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SUMMARY:ValuepProp Accelerator Peer Roundtable Breakfast for Business Owners in New York's Capital Region
DESCRIPTION:Experience the only peer-advisory program focused exclusively on growth – with expert how-to training included. Peer Roundtable & Execution Support FOR OWNER-LED BUSINESSES. \nAttendance is very limited. Attendees will receive a copy of Jose Palomino’s book “Value Prop”. \nValue Prop Accelerator is for business owners and their leadership teams whose number one priority is profitably growing revenue. \nREGISTER\n\n View Webinar recording for “Get Your Owner Priorities Right for Growth!” \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/valuepprop-accelerator-peer-roundtable-breakfast-business-owners/
LOCATION:Center for Economic Growth\, 5 Computer Drive S.\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Sunrise Multifamily Housing Summit
DESCRIPTION:The local business news has been filled with new apartment communities in the Capital Region being proposed or coming to market. How many apartment communities can this market bear? \nJoin our panel of business leaders for an in-depth discussion about the multifamily rental market. Learn from the experts on how the economy is impacting it\, what factors are driving changes in this market\, and what’s on the horizon.  The results of the 2018 Sunrise multifamily rental market report will be revealed during the event. Click for information on the report. \nKey Topics\n\nWhat is changing in the national and local economy and how will that impact the multifamily rental market?\nHow is economic development driving the need for housing?\nWill the multifamily rental market continue to be a profitable investment for real estate investors?\nWhat factors should real estate investors look for before making a new investment?\n\nPanelists\n \n\n\nThe event is free to attend\, but please consider making a donation through your event registration to the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society\, an organization formed in 1927 with the mission to end homelessness within Albany County and the Capital Region. REGISTER>>  \n\nAgenda\n7:30 – 8:00 am  Registration\, Networking\, and Continental Breakfast \n8:00 – 9:00 am  Panel Discussion \n9:00 – 9:15 am  Q&A and Presentation of Donation to Homeless and Travelers Aid Society \n\nQuestions about this event? Contact Cassie Papandrea at 518/640-6819 or by email.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sunrise-multifamily-housing-summit/
LOCATION:The Century House\, 997 New Loudon Rd\, Latham\, 12110\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Advanced Electronics Business Connection Forum
DESCRIPTION:Learn about the power of trans-Atlantic supply chain connections in advanced electronics industries\nBecome engaged in an initiative to make B2B connections among clusters across Europe and North America\, particularly New York State. \nThis is the first in a series\, and future FuzeHub webinars will focus on specific advanced electronics industry areas\, from autonomous operations to smart cities to health applications. \n LEARN MORE & REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-advanced-electronics-business-connection-forum/
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180529T130000
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SUMMARY:WEBINAR: Get Your Owner Priorities Right for Growth
DESCRIPTION:FREE Masterclass for Business Owners and Leaders\nDon’t miss this content-packed live strategy masterclass on how to GET YOUR GROWTH IN GEAR FOR 2018 so that you can generate more revenue…and get your business all the growth it deserves! \nWhat you will take away from this zero-cost info-packed training:\n\nExactly what you have to do to create a simple\, actionable Owners’ Priority Plan for Real Growth.\nYou’ll learn about the 7 Key Priorities that Determine Business Health:\n\nUnderstand the Power of Mission\nHow to Establish Real Growth Targets – that you\, your team and your bank can believe.\nHow to Unlock the Profits Matter Attitude that Owners Need to keep their businesses viable over the long haul.\nLearn how to get your team on board your vision.\nAvoid the trap of thinking “It’s not personal\, it’s business” – when you’re an owner – IT’S PERSONAL!\n\n\nWe’ll show you how to the 7 Owner Priorities – and how to determine what’s yours – right now!\nBottom Line: take advantage of the end of this year…by focusing on what you have to do next year to win and grow!\n\n  \n  \n REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-get-owner-priorities-right-growth/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180515T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180515T110000
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SUMMARY:Solutions for the C-Suite
DESCRIPTION:Join CEG and our partners for an informative morning program. Open to CEG Investors and Speaker Clients; no cost to attend.  \n  \nAgenda:\n  \n8:00 – 8:30am – Breakfast & Networking \n8:30 – 8:50am – Welcome & Program Overview \n9:00 – 9:50am –  Breakout Session I \nThinking Differently About Family Wealth Planning –  Nick Preddice\, Behavioral Finance Coach\, The Affinity Group  \n Why owners and executives need to think differently when it comes to their own – and their family’s wealth planning. This session will address common issues and mistakes\, how to change your behavior patterns and take a different approach to ensuring future personal financial stability. \nTransforming the Risk Function: Performance-driven risk management – Michael Poveda\, Managing Partner\, Greater Albany Market; Matthew Cooleen\, Partner\, Risk Advisory Services & Rick Comeau\, Senior Manager\, Risk Advisory Services\, Grant Thornton \n A new approach to risk management that could propel your organization into the future.  Hear from Grant Thornton’s thought leaders on the latest trends in enterprise risk management. The presenters will share recent industry insights and the results of Grant Thornton’s Governance Risk and Compliance Survey.  The session will introduce a framework that integrates risk management (including cyber risk management) and performance.   \nAlternative Health Benefits Funding—Cost Reduction Strategies. –  Kurt W. Jaeger\, RHU\, ChHC\, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer\, Jaeger & Flynn Assoc.\, Inc.  \nAs an employer\, alternative funding allows you to flexibly manage your medical and prescription costs more efficiently by eliminating requirements for Affordable Care Act taxes\, state premium taxes\, and insurance carrier margin.  This can be done on a fully insured basis as well as a self-funded basis thru a variety of different concepts.  The flexibility of alternative funding allows selection of the right mix of cost vs. risk for your particular business environment. Learn more in this session (intended for employers with 100+ full-time equivalent employees). \n\n10:00 – 10:50am – Breakout Session II \n \nThinking Differently About Family Wealth Planning  \nTransforming the Risk Function: Performance-driven risk management  \nHealth Savings Accounts: Getting Beyond Negative Perceptions. – Thomas F. Flynn\, CLU\, ChFC\, President & CEO\, Jaeger & Flynn Assoc.\, Inc. \nHealth Savings Accounts have been around since 2003. According to research firm Devenir\, HSAs have grown to an estimated $42.7 billion in assets and 21 million accounts as of June 30\, 2017\, and are projected to exceed $60 billion in nearly 30 million accounts by the end of 2019. When we drill down into examining the tax-free benefits\, the extent to which they promote healthcare consumerism\, etc.\, they seem like a no-brainer! They can be good for your business\, good for your employees\, and great for your execs!! Why then do we still run into so much negativity and misperceptions so often whenever we mention high deductible health plans and health savings accounts here in upstate New York? This session\, intended for businesses of all sizes\, will review HSA basics\, how HSA positives easily outweigh the negatives\, and how to move beyond the negative perceptions to understanding and appreciation. \n\n11:00am – Event Concludes  \n  \nRegister to Attend\n  \nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/solutions-c-suite/
LOCATION:The Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180514T170000
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SUMMARY:NY Loves Nanotech 19th Annual Dessert Reception at SEMICON West
DESCRIPTION:Save the date!\nWednesday\, July 11\, 2018 | 8:00 – 11:00pm \nW San Francisco \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ny-loves-nanotech-19th-annual-dessert-reception-semicon-west/
LOCATION:W San Francisco\, 181 3rd Street\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Innovate518 Lunch & Learn: Cash Flow
DESCRIPTION:The seminar is designed for business owners and financial managers of small and medium-size businesses to provide an overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to improve financial performance. Free lunch to be provided! \nAttendees will leave with a clear understanding of: \n\nWhy AI is important to your company\nHow AI is going to affect your business\nExamples of how AI is being used by SMB’s\nHow AI is being used to improve cash flow in SMB’s\nHow can you get started using AI\n\n  \n REGISTER \nThis event is free to attend \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/innovate518-lunch-learn-cash-flow/
LOCATION:1 University Place\, 1 University Place\, Rensselaer\, NY\, 12144\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180510T103000
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CREATED:20180504T214339Z
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SUMMARY:Run\, Bike\, Hike: Capital Region Trails Summit
DESCRIPTION:Date & Time: Thursday\, May 10 from 8:00-10:30 AM\n Program Begins Promptly at 8:30. Coffee and Sign-In at 8:00\n\n Location: New York State Capitol in Albany | Assembly Parlor\, Room 306 \nRun\, bike or hike: unprecedented trail development in New York means soon you’ll be able to get to destinations throughout New York on two feet or on two wheels. The Capital Region’s rapidly growing network of multi-use hiking and biking trails are attracting tourism and economic development\, while more sidewalks and bike lanes are increasing the walkability and interconnectedness of our cities and towns. \n Free event. Pre-register here due to limited seating. \nJoin Assemblymembers Pat Fahy and John McDonald\, Senators Amedore and Breslin\, Albany Co. Executive Dan McCoy and panelists ranging from Parks and Trails New York to the Center for Economic Growth\, CDTA and many others. Highlights include walking and biking trail expansion and development across the region\, including the Empire State Trail\, Albany County Rail Trail and more! Trails are more than recreation: panelists will discuss the serious business and economic impact; tourism; health benefits; financial and regulatory barriers; and promote the innovative efforts underway. \n\n                                                         AGENDA \n\nVision: State trail expansion and the Empire State Trail.\nOverview: Regional trail connections and the Albany County Rail Trail.\nLocal initiatives: Waterfront access\, bike lanes\, sidewalks\, trails\, in area municipalities.\nEconomic and Community Impact: Business growth\, jobs\, increased revenue\, property values and tourism.\nGaps\, Barriers and Challenges: Infrastructure needs—including Complete Streets. Financial\, regulatory\, legislative and coordination challenges.\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/run-bike-hike-capital-region-trails-summit/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180510T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180510T120000
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SUMMARY:2018 Capital Region Workforce Development Implementation Summit
DESCRIPTION:With the skills gap hitting industry at an unprecedented rate\, learn about innovative solutions at this unique summit bringing together the region’s thought leaders in workforce development.  Take the opportunity to learn about New York State’s major investment of $175M in new funding to close the skills gap. Learn how you could potentially lower your employee development and recruitment costs through this new funding.  \nThe Summit features two rigorous panel discussions featuring educational training providers and business experts representing the healthcare\, manufacturing and technology sectors.   Make valuable connections during the sponsor reception with the 150+ of workforce development and business leaders in attendance. \n REGISTER \n  \nPresented by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2018-capital-region-workforce-development-implementation-summit/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 30 Clifton Country Road\, Clifton Park\, NY\, 12065\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180509T170000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180509T203000
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CREATED:20180423T175718Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180503T004057Z
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SUMMARY:Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame Dinner
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Junior Achievement & The Center for Economic Growth \n2018 Hall of Fame Inductees\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nEdward P. Swyer\n President\n Stuyvesant Plaza\, Inc. \n\nDaniel P. Nolan\n President & CEO\n Hugh Johnson Advisors\, LLC\n\nCharles P. Steiner\n (1950-2017)\n President\n Capital Region Chamber \n\n\n\n\nDinner & Induction Ceremony: Wednesday\, May 9 – 5:00pm \nEvent Chairman & Master of Ceremonies:\n \nAndrew Kennedy\, President & CEO\, CEG\n Derek Martin\, President\, Junior Achievement \nRegister to Attend>>>\n \n About:\nInduction into the Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame is a preeminent business leadership award in the Capital Region. As such\, those chosen to receive the award must not only meet the high standards established for the honor\, but should themselves be a sign of the quality of the award. The honorees will be part of an illustrious group who have exemplified business and entrepreneurial leadership and demonstrate a deep commitment and dedication to our community. Visit Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY’s website for more information.\n More info: Contact Junior Achievement at 783-4336 x 216 or email@janeny.org
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/tech-valley-business-hall-fame-dinner-2/
LOCATION:Albany Marriott\, 189 Wolf. Rd.\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180430T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180430T133000
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CREATED:20180416T221630Z
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UID:5357-1525087800-1525095000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Tech Valley: Lessons from the New York Nano-Cluster Success Story
DESCRIPTION:SEMI President & CEO Ajit Manocha invites you to a luncheon presentation to unveil Georgetown University’s long-awaited and comprehensive study on how semiconductor manufacturing has transformed the New York capital region. \nDr. Charles W. Wessner and Thomas R. Howell will reveal key findings from their multi-year\, in-depth study on the Tech Valley. A distinguished panel will also join them to discuss how state investments in cooperative research and support have revitalized the regional economy and workforce\, including the direct and indirect benefits that sustained cooperation have had on growth and employment\, the area’s educational institutions\, the public policy lessons learned along the way\, and the new challenges and opportunities facing the region. \nNo cost to attend\, and complementary lunch will be provided. \nLocation: The Saratoga Hilton\, Saratoga Ballroom 3 \nHosts: This event will be held in conjunction with the 2018 SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC) \nAjit Manocha\, President & CEO of SEMI \nAndrew Kennedy\, President\, Center for Economic Growth \nDr. Charles W. Wessner\, Georgetown University \nThomas R. Howell\, Dentons LLP \nRSVP: To attend\, please RSVP here \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/tech-valley-lessons-new-york-nano-cluster-success-story/
LOCATION:Saratoga Hilton\, 534 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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SUMMARY:Managing Risk and Strategic Growth: Startups & Growth-Oriented Companies
DESCRIPTION:     \n\n\n\n\nUpstate Capital and the Center for Economic Growth are co-hosting an event on April 26th in Albany\, for startups and growth-oriented companies.  You will explore best practices and lessons learned in managing risk for startups\, launch and scaling for established companies. Participants will include entrepreneurs\, company executives\, investors and business leaders from across the region. REGISTER TO ATTEND >>> \nKeynote Address: Investing in Cybersecurity\nRoselle Safran\, based in Washington DC\, President of Rosint Labs and Entrepreneur-In-Residence with Antecedent Ventures\, Brooklyn NY. Roselle was previously the Cybersecurity Operations Branch Chief at the Executive Office of the President\, where she managed the 24×7 security operations center that protected and defended the White House’s network. \nBreakout Sessions:\n(1) The Investor Perspective\n This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Managing Risks when Investing in a Startup \nSpeakers: Karthik Bala\, Velan Ventures\, Dick Frederick\, ENYA & Vikram Agrawal\, Agrawal Holdings\n Moderator: Todd Tidgewell\, Nixon Peabody \n(2) Insuring Success\n This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Risk Management Considerations for Entrepreneurs \nSpeakers: Lorraine Emerick\, Marshall & Sterling\, Eric Leander\, the Wagoner Firm\, & Francisco Merced-Cancel\, Grant Thornton\nModerator: Jim Lozano\, CFO for Hire \n(3) Recruiting & Managing a Great Team \n This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Leadership Skills and Talent Planning. \nSpeakers: Paul Gilkerson\, Hobbes and Town\, Miriam Dushane\, Linium Recruiting & Nehme Frank\, nfrastructure\nModerator: Rick D’Errico\, Transfinder \n(4) Growth After $1M\n This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Lessons learned in taking companies from $1M to exit. \nSpeakers: Mike Stamas\, Greycastle\, April Ulrich\, KeyBank & Nick Preddice\, Affinity Group\nModerator: Dave Wojeski\, Wojeski and Co \nEvent Schedule\n2:00PM – Registration & Networking | 3:00PM – Breakout Sessions\n5:00PM – Keynote Address | 5:45PM – Networking \nRegistration is Open! \n \nRegular tickets are $75. Upstate Capital Members save over 50% with tickets @ $35. Discounted tickets also available for students\, entrepreneurs\, CEG members and Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce. Let us know you’re coming and we’ll send a registration code. \nREGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/managing-risk-strategic-growth-startups-growth-oriented-companies/
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SUMMARY:VentureB Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Heffner Alumni House for the Wednesday\, April 18th VentureB Series featuring pitches from Glauconix Biosciences and BioSoil Farm.\nVentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required. \nREGISTER\nAgenda:\n 3:30 – 4:00 | Registration\n 4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches\n 5:00 – 6:30 | Networking\nParking restrictions will be waived and will be allowed in the J Lot as well as the Heffner Alumni House lot\, or you may park on the street. \nRefreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served! \nPresentations:\nGlauconix Biosciences\nA specialty pharma research company that uses an innovative platform technology to reduce the cost of ophthalmic drug development. \nBioSoil Farm Inc\nPioneering a set of products and plant growing systems based on low-dose\, high-efficiency plant nutrients. These nutrients outperform other organics (even synthetics) without any of the side-effects of other conventional fertilizers or nutrient systems; no plant burning\, no salt or acid build up in soils\, no toxic effluent\, no money waste on nutrients that are not and cannot be fixed and made plant available.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-series-2/
LOCATION:Heffner Alumni House\, 1301 Peoples Ave\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T002914Z
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SUMMARY:MicroKnowledge: Exploring Your Emotional Intelligence
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed to have participants respond to scenarios and exercises that provide insight into their emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional Intelligence has been tied to success in leadership\, management and overall performance in any role within an organization. \nAt the end of this course\, participants will be able to: \n\nDefine Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how it differs from IQ\nExplain the business case for understanding and improving your EQ\nDescribe the four (4) EQ skills and how to enhance each effectively\n\n  \nCost: $129/person \nContact MicroKnoweldge for more info and to register. \nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/microknowledge-exploring-emotional-intelligence/
LOCATION:Center for Economic Growth\, 5 Computer Drive S.\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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CREATED:20180328T194530Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180328T195118Z
UID:5255-1523521800-1523527200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Global Trends in the Energy Industry Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 12th\, the U.S. Commercial Service will host a roundtable for companies in the energy industry interested in learning more about the global market for energy technologies.  Vickie Gunderson\, International Trade Specialist in the International Trade Administration’s Office of Energy and Environmental Industries\, will present highlights from the recently released Smart Grid Top Market Report.  \nThe 2017 Top Market Report provides a comparative analysis of 50 global markets in terms of export growth potential for the U.S. smart grid industry in the near-term (2018-2022).  Markets are ranked both overall and for three sub-sectors: transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment; smart grid information communication technologies (ICT); and energy storage. Vickie also runs the Secretary’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee. \n\n8:30 – 9:00 AM – breakfast\n9:00 – 10:00 AM – presentation and discussion\n10:00 – 10:30 – tour of Environment One (optional) – for those interested in staying\, E/One has kindly offered to provide a tour of their manufacturing facility. E/One is a manufacturer and provider of products and services for the disposal of residential sanitary waste and Utility Systems for the protection and performance optimization of electric utility assets.\n\n  \nTo RSVP\, please e-mail Cathy.Gibbons@trade.gov.  All participants must register in advance.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/global-trends-energy-industry-roundtable/
LOCATION:EOne\, 2773 Balltown Road\, Niskayuna\, NY\, 12309\, United States
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SUMMARY:Technology Development Grants: Accessing the SBIR\, STTR\, and Other Programs
DESCRIPTION:NYS Small Business Development Center at University at Albany presents:\nTechnology Forum: Developing Winning SBIR/STTR and other Technology Grant Proposals\nREGISTER\nWho Should Attend:\n\nUniversity Faculty\, Staff and students\nSmall Business Owners\nThose with an interest in Technology Commercialization \n\nWhat You Will Learn:\n\nAbout the SBDC’s Tech Plus grant writing program\nStrategies for improving proposal funding success rates\nKey Components of winning SBIR/STTR proposals\nCommon barriers to winning SBIR/STTR competitive grants\n\nPresenting:\nAmala Consulting – The Amala Consulting team has experience in grant writing\, report and technical writing budget development and a wide breadth of other services. From small foundation grants to major capacity building and research grants\, Amala has helped our clients command the funding needed to get the job done. Our team has proven success with federal\, state\, and foundation grants such as NSF SBIR\, NIH SBIR\, DOD SBIR\, and NYSERDA. \nSponsored by:\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/technology-development-grants-accessing-sbir-sttr-programs/
LOCATION:University at Albany Health Sciences Campus\, 1 University Place\, Rensselaer\, 12144\, United States
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SUMMARY:2018 Season Launch: Capital Region Gives
DESCRIPTION:Please join us for the exciting announcement of the Capital Region Gives theme for 2018.\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\nRegister to attend >>\nThis event is free\, and a light breakfast will be served. \n\n What do these panelists have in common? \n\nDoug Sauer\, CEO\, NYCON and CEO\, Goverance Matters\, Inc.\nAndrew Kennedy\, President\, Center for Economic Growth\nMaryAnn Allen\, Executive Director\, The Wildwood Programs and Chair\, Capital Region Chamber Nonprofit Business Advisory Group\nMaureen Sager\, Project Director\, Alliance for the Creative Economy\n\n\n Moderated by: Gary Hahn\, Times Union Senior Editor \nThe theme this year will be relevant to both nonprofits and businesses.\n 2018 sponsorship packages will be available. \nAnd\, bring your story ideas. Gary Hahn will also be interested in hearing about them for 2018. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2018-season-launch-capital-region-gives/
LOCATION:Hearst Media Center\, 645 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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UID:5177-1521639000-1521644400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Grand Opening: The Prototype Center and The Manufacturing Incubator at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity
DESCRIPTION:Register for the double ribbon cutting and grand opening for The Prototyping Center and The Manufacturing Incubator\, propelled by IMC at Tech Valley Center of Gravity! These two facilities\, located in the heart of downtown Troy\, NY\, are now available to help Tech Valley inventors build businesses. \nThe brief ceremony will be followed by tours and equipment demonstrations\, as well as networking and light refreshments.\nThe Manufacturing Incubator\, propelled by IMC\, New York State’s newest 16V incubator supported by NYSTAR\, provides coaching and risk mitigation for startups seeking industry expertise to bring their physical product to market and create a revenue generating business. The light-filled beautifully renovated facility also provides studio space for start-ups to establish a business location\, with access to WiFi\, a document center\, a private meeting room and a 70-seat presentation room. \nThe Prototyping Center\, made possible through FuzeHub’s Jeff Lawrence Manufacturing Innovation Fund\, provides on-site prototype development and manufacturing technology and equipment including a 10×5′ CNC Gantry Router\, a Stratasys f270 professional 3D printer (provided by the Center for Economic Growth)\, a 2×4′ vacuum former\, a 130W 3×5′ laser cutter\, SOLIDWORKS and Fusion350\, with lean workstations\, and production and storage space. \nThese two additions to Tech Valley Center of Gravity compliment the 10\,000 square foot makerspace\, equipped with industrial sewing machinges\, 3D printers\, electronics workstation\, model shop\, metal shop\, welding shop\, woodshop and laser cutter.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/grand-opening-prototype-center-manufacturing-incubator-tech-valley-center-gravity/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180313T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180313T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180131T215347Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T215347Z
UID:4845-1520962200-1520969400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:ACE/CEG Creative Economy Rountable Tour - Columbia/Greene
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data\, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region. \nACE wants to know what you do\, why you’re here\, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live\, work\, and grow creative businesses. Music\, food\, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events\, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate. \nDates and locations for Albany\, Rensselaer\, Washington + Warren\, Schenectady\, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here. \nCost: Free to attend \nRegister for Columbia/Greene Counties Event \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/aceceg-creative-economy-rountable-tour-columbiagreene/
LOCATION:Hudson Opera House\, 327 Warren St.\, Hudson\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180313T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180313T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180221T001553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180221T001604Z
UID:4942-1520935200-1520942400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CEG Apprenticeship Informational Session
DESCRIPTION:CEG\, in partnership with the Manufacturing Association of Central New York\, is launching a new apprenticeship intermediary program. \nIf you’ve ever considered NYS Department of Labor apprenticeships at your facility- or if you’re new to them entirely – join us at the Desmond on Tuesday\, March 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM for an informational session about how we can help. \n REGISTER \nAbout the program\nStarting late spring/early summer\, CEG will act as an intermediary on behalf of our local businesses to help them establish New York State Registered Apprenticeships at their companies. Acting as a group sponsor\, CEG will ease the administrative burden of individual company registration. We will help manage your program and coordinate work-related classes with community colleges and other outside training providers. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/apprenticeship-intermediary-program-information-session/
LOCATION:The Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180313T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180313T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180112T002242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T202338Z
UID:4580-1520931600-1520956800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MicroKnowledge: SharePoint 2016/2013 Site Owner
DESCRIPTION:This course is designed for existing Microsoft SharePoint site users who need to create and manage a SharePoint team site. \nTopics include: \n\nCreating and Configuring a New Site\nAdding and Configuring Libraries\nAdding and Configuring Lists\nCreating Custom Lists and Forms\nAssigning Permissions and Access Rights\n\n  \nCost: $299/person \nMore info & Registration>> \nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/microknowledge-sharepint-20162013-site-owner/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180313T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180313T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180306T213451Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180306T213451Z
UID:5050-1520926200-1520931600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Cause-Effect Thinking Seminar
DESCRIPTION:Adirondack Business Development Partnership Seminar Series present:\nFixing the Problem\, Not the Symptoms: Cause-Effect Thinking Seminar\nBusiness operations are about cause and effect. Too often we focus on symptoms that problems create rather that delving into the root cause of the problem\, creating a stop-gap approach to problem solving. \nWhether your challenges reside in employee turnover\, supply chain\, operational processes and/or implementation\, utilizing the Root Cause Analysis approach to solving problems will enable your company or organization to identify the obstacles before committing valuable resources resulting in a more cost-effective approach with a higher success rate. This seminar\, presented by Leslie Kendall of Kendall Associates\, is designed to provide attendees with an overview of: \n•  Overview of Root Cause Analysis as a process\n•  Learn how Root Cause Analysis can pinpoint obstacles to success\n•  How to utilize a Cause-Effect process to maximize performance\n•  How to implement Cause-Effect thinking in the workplace to increase efficiency \n REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cause-effect-thinking-seminar/
LOCATION:Northwest Bay Conference Center\, 640 Bay Road\, Queensbury\, NY\, 12804\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180312T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180312T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180206T202254Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180206T202254Z
UID:4870-1520875800-1520883000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Albany
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data\, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region. \nACE wants to know what you do\, why you’re here\, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live\, work\, and grow creative businesses. Music\, food\, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events\, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate. \nDates and locations for Albany\, Rensselaer\, Washington + Warren\, Schenectady\, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here. \nCost: Free to attend \nRegister for Albany County Roundtable \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/aceceg-creative-economy-roundtable-tour-albany/
LOCATION:Overit\, 435 New Scotland Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12208
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180307T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180307T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180208T200944Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180208T202956Z
UID:4883-1520427600-1520449200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:The Business of Digital Games: Understanding the Landscape of the Industry
DESCRIPTION:Exploring the depth and breadth of the Tech Valley game design ecosystem and its opportunities for creative and technical professionals and entrepreneurs. \nLearn about the companies included in this ecosystem\, what they do\, who they work with and how. Dig a little deeper into the growth and development of one successful business. Then drill down a little more into a targeted discussion of your choice. Finish your day with a Networking Reception complete with opportunities to talk with representatives of game design companies and a TedX-style presentation on “The Intersection of Digital and Media Art.” \nAgenda\n\n\n\n\nMapping the Tech Valley Digital Games Cluster – a panel of representatives from each game design or related company with each sharing information on the company’s mission and place in the ecosystems\, as well as the type of employee and freelancers their company works with and the skills those individuals need. \n Starting\, Growing\, Pivoting and Still Growing a Business in Game Design\, featuring Brian Corrigan of Mad Glory \n Dig Down Discussions – Breakouts for Creative\, Technology and Entrepreneurs \n Networking Mixer with workshop attendees and members of the Upstate Alliance for a Creative Economy\, with information tables for the game design businesses and sponsoring organizations \n CoGTalk – The Intersection of Digital and Media Arts featuring NYS Council on the Arts Program Director for Electronic Media & Film|Visual Arts Karen Helmerson \n This program is free\, but space is limited. Reserve your place at the event by registering here with a $10 donation to Extra Life! All donations made to reserve a space will benefit the Children’s Hospital at Albany Medical Center through Extra Life\, which unites thousands of digital game players around the world in 24-hour fundraising and gaming marathons to support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals. \n\n\n\n\n  \nReserve Your Space 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/business-digital-games-understanding-landscape-industry/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180305T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180305T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180131T215154Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T215154Z
UID:4843-1520271000-1520278200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Saratoga
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data\, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region. \nACE wants to know what you do\, why you’re here\, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live\, work\, and grow creative businesses. Music\, food\, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events\, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate. \nDates and locations for Albany\, Rensselaer\, Washington + Warren\, Schenectady\, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here. \nCost: Free to attend \nRegister for Saratoga County Event \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/aceceg-creative-economy-roundtable-tour-saratoga/
LOCATION:Hall of Springs\, 108 Avenue of the Pines\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180228T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180228T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180131T215016Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T215016Z
UID:4840-1519839000-1519846200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data\, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region. \nACE wants to know what you do\, why you’re here\, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live\, work\, and grow creative businesses. Music\, food\, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events\, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate. \nDates and locations for Albany\, Rensselaer\, Washington + Warren\, Schenectady\, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here. \nCost: Free to attend \nRegister for Schenectady County Event \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/aceceg-creative-economy-roundtable-tour-schenectady/
LOCATION:Proctors\, 432 State St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180227T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180131T214801Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T214801Z
UID:4837-1519752600-1519759800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Washington/Warren
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data\, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region. \nACE wants to know what you do\, why you’re here\, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live\, work\, and grow creative businesses. Music\, food\, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events\, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate. \nDates and locations for Albany\, Rensselaer\, Washington + Warren\, Schenectady\, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here. \nCost: Free to attend \nRegister for Washington/Warren Counties Event
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/aceceg-creative-economy-roundtable-tour-washingtonwarren/
LOCATION:The Hyde Collection\, 161 Warren Street\, Glens Falls\, NY\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180221T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180221T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180108T233359Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180215T003137Z
UID:4524-1519227000-1519237800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Series
DESCRIPTION:February’s VentureB is at a new time and location!\nJoin us at Pat’s Barn for the Wednesday\, February 21st VentureB Series featuring pitches from VARA Firearm Security and KIRSH Helmets. \nVentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required. \nAgenda:\n 3:30 – 4:00 | Registration\n 4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches\n 5:00 – 6:30 | Networking\nLocation: Pat’s Barn is located at the RPI Tech Park\n (110 Defreest Dr\, Rensselaer\, NY 12144) \nRefreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served! \n \n \nRegister to attend\n\nPresentations:\n\n VARA Firearm Security is manufacturing a biometric accessible gun security safe\, targeting hand gun owners and law enforcement officers. Their product addresses a need among hand gun owners and law enforcement officers that have a unique demand for ready access to their weapon while providing appropriate on the job and home security. \nKIRSH Helmets manufactures and produces motor vehicle crash helmets. The helmet is the only helmet that is entirely produced in America. KIRSH’s helmet design\, granted\, in part\, by a perpetual license from Impact Technologies\, is more efficient at handling kinetic energy that is created in motor vehicle accidents\, while reducing rotational acceleration than any other motor vehicle crash helmet. \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-series/
LOCATION:Pat’s Barn\, 110 Defreest Dr.\, Rensselaer\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180213T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180213T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180112T001850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180112T001858Z
UID:4574-1518512400-1518521400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MicroKnowledge: Excel Advanced Functions
DESCRIPTION:Unleash the power of Excel by using decision making functions such as IF\, lookup functions to help find data across sheets such as VLOOKUP\, and techniques to make using functions easier such as named ranges and goal seek. \nTopics Include: \n\nWorking with Named Ranges\nUsing Conditional Functions\nUsing Lookup Functions\n\n  \nCost: $129/person \nMore info & Registration >> \nPresented by: \n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/microknowledge-excel-advanced-functions/
LOCATION:Center for Economic Growth\, 5 Computer Drive S.\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20180212T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20180212T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T134846
CREATED:20180131T214516Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20180131T215549Z
UID:4832-1518456600-1518463800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Rensselaer
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data\, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region. \nACE wants to know what you do\, why you’re here\, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live\, work\, and grow creative businesses. Music\, food\, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events\, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate. \nDates and locations for Albany\, Rensselaer\, Washington + Warren\, Schenectady\, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here. \nCost: Free to attend \nRegister for Rensselaer County Roundtable \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/aceceg-creative-economy-roundtable-tour-rensselaer/
LOCATION:WMHT\, 4 Global View\, Troy\, NY\, United States
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