Center for Economic Growth

BASQUIAT X WARHOL An Exclusive Tour at The School / Jack Shainman Gallery
2019-08-15 15:00 - 17:00 UTC | The School / Jack Shainman Gallery, 25 Broad St., Kinderhook, NY, 12106, United States
A #GetCAPtivated Event
Join us on Thursday, August 15, from 3-5pm at The School /Jack Shainman Gallery in Kinderhook, for an exclusive tour of Basquiat x Warhol, an amazing examination of the compelling, complex relationship between two master artists during the final years of their lives. This reexamination of the original 1985 exhibit has received raves from NYC press and will be open for ACE friends and partners for an exclusive weekday tour.
This event and tour are free; register below.
Special thanks to our event sponsor and promotional partner Columbia Economic Development Corporation. and promotional partners The Collaborative, Troy Savings Bank Music Hall, co-mads, and Overit Media.
The crux of the exhibition lies in the collaborative paintings and interconnected practices of Jean-Michel Basquiat and Andy Warhol. The two artists shared collective creative space in New York City, a city rife with possibility. The series of collaboration paintings, executed from 1984 – 85, sparked conversations between the two artists that are visible on each canvas – a visual language all their own that revitalized Warhol’s engagement with painting.
These collaborations were harshly criticized when the show opened. The poor reception marked the downfall of this pivotal relationship, which dissipated soon after with Warhol’s death in 1987, and Basquiat’s one year after. Thirty years later, Jack Shainman Gallery is proud to present these previously misunderstood works as an in-depth study to mine Basquiat and Warhol’s creative geniuses.
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IgniteU NY 2019 Startup Showcase
2019-08-05 17:30 - 20:30 | Revolution Hall, 425 River Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
IgniteU NY invites you to our 2019 Summer Accelerator Program Startup Showcase. Hear from the eight local companies who have been growing and scaling their operations with us over the past eight weeks.
Join us on Monday, August 5th for an evening of pitches, networking, and food + drinks at the renowned Brown’s Revolution Hall in downtown Troy.
The event is free and open to the public.
Learn more about the companies in our program here.
If you are in interested in sponsoring this event, learn more here.

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2019 Black Arts and Cultural Festival
2019-08-03 14:00 - 19:00 | Empire State Plaza, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
The Black Arts and Cultural Festival tradition continues with art, community, history, music, and dance! With a special performance by Grammy Award Winning Artist Mya, celebrating over 20 internationally known years in the music industry since her self-titled, double platinum debut album, Mya. Plus, a teen scene, gospel stage, and dozens of African crafts and food vendors.
No cost to attend!
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ACE Creative Economy Mixer: PS21
2019-07-31 17:30 - 19:30 | PS21, 2980 NY-66, Chatham, NY, 12037, United States
On July 31, join us PS21, a beautiful, outdoor performance venue in rural Columbia County. PS21 is home to innovative programming from a wide range of genres, and has both a traditional proscenium stage with open-air seating and pavilion roof AND an intimate black-box theater that operates year round.
Live entertainment, a tour of their geothermal facility, beverage tastings by Hudson-Chatham Winery and Chatham Brewing. Guitarist/vocalist Lorkin O’Reilly will be our entertainment.
Special thanks to our event sponsors Columbia Economic Development Corporation,MVP Health Care, and Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and promotional partner CREATE (Council for Resources to Enrich the Arts, Technology & Education).
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LogicalNet Corporation Open House
2019-07-23 15:30 - 18:00 | Logical Net, 2345 Maxon Road Extension, Schenectady, NY, 12308, United States
Logical Net Corporation is excited to open its brand new office doors to the public! Check out their new office, meet some local professionals and eat some delicious food. The grand opening begins at 4:00pm. Register to attend HERE. There is no cost to attend.

Prior to the Grand Opening, at 3:30pm The Daily Gazette will have a ribbon cutting for Image 360 on the 2nd floor. You can register for this event here.
The team at LogicalNet looks forward to seeing you and showing you around their new office!

Keep Growing Your Business: 3 Key Elements to Online Success
2019-07-23 08:30 - 10:30 | Troy Innovation Garage, 24 4th Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Running a business is hard work. Whether you are new to owning a business or you are a seasoned entrepreneur, you know that it takes work and requires many different skills. Between marketing, sales, accounting, hiring, finance and actually delivering your unique product or service, you wear many hats.
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What are the biggest challenges facing your organization?
Perhaps these include:

Not enough customers (revenue).
Key leaders in your organization have too much to do and not enough time.
Your communications and coordination across your team can be improved.
You and your team waste time finding important information.
You need to improve customer service and repeat purchases.

Do any of these sound familiar?

In this seminar, we’ll help you master smart ways to drive your business to success. We’ll share tools, best practices and tips to help you:
Generate new and repeat customers
Automate repetitive tasks
Improve customer service
Get organized
Save time (and money) and get paid faster and easier
See complete history of leads and customers
Keep focused on key tasks
Improve communications and collaboration across teams

What You’ll Learn:
In this seminar you will learn how the combination of digital marketing, CRM and automation help save time, improve customer service, generate new business and streamline operations. Today’s business owners and managers need these strategies to stay competitive in the coming decade or risk diminished impact, growth and financial success. These three steps will lead you to online success for the next decade.
There is no cost to participate in this event.
Presenter: Erik Bunaes, President of Endophin Advisors LLC and Keap Certified Partner.

To learn more about Endorphin Advisors visit them at www.endorphinadvisors.com
To learn more about USNYBCC visit us at www.usnybcc.org/become-a-member

REMADE Institute: Workshop On Remanufacturing, Repair And Reuse
2019-07-22 09:00 - 16:30 | Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT, 190 Lomb Memorial Drive, Rochester, NY, 14623, United States
Join us to learn about innovative technologies, industry best practices, and funding opportunities available to help you improve your bottom line.
Remanufacturing will be the focus of the one-day workshop at RIT on July 22

This one-day workshop is hosted by the REMADE Institute. We are committed to finding new and less expensive ways to reuse, recycle and remanufacture metals, fibers, polymers and waste.
AGENDA & REGISTER

Remanufacturing offers New York State industries a unique business opportunity to:

Leverage existing technologies to improve your bottom line.
Learn about new technologies that can benefit you.
Share best practices.
Explore funding opportunities and remanufacturing support.

NYSTAR programs and centers emphasize the importance of working with industry to leverage New York State’s technology strengths to produce new products.

Veteran Connect Center FUN-draiser at the Tri-City ValleyCats: Military Awareness Day
2019-07-18 18:00 - 22:00 | Tri-City ValleyCats, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Veterans/Military Appreciation Night
Buffet begins at 6 pm / Game starts at 7 pm; Includes:

All You Can Eat Pre-game Buffet: marinated chicken, beef sliders, hot dogs, salt potatoes, coleslaw, watermelon, soda, and water.
Souvenir ValleyCats Cap
Reserved Box seating

Cost: $26.50 per person; Bring the Family!!
Register to Attend

Please contact Karen Wolff with any questions: Karenw@ceg.org

About the Veteran Connect Center

The Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center (VCC) serves those who have served us by connecting Veterans and their families to career, educational and community resources in New York’s Capital Region.

Networking with Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce and Endorphin Advisors
2019-07-18 17:30 - 19:30 | Troy Innovation Garage, 24 4th Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
USNYBCC
in partnership with our member

Endorphin Advisors

Bring you a night of networking with your fellow entrepreneurs as you learn more about our member as well as the benefits of our partnership.
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About Endorphin Advisors LLC
Full-Service Strategy & Digital Marketing Since 2005
They are on a mission to help professional services firms achieve their dreams and profitably grow their businesses.
Since 2005, they have developed strategies to increase visibility, improve communications, build brands and generate revenue. In essence, we focus on strategy, marketing and communications, so you can practice your profession and serve your clients.
They offer a diverse range of strategy, design, communication, digital and analytic services.
They develop breakthrough marketing strategies to increase sales. That’s their focus.
Started in 2005 in San Francisco, CA, and relocated to Albany, NY in 2011, Endorphin Advisors is now located in downtown Troy, NY.
Their niche: We specialize in working with professional services firms.
To learn more about Endorphin Advisors visit them at www.endorphinadvisors.com
To learn more about USNYBCC visit us at www.usnybcc.org/become-a-member

BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series featuring Rich Honen
2019-07-16 12:00 - 13:00 | BizLab, 251 State Street, Schenectady, 12305, United States
About:
Rich Honen is more than an attorney and partner at Phillips Lytle. He’s been involved in some of the biggest deals in New York’s Capital Region. And he’s also been – and is – a racehorse owner. There are some lessons he’s learned over the years that will help you if you’re looking for some horse sense in business or thoroughbreds!

All delivered in an insightful, entertaining and memorable way at the next BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series event!

Please note: We are holding this event on a TUESDAY, July 16, because Tuesday is a “dark day” at the track!

Tickets to hear Honen 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!

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 of Saratoga National Bank.
Honen joins a list of presenters who make up a Who’s Who in New York’s Capital Region.

Creative Economy Mixer: Capital Roots
2019-07-10 17:30 - 19:30 | Capital Roots, 594 River Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Join ACE for our June Creative Economy Mixer at Capital Roots in Troy, NY. Enjoy an engaging conversation, facility tours , beverage and food tastings and much more!

There is no cost to attend, however we ask that you please RSVP.

Thanks to our sponsors The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and MVP Health Care.

SEMICON West 2019: NY Booth, Summit & Reception
2019-07-10 10:00 - 2019-07-12 17:00 | Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Visit the New York State of Opportunity Pavilion
Booth # 1650 South Hall

Resources. Sites. Assets.
Find out what opportunities await you in New York!

SEMICON West will be held in San Francisco July 19 – 11and is the premier event in the United States for the micro and nanoelectronics manufacturing industries, organized by SEMI. SEMICON West is one of the semiconductor electronics industry’s top events of the year, bringing together the entire supply chain. Attendees represent materials, equipment, design, manufacturing, system integration, and more.
NY Loves Nanotech will be exhibiting in partnership with New York State, and will be hosting a New York Nanotech Summit and 20th Annual Dessert Reception, with generous support from our partners and sponsors.

Why New York?
New York’s Tech Corridor is the premier location for innovative, high-tech companies. As a global leader in R&D, the state produces a world-class workforce, shovel ready sites and competitive incentives to ensure a company’s success.

Wednesday, July 10 | 1:00 – 5:30pm | Moscone South ESPL Rm: 156
Agenda:
1:00 – 1:30pm | Welcome and New Initiative Announcements
1:30 – 3:35pm | Technology Overviews

Themes: Photonics, AI, Quantum Computing, Materials & Process Research, High Volume Manufacturing
Participants Expected: NY CREATES, SUNY Poly, AIM Photonics, IBM, TEL, AMAT, CMC, EXYTE

3:50 – 4:30pm | Partner Overviews
4:30 – 5:30pm | Workforce Education & Economic Development
**No fee to attend , but you must have your SEMICON West Badge to access the meeting rooms.**
Need a visitor badge? Use our promo for a discounted rate!

NY Loves Nanotech’s 20th Annual Dessert Reception
Wednesday, July 10 | 8:00 – 10:00pm
Invite Only — contact Andrea Swank

Platinum Sponsor:

Banner Industries is a privately held company and leader in flow component distribution for high purity and industrial manufacturing. Our complete synergistic product line and expert technical team enable us to serve a number of diverse industries including semiconductor, life sciences, pharmaceutical, solar and associated markets. Banner Industries collaborates with partners and customers to find solutions that improve productivity and profitability.
Banner Industries products are distributed through our 12 locations in the U.S. and Asia Pacific. Our integrated nationwide network ensures that we have the resources and technical expertise to find what you need, while our strategically placed local offices guarantee you receive the personal service you deserve. From large projects to individual products, Banner Industries is your one-stop shop for premier components, technical consultation, and world-class customer service.
Our product line includes assemblies, cleanroom products, filters, fittings, heaters, gauges, mass flow controllers, mass flow meters, O-rings and seals, purifiers, pumps, regulators, tubing and pipe, valves, and more.
For additional information, visit our website at www.bannerindustries.com.
Silver Sponsors:

Major Underwriter:

Regional Economic Development Partners:
Center for Economic Growth | Genesee County Economic Development Center | Greater Rochester Enterprise | Invest Buffalo Niagara | Mohawk Valley EDGE | Onondaga County IDA
NYS Partner:

CEG 23rd Annual Technology Awards
2019-06-27 16:00 - 19:30 | Rivers Casino, 1 Rush St., Schenectady, NY, 12308, United States
TONIGHT’S PROGRAM
4:00pm – Registration is open | 4:30 – 5:00pm – Cocktails and Networking | 5:00 – 6:00pm – Awards Ceremony
6:00 -7:30pm – Celebratory reception with food, cocktails, music, tech showcases & more!
About the awards

The Technology Awards celebrate and honor the Capital Region’s most innovative and inspiring companies and individuals whose pioneering and entrepreneurial successes are bettering our communities by strengthening our workforce and creating new jobs and opportunities.
The Awards are a signature event of the Center for Economic Growth – and an opportunity to not only recognize start-up companies and encourage their growth, but to recognize innovative, established companies that call the Capital Region home and are continuing to contribute to the region’s overall economic growth and success. And, to honor individuals who make an incredible impact as entrepreneurs and mentors – helping new ventures thrive here.

Who attends?
100s of individuals representing a multitude of different industries, educational backgrounds and age groups; this is the place to make new connections in an enjoyable setting!
View photos from last year’s event >>
CONGRATULATIONS, 2019 AWARD WINNERS!!

Economic Winner: Auto/Mate
Lift-Off: Jahnel Group
Start-Up Star: Passport for Good
Technology Innovation: Mobius-Labs
Judges’ Choice – Technology Connector:
Susan Lundberg, Owner, Capital Tech Search & President, NY Tech Loop
Technology Trailblazer:
Annmarie Lanesey, Founder & CEO, AlbanyCanCode
Manufacturing Innovator:
Dr. Gary Patton, CTO & SVP, Design Enablement and R&D,
GLOBALFOUNDRIES
Jeffery A. Lawrence Lifetime Contributor:
Richard Frederick, Co-Founder & Managing Director, Eastern New York Angels

Join hundreds of business leaders, professionals and entrepreneurs at this signature event! Open to CEG Investors and the General Public. Special rate available for Young Professionals.
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Individual Registration: CEG Investor: $65 | General Public: $85 | Young Professional (21-35): $35
Group Discount Blocks (10 Tix): CEG Investor: $585 | General Public: $765
**All tickets include program, reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres, 2 complimentary drink tickets (cash bar also available) and opportunity to enter to win tech give-aways.

Sponsorship
Looking to gain visibility for your organization and show your support? Your sponsorship enables us to continue to honor our region’s bright minds and innovative companies making a difference. Opportunities still available! Download Sponsorship Packet

Award Sponsors

Beverage Sponsor

Give-Away Sponsor

Media Sponsor
Leaders of the Times Union realized very early that in order for us all to grow we had to work together. As such, we are proud to be a Funding Partner of the Center for Economic Growth, and to be an integral part of what is now known as New York’s Tech Valley. As the region’s leading media organization, the Times Union is deeply embedded in this community. Our commitment to reporting the news fairly and independently, sponsoring local events and supporting local businesses helps to strengthen our area and make it a better place for all to work and live.
Now, more than ever, the Times Union is committed to remaining relevant to our readers and the businesses that support us.
Recently, we have taken a look at how our subscribers want to receive their news and have launched an innovative subscriber platform that keeps readers coming back; both online and in our print format.
For our advertisers, we now offer the Hearst Digital Agency. With this new offering, we can help businesses thrive and grow and add state-of-the-art digital media solutions in addition to the broad reach of the Times Union and tu.com
For the past two years, the Hearst Media Center has been the center of communication with our readers. This 11,000 square foot Town Hall allows us to present topic of interest to our community and hear what they have to say.
The Times Union is part of Hearst, one of the world’s lealding media,information and service companies. In the Capital Region, our suite of products extends beyond the daily newspaper, to include magazines, the region’s leading web site including a mobile site and an app.
All this makes the Times Union a valuable resource for the growing and diverse needs of the Capital Region’s business community.

Supporting Sponsors

Black Wealth 2020
2019-06-22 10:00 - 14:00 | Metropolitan Baptist Church, 150 2nd Street, Albany, NY, 12210, United States
On Saturday, June 22nd, the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce will partner with George Biddle Kelly Foundation and Metropolitan Baptist Church to launch Black Wealth 2020 (BW 2020), a national initiative and movement to unite some of the most historic national economic, civic and civil rights organizations with a goal to impact economic outcomes in Black America throughout the decade of the 2020’s and beyond in an effort to create legacies through establishing inter-generational wealth. The BW 2020 is a three-pronged strategy designed to significantly increase the number of Black homeowners, strong Black-owned businesses and deposits in Black banks.
FREE ADMISSION for the first 100 Attendees
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BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series featuring Tobi Saulnier
2019-06-20 12:00 - 13:00 | BizLab, 251 State Street, Schenectady, 12305, United States
Tobi Saulnier, founder and CEO of game developer 1st Playable Productions, will be the next speaker at the BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday, June 20.
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Saulnier has had a storied career path. After earning her doctoral degree in electrical engineering, she went to work for General Electric, then went to work for a gaming startup, Vicarious Visions. And from there, her passion for entrepreneurship was sparked. She has been recognized as one of the leading entrepreneur’s in New York’s Capital Region.

Tickets to hear Saulnier 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!

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 of Saratoga National Bank.

Consolidated Funding Application Information Session – Rensselaer
2019-06-19 09:30 - 11:30 | IgniteUNY, 333 Broadway, Suite 350, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs.

Please RSVP here: REGISTER NOW!

9:30 am Registration
10:00 am Presentation
10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff
More information on the consolidated funding application here.

CEN 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Day
2019-06-17 10:00 - 19:00 | The Edison Club, 891 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY, 12148, United States
Monday, June 17, 2019 – rain or shine – the proceeds of this one day event are the only funds that will go towards several 2019/2020 college scholarship awards presented to high school seniors or current college students majoring in a field which can lead to employment with a manufacturer. Last year, CEN awarded scholarships of $1,000 each to 4 area students.
Cost | $175 /person; $700 / foursome; $50 dinner only
Registration | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Barbecue Lunch | 11:00 am
Shotgun Start | 12:00 pm SHARP
Cocktails & Buffet Reception – includes Silent Auction & Awards | 5:00 pm
It will take 5 hours for the round; please be at the club and ready to start promptly at 12:00.
When registering a foursome, please provide names of individual players. If not all names are secured, please insert TBD into first name and last name fields.
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2019 Capital Region Workforce Development Implementation Summit
2019-06-14 08:30 - 11:00 | The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, 12110, United States
Governor Cuomo has launched a new $175 million Workforce Development initiative in May of this year, using the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process on a rolling basis (no deadline date). This means a tremendous opportunity is available to area businesses seeking to increase their workforce and/or meet current needs.
Don’t miss the opportunity to learn about this vital NYS initiative and also connect with business leaders and educators from throughout the region:

8:30 – 9:30am – Registration, continental breakfast and networking with sponsor tables
9:30 – 10:30am – Presentation on $175M Workforce Development Initiative
10:30 – 10:45am – Questions and Closing Remarks
Attendance is complimentary; pre- registration is required.

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Public Lean 101
2019-06-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Experience the power of lean and the changes and benefits of moving from a traditional environment to a lean environment by participating in a simulation workshop. Learn about the eight wastes and how to apply standardized work, workplace organization, visual controls, set-up reduction, batch-size reduction, point-of-use storage, quality at the source, workforce practices and pull systems to eliminate these wastes. Participation in this workshop before taking part in other workshops is recommended.
Who should attend:
Management Team, Operations Managers, Quality Managers, Engineers, Supervisors, Production/Service Personnel
Typical benefits include:

Work in process reduction up to 90%
Space utilization improvement up to 75%
Quality improvement up to 90%
Productivity increase up to 50%
Lead time reduction up to 90%

Although this course was created to address process improvement needs of manufacturers – it is the first of a number of courses throughout the Lean journey and are applicable enterprise wide to any type of organization

*CEG investors will have recieved discount codes pertaining to their membership level. Please contact Michael Lobsinger at michaell@ceg.org with questions regarding codes.

MWBE Series Class 4: Finding Your Niche
2019-06-13 07:30 - 09:00 | Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Office, First Floor Conference Room , 90 Fourth Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business.
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Overview of how to utilize your MWBE Certification in the Sales Process and Identi-fying Contracting Opportunities and the ins and outs of writing a winning proposal, how to read a RFP, and preparing the proposal components.
Presented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.
The minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups. An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing, independent business owned, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real, substantial, and continuing.

Sponsored by:

Consolidated Funding Application Workshop
2019-06-12 10:00 - 12:30 | Proctors GE Theatre, 432 State Street, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
The workshop includes an overview of the application and the CFA process followed by informational breakout sessions on specific funding available through the following agencies:

Group 1: Empire State Development, and Department of State (LGE Program)

Group 2: Office of Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation, Homes and Community Renewal, Department of State (LWRP & BOA Program), NYS Council on the Arts, and NYS Canal Corporation

Group 3: NYS Energy Research and Development Authority, Environmental Facilities Corporation, NY Power Authority, Department of Environmental Conservation

Please RSVP here: REGISTER NOW!

2019 Energy Solutions Summit New York
2019-06-11 08:00 - 18:00 | Turning Stone, 5218 Patrick Rd, Verona, NY, 13478, United States
CONNECTIONS… 2019 Energy Solutions Summit New York is all about connections. Connecting with your peers for networking and collaboration; connecting with a showcase of the most innovative technologies and sustainability solutions at our Expo; connecting with experts on the newest technology behind our developing industry; and, connecting with National Grid and NYSERDA’s dedicated professionals eager to serve you and your energy needs.

For the first time, the new Energy Solutions Summit New York will bring together two of the largest players in Energy Efficiency – National Grid and NYSERDA. Attract more than 300 of National Grid’s large commercial, industrial, institutional and municipal businesses, for a day showcasing the POWER of energy efficiency, provide industry highlights, and education on Electric Vehicles/Fleets, Demand Response, and more. This exciting event will be held June 11, 2019 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona, NY – a National Grid Energy Efficiency customer.
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Keynote Speaker Announced
Thurman Thomas Joins Summit Line Up
Thomas is known for his successful career on the field as #34 Hall of Famer for the Buffalo Bills, but he also has a rich history of successful business and political activities that resulted from his long association with the NFL, including his positions on the New York State Tourism Board, and founding Legends Energy which was ultimately acquired by NRG Energy.
Who will be there – National Grid’s commercial, industrial, institutional, and municipal customers / Experts on the newest technologies and trends in the energy industry / Dedicated professionals from National Grid and NYSERDA ready to work with you
What will you experience – Networking and collaboration with your peers / A showcase of the most innovative technologies and sustainability solutions / Engaging panel discussions / Information on electric vehicles, demand response, and more

MWBE Series Class 3: Accounting for Government Contracting
2019-06-06 07:30 - 09:00 | Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Office, First Floor Conference Room , 90 Fourth Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business.
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Overview of Accounting Best Practices for government contracting including NYS and Federal Accounting Reporting Requirements, Understanding Financial Statements, Estimating, Job Costing, Billing, Collections and Dispute Resolution.
Presented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.
The minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups. An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing, independent business owned, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real, substantial, and continuing.

Sponsored by:

Consolidated Funding Application Information Session - Schenectady
2019-06-03 09:30 - 11:30 | Schenectady County Community College, 78 Washington Avenue, Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs.
Please RSVP here: REGISTER HERE!
Location: Schenectady County Community College – Stockade Building, Room 101
Agenda
9:30 am Registration
10:00 am Presentation
10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff
More information on the consolidated funding application here.

Consolidated Funding Application Information Session - Saratoga
2019-05-31 09:30 - 11:00 | TEC-SMART, 345 Hermes Road, Malta, NY, 12010, United States
The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs.
Please RSVP here: REGISTER NOW!
Agenda
9:30 am Registration
10:00 am Presentation
10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff
More information on the consolidated funding application here.

MWBE Series Class 2: MWBE Best Practices
2019-05-30 07:30 - 09:00 | Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Office, First Floor Conference Room , 90 Fourth Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business.
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Discussion of Best Practices for managing business operations, finances and sales pipeline to avoid the potential pitfalls of growth and maintaining a positive relationship with your procurement officers.
Presented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.
The minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups. An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing, independent business owned, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real, substantial, and continuing.

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Creative Economy Mixer: Arts Letters & Numbers
2019-05-29 17:30 - 19:30 | Arts Letters & Numbers Studios, 1548 Burden Lake Road, Averill Park, NY, 12018, United States
Join ACE for our May Creative Economy Mixer at Arts Letters & Numbers for a campus tour, artists’ showcase, and a special “food” installation!

Arts Letters & Numbers is a nonprofit arts, education, and publishing organization dedicated to creating creative exchanges across a wide range of disciplines including Architecture, Visual Arts, Theatre Arts, Film, Music, Humanities, Sciences, and Social Sciences. Arts, Letters & Numbers conducts workshops in educational and cultural institutions worldwide in collaboration with theatre companies, artists, writers, actors, musicians and filmmakers. It operates an ongoing series of educational workshops, performances and film productions at ‘The Mill’ located in Upstate, NY.

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Thanks to our sponsors Community Loan Fund and MVP Health Care.

Effective Practices for Hiring Foreign Talent
2019-05-24 08:00 - 09:45 | Harris Beach – Albany, 677 Broadway #1101, Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Center for Economic Growth and Harris Beach PLLC are partnering on this special workshop and webcast event:

MWBE Series Class 1: Business Planning for Government Contracting
2019-05-23 07:30 - 09:00 | Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce, Chamber Office, First Floor Conference Room , 90 Fourth Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
A four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business.
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Learn how to adapt your business model and cash flow management to reflect the needs of government contract and sub-contracting including: Developing your Ca-pability Statement, Adjusting Cash Flow for Government Contracts, and Developing Your Portfolio.
Presented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.
The minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups. An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing, independent business owned, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real, substantial, and continuing.

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IgniteU NY: Pathways to Leadership Panel
2019-05-21 18:00 - 21:00 | IgniteUNY, 333 Broadway, Suite 350, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
