NY\, 12307\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190118T003025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T003025Z
UID:7003-1548331200-1548338400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:The AI Opportunity: Developing an AI Ecosystem in Upstate New York
DESCRIPTION:What is artificial intelligence? Why does AI matter? What opportunities does it present locally and regionally?\nIn this Lunch and Learn event\, panelists will share ideas\, experiences\, and viewpoints about AI technology\, research and development\, ethics\, and policies. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session and network with professionals in the industry who share common goals. \nAttendance is free but limited to 100. Lunch will be provided. \nPanelists include Bob Bedard\, the President and CEO of deFacto Global\, Inc.\, the software company behind the creation of a regional AI Center of Excellence; Dr. Craig Skevington\, CEO of managed service provider STEADfast IT\, which utilizes AI in its high-tech help desk; and Colin Garvey\, a Ph.D. student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) specializing in AI risk governance. \nHosted by the City of Saratoga Springs\, IgniteU NY\, and Saratoga Springs Smart City Commission.\nAgenda \n12 pm – Registration and lunch \n12:30 pm – Introductions\, overview\, and panel discussion \n1:30 pm – Networking \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ai-opportunity-developing-ai-ecosystem-upstate-new-york/
LOCATION:Saratoga Springs City Center\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190129T081500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20181206T000043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T003402Z
UID:6835-1548749700-1548777600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Build4Scale Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nFuzeHub and its partners from across the state have been selected by the Department of Energy to deliver Build4Scale manufacturing fundamentals training to energy technology innovators and assisting with forging partnerships with domestic manufacturers. Build4Scale is a curriculum designed to lead you through design for manufacturability and lean product design concepts utilizing a structured methodology for evaluating your Bill of Materials (BOM)\, Bill of Process (BOP) and defining your potential failure modes and much more. \n REGISTER \nThe Instructor: Dan Radomski\nDan Radomski is one of the original creators of this workshop\, and will be delivering this training across New York State. Dan was co-founder of a clean energy technology consultancy with offices in Berkeley\, MI and Barcelona\, Spain. Dan also worked for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers on product development for advanced manufacturing technologies and disciplines including lean manufacturing\, machining\, fabrication\, composites\, micro- and nano-manufacturing \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/build4scale-workshop/
LOCATION:Revolution Hall\, 425 River Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190112T023606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T023606Z
UID:6946-1548936000-1548941400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab eXpert Workshop: 2019 Tax Update – Ask the Experts
DESCRIPTION:With the new year comes new information regarding your taxes that you should be aware of. \nThe New York BizLab kicks off its eXpert Workshop Series on Jan. 31 with lunch and an interactive session with industry experts from UHY LLP. UHY LLP is a member of the BizLab’s in-house BizHub Advisors\, which provides free guidance to BizLab companies. \nJim Daniels\, Tax Partner at UHY LLP\, and Mark Witte\, Tax Principal at UHY LLP\, will answer your questions during a lively discussion on new tax regulations and planning in 2019. This will be a “working lunch.” \nSeating is limited and registration is required. \n REGISTER \n  \nThe New York BizLab is located at 251 State St. in Schenectady. Free parking is available behind the BizLab on either side of Liberty Street. When entering the building from the rear\, you’ll also see signs for Saratoga National Bank. Enter via the doors on the right and head down the hallway. The workshop will be held in the Magna5 Conference Room on the first floor just off the Atrium.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-expert-workshop-2019-tax-update-ask-experts/
LOCATION:New York BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190204T220634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T220634Z
UID:7102-1549528200-1549555200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:SUNY Adirondack 2019 Business Plan Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:$5\,000 Grand Prize\nCompetition open to:\n\nCurrent students of SUNY Adirondack\nMembers of the community residing in Warren\, Washington\, and Saratoga counties\nBusiness owners located in Warren\, Washington\, and Saratoga counties\n\n  \nApplications are available in the Center for Entrepreneurship\, Room 144\, Adirondack Hall or via email: bakerk@sunyacc.edu \nEvent Day Information:\n\nApplication Submission Deadline – Wed. February 6 at 4:00 PM\nStudent Competition – Thurs. February 7 from 8:30 AM to 11:10 AM\nCommunity Competition – Thurs. February 7 from 8:30 AM to 11:10 AM\nContest Finals – Thurs. February 7 from 11:10 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact: Kate Baker\, Director of Business Central\, at bakerk@sunyacc.edu or 518.832.7782 \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/suny-adirondack-2019-business-plan-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:SUNY Adirondack\, 640 Bay Road\, Queensbury\, NY\, 12804\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190208T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190206T015050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T015050Z
UID:7124-1549623600-1549627200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CPT Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to learn about the CPT training program for your manufacturing workforce.   \nThis past fall\, we piloted a Certified Production Technician (CPT) training\, a program of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)\, a national industry recognized credential\, in the Capital Region with great success. Employers sponsored existing employees in the program for the CPT certification to expand their training in the key areas of Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; and Maintenance Awareness. \nIn addition to the CPT production modules\, the program was further customized to include Leadership Skills\, Problem Solving\, and Customer Service\, with CNC and Mechatronics workshops. Manufacturers selected employees they were interested in retaining and promoting for participation in the training. Employers who sponsored employees in the program were overwhelmingly pleased with the training\, and several will likely send additional employees to the spring training program. \nWe are now looking to fill the second cohort starting this spring. Please join us for a webinar to learn more about this training from the providers\, Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) and Capital Region BOCES\, and hear directly from manufacturers who have utilized the training. \nTwo webinars are available: \nDATE: Friday\, February 8\, 2019\n TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRegister >> \nDATE: Thursday\, February 14\, 2019\n TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRegister >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cpt-training-webinar/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190214T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190206T015153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T015153Z
UID:7128-1550142000-1550145600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CPT Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to learn about the CPT training program for your manufacturing workforce.   \nThis past fall\, we piloted a Certified Production Technician (CPT) training\, a program of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)\, a national industry recognized credential\, in the Capital Region with great success. Employers sponsored existing employees in the program for the CPT certification to expand their training in the key areas of Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; and Maintenance Awareness. \nIn addition to the CPT production modules\, the program was further customized to include Leadership Skills\, Problem Solving\, and Customer Service\, with CNC and Mechatronics workshops. Manufacturers selected employees they were interested in retaining and promoting for participation in the training. Employers who sponsored employees in the program were overwhelmingly pleased with the training\, and several will likely send additional employees to the spring training program. \nWe are now looking to fill the second cohort starting this spring. Please join us for a webinar to learn more about this training from the providers\, Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) and Capital Region BOCES\, and hear directly from manufacturers who have utilized the training. \nDATE: Thursday\, February 14\, 2019\n TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRegister >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cpt-training-webinar-2/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190214T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190131T023417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T023417Z
UID:7082-1550143800-1550151000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Innovation Workshop: Mapping your Business Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The VentureB Innovation Series is a new program focused on providing startups with hands-on educational training. The topics in this series will help start-ups effectively grow their business by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute workshops. This session of the VentureB Innovation Workshop will have participants explore aspects of Mapping your Business Landscape. \nThis program takes participants through an exercise to map their business landscape. The workshop will include discussion on the importance of incorporating this as part of your business planning\, what things to consider\, when should you consider them\, and the overall impact mapping you business landscape has on customer discovery\, marketing plan development\, and partnerships. \n REGISTER \nCost to Attend: $20 \nLunch will be included! \nSupported by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-innovation-workshop-mapping-business-landscape/
LOCATION:CoLab\, 488 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190219T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190206T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T005307Z
UID:7169-1550590200-1550601000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Pat’s Barn for the Tuesday\, February 19th VentureB Series featuring pitches from Stockgitter and United Aircraft Technologies. \n\n VentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required. \n REGISTER \nAgenda:\n 3:30 – 4:00 | Registration\n 4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches\n 5:00 – 6:30 | Networking\n Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served! \nPresentations: \n\n Stockgitter\n\n Stockgitter is a global financial solutions provider that brings financial data onto one platform to personalize the way people access global financial markets and interact with institutions \nUnited Aircraft Technologies\n\n UAT is developing a new clamping system for wiring harnesses in commercial and defense aircraft systems which will  save both weight on the aircraft as well as maintenance and installation time. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-series-4/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190208T200905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T200905Z
UID:7181-1550737800-1550763000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Build4Scale Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FuzeHub and its partners from across the state have been selected by the Department of Energy to deliver Build4Scale™ manufacturing fundamentals training to energy technology innovators and assisting with forging partnerships with domestic manufacturers. \nBuild4Scale™ is a curriculum designed to lead you through design for manufacturability and lean product design concepts utilizing a structured methodology for evaluating your Bill of Materials (BOM)\, Bill of Process (BOP) and defining your potential failure modes and much more. \n MORE INFO/REGISTER \nAGENDA\n08:15am-09:00am | Breakfast and Networking \n09:00am-09:15am | Agenda and Program Overview\n09:15am-09:30am | FuzeHub and Partner Overview\n09:30am-09:45am | Participant Introductions \n\n09:45am-10:30am | Designing Your Product for X including workshop exercise\n10:30am-10:45am | Break\n10:45am-11:30am | Developing a Strategic Bill of Materials (BOM) including workshop exercise\n11:30am-12:30pm | Developing a Strategic Bill of Process (BOP) including workshop exercise\n12:30pm-01:00pm | Lunch: Program Partner Introductions\n01:00pm-02:00pm | Leaning Your Product Design exercise \n02:00pm-02:30pm | Moving from Proof of Concept to Alpha/Beta Prototypes to Production \n\n02:30pm-3:30pm | Next Generation Product Design Planning: Manufacturing Risk Assessment Exercise using Design for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)\n03:30pm-04:00pm | Participant needs and challenges sharing session\n04:00pm-5:00pm | Networking and reception to be held at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity \n  \n\n\n\n\nEVENT PARTNERS
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/build4scale-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Desmond Hotel & Conference Center\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190201T205834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T194940Z
UID:7090-1550750400-1550754000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series: Jeff Buell
DESCRIPTION:Mover and shaker Jeff Buell is the next speaker at the CAN’T MISS BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday\, Feb. 21. \n REGISTER \n  \nBuell is principal at Redburn Development and is involved in some of the most high-profile developments in New York’s Capital Region. Most recently\, Redburn announced plans to invest $78 million to transform seven properties in downtown Albany\, a project that got the eye of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. \nOn a personal note\, Buell started a campaign in the past two years to give $100 away every day for year to random strangers and write about what happened next. This was to honor his sister Laurie Bereza\, who died in 2016. \nTickets to hear Buell speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \nFree parking is available in back of the BizLab\, on either side of Liberty Street\, and metered parking in front on State Street. Enter via the doors to the right. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-jeff-buell/
LOCATION:BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T102150
CREATED:20190301T201626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T201626Z
UID:7315-1552561200-1552568400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Innovation Workshop: Estimating Your Market Size
DESCRIPTION:The VentureB Innovation Series is a program focused on providing startups with hands-on educational training. The topics in this series will help start-ups effectively grow their business by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute workshops. \nThis session of the VentureB Innovation Workshop will have participants explore applied aspects of estimating your market size through top down and bottom up techniques. During this program\, participants will actively build a top down and bottom up example\, walking away with a template for future use. \nTopics will include basic resources to find market size information as well as the importance of making these estimates\, what you should consider\, when you should consider them\, and the impact this has on raising funds and marketing plan development. \n REGISTER \nCost to Attend: $20\nLunch will be included! \nThe class will be led by Michael Lobsinger\, Center Director of CEG. Michael is a serial entrepreneur and has extensive experience in the operations of product based enterprises. As the Center Director he is responsible for day to day operations of CEG’s Business Growth Solutions and Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs. Michael has lead R&D and NPD teams at Boeing\, Shell Global\, and Quatic Apparel\, as well as mentored several product based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. \nSupported by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-innovation-workshop-estimating-market-size-2/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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