Innovation Seminar: Breaking Through the Barriers of the FDA
2019-12-04 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | University at Albany Cancer Research Center, One University Place | Massry Conference Center, Rensselaer, NY, 12144, United States
Join Us on December 4th, 2019 for an Innovation Seminar titled “Breaking Through the Barriers of the FDA”.
If you are an innovator, researcher, or other professional staring down the FDA approval process, you know how intimidating it can seem! But with the correct knowledge, data, and strategy, you will find how manageable it truly is. Join Albany Medical College’s Biomedical Acceleration and Commercialization Center (BACC) and the UAlbany Innovation Center, both Innovate 518 Affiliated Partners, for a seminar on navigating the medical device regulatory process. Tony Blank, a national speaker on Regulatory Affairs and the FDA will give an overview of the medical device regulatory process. Tony will address quality systems and regulatory oversight, covering topics from trying to determine what class of product you have all the way through what to do after you have obtained FDA approval.
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Tony Blank is President of Infinity Biomedical, a small regulatory consulting firm specializing in providing strategic and tactical regulatory support for medical devices and combination products. With over 30 years’ experience in the medical products industry, including 12 years at Boston Scientific Corp, Tony is a seasoned and respected regulatory affairs professional. Since forming Infinity Biomedical, he has been actively engaged with a variety of medical device companies providing crucial support ranging from early phase strategic regulatory planning to post-market compliance to a wide variety of medical device companies in the cardiovascular, ophthalmic, orthopedic, radiology, and oncology fields. Current and former clients include: Alcon Laboratories, Spectranetics, Royal Philips, Sirtex Medical, Becton Dickinson, PQ Bypass, Alcresta, Tusker Medical, CSA Medical, and Haemonetics.

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11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. – Registration, Networking, & Lunch
12:30 to 1:30 p.m. – Program

CYBERSECURITY FORUM for manufacturers
2019-12-05 08:00 - 14:00 UTC | Stony Brook University, 1500 Stony Brook Road, CEWIT Building, Room 200, Stony Brook, NY, 11794, United States
Hackers are targeting manufacturers and looking for the weakest link in the defense supply chain. Is your business the link that breaks? Whether you’re a Tier 1 OEM or a family-owned machine shop, cyberattacks are happening. Denying the threat is risky, but so is delaying your defenses.
Recently, the U.S. Department of Defense announced a Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification (CMMC) for vendors. By June 2020 the DoD is expected to include certification requirements in Requests for Information (RFIs). A year from now, CMMC will become part of solicitations. Are you ready for these requirements? These requirements will be in addition to the existing DFARS 252.204-7012 cybersecurity clause which requires implementation of NIST SP 800-171.
Don’t let 2019 end without making cybersecurity a priority. Join FuzeHub, NIST MEP, the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM), NYSTAR and the Manufacturing and Technology Resource Consortium (MTRC) on Thursday, December 5th for the Cybersecurity Forum for Manufacturers at Stony Brook University.
The Speakers Include:

Keynote Speaker: Patricia R. Toth, Cybersecurity Manager at NIST MEP, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Network.
Jake Mihevc, Dean of Cybersecurity at Mohawk Valley Community College (MVCC) and Director of the Regional Resource Center for the National Security Agency’s Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Program at MVCC
Paul LaPorte, Cybersecurity Coordinator at AIM

The Cybersecurity Forum for Manufacturers also includes an assessment workshop along the NIST SP 800-171 guidelines and a panel discussion with:

Patricia R. Toth, Cybersecurity Manager at NIST MEP
Jake Mihevc, Dean, Cybersecurity at MVCC
Paul LaPorte, Cybersecurity Coordinator at AIM
Everton H. Henriques, NY MEP Solutions Director at FuzeHub
Cory Albrecht, AIM Director
Alexis Wilson, Manufacturing Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC) – the Hudson Valley’s MEP Center
Bob Botticelli, Chairman of ADDAPT – an advocacy group for Long Island’s aerospace and defense industry
Joe Spinosa, VP of Business Development at East/West Industries, Inc
Devi Momot, CEO of Twinstate Technologies

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In It to Win It: MWBE Small Business Competition, Breakfast & Inspirational Panel
2019-12-10 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Renaissance Hotel, 144 State St., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Hosted by KeyBank Business Boost & Build powered by Jumpstart
On Tuesday December 10th, join us at the Albany Renaissance for a celebration of Capital Region small businesses where one small business will be recognized with $5,000 to reinvest in their business! You’ll also hear from a panel of outstanding & inspirational entrepreneurs who will share their challenges and triumphs along the path to success.

Prizes: 1st Place Prize: $5,000 | 2nd and 3rd Place Prize: $500 | Finalists Prize: Gift Cards
FINALISTS:
Beauty 4 Ashes | Extendher, LLC | Head Heart Hands Consulting, LLC | Healthy In A Hurry | Market Pops, LLC | Progressive Primary Care Solutions, Inc. | Red Door Beauty Studio, LLC
Square One Tax Resolutions, LLC | Tatem Enterprise

**Finalists must be present to win!

No cost to attend; Breakfast will be served.
Parking for the event is available at the Albany Renaissance for $8.00.
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PROGRAM:
Breakfast/Networking: 8:00 – 8:40am
Welcome: 8:40 – 8:50am
Moderated Panel: 8:50 – 9:40am
Awards Ceremony: 9:40 – 9:50am
Event Concludes: 10:00am

Build4Scale NY Webinar: What's Coming in 2020?
2020-01-08 13:00 - 14:00 UTC | NY
Join Our Upcoming Webinar to Learn More
Build4Scale NY: What’s Coming in 2020 |Training, Funding, Expertise

About the Webinar
Speakers will discuss the different types of IP and how to protect them, followed by a first-hand account of a start-up’s experience with patenting their product technology. They will address common concerns about IP as they relate to different stages in the product development process.

About the Speakers
Gavin McIntyre is Director of Business Development of Ecovative, one of the fastest growing manufacturers in New York State. They believe there is a better way to feed the planet and reduce the amount of plastic used in consumer products. Using Mycelium Foundry, they are collaborating with companies to create alternative meat products, biodegradable packaging materials, animal-free leather and more. Gavin will present their IP journey and what they considered along the way.
Molly Zimmerman is Associate Director of the New York State Science & Technology Law Center. She has been the technology commercialization coordinator for the NYS Science & Technology Law Center for over ten years. She coordinates research to assess new technologies based on intellectual property, market and regulatory landscapes.

What You Will Learn

Is my product idea patentable?
What are the criteria?
Even if I can patent, should I?
What other types of protection should I be aware of for my company?
What do I need to consider if I’m looking to patent and/or sell my product internationally?
The meaning of IP related terms and phrases: trade secrets, provisional patent, utility vs. design patents, landscape search, prior art search, Founder’s Agreement, NDA, Confidentiality Agreement, Royalty Agreement

End to End Quality: Better Ways to Create More Value (1-Day Workshop)
2020-01-15 08:00 - 18:00 UTC | Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Does Your Company Have a System for Seeing and Solving Quality Issues?
Whether using A3s, the 5 Whys, DMAIC, Value Stream Mapping, or any other problem-solving tool, having a System for seeing and solving quality issues can ensure the real problem is solved and protect precious resources from being deployed erroneously to solve a non-existent issue.
Learn a System to Solve Unforeseen Quality Issues, BEFORE They Happen
Whether it starts on a company’s website, in a tradeshow booth, or even during an unconscious first glimpse of a logo, customers’ perceptions of value begin well before the product or service is ever delivered – and then either build, or diminish, during every interaction thereafter. This is critical because 75% of customer defections are the result of poor-quality experiences somewhere between “needs recognition” and “post-delivery support.” Coupled with the fact that a 5% decrease in business typically results in -25% Operating Income, organizations have more than enough incentive to improve their end-to-end quality.
Lead by Brent Wahba, Strategy, Innovation & Transformation executive at Strategy Science, Inc., Brent is a well-known expert in product development, manufacturing operations, supply chain management, and quality control. He brings global managerial and technical expertise across several industries.
Workshop Prices & Deadlines

Early Bird: $1,295 per person – closes on 12/22/2019 at 11:59 AM
CEG/CEN Members: $1,295 per person – closes on 1/4/2020 at 11:59 AM
Regular / Non-Member Pricing: $1,495 per person – opens 12/23/2019 at 12:00 AM, closes on 1/14/2019 at 11:59 PM

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We have known these facts and the related challenges for decades, but unfortunately, the methodologies for addressing them (Total Quality Management, 6 Sigma, Lean…) are often cumbersome, require years of focus, and even under the best circumstances, do not frequently create quick or sustainable results. While there may be many company-specific reasons for this, some of the most common root causes are:

De-coupled and misaligned business processes
Cursory understanding of all stakeholder expectations
Lack of coordination between strategy and improvement activities
Blanket, organization-wide tool deployment
Too much non-value-added complexity

This workshop is designed to help participants of any organizational level or function address these shortcomings and significantly improve their own quality system performance by learning to:

See quality & value as outputs of an end-to-end delivery system
More deeply understand all stakeholder needs
Prioritize improvement activities based on both strategy and bottlenecks
Prevent problems instead of firefighting
“Pull” simplified measurement systems and tools only when necessary

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BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series featuring Sandler Training's Matt Scarchilli
2020-01-16 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | New York BizLab, 251 State Street, Schenectady, 12305, United States
On Thursday, Jan. 16, 2020 the BizLab–Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series kicks off the new year with Matt Scarchilli, owner and CEO of Sandler Training of the Greater Capital Region of New York.
Scarchilli co-founded SportsSignup, a SaaS company revolving around youth sports, with former MapInfo founder John Haller in 2003. He was a managing partner and VP of sales when SportsSignup was acquired by Time Inc. in 2015. The next year, Scarchilli purchased the Sandler Training Systems of the Greater Capital Region franchise.
But note, this is NOT a Sandler presentation!
Tickets to hear Scarchilli speak are $10. Attendees will have time to network, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour!
We are honored to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is one of our Meal Sponsors for this event. Big Brothers Big Sisters is “creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power of youth.”
If you are interested in sponsoring, please contact BizLab Managing Director Rick D’Errico at rderrico@transfinder.com.
We are also looking for a Video Sponsor for this event. A big thank you to Channel Albany for signing on as our videographer.
Free 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. Please do not park in spaces marked for customers.

Creative Economy Mixer: Frog Alley Brewing
2020-01-22 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Frog Alley Brewing, 108 State St., Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Join us at Frog Alley Brewing for our first Creative Economy Mixer of 2020. We will enjoy food, drinks, entertainment, a panel discussion and more.
Folk-Acoustic Singer-Songwriter from Troy, Olivia Quillio will be performing at the mixer. You can check out her website here.

No cost to attend. Register >>

Special thanks to our event sponsors MVP Health Care and The Community Loan Fund, and promotional partners Discover Schenectady, Redburn Development The Collaborative, CapGirlsNY, and Ellis Medicine.

Build4Scale NY: Product Manufacturing 101 Workshop
2020-01-29 08:30 - 15:00 UTC | Fala Technologies, 430 Old Neighborhood Rd, Kingston, NY, 12401
Join Our Upcoming Live Workshop
Build4Scale NY: Product Manufacturing 101 Workshop
Design for X, Bill of Materials, Bill of Process, Leaning your Design & More
January 29, 2020
8:30 AM EST

The first Build4Scale NY Workshop of 2020 will be held at Fala Technologies in Kingston, New York. This workshop is a hands-on session where participants will use tangible exercises to prove out their specific design and manufacturing needs by identifying potential issues early before beginning production. The goal is to provide steps to give your product, and your company, the best chances for success.

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Michael Coupe, Co-Founder, Nerdwise
2020-01-29 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Bull Moose Club, 150 State Street, 4th Floor, Albany, NY, 12207
Come join us on January 29th to hear more from Co-Founder Michael “Coupe” about how Nerdwise became the preferred marketing partner for 500+ local businesses and dozens of franchises across the United States, Canada, Europe, and Australia.
Coupe will share:

Why everyone (yes, you, too!) NEEDS a social media strategy
Why it’s hard for franchise owners to differentiate themselves and how Nerdwise can help
How small business owners can create a large business social media presence
…and much more.

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Gearing up for Growth
2020-02-06 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Urban Coworks, 433 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
When might you want to take on debt instead of giving up equity? Venture debt is a necessary part of the capital structure and could be the better option for many start-ups. It allows for start-ups to fund capital expenses through a specialized (venture) lender, even when they don’t have the positive cash flow or assets to use as collateral. Venture lenders are a critical part of any start-up ecosystem and Pioneer Bank is positioning itself to be the Capital Region’s leading venture lender, alongside the Capital Region’s VC firms and angel investors. Join us on February 6, 2020 and see how the Pioneer Bank Venture and Growth team can work with your company to extend the runway through venture debt and how they’re helping the start-up community thrive.
Agenda:
5:30pm-6:00pm: cocktails/food and networking
6:00pm-6:30pm: discussion/presentation
6:30pm-7:30pm: additional networking, cocktails/food
Speakers:
Rob Nichols : Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at Pioneer Bank
Heidi Knoblauch : Venture and Growth Relationship Manager at Pioneer Bank

No cost to attend | Register here >>>

Techstars Startup Weekend Schenectady
2020-02-07 17:00 - 2020-02-09 17:00 UTC | Urban Coworks, 433 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Your idea in 54 hours
Do you have an idea you’d like to pursue or a problem you’d like to solve but don’t know where to start or who to start with?
Techstars Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team, create a prototype of your idea, validate your business idea, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs, all in one weekend.
What do you need to bring?
Lots of energy! You’ll pitch your own idea or listen to others, then vote on the most interesting ideas and form teams with diverse skill sets. You can come with friends, but you’ll get the full experience if you participate in separate teams. Remember, it’s all about the team.
Your idea should be something you have not previously worked on. The idea you pitch and the problem you set out to solve can span social, educational, financial, environmental, or other issues. Over the course of the weekend you’ll be challenged to create a prototype of your MVP, or minimum viable product, that fits the needs of your target customer. You’ll get feedback, iterate, and likely pivot your approach entirely! Important: You cannot have worked previously on your idea.
Techstars Startup Weekend is a full weekend long experience. Your ticket includes:
7 full (and delicious) meals over the course of the weekendBenefits and discounts from our global partnersOne-on-one time with amazing mentorsA new network of developers, designers, and entrepreneurs eager, like you, to change the world.All the internet and coffee you can consume.
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Webinar: Calculating Your Cost of Goods Sold and Estimating Future Production Costs
2020-02-13 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | NY
Many start-up companies make the mistake of designing overly complex products that are expensive to manufacture and assemble at scale. This inflated cost can make your price point too high (costing you sales) or erode your profit margins. This webinar will show you how to accurately calculate your total product cost and develop an intelligent pro-forma cost as you look to scale-up production.

What You Will Learn

The difference between fixed costs, variable costs, direct costs, indirect costs, and overhead.
Gain an understanding of Break-Even Point and Economies of Scale, and how they can impact pricing and profit margin.
The importance of knowing your product cost before investing in manufacturing or launching at the wrong price point.
Translating your bill of materials and manufacturing cost into an intelligent proforma at any scale.

Presenters:
Eric Fasser: Design & Engineering Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub.
Dan Radomski: Director, Centrepolis Hardware Accelerator

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VentureB
2020-02-18 15:30 - 18:30 UTC | Pat’s Barn
CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders

About this Event

VentureB 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.
Agenda:

3:30-4:00 Check In
4:00-5:00 Two, 12 minute presentations followed by panel Q&A
5:00-6:30 Networking/Presenter Tabling

Refreshments available – cash bar & hors d’oeuvres
Join us in welcoming:
Fabbro Industries – Committed to perfecting motorcycle chassis design to bring customers an uncompromising product: a motorcycle frame with removable coil-over shock absorbers that maintains the clean lines and open space of a rigid motorcycle frame.
Green Enviro Machine – Our nitrogen self service vending machine, called KIWI, dispenses pure (99.95%) nitrogen to inflate tires offering convenience (open 24/7, easy to use), better gas mileage, improved tire wear & handling, and is environmentally & socially responsible.

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Creative Economy Mixer: Collectiveffort
2020-02-26 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Collectiveffort, 415 River St., Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Join us at our February Creative Economy mixer at Collectiveffort in Troy, a creative agency and workspace whose mission is building and bridging communities. Register now and stay tuned for many more updates! Special thanks to the event sponsors Center for Economic Growth, MVP Health Care and The Community Loan Fund, and Rensselaer County Chamber and promotional partners CapGirls, and Rensco Tourism.
No cost to attend. REGISTER >>

Diverse Teams = Increased Profits: Anthony Gaddy, Pres. & CEO UpState NY Black Chamber of Commerce
2020-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Bull Moose Club, 150 State Street, 4th Floor, Albany, NY, 12207
Studies show that diverse teams perform better, leading to a more profitable bottom line. Join our conversation with Anthony Gaddy, President and CEO of UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce about developing strategies to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The USNYBCC mission is not only to support Black and Minority-Owned Businesses in NY and the US, but also to help create a stronger, more cohesive business community in NYS and beyond.
Bring your questions and suggestions; here’s a chance to open a conversation and dispel some myths around what can sometimes be an awkward topic.

AGENDA
5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Network and Nibbles
6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fireside Chat+ Audience Q&A
7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Networking

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Evening with CEO Tony Hynes
2020-03-05 17:30 - 20:00 UTC | City Beer Hall, 42 Howard Street, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
The Upstate Capital Association of New York presents Evening with CEO Tony Hynes. Join us for an intimate look at Tony’s experience growing Precision Valve and Automation, a $70M robot manufacturing company in Albany NY. Now, Tony works with other entrepreneurs and early stage companies to fuel job growth in Upstate NY through his “incubator without walls”.
Featured Speaker:

Tickets: Upstate Capital receive discounted tickets for $40. Guests and non-member tickets are $85.
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Technology Advancement Programs & Incentives for Remanufacturing, Repair & Refurbishment Industries
2020-03-10 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT, 190 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
Leading the nation in technology and innovation for a sustainable future, the experts at REMADE Institute and Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT, in collaboration with Empire State Development, are hosting a half-day workshop on Tuesday, March 10, 2020. Join us to discuss the ground-breaking technological advancement and projects that are delivering widespread benefits to businesses that depend on remanufacturing and repair and learn about funding opportunities for New York State companies.
REGISTER HERE>>>

Speak Like a Pro: 2-Session Presentation Skills Intensive
2020-03-12 17:30 - 2020-03-19 19:30 UTC | URBAN CO-WORKS, 433 State Street, 4th Floor, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
Whether you’re an experienced presenter wanting to fine-tune your skills, a beginning presenter with a bad case of nerves, or fall somewhere in between, this 2-session Presentation Skills Intensive is for you!
Over the course of two sessions, participants will learn and practice skills and tools for delivering polished, compelling presentations.
Through a series of highly-interactive activities and individual coaching, participants will:

Plan, develop, and deliver multiple presentations
Receive useful peer and facilitator feedback
Learn how to assess and engage an audience
Develop techniques to align their verbals, vocals and visuals with their message
Design presentations through the principles of framing and storytelling
Identify “best practice” strategies for using paper and electronic materials to support their message
Expand their performance range and strategies in formal and informal communication contexts.

Price includes BOTH sessions:
MARCH 12th from 5:30-7:30pm
MARCH 19th from 5:30-7:30pm
Dinner will be provided both nights!

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SBA Economic Disaster Loan Programs Zoom Info Session
2020-03-19 10:00 - 11:00 UTC | NY
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Live Webinar: Reaching Your Customer through Email Marketing
2020-03-24 18:00 - 18:45 UTC | NY
Live Webinar: Tuesday, March 24, 2020
Reaching Your Customer through Email Marketing
What’s the most efficient, effective and affordable way to stay connected with your customers? Email marketing. Among all the digital channels available to your business, email marketing boasts the strongest return on your investment.
Join Pursuit and Erik Bunaes of Endorphin Advisors to learn how to use email marketing to your business’s advantage, and what email content will resonate most with your audience.
You’ll learn:

The economic benefits of email marketing
The basics of email marketing
Best practices for creating compelling content

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Virtual Networking Meetup: 1 Million Cups
2020-03-25 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | NY
Join us for our first ever virtual 1 Million Cups Meeting.
Grab a cup of coffee and click the link below!
Learn how the Hart Cluett Museum have used their company values to stay in business in the downtown district for over 20 years.
Join the virtual meeting HERE>>

POSTPONED: Alliant Americas Grand Opening
2020-03-25 11:00 - 12:30 UTC | Alliant Americas, 100 Great Oaks Blvd., Suite 124, NY, 12203, United States
*** Please note in light of current circumstances related to COVID-19, this event has been postponed. A future date will be determined and announced in the coming weeks. We look forward to celebrating with you then! ***
Join Alliant, CEG, fellow business leaders and officials at Alliant Americas grand opening event. Program will consist of brief remarks, ribbon cutting ceremony and networking. For more information about Alliant, visit their website.
Light refreshments will be provided; please RSVP below.

Webinar: 10 Things Employers Need to Know About Leave Law and Coronavirus
2020-03-25 16:00 - 17:00 UTC | NY
From CEG Members, Jaeger & Flynn:
We’ve had an incredible response from our customers and distribution partners to this webinar and we thank you for your interest. Due to the unprecedented demand for virtual meetings this week, especially during the hours of 10AM and 2PM ET, we are moving our webinar, 10 Things Employers Need to Know Now About Leave Law and Coronavirus, to 4PM ET to accommodate a greater number of those who are interested in attending the live event.
We apologize for any inconvenience this time change may cause. Please note that everyone who is registered will receive an email within two hours of tomorrow evening’s live event with a link to an on-demand replay, including access to all of the webinar related materials. Feel free to share that link with others in your organization who may be interested in attending.
LIVE WEBCAST DATE: March 25, 2020
LIVE WEBCAST TIME: 04:00 PM EDT
Use the link below to enter the webcast up to 15 minutes before the start.
WEBCAST LINK: https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2224252/6EA13217266039D77E6B8579C99E17FF?mode=login&email=jpowers@jaegerflynn.com
EMAIL: jpowers@jaegerflynn.com

POSTPONED: March Creative Economy Mixer: Albany Center Gallery
2020-03-25 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Albany Center Gallery, 488 Broadway, Suite 107, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Join us for our next Creative Economy mixer at Albany Center Gallery. The event will be a special sneak preview of the Mohawk-Hudson Regional Invitational 2020 Exhibition. For over 40 years, Albany Center Gallery has provided a platform for the work of contemporary visual artists to engage the public. ACG strives to encourage dialogue and critical commentary about the visual arts within the region and has played an important leadership role in the regional arts economy.
The Beer Diviner will be there serving up some tasty pours. Musical styling will be provided by DJ Pat Diesel. Stay tuned for more updates on entertainment, food & more!
No cost to attend.

Special thanks to the event sponsors Center for Economic Growth, MVP Health Care, The Community Loan Fund,and promotional partners Discover Albany, Redburn Development, Live in Albany, The Collaborative, and CapGirls. Event Production by: 2440 Design Studio.

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Webinar: Training Your Business for a Clean Energy Future
2020-03-26 14:00 - 15:00 UTC | NY
Co-hosted by The Business Council, NYSERDA, and National Grid
For your business to maximize the value of a comprehensive energy management strategy, it is essential to invest in your most important resource. Your human resource! When you nurture employees with the right mixture of education and training you will increase profitability, attract and retain skilled talent, and reduce the cost of doing business. Whether you are building a workforce to drive operational excellence and optimize production performance or are identifying ways to increase profitability and lower operating expenses, professional development and training for current and future employees provides a proven pathway to long-term savings and benefits for your business.
During this webinar you will learn about:

Training opportunities for building operations and maintenance staff
Funding to hire clean energy interns and full-time staff
Programs to develop training capacity, increase productivity, develop efficiencies, and facilitate growth

Speakers:
Adele Ferranti – NYSERDA Program Manager for Workforce Development and Training
Katie Newcombe – National Grid Senior Economic Developer
Andrew Kennedy – President and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth

No cost to participate.
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Webinar: "Keep Calm and Carry On" | Crisis Communications in the Time of Coronavirus
2020-03-27 12:30 - 14:00 UTC | NY
We are facing an unprecedented crisis that many businesses have never encountered before. Business owners and marketers are facing disruption over many weeks and months, and our customers are experiencing the uncertainty of not knowing when, and if, things will return to normal.
The American Marketing Association and Urban Co-Works have pulled together an expert panel of marketing and communications professionals who have a diverse experience of dealing with crisis communications. They will be available to answer some of the most important questions that you may have about how to continue to communicate with your customers and keep them informed and engaged during this unprecedented and frightening period of uncertainty.
Who are the panel?

Will Trevor (Moderator) – President of the American Marketing Association New York Capital Region Chapter.
Andrew Mangini – Partner at Gramercy Communications
Susan Bardack – Founder/CEO at Buzz Media Solutions
Jon Pierce – Owner, Pierce Communications
Eric McDowell – President of The Eric Idea Agency for Public Relations

What will I learn?

How do I manage this crisis in the most effective way possible?
How do I continue to communicate with my customers?
How do I ensure that I keep my customers engaged so that I can regain their business when it is all over?
What are some of the best practices that other businesses are doing?
What are the lessons from how brands have handled other crises in the past?

REGISTER HERE>>

POSTPONED: 11th Annual Industry-Academia Days
2020-04-01 - 2020-04-02 | NY
11th Annual Industry-Academia Days
April 1st & 2nd, 2020
“How do we get to SMART Cities?”
Troy, NY
The program will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy, New York on Wednesday, April 1st &
the LESA Center Thursday, April 2nd on the RPI campus.
Registration is required for attending this event.

Industry-Academia Days is a two-day event that brings together our Center members, industry experts and Rensselaer faculty experts to take part in an on-going dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in the connected environment. Each year we strive to create a robust program aimed at encouraging an on-going conversation on technological innovation through presentations, insightful panel discussions, networking opportunities and laboratory tours, among others.
This year’s theme will explore topics on how we use Machine Learning, Artificial Intelligence, Augmented and Virtual Reality, Communications and Healthcare in the Built Environment to create the SMART, connected communities of the future.
LESA is an interdisciplinary, multi-university NSF graduated Engineering Research Center developing autonomous, intelligent “Systems that ThinkTM” to address societal needs with engineered solutions in the connected environment transforming how people live and work.
2020 Speakers
Robert Boyajieff, Sr. Account Executive Building Performance & Sustainability, Siemens
Mark Lien, Industry Relations Manager, Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)
Dennis Sheldon, Associate Professor & Director Digital Building Lab, Georgia Tech
Arunas Tuzikas, Sr. Research Engineer, LESA

LEARN MORE and REGISTER HERE>>>

Update on the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security)
2020-04-01 14:30 - 15:00 UTC | NY
COVID 19 is causing economic distress across the country. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security Act was passed in order to assist with the economic downturn. This act is meant to aid Americans, small businesses and major industries during these trying times. Urban Co-Works and Pioneer Bank are teaming up to provide clarifying information on this act.
*If you have further questions specific to you or your own business please reach out to Heidi Knoblauch at Knoblauchh@pioneerbanking.com or your financial institution for more guidance.

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Webinar: Update on the CARES Act
2020-04-01 14:30 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | NY
COVID 19 is causing economic distress across the country. The Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security Act was passed in order to assist with the economic downturn. This act is meant to aid Americans, small businesses and major industries during these trying times. Urban Co-Works and Pioneer Bank are teaming up to provide clarifying information on this act.
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Cares Act Information Sessions: 3 Session Times Available
2020-04-02 - 2020-04-03 | NY
Cares Act Information Session
The Cares Act business relief programs are now available. These information sessions will provide an overview of:

Economic Injury Disaster Loan Program Overview
Paycheck Protection Program Overview
Eligibility Requirements
Application Processes
Picking the Right Program for Your Business
Assistance Resources

All information sessions will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the link for the session that they registered for with instructions on how to access the session.
Sessions:
April 2, 2020 : 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m. Register Here>>
April 2, 2020: 3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. Register Here>>
