Center for Economic Growth

Knowledge @ Noon - Authentic Leadership
2023-09-19 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
Did you know that a staggering 58 percent of employees trust a stranger on the street more than they do their own boss? According to a Harvard Business Review survey, this alarming statistic sheds light on the pressing need for authenticity in leadership within today’s corporate landscape.
In this engaging and interactive session, we will explore Authentic Leadership and its power to transform. By providing simple and practical insights tailored for the workplace, attendees will gain valuable insights to bridge the authenticity gap and drive real change, amplify influence, enhance effectiveness, boost morale, and ultimately drive the realization of business objectives.
By the completion of this session, participants should be able to:
• Define Authentic Leadership and its implications.
• Discuss five key characteristics of Authentic Leadership.
• Recognize the importance of cultivating leaders at every level of your organization.
• Explore a framework designed to nurture leadership excellence and foster self-awareness.
By the end of this event, you’ll have some actionable tips to lead authentically, inspire trust, and pave the way for a thriving organizational culture. Don’t miss this chance to revolutionize your leadership approach and drive meaningful change within your team and company.

Meet the Presenter:
Tim Williams is on a mission to help leaders build resilient and successful organizations that adapt to a market that is continually changing. He is the CEO of the veteran owned management consultancy, The 110 Group. He has over 20 years’ experience in organizational change management and consulting to health care, higher-ed, non-profits, public safety, and businesses across the U.S. Tim guides his clients to intentionally manage change using a formal, deliberate, and comprehensive approach helping them emerge stronger and better able to respond to an ever-changing business environment.
Tim has a bachelor’s degree in Biology and Chemistry from Rhode Island College and a Master of Business Administration from the University at Albany.

Knowledge @ Noon is a monthly webinar series , offered through the *Manufacturing Innovation Network, 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.

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2023 EDGE Symposium
2023-09-19 - 2023-09-22 | GE Research, Niskayuna, NY
Join us September 19-21 for the 2023 EDGE Symposium at GE Research in Niskayuna, NY.
The Edge Symposium combines four major technology tracks–Edge & 5G, Controls & Optimization, Cybersecurity, and AI/ML & Robotics–into one exciting, in-person event! The first two days will feature keynote talks, workshops, technical sessions, and live demonstrations to highlight the latest research and developments in these areas. The third day is reserved for networking sessions and side bar discussions.
Don’t miss this collaborative and hands-on learning experience connecting 400+ industry thought leaders in these fields. It’s a great opportunity to network with key government agencies, industry customers, and technology partners.

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Workforce Funding Opportunities Through OSWD
2023-08-31 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
Date: Thursday, August 31 from 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM

Description: As part of Governor Hochul’s $350 million investment in workforce development in the enacted FY2023 budget, the Office of Strategic Workforce Development (OSWD) was created within ESD to administer a $150 million workforce development grant program to support employer-driven, high-skilled workforce training programs. Through OSWD, ESD will help create new economic opportunities for unemployed, underemployed and underrepresented workers, while simultaneously meeting the labor needs of the state’s highest-growth industry sectors.
Join us on Thursday, August 31 from 11:00 am – 12:00 pm to learn more about these funding opportunities and how they can be used to develop and grow workforce development programs in your region.

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Knowledge @ Noon: Using Analytics & Modeling to Support and Enhance Business Decisions
2023-08-08 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Companies are experiencing the following performance improvement results by analyzing and digitizing their manufacturing operations:
• 15-20% Cost Reduction
• 15-30% Productivity Increase
• 10-30% Throughput Increase
Come learn how a company’s data can be effectively used as an asset to make better decisions, faster using a Visualize, Analyze, Optimize methodology. Matt Hodson of Growth & Performance Solutions will discuss the current landscape of data analytics and discuss how organizations are receiving significant benefits from a model-based analytics approach.
Topics to be discussed include:
1. Improve Performance (Lean Six Sigma)
2. Balance Workforce (Shift/ Personnel Optimization)
3. Prepare for Growth (CapEx/ Capacity Planning)
4. Improve Supply Chain Resiliency
5. Improve Scheduling/ Planning
Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the future of analytics and prepare your company for future performance and growth.
Meet the Presenter:
Matt Hodson is the President and Owner of Growth & Performance Solutions in Albany, where he provides advisory, consulting, and training services to manufacturing, logistics, and services organizations across North America. Matt has over 20 years of experience supporting organizations in modeling & analytics including GE, Lockheed Martin, NASA, Pfizer, AltaMed, Boeing, and others.
Matt received an MBA, an M.S. in Operations & Information Technology, and a B.S. in Industrial Engineering from Worcester Polytechnic Institute. He is also certified in Lean, Six Sigma, and Scrum Master. He can be contacted at MattHodson@GrowthPerformanceSolutions.com or 508.450.9379.

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Becoming An Employer of Choice
2023-07-13 08:00 - 10:00 | Capital Region Chamber / CEG, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Thursday, July 13 | 8 – 10am | 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY 12205
According to the National Association of Manufacturers recent survey 75.7% of manufacturing leaders listed attracting and retaining quality workforce as a primary business challenge.
The same playbook is not enough. Workers seek quality jobs, and companies that prioritize job quality become employers of choice.
Job quality is not just about the job; it is a combination of key drivers that are important to each worker’s overall employment experience. Pay and benefits matter, and so do a multitude of other factors like workplace safety and health, a voice, culture, scheduling predictability, skills building, and advancement. Together, these distinguish an employer of choice from the rest. The bottom line, It all matters.
Join us and learn what strategies you can take to become an employer of choice.
Speakers:
Mary Malone McCarthy, Founder and CEO of M3 Placement & Partnership, a national executive search, talent acquisition, and strategic HR firm. As CEO she has led the organization to significant growth through the team’s focus on building strong partnerships with a shared services approach and a passion for exceptional service. Prior to founding M3, Mary Malone spent over 15 years as Senior Vice President at Northland Communications, responsible for the oversight of Human Resources, Marketing and Client Relations for the organization. See full bio here>>
Donna Hughes, JD, Founder and CEO of Hughes Solutions, LLC, an executive coaching and human resources consulting business. Donna launched her business to enable senior and emerging leaders to excel in their leadership capabilities, and to support diversity in the C-suite, where women and people of color remain underrepresented. Donna is a sought-after speaker for institutions of higher education, national organizations, and has been a guest podcast speaker on various topics including, embracing change, the value of leadership coaching, conscious leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion, culture transformation, and leading organizations through the Covid-19 pandemic and social unrest. See full bio here>>
Anne Rush, Founder and CEO of Elasta Jobs, LLC, recognizes the growing need for creative and individualized talent solutions for organizations. She started Elasta Jobs to create mutually beneficial HR solutions for independent talent and companies. Placing a premium on earning our clients’ trust, Anne leverages her prior experience as an HR Executive to vet the talent within the Elasta Jobs’ network. Anne is recognized as an HR thought leader and has been featured in a variety of publications and speaking venues.
Christine McLear, Director of Workforce Development, Center for Economic Growth, started at CEG in 2021 to oversee workforce programs and partnerships, including management of CEG’s group sponsor program for NYS Registered Apprenticeship. With a specific focus on manufacturing trades, this program supports attraction and retention of diverse talent to meet workforce needs.
Don Wiesenforth, a seasoned leader with over twenty-six years of diverse professional experience including as owner and president of a local manufacturing company, founder and partner of an exhibition management company, leading a lean transformation in healthcare, as well as a strategic business advisor to manufacturing and technology companies. He currently serves as Senior Vice President of Business Growth Solutions at the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) and Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Center Director. See full bio here>>
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Knowledge @ Noon: Sustainability Basics to Build Your Business & Reduce Your Footprint
2023-07-11 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Knowledge @ Noon is a monthly webinar series 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 insights and provide valuable knowledge and tools to help your organizations learn and grow.
In this Knowledge @ Noon monthly series the Manufacturing Innovation Network provides a great opportunity to learn why a sustainability vision is important, how to get started and resources to assist with the journey. Hear from the experts at the Pollution Prevention Institute and how a local manufacturer, ClearView Packaging, is making the transition.
Speakers:
Kim Bawden is the Technology Commercialization Program Manager and is a Senior Staff Engineer at the NYS Pollution Prevention Institute at RIT, where her primary role is to provide technical assistance to industry. Ms. Bawden supports manufacturers throughout the supply chain by assessing manufacturing processes for improvement opportunities, performing material and energy balances for baseline metric quantification, researching and identifying environmentally preferable and cost-effective alternatives, and by assisting companies in meeting sustainability certifications/scorecards. Prior to joining NYSP2I, Ms. Bawden worked in industry for eight years in various manufacturing engineering capacities for Harris RF Communications and Microwave Data Systems. She holds an M.S. in Sustainable Systems from RIT’s Golisano Institute for Sustainability as well as a B.S. degree in Industrial Engineering and a M.E. in Engineering Management, both from RIT. She is also a Life Cycle Assessment Certified Professional (LCACP).
Trent Romer is a sustainability expert, author, and TEDx Speaker who has spent 30 years in the plastic bag manufacturing industry before serving as a sustainability operating partner for a private equity firm. His latest book, “This Is Our Home,” is a cautionary yet inspiring tale to take personal action in the fight against the planet’s destruction. Romer has multiple certificates and degrees from prestigious universities including Yale, Harvard and University of Albany. In 2022, Romer spoke at TEDxBoston. He authored Finding Sustainability, a “gold winner” in the Non-Fiction Book Awards.

Following each segment there will be an opportunity for Q&A.
*The Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), serves as a forum for Capital Region manufacturers to Learn, Share, and Grow. This Network brings together Capital Region manufacturers to learn from experts on industry relevant topics, participate in thematic roundtables, discuss common issues, and expand their network.
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Bots & Brews: Manufacturers Networking Event
2023-06-22 15:00 - 18:00 | Nine Pin Ciderworks, 929 Broadway, Albany, NY, 12207
Join the Manufacturing Innovation Network, featuring Ralph W. Earl, for Bots & Brews on Thursday, June 22 from 3 – 6 pm at Nine Pin Cider in Albany, NY.
Come see how cobots are putting the power of automation in manufacturers’ hands.
You’ll get to experience the UR20 cutting-edge features firsthand. Test its programming, feel its new footprint, and witness its enhanced speed and capabilities. Don’t miss out – see the UR20 in person now!

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explore the new software
test its enhanced speed
witness its expanded capabilities

Don’t miss out on this chance to immerse yourself in the future of robotics.
Thank you to our Sponsors:
Beverage Sponsor Garnet River
Food Sponsor: R.W. Earl

FREE DRINK: One ticket purchase is good for one beer, cider or non-alcoholic drink per person!
Manufacturers! Register Today!

2023 Global NY Export Experts Tour
2023-06-13 14:30 - 18:30 | 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 - Effective Onboarding by M3
2023-06-13 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Knowledge @ Noon is a monthly webinar series 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 insights and provide valuable knowledge and tools to help your organizations learn and grow.
In this Knowledge @ Noon monthly series the *Manufacturing Innovation Network will explore the significance of effective onboarding, a critical process for organizations that helps to increase employee engagement, reduce turnover rates, and improve productivity by providing structured support and training for new hires.
Statistics on the importance of onboarding:

According to a survey conducted by Careerbuilder and Silkroad Technology (nine percent,) or 1 in 10 have left a company because of a poor onboarding experience, and 37% percent of employees said their manager did not play a critical role in their onboarding experience support.
Without proper onboarding procedures increases in employee turnover and loss of productivity occur. This decreased employee engagement costs companies large sums of money every year.
When a company has great onboarding 69% of employees are likely to stay for at least 3 years.

SHRM (the Society for Human Resource Management):

69 percent of employees are more likely to stay with a company for three years if they experienced great onboarding.
New employees who went through a structured onboarding program were 58 percent more likely to be with the organization after three years.
Organizations with a standard onboarding process experience 50 percent greater new-hire productivity.

Speakers:
Mary Malone McCarthy is founder and CEO of M3 Placement & Partnership, a national executive search, talent acquisition, and strategic HR firm. As CEO she has led the organization to significant growth through the team’s focus on building strong partnerships with a shared services approach and a passion for exceptional service. Prior to founding M3, Mary Malone spent over 15 years as Senior Vice President at Northland Communications, responsible for the oversight of Human Resources, Marketing and Client Relations for the organization. See Mary Malone’s Bio here>>
Donna Hughes, JD, is the Founder and CEO of Hughes Solutions, LLC, an executive coaching and human resources consulting business. Donna launched her business to enable senior and emerging leaders to excel in their leadership capabilities, and to support diversity in the C-suite, where women and people of color remain underrepresented. Donna is a sought-after speaker for institutions of higher education, national organizations, and has been a guest podcast speaker on various topics including, embracing change, the value of leadership coaching, conscious leadership, diversity, equity and inclusion, culture transformation, and leading organizations through the Covid-19 pandemic and social unrest. See Donna’s bio here>>
Following each segment there will be an opportunity for Q&A.
*The Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), serves as a forum for Capital Region manufacturers to Learn, Share, and Grow. This Network brings together Capital Region manufacturers to learn from experts on industry relevant topics, participate in thematic roundtables, discuss common issues, and expand their network.
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Coffee & CapNY: Tools for Talent Attraction & Intern Best Practices
2023-05-31 08:30 - 10:30 | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive S., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
The Center for Economic Growth invites you to join us for two consecutive morning programs focused on:
(1) Talent attraction and retention tools using the CapNY resources
(2) Internship program “how-tos” and best practices
These programs will be free of charge. You can attend one or stay for both.
Who should attend:

Human Resource Departments
Talent Acquisition/Retention Specialists
Marketing Departments
Businesses/Leaders interested in starting an internship program
Intern managers interested in strengthening their internship program

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Ralph W. Earl Automation Solutions Expo 2023
2023-05-18 09:00 - 14:00 | Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Join us for our annual Automation Expo, as we showcase our wide offering of automation solutions from our 25+ exhibitors. Visit with industry leading Automation Experts, and interact hands-on with the the technologies on-site.
The event starts at 9 am and ends at 2 pm. Lunch will be served from 11 am to 2 pm.
There is no cost to attend.
We are expecting a large turn-out, and registration is limited. Register as early as possible to avoid missing out on this opportunity.
We look forward to seeing everyone at the event!

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Knowledge @ Noon - Energy Partner Resources for Manufacturers
2023-05-09 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Knowledge @ Noon is a monthly webinar series 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 insights and provide valuable knowledge and tools to help your organizations learn and grow.
The *Manufacturing Innovation Network through our Knowledge @ Noon monthly series is bringing New York State energy experts together to highlight ways in which they support manufacturers.
From sharing insight and resources to incentives and programs.
Joining us will be:
• Amanda Vitullo-Huttig, Senior Economic Developer, National Grid
• Amber Sisson, Sr. Program Manager, Economic Development, New York Power Authority
• Joseph M Sayre, Senior Economic Development Specialist, New York State Electric and Gas (NYSEG) and Rochester Gas & Electric (RG&E)
Following each segment there will be an opportunity for Q&A.

*The Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth (CEG), serves as a forum for Capital Region manufacturers to Learn, Share, and Grow. This Network brings together Capital Region manufacturers to learn from experts on industry relevant topics, participate in thematic roundtables, discuss common issues, and expand their network.
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Semiconductor Day at HVCC TEC-SMART in Malta, NY
2023-04-21 08:00 - 11:30 | TEC-SMART Facility, Malta, 345 Hermes Road, Malta, NY, 12010, United States
Applied Materials, in partnership with GlobalFoundries, is hosting an upcoming event at TEC-SMART in Malta on April 21, 2023. Join us for a roundtable discussion with leaders from business, industry, and academia who will speak to the importance of educating the workforce for semiconductor manufacturing. Panelists include AMAT, GF, RPI, HVCC and SUNYPOLY. The afternoon will include VR tech camps for high school students.

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Principles of Lean Enterprise Methodologies and Simulation
2023-04-20 07:30 - 16:00 | Capital Region Chamber, 5 Computer Drive South, Colonie, NY, United States
Lean Manufacturing encompasses a set of continuous improvement techniques that, when implemented, shorten the time between customer order and shipment by eliminating or reducing non-value added activities. One effective approach to capturing the power of Lean is the CEG’s signature Lean Simulation. Working for “Buzz Electronics” (a mock manufacturing facility), participants assemble a product on a simulated factory floor, incorporating the various principles of Lean along the way. By participating in a Lean Simulation, you experience how to use half the manufacturing space and half the effort to produce products in half the time with fewer defects.
SIMULATION OBJECTIVES
This full-day program combines a comprehensive classroom presentation with hands-on simulation of a production facility. In this workshop, we introduce the basic concepts of Lean Manufacturing and demonstrate the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor.
Participants act as production workers, applying the lean tools to their individual workspaces as well as across the entire product line. This learn-do technique over four “shifts” illustrates cause and effect relationships for the lean tools presented. Participants review methodology and lessons learned from previous shifts, deciding what and how to implement while working with realistic constraints such as available resources, cash flow and resistance to change.
TOPICS COVERED
• Traditional Manufacturing
• Defining Lean
• Eight Wastes
• Standardized Work
• Total Productive Maintenance
• Visual Controls
• Workplace Organization (5S)
• Plant Layout
• Quick Changeover
• Point of Use Storage
• Quality at the Source
• Pull Systems
• Cellular Flow Manufacturing
• Batch Size Reduction
• Takt Time
• Work Balancing
• Keys to Success
BENEFITS OF THE LEAN MANUFACTURING OVERVIEW
Participants will learn how to identify the eight wastes in manufacturing and experience how productivity can be improved by applying standard work, visual controls, quick changeover, batch size reduction, point-of-use storage, quality at the source, pull systems and more.

*Continental breakfast and lunch will be provided.

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Smart Manufacturing – What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Get Started
2023-03-28 07:30 - 12:30 | Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Howard P. Isermann Auditorium, Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies, 1623 15th St, Troy, NY, 12180
Manufacturing Innovation Network, powered by the Center for Economic Growth, is proud to present the RPI Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center and CESMII – “The Smart Manufacturing Institute”, as their industry experts provide an introductory workshop on Smart Manufacturing and why it is critically important to implement now to secure the future success of your manufacturing operations.

Smart Manufacturing – What it is, Why it Matters, and How to Get Started
Strategies for leveraging real-time [manufacturing process] data to improve decision making and optimize performance.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023, | 7:30am-1:00pm (Tour will conclude at 1pm)
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Howard P. Isermann Auditorium, Center for Biotechnology and Interdisciplinary Studies
1623 15th St, Troy, NY 12180 (parking instructions to follow)
Meet the Speakers!

Check out their bios here>>

In this workshop, you will learn about:
The Business Case for Smart Manufacturing
• What is Smart Manufacturing and why it matters to manufacturers
• Closing the gap between business strategy and technology enablement
• How new capabilities bring together people, process, and technology
• Tactics for upskilling the workforce

Smart Manufacturing Building Blocks
• Smart Manufacturing Principles
• Going beyond process control and dashboards (Industry 3.0 vs. Industry 4.0)
• Digital Lean and Smart Manufacturing synergies
• Leveraging Cyber-Physical systems, OT-IT partnerships, the SM Innovation Platform, and SM applications

Taking the First Step
• Smart Manufacturing critical success areas
• Understanding your current state
• Establishing a strategic vision and roadmap
• Prioritizing quick wins and longer-term plans
• Techniques for digitally connecting manufacturing systems to collect actionable data for better decision making

And tour the RPI Smart Manufacturing Innovation Center in the Manufacturing Innovation Learning Lab (MILL).
• See Smart Manufacturing systems in action, in an agile manufacturing facility that looks like yours
• Understand from industry experts how to digitally connect modern and legacy manufacturing equipment to collect contextualized data and implement powerful analytics
• How to protect data security including trade secrets, intellectual property and company privacy

Plus, connect with the regional Smart Manufacturing ecosystem, including SM experts and suppliers, and view Smart Manufacturing Project Success Stories

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Building an Ecosystem: Troy’s AI Center of Excellence
2023-03-09 18:30 - 20:30 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Summary
AI is finally mainstream. Join us to learn about the burgeoning community at the AI Center of Excellence in downtown Troy – an upcoming resource in the upstate innovation ecosystem. We will discuss the facility’s mission and share tactical next steps for regional innovation industry players to connect and grow our ecosystem.

About the AI Center of Excellence
The AI Center of Excellence will form the point of aggregation for AI-related expertise, resources and capabilities for the purpose of creating AI-enabled solutions for commercial and public sector customers, incubating AI start-ups, and facilitating R&D opportunities for research organizations. It will compliment and strengthen Regional industry hubs, including video gaming, nanotechnology, and life sciences.
The AI Center — the first of its kind in the Northeast — will have a suite of spaces to host educational activities, conferences and events, and showcase AI capabilities to the public. The Center will also sponsor a range of educational outreach programs designed to elevate the Capital District to becoming the most AI literate community in the world. The AI Center of Excellence is being designed to perpetuate AI literacy and learning across all demographics segments.

About Bob Bedard
Bob’s career has centered on building market-changing products, services, and businesses based on opportunities to gain competitive advantages by applying emerging information technologies. As an early pioneer in online services and electronic commerce, the commercial solutions he brought to market have helped thousands of Fortune-ranked to middle-market customers realize competitive advantage. Over the past ten years, Bob has turned his attention to commercializing emerging Information Technologies in Corporate Planning, Artificial Intelligence, Business Analytics, and Business Intelligence.

THIS EVENT IS IN PERSON.

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Industry Update: Offshore Wind
2023-03-07 08:00 - 11:30 | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
You’re Invited!
Join CEG and our partners for a morning program to hear the latest on the Offshore Wind industry in the Capital Region from NYSERDA, ports, offshore wind developers and the supply chain.
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 | 8:00am – 11:30am | University at Albany ETEC Building
Cost to attend is $30. Please Register below.

Agenda

8:00 – 8:30am: Registration, Coffee & Breakfast
8:30 – 8:45am: Welcome & Sponsor Remarks
8:45 – 9:00am: Opening Remarks – Doreen Harris, President & CEO, NYSERDA
9:00 – 9:15am: Regional Overview – CEG
9:15 – 9:45am: Ports Overview
9:45 – 10:30am: Developer Panel “Potential Economic Benefits of Offshore Wind”
10:30 – 11:00am: OEM Panel “Opportunities in the Capital Region”

11:00am: Closing Remarks

Optional Tour of ETEC Building after the event

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PARTNER SPONSORS

SUPPORTING SPONSORS

Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
2022-12-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-11-03 18:30 - 20:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.
Join us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls, product developers, inventors, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world.
SHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status, get and give feedback, explore next steps, connect with potential team members.
SPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey, followed by Q&A and discussion.
We’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community.
This meetup is organized by The Tech Valley Center of Gravity. We are a makerspace, prototyping center, manufacturing incubator, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy, New York. A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization, the Center of Gravity serves members from Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties and beyond with space, tools, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity, turn ideas into objects of art and/or utility, and launch new ventures based on their own ingenuity.
TVCOG Members: Free
Non-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate

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Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) Grant Holding National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) via Zoom
2022-11-16 11:00 - 12:00 | NY
The Regional Apprenticeship Development & Readiness (RADAR) grant will be holding a National Apprenticeship Week (NAW) event via Zoom on Wednesday, November 16 from 11 – 12 pm.
This event is part of a nationwide celebration showcasing the impact Registered Apprenticeship programs have in building the American workforce as well as highlighting the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeships for re-building our economy, advancing racial and gender equity, building a pipeline to good, quality jobs, and supporting underserved communities.
The event will feature breakout rooms and attendees will have the opportunity to hear from a number of Apprenticeship-based grant programs, as well as employers with Registered Apprenticeships.
We urge you to join us to learn more about our commitment to Registered Apprenticeships and how these unique work-based training programs make a difference in our community.

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Supply Chain Virtual Lunchtime Workshop Series
2022-11-15 08:00 - 2022-11-22 17:00 | NY
Join the conversation! This three-part virtual workshop series, brought to you by MTRC, is designed to provoke innovative new ideas and strategies in Global Supply Chain Management.

Registration is for all 3 workshops:
1. November 15, 2022 – Current Issues and Failures in Global Supply Chains
2. November 17, 2022 – Supply Chain Models and what we can learn from each. What are the innovations, creativity, and strategies of various supply chain models including electronics, automotive, fast fashion, food, and pharma
3. November 22, 2022 – Supply Chain Strategies and Architectures – What to focus on now in your Supply Chains

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Can’t make it? Sign up today to receive the full recording and any distributed materials.

CEG 2022 Annual Meeting
2022-11-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Hudson Valley Community College, North Campus 345 Hermes Rd Ballston Spa, NY 12020, 345 Hermes Rd, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020
The Capital Region: Future Focused
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Hudson Valley Community College | North Campus
345 Hermes Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
5:00pm Registration Opens | 5:30pm Remarks
6:00 – 7:30pm Networking Reception

Join fellow investors, business and civic leaders at CEG’s signature event at Hudson Valley Community College’s start-of-the-art Hudson Valley North Campus in Malta, NY. Get economic development and industry updates from CEG, network with colleagues, and make new connections.

Registration is Open!
Standard Rates: CEG Investors: $95 | Non-Investors: $140
Discounted rate for CEG investors! Unsure if your company is an investor in CEG? Check out our investor list here.

Presenting Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors
Ballston Spa National Bank
CDTA
Nixon Peabody
Rivers Casino & Resort
Whiteman Osterman and Hanna

Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Increase Your Company Visibility

Food for Thought: SBA 101- Intro to Small Business Support
2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Are you looking for funding or free consulting to help your business start, grow or recover? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers many financial and educational resources for small businesses, beyond the recent COVID relief programs. Join the SBA Upstate New York District Office virtually on November 2nd at 12:00 pm EDT for an introduction to traditional SBA programs, including financing, counseling, federal contracting and disaster assistance. The presentation will provide an overview of SBA services and local Resource Partners, who provide low- and no-cost support to small businesses.

Jeffrey Boyce was appointed Upstate New York Branch Manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in March of 2020. In this role he manages a significant portion of the District’s 34-county territory, collaborating with public and private sector agencies, organizations, and individuals to promote SBA capital access programs, in addition to other SBA federal resources that assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. Mr. Boyce also serves as SBA’s Project Officer for the New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.
REGISTER TODAY!

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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity.
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

New York State Innovation Summit
2022-10-25 - 2022-10-27 | Buffalo Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY, 14202
NYSTAR and FuzeHub invites you to join us for the New York State Innovation Summit on October 25-26, 2022 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This multi-day event for NYS organizations that want to showcase and discover new and emerging technologies that support innovation and drive business growth.
The event serves as an opportunity to foster collaboration; introduce industry to experts that can assist growth, strengthen our statewide innovation ecosystem and showcase promising early stage companies. Whether you’re a startup, an economic developer, or an established manufacturer, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you.
The 2022 New York State Innovation Summit will showcase companies and researchers at the forefront of emerging technologies and new advancements in production capabilities. This event celebrates New York State leadership in technology-led economic growth with experts in biotechnology, new materials, energy innovation, and artificial intelligence that will explore current technology convergence opportunities, ways to accelerate commercialization, and issues of manufacturing sustainability.

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CEG Hosting Saratoga Area Manufacturing Meeting
2022-10-20 15:30 - 17:00 | The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, United States
Manufacturers! Please join us for our manufacturing network roundtable starting at 3:30 pm. These manufacturing only meetings are an opportunity for regional manufacturing managers and leadership to network and share best practices and concerns. Each meeting will kick of with 30 minutes for networking, and refreshments, followed by a 30 minute presentation on a topic of interest, and 30 minutes of open discussion on that topic or other topics. Joining the discussion will be workforce program leaders in our region including representation from SUNY, NYS Department of Labor, Center for Economic Growth, and a Manufacturing Company with an active apprenticeship program.
Agenda:
3:30 – 4:00: Networking/Refreshments
4:00 – 4:30: Workforce Development Programs & Best Practices
4:30 – 5:00: Open Discussion
Refreshments will be available.

REGISTER HERE

HIGHLIGHTING THE CLIMATE TECH INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION IN NEW YORK.
2022-10-19 13:30 - 17:00 | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
HIGHLIGHTING THE CLIMATE TECH INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION IN NEW YORK.

??Join us to explore climate tech innovation and investments that will decarbonize the economy. Invest NY: Climate Tech is presented by NYSERDA and NYSTAR. Meet startups, founders and investors on October 19 at the University of Albany.
The event includes:

Startup Showcase with the latest in tech from New York.
Conversation with corporate venture capital investors to discuss the challenges and opportunities in innovation. (not confirmed)
Quality networking with investors and industry experts

REGISTRATION

Who Will Be There?
Invest NY: Climate Tech will be attended by startup entrepreneurs and innovators, experienced executives, active investors and professionals in the climate technology industry.

Tickets
In-person ticket: $95
Online ticket: $50
Upstate Capital Members receive $45 off in-person and free online tickets.

Join Upstate Capital
Register

AGENDA

12:00 PM

Invitation only: CEO Roundtable & lunch with Charlotte Hamilton
Please contact Noa Simons, President & CEO of Upstate Capital if you’d like an invitation: noa@upstatecapital.org

1:30 PM

Registration + Networking

2:00 PM

Invest NY: Startup Showcase
Startup Pitches to Investors & Experts

3:30 PM

Investors & CEOs: Building Companies Leveraging Capital

4:00 PM

Keynote: The Future of Energy Storage with Dr William Acker, NY-BEST

Overview of the energy storage sector
Federal and New York State initiatives impacting the sector
Energy storage technologies
Key areas of opportunity

5:00 PM

Networking Reception

STARTUP SHOWCASE

Pitch to investors in person at the University at Albany on October 19, 2022
What we are looking for:

Tech-enabled & defensible market position (intellectual property and market traction all count)
Some (or lots) of proven product/market fit
Raised some outside capital, ideally (not necessarily required)
Preference for late-seed/series A or later companies

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Global NY Webinar on Doing Business in India
2022-10-18 09:30 | NY
GLOBAL NY EXPORT WEBINAR SERIES

Expand Your Presence in the Global Marketplace

Global NY’s latest initiative provides export education to NYS small and medium-sized businesses through a series of expert-led webinars. Tapping into Global NY’s international network of trade representatives—from Africa, Canada, China, Europe, Israel, Mexico and South America—this series gives participants advanced exporting information with localized insights on a number of trade-related topics.

Join Global NY Webinar on Doing Business in India
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 9:30 AM EDT
With representatives around the world and programs offering export funding and assistance, Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace. Global NY is pleased to announce the launch of a new trade office in India.
A large, dynamic economy with an expanding middle class, India continues to represent huge opportunities for businesses. Bilateral U.S.-India trade in goods and services jumped from $120.6 billion in 2020 to $159.1 billion in 2021, signaling resilience in the commercial relationship between the United States and India. Moreover, after Indian GDP declined by 7.3 percent in 2020, the IMF estimated Indian GDP growth to achieve 9.0 percent in 2021. The Indian economy is projected to grow by 6.4 percent in 2022. India jumped three places to become the United States’ ninth largest trading partner in 2021, with sales of U.S. goods and services valued at $56.8 billion.
The following sectors provide growth opportunities for U.S. companies in the Indian market:

Civil Aviation
Defense
Education
Energy
Environmental Technologies
Food and Agriculture Value Chain
Healthcare
Information and Communication Technology
Travel and Tourism
Safety and Security

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Retool’22: A Climate Tech Conference for Manufacturers
2022-10-17 - 2022-10-20 | Northwest Arena, 319 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY, 14701
The Retool WNY Initiative presents a climate technology conference for manufacturers and associated partners in upstate New York. Join industry leaders, manufacturers, investors, and entrepreneurs October 17–19, 2022 to learn, network, and collaborate on opportunities related to developing new business in the emerging climate technology sector.
New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 sets aggressive targets for decarbonization and reduction of greenhouse gases by 2050 with the goal of 100% zero-emissions electricity by 2040. Industry is changing, creating new manufacturing opportunities. Are you prepared to take advantage of them?
What to Expect

Learn about market opportunities that exist in the climate technology sector.
Discover innovators who are already in the climate technology supply-chain.
Hear from entrepreneurs and investors about how to grow new businesses in Western NY and the Southern Tier. Meet secondary and higher education leaders who are formulating new programs and courses in response to climate technology and clean tech manufacturing needs.
See examples of electrified vehicles and equipment, and talk with industry experts.

Attendees
Manufacturers, entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, public sector leaders, secondary and higher education workforce leaders from across New York State and the Northeast region.
Costs are outlined when you click to REGISTER. Early bird discount extended through Sept. 15th and bundled pricing available for businesses wishing to send 3 or more people.

Agenda
Monday: Check-in. Pre-conference networking opportunities at the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel.
Tuesday: Keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions at the Northwest Arena. Dinner and tour of the National Comedy Center.
Wednesday: Half-day schedule with speakers on the challenges of manufacturing in the climate technology sector. Electric vehicle showcase.

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Capital Region Bio Innovation Forum & Ribbon Cutting!
2022-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), 150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208
JOIN US
for BioInnovation 2022

Cultivating a Biotech Ecosystem:
Driving Innovation and Commercialization

Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET)

Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 12 noon – 5 pm
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
This event brings together industry experts, innovators, academics, and leaders who are transforming the field of Life Sciences. Assemblymember John T. McDonald III kicks off the forum with opening remarks. Two discussion panels, Concept to Commercialization and Funding Sources, highlight resources available to innovators for business development. Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association, moderates the day.

You are also invited to a Ribbon Cutting before the Forum!
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 10 am –11:15 am
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) recently acquired a state-of-the-art medical and life sciences facility. The acquisition extends ACPHS’ campus footprint and provides a new home for the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET).
We welcome you to join us in celebration at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony performed by a special guest. Tours of the building and refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.

Download the shareable .pdfs here!

AGENDA

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch/Registration

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Welcome

Mark N. Eagan, President and CEO, Capital Region Chamber and CEG
Opening Remarks
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), Albany Medical College Biomedical Acceleration and Commercialization Center (BACC), Center for Economic Growth, Empire State Development, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University at Albany
Opening Remarks
Presenting Sponsors

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Panel #1 – Concept to Commercialization

Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association
Colleen Costello, CEO & Co-Founder, Vyv
Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP
Heidi Knoblauch, Ph.D., Senior Director Entrepreneurship Development Division of Science, Technology & Innovation, Empire State Development
Dr. Eric Ledet, Chief Medical Officer, ReVivo Medical, Vice President of Research & Development and Director of the Health Innovation Incubator & Technology Center
John Pietrangelo, M. E., Registered U.S. Patent Agent, Tech Valley Patent, LLC

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Sally Temple, Scientific Director at the Neural Stem Cell Institute

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Panel #2 – Funding Sources

Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association
Kate Baker, Director at NYS Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany
Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP
Joe Richardson, Managing Partner at Eastern NY Angels Capital, LLC
Noa Simons, President & CEO, Upstate Capital Association of New York

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks, Networking, and Cocktails

Poster Presentations & Solution Provider Showcases

Sponsored through the collaboration of:

CEG hosting- Albany Area Manufacturing Meeting
2022-10-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Capital Region Chamber / CEG, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Manufacturers! Please join us for this month’s manufacturing network roundtable starting at 7:30 am. Joining the discussion will be workforce program leaders in our region including representation from SUNY, NYS Department of Labor, Center for Economic Growth, and a Manufacturing Company with an active apprenticeship program. As part of this program we’ll have invited key partners and manufacturers to share information on the NYS Apprenticeship programs followed by open discussion and sharing.
These manufacturing only meetings are an opportunity for regional manufacturing managers and leadership to network and share best practices and concerns. Each meeting will kick off with 20 minutes of networking and refreshments, followed by a 25-35 minute presentation on a topic of interest, and 25-35 minutes of open discussion on the topic or other topics.

Agenda:
7:30-7:50: Arrival, Networking, and Refreshments
7:50-8:10: Introductions
8:10-8:35: Workforce Development Programs and Best Practices
8:35-9:00: Open Discussion – Manufacturing Roundtable

Refreshments will be available.

Register here

Can’t make it to Albany come to our Saratoga Manufacturing Meeting on October 20. More Detail Here>>
