MicroKnowledge: Collaborate with SharePoint
2018-01-30 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Center for Economic Growth, 39 North Pearl St., Albany , NY, 12207, United States
Learn how to utilize SharePoint as a tool to centralize documents, scheduling and pool contact information.
Topics include:

Exploring and navigating the SharePoint Environment
Using Libraries
Using Lists
Interacting with Microsoft Office

Cost: $129/person
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Public LEAN 101
2018-02-01 09:00 - 17:00
Full Day LEAN 101 Course led by Tom Bell, Project Director, Technology Services, CEG BGS
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.
Registration details to follow in January!

Reception with Khawar Nasim, Deputy Consul General of Canada
2018-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Renaissance Hotel, 144 State St., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Khawar Nasim, Deputy Consul General of Canada in New York will host a reception to celebrate the Canada – New York partnership on Monday, February 5 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Albany.
The Reception will be held in the DeWitt Ballroom.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP via email by Thursday, February 1.

POSTPONED: ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Albany
2018-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Overit, 435 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208
*** ALBANY ROUNDTABLE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ***
**NEW DATE IS MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 **
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.
ACE 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.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
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ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Rensselaer
2018-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | WMHT, 4 Global View, Troy, NY, United States
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.
ACE 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.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
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MicroKnowledge: Excel Advanced Functions
2018-02-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive S., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
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.
Topics Include:

Working with Named Ranges
Using Conditional Functions
Using Lookup Functions

Cost: $129/person
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VentureB Series
2018-02-21 15:30 - 18:30 | Pat’s Barn, 110 Defreest Dr., Rensselaer, 12180, United States
February’s VentureB is at a new time and location!
Join us at Pat’s Barn for the Wednesday, February 21st VentureB Series featuring pitches from VARA Firearm Security and KIRSH Helmets.
VentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required.
Agenda:
3:30 – 4:00 | Registration
4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches
5:00 – 6:30 | Networking
Location: Pat’s Barn is located at the RPI Tech Park
(110 Defreest Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144)
Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served!

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Presentations:

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.
KIRSH 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.

ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Washington/Warren
2018-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 | The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY, United States
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.
ACE 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.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
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ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Schenectady
2018-02-28 17:30 - 19:30 | Proctors, 432 State St., Schenectady, NY, 12305, United States
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.
ACE 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.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
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ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Saratoga
2018-03-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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.
ACE 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.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
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The Business of Digital Games: Understanding the Landscape of the Industry
2018-03-07 13:00 - 19:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Exploring the depth and breadth of the Tech Valley game design ecosystem and its opportunities for creative and technical professionals and entrepreneurs.
Learn 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.”
Agenda

Mapping 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.
Starting, Growing, Pivoting and Still Growing a Business in Game Design, featuring Brian Corrigan of Mad Glory
Dig Down Discussions – Breakouts for Creative, Technology and Entrepreneurs
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
CoGTalk – The Intersection of Digital and Media Arts featuring NYS Council on the Arts Program Director for Electronic Media & Film|Visual Arts Karen Helmerson
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.

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ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Albany
2018-03-12 17:30 - 19:30 | Overit, 435 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208
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.
ACE 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.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
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Cause-Effect Thinking Seminar
2018-03-13 07:30 - 09:00 | Northwest Bay Conference Center, 640 Bay Road, Queensbury, NY, 12804, United States
Adirondack Business Development Partnership Seminar Series present:
Fixing the Problem, Not the Symptoms: Cause-Effect Thinking Seminar
Business 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.
Whether 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:
• Overview of Root Cause Analysis as a process
• Learn how Root Cause Analysis can pinpoint obstacles to success
• How to utilize a Cause-Effect process to maximize performance
• How to implement Cause-Effect thinking in the workplace to increase efficiency
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MicroKnowledge: SharePoint 2016/2013 Site Owner
2018-03-13 09:00 - 16:00
This course is designed for existing Microsoft SharePoint site users who need to create and manage a SharePoint team site.
Topics include:

Creating and Configuring a New Site
Adding and Configuring Libraries
Adding and Configuring Lists
Creating Custom Lists and Forms
Assigning Permissions and Access Rights

Cost: $299/person
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CEG Apprenticeship Informational Session
2018-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 | The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
CEG, in partnership with the Manufacturing Association of Central New York, is launching a new apprenticeship intermediary program.
If 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.
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About the program
Starting 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.

ACE/CEG Creative Economy Rountable Tour - Columbia/Greene
2018-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 | Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, NY, United States
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.
ACE 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.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
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Grand Opening: The Prototype Center and The Manufacturing Incubator at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity
2018-03-21 13:30 - 15:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
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.
The brief ceremony will be followed by tours and equipment demonstrations, as well as networking and light refreshments.
The 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.
The 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.
These 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.

2018 Season Launch: Capital Region Gives
2018-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 | Hearst Media Center, 645 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Please join us for the exciting announcement of the Capital Region Gives theme for 2018.

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This event is free, and a light breakfast will be served.

What do these panelists have in common?

Doug Sauer, CEO, NYCON and CEO, Goverance Matters, Inc.
Andrew Kennedy, President, Center for Economic Growth
MaryAnn Allen, Executive Director, The Wildwood Programs and Chair, Capital Region Chamber Nonprofit Business Advisory Group
Maureen Sager, Project Director, Alliance for the Creative Economy

Moderated by: Gary Hahn, Times Union Senior Editor
The theme this year will be relevant to both nonprofits and businesses.
2018 sponsorship packages will be available.
And, bring your story ideas. Gary Hahn will also be interested in hearing about them for 2018.

Technology Development Grants: Accessing the SBIR, STTR, and Other Programs
2018-04-12 08:30 - 10:00 | University at Albany Health Sciences Campus, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, 12144, United States
NYS Small Business Development Center at University at Albany presents:
Technology Forum: Developing Winning SBIR/STTR and other Technology Grant Proposals
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Who Should Attend:

University Faculty, Staff and students
Small Business Owners
Those with an interest in Technology Commercialization

What You Will Learn:

About the SBDC’s Tech Plus grant writing program
Strategies for improving proposal funding success rates
Key Components of winning SBIR/STTR proposals
Common barriers to winning SBIR/STTR competitive grants

Presenting:
Amala 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.
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Global Trends in the Energy Industry Roundtable
2018-04-12 08:30 - 10:00 | EOne, 2773 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY, 12309, United States
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.
The 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.

8:30 – 9:00 AM – breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM – presentation and discussion
10:00 – 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.

To RSVP, please e-mail Cathy.Gibbons@trade.gov. All participants must register in advance.

MicroKnowledge: Exploring Your Emotional Intelligence
2018-04-17 09:00 - 11:00 | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive S., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
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.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how it differs from IQ
Explain the business case for understanding and improving your EQ
Describe the four (4) EQ skills and how to enhance each effectively

Cost: $129/person
Contact MicroKnoweldge for more info and to register.
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VentureB Series
2018-04-18 15:30 - 18:30 | Heffner Alumni House, 1301 Peoples Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Join us at Heffner Alumni House for the Wednesday, April 18th VentureB Series featuring pitches from Glauconix Biosciences and BioSoil Farm.
VentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required.
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Agenda:
3:30 – 4:00 | Registration
4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches
5:00 – 6:30 | Networking
Parking 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.
Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served!
Presentations:
Glauconix Biosciences
A specialty pharma research company that uses an innovative platform technology to reduce the cost of ophthalmic drug development.
BioSoil Farm Inc
Pioneering 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.

Managing Risk and Strategic Growth: Startups & Growth-Oriented Companies
2018-04-26 14:00 - 19:00
Upstate 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 >>>
Keynote Address: Investing in Cybersecurity
Roselle 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.
Breakout Sessions:
(1) The Investor Perspective
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Managing Risks when Investing in a Startup
Speakers: Karthik Bala, Velan Ventures, Dick Frederick, ENYA & Vikram Agrawal, Agrawal Holdings
Moderator: Todd Tidgewell, Nixon Peabody
(2) Insuring Success
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Risk Management Considerations for Entrepreneurs
Speakers: Lorraine Emerick, Marshall & Sterling, Eric Leander, the Wagoner Firm, & Francisco Merced-Cancel, Grant Thornton
Moderator: Jim Lozano, CFO for Hire
(3) Recruiting & Managing a Great Team
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Leadership Skills and Talent Planning.
Speakers: Paul Gilkerson, Hobbes and Town, Miriam Dushane, Linium Recruiting & Nehme Frank, nfrastructure
Moderator: Rick D’Errico, Transfinder
(4) Growth After $1M
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Lessons learned in taking companies from $1M to exit.
Speakers: Mike Stamas, Greycastle, April Ulrich, KeyBank & Nick Preddice, Affinity Group
Moderator: Dave Wojeski, Wojeski and Co
Event Schedule
2:00PM – Registration & Networking | 3:00PM – Breakout Sessions
5:00PM – Keynote Address | 5:45PM – Networking
Registration is Open!

Regular 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.
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Tech Valley: Lessons from the New York Nano-Cluster Success Story
2018-04-30 11:30 - 13:30 | Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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.
Dr. 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.
No cost to attend, and complementary lunch will be provided.
Location: The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Ballroom 3
Hosts: This event will be held in conjunction with the 2018 SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)
Ajit Manocha, President & CEO of SEMI
Andrew Kennedy, President, Center for Economic Growth
Dr. Charles W. Wessner, Georgetown University
Thomas R. Howell, Dentons LLP
RSVP: To attend, please RSVP here

Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame Dinner
2018-05-09 17:00 - 20:30 | Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf. Rd., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Presented by Junior Achievement & The Center for Economic Growth
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

Edward P. Swyer
President
Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc.

Daniel P. Nolan
President & CEO
Hugh Johnson Advisors, LLC

Charles P. Steiner
(1950-2017)
President
Capital Region Chamber

Dinner & Induction Ceremony: Wednesday, May 9 – 5:00pm
Event Chairman & Master of Ceremonies:

Andrew Kennedy, President & CEO, CEG
Derek Martin, President, Junior Achievement
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About:
Induction 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.
More info: Contact Junior Achievement at 783-4336 x 216 or email@janeny.org

2018 Capital Region Workforce Development Implementation Summit
2018-05-10 07:30 - 12:00 | Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, United States
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.
The 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.
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Run, Bike, Hike: Capital Region Trails Summit
2018-05-10 08:00 - 10:30
Date & Time: Thursday, May 10 from 8:00-10:30 AM
Program Begins Promptly at 8:30. Coffee and Sign-In at 8:00

Location: New York State Capitol in Albany | Assembly Parlor, Room 306
Run, 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.
Free event. Pre-register here due to limited seating.
Join 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.

AGENDA

Vision: State trail expansion and the Empire State Trail.
Overview: Regional trail connections and the Albany County Rail Trail.
Local initiatives: Waterfront access, bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, in area municipalities.
Economic and Community Impact: Business growth, jobs, increased revenue, property values and tourism.
Gaps, Barriers and Challenges: Infrastructure needs—including Complete Streets. Financial, regulatory, legislative and coordination challenges.

Innovate518 Lunch & Learn: Cash Flow
2018-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 | 1 University Place, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, NY, 12144, United States
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!
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of:

Why AI is important to your company
How AI is going to affect your business
Examples of how AI is being used by SMB’s
How AI is being used to improve cash flow in SMB’s
How can you get started using AI

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This event is free to attend

NY Loves Nanotech 19th Annual Dessert Reception at SEMICON West
2018-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 | W San Francisco, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Save the date!
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | 8:00 – 11:00pm
W San Francisco

Solutions for the C-Suite
2018-05-15 08:00 - 11:00 | The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Join CEG and our partners for an informative morning program. Open to CEG Investors and Speaker Clients; no cost to attend.

Agenda:

8:00 – 8:30am – Breakfast & Networking
8:30 – 8:50am – Welcome & Program Overview
9:00 – 9:50am – Breakout Session I
Thinking Differently About Family Wealth Planning – Nick Preddice, Behavioral Finance Coach, The Affinity Group
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.
Transforming 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
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.
Alternative Health Benefits Funding—Cost Reduction Strategies. – Kurt W. Jaeger, RHU, ChHC, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Jaeger & Flynn Assoc., Inc.
As 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).

10:00 – 10:50am – Breakout Session II

Thinking Differently About Family Wealth Planning
Transforming the Risk Function: Performance-driven risk management
Health Savings Accounts: Getting Beyond Negative Perceptions. – Thomas F. Flynn, CLU, ChFC, President & CEO, Jaeger & Flynn Assoc., Inc.
Health 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.

11:00am – Event Concludes

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