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SUMMARY:COVID19 Solutions Investor call
DESCRIPTION:INNOVATE TO VENTILATE – COVID19 Solutions Investor Call\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are leveraging our network of over 100 Business Incubators\, Accelerators and Economic Development entities to support innovative efforts against COVID19.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n  \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/covid19-solutions-investor-call/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200405
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
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SUMMARY:Cares Act Information Sessions: 4 Sessions Available
DESCRIPTION:Cares Act Information Session\nThe Cares Act business relief programs are now available. These information sessions will provide an overview of: \n  \n\nEconomic Injury Disaster Loan Program Overview\nPaycheck Protection Program Overview\nEligibility Requirements\nApplication Processes\nPicking the Right Program for Your Business\nAssistance Resources\n\n  \nAll information sessions will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the link for the session that they registered for with instructions on how to access the session. \n  \nApril 3\, 2020:  10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 3\, 2020 : 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 3\, 2020:  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 3\, 2020:   5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cares-act-information-session-4-sessions-available/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200401T182832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T185137Z
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SUMMARY:Cares Act Information Sessions: 3 Session Times Available
DESCRIPTION:Cares Act Information Session\nThe Cares Act business relief programs are now available. These information sessions will provide an overview of: \n  \n\nEconomic Injury Disaster Loan Program Overview\nPaycheck Protection Program Overview\nEligibility Requirements\nApplication Processes\nPicking the Right Program for Your Business\nAssistance Resources\n\n  \nAll information sessions will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the link for the session that they registered for with instructions on how to access the session. \nSessions: \nApril 2\, 2020 :  1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 2\, 2020:  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Register Here>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cares-act-information-session-3-session-times-available/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Workforce/Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200401T205308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T205448Z
UID:10337-1585751400-1585753200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Update on the CARES Act
DESCRIPTION:COVID 19 is causing economic distress across the country. The Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, Economic Security Act was passed in order to assist with the economic downturn. This act is meant to aid Americans\, small businesses and major industries during these trying times. Urban Co-Works and Pioneer Bank are teaming up to provide clarifying information on this act. \nREGISTER >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-update-cares-act/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200401T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200401T011010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T011010Z
UID:10317-1585751400-1585753200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Update on the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, Economic Security)
DESCRIPTION:COVID 19 is causing economic distress across the country. The Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, Economic Security Act was passed in order to assist with the economic downturn. This act is meant to aid Americans\, small businesses and major industries during these trying times. Urban Co-Works and Pioneer Bank are teaming up to provide clarifying information on this act. \n*If you have further questions specific to you or your own business please reach out to Heidi Knoblauch at Knoblauchh@pioneerbanking.com or your financial institution for more guidance. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/update-cares-act-coronavirus-aid-relief-economic-security/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200110T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213903Z
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SUMMARY:POSTPONED: 11th Annual Industry-Academia Days
DESCRIPTION:11th Annual Industry-Academia Days\n April 1st & 2nd\, 2020\n “How do we get to SMART Cities?”\n Troy\, NY \nThe program will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy\, New York on Wednesday\, April 1st & \n the LESA Center Thursday\, April 2nd on the RPI campus. \nRegistration is required for attending this event.\n  \nIndustry-Academia Days is a two-day event that brings together our Center members\, industry experts and Rensselaer faculty experts to take part in an on-going dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in the connected environment. Each year we strive to create a robust program aimed at encouraging an on-going conversation on technological innovation through presentations\, insightful panel discussions\, networking opportunities and laboratory tours\, among others. \nThis year’s theme will explore topics on how we use Machine Learning\, Artificial Intelligence\, Augmented and Virtual Reality\, Communications and Healthcare in the Built Environment to create the SMART\, connected communities of the future.  \nLESA is an interdisciplinary\, multi-university NSF graduated Engineering Research Center developing autonomous\, intelligent “Systems that ThinkTM” to address societal needs with engineered solutions in the connected environment transforming how people live and work.   \n 2020 Speakers \nRobert Boyajieff\, Sr. Account Executive Building Performance & Sustainability\, Siemens\n Mark Lien\, Industry Relations Manager\, Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)\n Dennis Sheldon\, Associate Professor & Director Digital Building Lab\, Georgia Tech\n Arunas Tuzikas\, Sr. Research Engineer\, LESA\n  \nLEARN MORE and REGISTER HERE>>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/11th-annual-industry-academia-days/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200327T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200325T005635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T005854Z
UID:10180-1585312200-1585317600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: "Keep Calm and Carry On" | Crisis Communications in the Time of Coronavirus
DESCRIPTION:We are facing an unprecedented crisis that many businesses have never encountered before. Business owners and marketers are facing disruption over many weeks and months\, and our customers are experiencing the uncertainty of not knowing when\, and if\, things will return to normal. \nThe American Marketing Association and Urban Co-Works have pulled together an expert panel of marketing and communications professionals who have a diverse experience of dealing with crisis communications. They will be available to answer some of the most important questions that you may have about how to continue to communicate with your customers and keep them informed and engaged during this unprecedented and frightening period of uncertainty. \nWho are the panel?\n\nWill Trevor (Moderator) – President of the American Marketing Association New York Capital Region Chapter.\nAndrew Mangini – Partner at Gramercy Communications\nSusan Bardack – Founder/CEO at Buzz Media Solutions\nJon Pierce – Owner\, Pierce Communications\nEric McDowell – President of The Eric Idea Agency for Public Relations\n\nWhat will I learn?\n\nHow do I manage this crisis in the most effective way possible?\nHow do I continue to communicate with my customers?\nHow do I ensure that I keep my customers engaged so that I can regain their business when it is all over?\nWhat are some of the best practices that other businesses are doing?\nWhat are the lessons from how brands have handled other crises in the past?\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-keep-calm-carry-crisis-communications-time-coronavirus/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200326T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200310T211828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T211828Z
UID:9937-1585231200-1585234800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Training Your Business for a Clean Energy Future
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by The Business Council\, NYSERDA\, and National Grid \nFor your business to maximize the value of a comprehensive energy management strategy\, it is essential to invest in your most important resource. Your human resource!  When you nurture employees with the right mixture of education and training you will increase profitability\, attract and retain skilled talent\, and reduce the cost of doing business. Whether you are building a workforce to drive operational excellence and optimize production performance or are identifying ways to increase profitability and lower operating expenses\, professional development and training for current and future employees provides a proven pathway to long-term savings and benefits for your business. \nDuring this webinar you will learn about: \n\nTraining opportunities for building operations and maintenance staff \nFunding to hire clean energy interns and full-time staff\nPrograms to develop training capacity\, increase productivity\, develop efficiencies\, and facilitate growth \n\nSpeakers:\nAdele Ferranti – NYSERDA Program Manager for Workforce Development and Training \nKatie Newcombe – National Grid Senior Economic Developer \nAndrew Kennedy – President and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth \n\nNo cost to participate. \nRegister >>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-training-business-clean-energy-future/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200311T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213457Z
UID:9951-1585157400-1585164600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: March Creative Economy Mixer: Albany Center Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Creative Economy mixer at Albany Center Gallery. The event will be a special sneak preview of the Mohawk-Hudson Regional Invitational 2020 Exhibition. For over 40 years\, Albany Center Gallery has provided a platform for the work of contemporary visual artists to engage the public. ACG strives to encourage dialogue and critical commentary about the visual arts within the region and has played an important leadership role in the regional arts economy. \nThe Beer Diviner will be there serving up some tasty pours. Musical styling will be provided by DJ Pat Diesel. Stay tuned for more updates on entertainment\, food & more! \nNo cost to attend. \n  \nSpecial thanks to the event sponsors Center for Economic Growth\, MVP Health Care\, The Community Loan Fund\,and promotional partners Discover Albany\, Redburn Development\, Live in Albany\, The Collaborative\, and CapGirls. Event Production by: 2440 Design Studio. \n  \nINFO>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/march-creative-economy-mixer-albany-center-gallery/
LOCATION:Albany Center Gallery\, 488 Broadway\, Suite 107\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200325T004833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T005151Z
UID:10178-1585152000-1585155600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: 10 Things Employers Need to Know About Leave Law and Coronavirus
DESCRIPTION:From CEG Members\,  Jaeger & Flynn: \nWe’ve had an incredible response from our customers and distribution partners to this webinar and we thank you for your interest.  Due to the unprecedented demand for virtual meetings this week\, especially during the hours of 10AM and 2PM ET\, we are moving our webinar\, 10 Things Employers Need to Know Now About Leave Law and Coronavirus\, to 4PM ET to accommodate a greater number of those who are interested in attending the live event.   \nWe apologize for any inconvenience this time change may cause.  Please note that everyone who is registered will receive an email within two hours of tomorrow evening’s live event with a link to an on-demand replay\, including access to all of the webinar related materials. Feel free to share that link with others in your organization who may be interested in attending.   \nLIVE WEBCAST DATE:  March 25\, 2020 \nLIVE WEBCAST TIME:  04:00 PM EDT \nUse the link below to enter the webcast up to 15 minutes before the start. \nWEBCAST LINK:  https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2224252/6EA13217266039D77E6B8579C99E17FF?mode=login&email=jpowers@jaegerflynn.com\n EMAIL:  jpowers@jaegerflynn.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-10-things-employers-need-know-leave-law-coronavirus/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200309T230521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T171348Z
UID:9925-1585134000-1585139400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Alliant Americas Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:*** Please note in light of current circumstances related to COVID-19\, this event has been postponed. A future date will be determined and announced in the coming weeks. We look forward to celebrating with you then! *** \nJoin Alliant\, CEG\, fellow business leaders and officials at Alliant Americas grand opening event. Program will consist of brief remarks\, ribbon cutting ceremony and networking. For more information about Alliant\, visit their website. \nLight refreshments will be provided; please RSVP below.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/alliant-americas-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Alliant Americas\, 100 Great Oaks Blvd.\, Suite 124\, NY\, 12203\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200324T213209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T213859Z
UID:10161-1585126800-1585130400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Meetup: 1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our first ever virtual 1 Million Cups Meeting. \nGrab a cup of coffee and click the link below! \nLearn how the Hart Cluett Museum have used their company values to stay in business in the downtown district for over 20 years. \nJoin the virtual meeting HERE>>  
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/virtual-networking-meetup-1-million-cups/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200324T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200324T184500
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200323T195930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200323T195930Z
UID:10145-1585072800-1585075500@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Live Webinar: Reaching Your Customer through Email Marketing
DESCRIPTION:Live Webinar: Tuesday\, March 24\, 2020 \nReaching Your Customer through Email Marketing\nWhat’s the most efficient\, effective and affordable way to stay connected with your customers? Email marketing. Among all the digital channels available to your business\, email marketing boasts the strongest return on your investment.  \nJoin Pursuit and Erik Bunaes of Endorphin Advisors to learn how to use email marketing to your business’s advantage\, and what email content will resonate most with your audience. \nYou’ll learn: \n\nThe economic benefits of email marketing\nThe basics of email marketing\nBest practices for creating compelling content\n\n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/live-webinar-reaching-customer-email-marketing/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200319T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200319T002454Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200319T002454Z
UID:10034-1584612000-1584615600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:SBA Economic Disaster Loan Programs Zoom Info Session
DESCRIPTION:REGISTER >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sba-economic-disaster-loan-programs-zoom-info-session/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200312T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200319T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200123T010850Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200123T010850Z
UID:9440-1584034200-1584646200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Speak Like a Pro: 2-Session Presentation Skills Intensive
DESCRIPTION:Whether you’re an experienced presenter wanting to fine-tune your skills\, a beginning presenter with a bad case of nerves\, or fall somewhere in between\, this 2-session Presentation Skills Intensive is for you! \nOver the course of two sessions\, participants will learn and practice skills and tools for delivering polished\, compelling presentations. \nThrough a series of highly-interactive activities and individual coaching\, participants will: \n\nPlan\, develop\, and deliver multiple presentations\nReceive useful peer and facilitator feedback\nLearn how to assess and engage an audience\nDevelop techniques to align their verbals\, vocals and visuals with their message\nDesign presentations through the principles of framing and storytelling\nIdentify “best practice” strategies for using paper and electronic materials to support their message\nExpand their performance range and strategies in formal and informal communication contexts.\n \n\n  \nPrice includes BOTH sessions: \nMARCH 12th from 5:30-7:30pm \nMARCH 19th from 5:30-7:30pm \nDinner will be provided both nights! \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/speak-like-pro-2-session-presentation-skills-intensive/
LOCATION:URBAN CO-WORKS\, 433 State Street\, 4th Floor\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200310T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200310T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200306T001022Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200306T001022Z
UID:9909-1583830800-1583838000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Technology Advancement Programs & Incentives for Remanufacturing\, Repair & Refurbishment Industries
DESCRIPTION:Leading the nation in technology and innovation for a sustainable future\, the experts at REMADE Institute and Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT\, in collaboration with Empire State Development\, are hosting a half-day workshop on Tuesday\, March 10\, 2020. Join us to discuss the ground-breaking technological advancement and projects that are delivering widespread benefits to businesses that depend on remanufacturing and repair and learn about funding opportunities for New York State companies. \nREGISTER HERE>>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/technology-advancement-programs-incentives-remanufacturing-repair-refurbishment-industries/
LOCATION:Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT\, 190 Lomb Memorial Drive\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200305T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200305T200000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200221T191141Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200221T191317Z
UID:9773-1583429400-1583438400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Evening with CEO Tony Hynes
DESCRIPTION:The Upstate Capital Association of New York presents Evening with CEO Tony Hynes. Join us for an intimate look at Tony’s experience growing Precision Valve and Automation\, a $70M robot manufacturing company in Albany NY.  Now\, Tony works with other entrepreneurs and early stage companies to fuel job growth in Upstate NY through his “incubator without walls”. \nFeatured Speaker:\n\n\n\n\n \n \n\n\n\n\n  \nTickets: Upstate Capital receive discounted tickets for $40. Guests and non-member tickets are $85. \nRegister Here>>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/evening-ceo-tony-hynes/
LOCATION:City Beer Hall\, 42 Howard Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200227T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200227T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200224T190450Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200224T190450Z
UID:9825-1582824600-1582831800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Diverse Teams = Increased Profits: Anthony Gaddy\, Pres. & CEO UpState NY Black Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Studies show that diverse teams perform better\, leading to a more profitable bottom line. Join our conversation with Anthony Gaddy\, President and CEO of UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce about developing strategies to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The USNYBCC mission is not only to support Black and Minority-Owned Businesses in NY and the US\, but also to help create a stronger\, more cohesive business community in NYS and beyond.  \nBring your questions and suggestions; here’s a chance to open a conversation and dispel some myths around what can sometimes be an awkward topic. \n  \nAGENDA \n5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Network and Nibbles \n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fireside Chat+ Audience Q&A \n7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Networking \n  \nGet Tickets Here>>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/diverse-teams-increased-profits-anthony-gaddy-pres-ceo-upstate-ny-black-chamber-commerce/
LOCATION:Bull Moose Club\, 150 State Street\, 4th Floor\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200226T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200226T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200205T194535Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T194626Z
UID:9605-1582738200-1582745400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Creative Economy Mixer: Collectiveffort
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our February Creative Economy mixer at Collectiveffort in Troy\, a creative agency and workspace whose mission is building and bridging communities. Register now and stay tuned for many more updates! Special thanks to the event sponsors Center for Economic Growth\, MVP Health Care and The Community Loan Fund\, and Rensselaer County Chamber and promotional partners CapGirls\, and Rensco Tourism. \nNo cost to attend. REGISTER >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/creative-economy-mixer-collectiveffort/
LOCATION:Collectiveffort\, 415 River St.\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200218T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200218T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200131T202823Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200131T203003Z
UID:9535-1582039800-1582050600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB
DESCRIPTION:CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nVentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs to gain visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors\, business service providers\, advisers\, students\, faculty\, alumni and the early stage business community.\nAgenda: \n\n3:30-4:00 Check In\n4:00-5:00 Two\, 12 minute presentations followed by panel Q&A\n5:00-6:30 Networking/Presenter Tabling\n\n\nRefreshments available – cash bar & hors d’oeuvres \nJoin us in welcoming: \nFabbro Industries – Committed to perfecting motorcycle chassis design to bring customers an uncompromising product: a motorcycle frame with removable coil-over shock absorbers that maintains the clean lines and open space of a rigid motorcycle frame. \nGreen Enviro Machine – Our nitrogen self service vending machine\, called KIWI\, dispenses pure (99.95%) nitrogen to inflate tires offering convenience (open 24/7\, easy to use)\, better gas mileage\, improved tire wear & handling\, and is environmentally & socially responsible.\n  \n  \n\nREGISTER HERE>>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-3/
LOCATION:Pat’s Barn
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200213T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200213T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T010733
CREATED:20200205T212005Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200205T212139Z
UID:9613-1581591600-1581595200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Calculating Your Cost of Goods Sold and Estimating Future Production Costs
DESCRIPTION:Many start-up companies make the mistake of designing overly complex products that are expensive to manufacture and assemble at scale. This inflated cost can make your price point too high (costing you sales) or erode your profit margins. This webinar will show you how to accurately calculate your total product cost and develop an intelligent pro-forma cost as you look to scale-up production. \n\n \n\nWhat You Will Learn \n\nThe difference between fixed costs\, variable costs\, direct costs\, indirect costs\, and overhead.\nGain an understanding of Break-Even Point and Economies of Scale\, and how they can impact pricing and profit margin.\nThe importance of knowing your product cost before investing in manufacturing or launching at the wrong price point.\nTranslating your bill of materials and manufacturing cost into an intelligent proforma at any scale.\n\n\n  \nPresenters: \nEric Fasser: Design & Engineering Solutions Specialist\, FuzeHub. \nDan Radomski: Director\, Centrepolis Hardware Accelerator \n  \nRegister Here>>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-calculating-cost-goods-sold-estimating-future-production-costs/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:Your idea in 54 hours\nDo you have an idea you’d like to pursue or a problem you’d like to solve but don’t know where to start or who to start with?  \nTechstars Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team\, create a prototype of your idea\, validate your business idea\, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs\, all in one weekend. \nWhat do you need to bring? \nLots of energy! You’ll pitch your own idea or listen to others\, then vote on the most interesting ideas and form teams with diverse skill sets. You can come with friends\, but you’ll get the full experience if you participate in separate teams. Remember\, it’s all about the team. \nYour idea should be something you have not previously worked on. The idea you pitch and the problem you set out to solve can span social\, educational\, financial\, environmental\, or other issues. Over the course of the weekend you’ll be challenged to create a prototype of your MVP\, or minimum viable product\, that fits the needs of your target customer. You’ll get feedback\, iterate\, and likely pivot your approach entirely! Important: You cannot have worked previously on your idea. \nTechstars Startup Weekend is a full weekend long experience. Your ticket includes: \n7 full (and delicious) meals over the course of the weekendBenefits and discounts from our global partnersOne-on-one time with amazing mentorsA new network of developers\, designers\, and entrepreneurs eager\, like you\, to change the world.All the internet and coffee you can consume. \nMore info/Registration >>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/techstars-startup-weekend-schenectady-2/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Gearing up for Growth
DESCRIPTION:When might you want to take on debt instead of giving up equity? Venture debt is a necessary part of the capital structure and could be the better option for many start-ups. It allows for start-ups to fund capital expenses through a specialized (venture) lender\, even when they don’t have the positive cash flow or assets to use as collateral. Venture lenders are a critical part of any start-up ecosystem and Pioneer Bank is positioning itself to be the Capital Region’s leading venture lender\, alongside the Capital Region’s VC firms and angel investors. Join us on February 6\, 2020 and see how the Pioneer Bank Venture and Growth team can work with your company to extend the runway through venture debt and how they’re helping the start-up community thrive. \nAgenda: \n5:30pm-6:00pm: cocktails/food and networking \n6:00pm-6:30pm: discussion/presentation \n6:30pm-7:30pm: additional networking\, cocktails/food \nSpeakers:\n Rob Nichols : Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at Pioneer Bank\n Heidi Knoblauch : Venture and Growth Relationship Manager at Pioneer Bank \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nNo cost to attend | Register here >>> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/gearing-up-for-growth/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Michael Coupe\, Co-Founder\, Nerdwise
DESCRIPTION:Come join us on January 29th to hear more from Co-Founder Michael “Coupe” about how Nerdwise became the preferred marketing partner for 500+ local businesses and dozens of franchises across the United States\, Canada\, Europe\, and Australia. \nCoupe will share: \n\nWhy everyone (yes\, you\, too!) NEEDS a social media strategy\nWhy it’s hard for franchise owners to differentiate themselves and how Nerdwise can help\nHow small business owners can create a large business social media presence\n…and much more.\n\n  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/michael-coupe-co-founder-nerdwise/
LOCATION:Bull Moose Club\, 150 State Street\, 4th Floor\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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CREATED:20200110T201813Z
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SUMMARY:Build4Scale NY: Product Manufacturing 101 Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Join Our Upcoming Live Workshop \nBuild4Scale NY: Product Manufacturing 101 Workshop\n Design for X\, Bill of Materials\, Bill of Process\, Leaning your Design & More \nJanuary 29\, 2020\n 8:30 AM EST \n  \nThe first Build4Scale NY Workshop of 2020 will be held at Fala Technologies in Kingston\, New York. This workshop is a hands-on session where participants will use tangible exercises to prove out their specific design and manufacturing needs by identifying potential issues early before beginning production. The goal is to provide steps to give your product\, and your company\, the best chances for success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/build4scale-ny-product-manufacturing-101-workshop/
LOCATION:Fala Technologies\, 430 Old Neighborhood Rd\, Kingston\, NY\, 12401
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200122T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200122T193000
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CREATED:20191217T222155Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200103T003938Z
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SUMMARY:Creative Economy Mixer: Frog Alley Brewing
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Frog Alley Brewing for our first Creative Economy Mixer of 2020. We will enjoy food\, drinks\, entertainment\, a panel discussion and more. \nFolk-Acoustic Singer-Songwriter from Troy\, Olivia Quillio will be performing at the mixer. You can check out her website here.\n  \nNo cost to attend. Register >> \n  \n\nSpecial thanks to our event sponsors MVP Health Care and The Community Loan Fund\, and promotional partners Discover Schenectady\,  Redburn Development The Collaborative\, CapGirlsNY\, and Ellis Medicine. 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/creative-economy-mixer-frog-alley-brewing/
LOCATION:Frog Alley Brewing\, 108 State St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200116T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200116T130000
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CREATED:20191209T215213Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20191209T215556Z
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SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series featuring Sandler Training's Matt Scarchilli
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, Jan. 16\, 2020 the BizLab–Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series kicks off the new year with Matt Scarchilli\, owner and CEO of Sandler Training of the Greater Capital Region of New York. \nScarchilli co-founded SportsSignup\, a SaaS company revolving around youth sports\, with former MapInfo founder John Haller in 2003. He was a managing partner and VP of sales when SportsSignup was acquired by Time Inc. in 2015. The next year\, Scarchilli purchased the Sandler Training Systems of the Greater Capital Region franchise.  \nBut note\, this is NOT a Sandler presentation! \nTickets to hear Scarchilli speak are $10. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \nWe are honored to announce Big Brothers Big Sisters of the Capital Region is one of our Meal Sponsors for this event. Big Brothers Big Sisters is “creating and supporting one-to-one mentoring relationships that ignite the power of youth.” \nIf you are interested in sponsoring\, please contact BizLab Managing Director Rick D’Errico at rderrico@transfinder.com. \nWe are also looking for a Video Sponsor for this event. A big thank you to Channel Albany for signing on as our videographer. \nFree 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. \n  \n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-featuring-sandler-trainings-matt-scarchilli/
LOCATION:New York BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200115T180000
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SUMMARY:End to End Quality: Better Ways to Create More Value (1-Day Workshop)
DESCRIPTION:Does Your Company Have a System for Seeing and Solving Quality Issues?\nWhether using A3s\, the 5 Whys\, DMAIC\, Value Stream Mapping\, or any other problem-solving tool\, having a System for seeing and solving quality issues can ensure the real problem is solved and protect precious resources from being deployed erroneously to solve a non-existent issue. \nLearn a System to Solve Unforeseen Quality Issues\, BEFORE They Happen\nWhether it starts on a company’s website\, in a tradeshow booth\, or even during an unconscious first glimpse of a logo\, customers’ perceptions of value begin well before the product or service is ever delivered – and then either build\, or diminish\, during every interaction thereafter. This is critical because 75% of customer defections are the result of poor-quality experiences somewhere between “needs recognition” and “post-delivery support.” Coupled with the fact that a 5% decrease in business typically results in -25% Operating Income\, organizations have more than enough incentive to improve their end-to-end quality. \nLead by Brent Wahba\, Strategy\, Innovation & Transformation executive at Strategy Science\, Inc.\, Brent is a well-known expert in product development\, manufacturing operations\, supply chain management\, and quality control. He brings global managerial and technical expertise across several industries.  \nWorkshop Prices & Deadlines\n\nEarly Bird: $1\,295 per person – closes on 12/22/2019 at 11:59 AM\nCEG/CEN Members: $1\,295 per person – closes on 1/4/2020 at 11:59 AM\nRegular / Non-Member Pricing: $1\,495 per person – opens 12/23/2019 at 12:00 AM\, closes on 1/14/2019 at 11:59 PM\n\n\n Register >>>\n\nWe have known these facts and the related challenges for decades\, but unfortunately\, the methodologies for addressing them (Total Quality Management\, 6 Sigma\, Lean…) are often cumbersome\, require years of focus\, and even under the best circumstances\, do not frequently create quick or sustainable results. While there may be many company-specific reasons for this\, some of the most common root causes are: \n\nDe-coupled and misaligned business processes\nCursory understanding of all stakeholder expectations\nLack of coordination between strategy and improvement activities\nBlanket\, organization-wide tool deployment\nToo much non-value-added complexity\n\n  \nThis workshop is designed to help participants of any organizational level or function address these shortcomings and significantly improve their own quality system performance by learning to: \n  \n\nSee quality & value as outputs of an end-to-end delivery system\nMore deeply understand all stakeholder needs\nPrioritize improvement activities based on both strategy and bottlenecks\nPrevent problems instead of firefighting\n“Pull” simplified measurement systems and tools only when necessary\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Register>>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/end-end-quality-better-ways-create-value-1-day-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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CREATED:20191218T232938Z
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SUMMARY:Build4Scale NY Webinar: What's Coming in 2020?
DESCRIPTION:Join Our Upcoming Webinar to Learn More \nBuild4Scale NY: What’s Coming in 2020  |Training\, Funding\, Expertise \n  \nAbout the Webinar \nSpeakers will discuss the different types of IP and how to protect them\, followed by a first-hand account of a start-up’s experience with patenting their product technology. They will address common concerns about IP as they relate to different stages in the product development process. \n  \nAbout the Speakers \nGavin McIntyre is Director of Business Development of Ecovative\, one of the fastest growing manufacturers in New York State. They believe there is a better way to feed the planet and reduce the amount of plastic used in consumer products. Using Mycelium Foundry\, they are collaborating with companies to create alternative meat products\, biodegradable packaging materials\, animal-free leather and more. Gavin will present their IP journey and what they considered along the way. \nMolly Zimmerman is Associate Director of the New York State Science & Technology Law Center. She has been the technology commercialization coordinator for the NYS Science & Technology Law Center for over ten years. She coordinates research to assess new technologies based on intellectual property\, market and regulatory landscapes. \n\n\n\n What You Will Learn \n\nIs my product idea patentable?\nWhat are the criteria?\nEven if I can patent\, should I?\nWhat other types of protection should I be aware of for my company?\nWhat do I need to consider if I’m looking to patent and/or sell my product internationally?\nThe meaning of IP related terms and phrases: trade secrets\, provisional patent\, utility vs. design patents\, landscape search\, prior art search\, Founder’s Agreement\, NDA\, Confidentiality Agreement\, Royalty Agreement\n\n  \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/build4scale-ny-webinar-whats-coming-2020/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:In It to Win It: MWBE Small Business Competition\, Breakfast & Inspirational Panel
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by KeyBank Business Boost & Build powered by Jumpstart  \nOn Tuesday December 10th\, join us at the Albany Renaissance for a celebration of Capital Region small businesses where one small business will be recognized with $5\,000 to reinvest in their business! You’ll also hear from a panel of outstanding & inspirational entrepreneurs who will share their challenges and triumphs along the path to success. \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nPrizes: 1st Place Prize: $5\,000 | 2nd and 3rd Place Prize: $500 | Finalists Prize: Gift Cards \nFINALISTS:\nBeauty 4 Ashes | Extendher\, LLC | Head Heart Hands Consulting\, LLC | Healthy In A Hurry | Market Pops\, LLC | Progressive Primary Care Solutions\, Inc. | Red Door Beauty Studio\, LLC\n Square One Tax Resolutions\, LLC | Tatem Enterprise \n\n**Finalists must be present to win! \n\nNo cost to attend; Breakfast will be served.\n Parking for the event is available at the Albany Renaissance for $8.00. \nREGISTER HERE>>>\nPROGRAM: \nBreakfast/Networking: 8:00 – 8:40am\n Welcome: 8:40 – 8:50am\n Moderated Panel: 8:50 – 9:40am\n Awards Ceremony: 9:40 – 9:50am\n Event Concludes: 10:00am
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/win-mwbe-small-business-competition-breakfast-inspirational-panel/
LOCATION:Renaissance Hotel\, 144 State St.\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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