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SUMMARY:CEG 2021 Annual Meeting
DESCRIPTION:The Capital Region: United. Inspired. Evolving.\n\nMonday\, November 22\, 2021 | SUNY Albany ETEC\, Albany NY \n5:00pm Registration Opens | 5:30pm Business Program\n6:00 – 7:30pm Networking Reception \nJoin fellow investors and business leaders\, professionals and entrepreneurs at CEG’s signature event of the year! We’re looking forward to this opportunity to connect with all of you in person and share exciting economic development and industry updates. And\, provide you\, our valued partners with a venue to reconnect and make new contacts. \n*At this time\, attendees will be required to show proof of vaccination or recent negative COVID test to enter the event. Masks mandate is also in effect per University at Albany campus guidelines when not eating/drinking. Should things change\, we will notify all attendees.* \nRegistration is open! Discounted rates available for CEG Investors. Early Bird rates available through Friday\, November 12. \nEarly Rate: CEG Investors: $75 | Non-Investors: $95  Standard Rate: CEG Investors: $95 | Non-Investors: $115 \nRegister Now>>\nSponsorship Opportunities Available: Increase Your Company Visibility! \nPresenting Sponsor: \n\nAdvance Albany County Alliance is a Local Development Corporation focused on the attraction & growth of economic development in Albany County. \nReception Sponsor: \n\nEvent Sponsors: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSupporting Sponsors: \nBBL  |  CAPCOM Federal Credit Union  | GlobalFoundries  |   Nixon Peabody  |  Omni Development  |  Port of Albany  |  Turner Construction \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ceg-2021-annual-meeting/
LOCATION:SUNY Albany – ETEC Building\, Campus Access Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211122T110000
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SUMMARY:InFUZEd: PR and Media for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, November 22nd | 11 AM – 12 PM\n\n\n\n\n\nJoin us for an interactive dialog with John Mackowiak of the Martin Group and Paul Hook with FuzeHub to discuss how to effectively use PR and media to establish your company’s credibility. \n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/infuzed-pr-and-media-for-manufacturers/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T190000
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SUMMARY:How to Apply for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program\, which was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses\, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, is NOW OPEN. \nGrant amounts range from $5\,000 – $50\,000 (awards calculated based on a business’ annual gross receipts for 2019). \nNot sure where to start? Lea Springstead\, Project Manager at the Capital Region Chamber\, will be hosting a complimentary webinar where she will provide details about the grant process. Participants will also be given additional documents that will help with the application process. Lea will also be available to support you\, answer questions\, and ensure that your application is submitted. \nWebinar Dates: \n\n\n\n11/4/2021 – 2pm to 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/9/2021 – 11am to 12pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/17/2021 – 6pm to 7pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/30/2021 – 2pm to 3pm\n\n\n\n\n \n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/how-to-apply-for-the-nys-covid-19-pandemic-small-business-grant-program-3/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T160000
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SUMMARY:VentureB Innovation Series Workshop: Investor Pitch Development for Startups
DESCRIPTION:As a startup looking to secure funding through a bank\, grant\, angel investor or venture capitalist\, how you approach communicating your business model is critical. \nAn investor pitch presentation helps potential investors understand key aspects of your business. The goal is to capture their interest and secure a follow up conversation or meeting. \nYou’ll walk away from this workshop with a better understanding of the 10 key topics to include and why. Additional support documentation will be shared via email after the program. \nLet us guide you in putting your best pitch forward. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\nThe webinar will be led by Michael Lobsinger\, Sr. Vice President of CEG. Michael is a serial entrepreneur and has extensive experience in the operations of product based enterprises. Michael has led R&D and NPD teams at Boeing\, Shell Global\, and Quatic Apparel\, as well as mentored several product based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute. \n\n\n\n\n  \nWhile this workshop is free\, registration is required. \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-innovation-series-workshop-investor-pitch-development-for-startups/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211117T110000
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SUMMARY:Clean Tech & Advanced Materials Virtual Job Fair
DESCRIPTION:Job Fair connecting New York State jobseekers to companies with available opportunities within the fields of Clean Technology\, Energy Storage\, Battery Manufacturing\, Advanced Materials and more. Entry-mid level\, experienced and management positions are available. Empire State Development’s Division of Science\, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR)\, NY Ventures\, and NYBEST are proud to support innovative companies across the state provide sustainable energy sources\, expand manufacturing capabilities and ensure a resource efficient future within a thriving New York State economy. \nAvailable Opportunities: Production Operator\, Electrical Engineer\, Quality Engineer\, Electrical Assembler\, Associate Engineer\, Welder\, Laboratory Technician\, Battery Design Engineer\, Project Developer and more!!! Salary range up to $120K DOE (depending on experience) \n  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n  \nDate: November 17\, 2021\nTime: 11 AM – 2 PM\nLocation: Remo (Virtual Platform)
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/clean-tech-advanced-materials-job-fair/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Advanced Electronics & Manufacturing,Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Manufacturing,Workforce/Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211109T110000
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SUMMARY:How to Apply for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program\, which was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses\, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, is NOW OPEN. \nGrant amounts range from $5\,000 – $50\,000 (awards calculated based on a business’ annual gross receipts for 2019). \nNot sure where to start? Lea Springstead\, Project Manager at the Capital Region Chamber\, will be hosting a complimentary webinar where she will provide details about the grant process. Participants will also be given additional documents that will help with the application process. Lea will also be available to support you\, answer questions\, and ensure that your application is submitted. \nWebinar Dates: \n\n\n\n11/4/2021 – 2pm to 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/9/2021 – 11am to 12pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/17/2021 – 6pm to 7pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/30/2021 – 2pm to 3pm\n\n\n\n\n \n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/how-to-apply-for-the-nys-covid-19-pandemic-small-business-grant-program-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211105T120000
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CREATED:20211026T131651Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211026T131820Z
UID:16081-1636102800-1636113600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Virtual: New York Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum (Nov 3 & 5)
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on November 3 and November 5 for New York’s Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum. New York State\, with five offshore wind projects and more than 4\,300 megawatts in active development\, is leading the nation to deliver 9 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035. \nWith State and Federal goals in alignment\, new leases expected in the New York Bight\, and project review processes moving forward at a solid pace\, the time to unlock critical supply chain investments is now and it’s clear that New York is the nation’s undisputed hub for this industry. \nThis year’s forum will focus on capacity building for the industry at large. Learn more about critical investments in New York ports\, New York’s comprehensive incentive framework\, progress on local manufacturing facilities\, commitments to building equity\, as well as workforce development programs in this exciting new industry. \n  \nSchedule of Events:\nNovember 3: \n\n\n\n \n\nNew York Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum Main Program\n9:00 a.m. EST – 12:00 p.m. EST \n\n\n\n\nNovember 3 – November 10: \n\n\n\n \n\nVirtual Business to Business Networking\n(Attendees can schedule meetings during business hours from November 3 to November 10) \n** Note: Interested businesses may sign up for this virtual networking opportunity when registering for the Main Program online. \n\n\n\n\nNovember 5: \n\n\n\n \n\nNew York Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum Main Program\n9:00 a.m. EST – 12:00 p.m. EST \nNY State of Opportunity Offshore Wind Virtual Job Fair (hosted by the New York State Department of Labor)\n11:00 a.m. EST – 2:00 p.m. EST\n**Note: Exhibit opportunities for the virtual job fair will be available for this event. \n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/virtual-new-york-offshore-wind-supplier-and-workforce-forum-nov-3-5/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Manufacturing,Offshore Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T183000
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UID:15047-1636050600-1636056000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls\, product developers\, inventors\, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship\, intellectual property\, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey\, followed by Q&A and discussion. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis meetup is organized by The Tech Valley Center of Gravity. We are a makerspace\, prototyping center\, manufacturing incubator\, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy\, New York. A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization\, the Center of Gravity serves members from Albany\, Columbia\, Rensselaer\, Saratoga and Schenectady counties and beyond with space\, tools\, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity\, turn ideas into objects of art and/or utility\, and launch new ventures based on their own ingenuity. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2021-11-04/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20211029T162723Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211029T162912Z
UID:16086-1636034400-1636038000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:How to Apply for the NYS COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Grant Program
DESCRIPTION:The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program\, which was created to provide flexible grant assistance to currently viable small businesses\, micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts and cultural organizations in the State of New York who have experienced economic hardship due to the COVID-19 pandemic\, is NOW OPEN. \nGrant amounts range from $5\,000 – $50\,000 (awards calculated based on a business’ annual gross receipts for 2019). \nNot sure where to start? Lea Springstead\, Project Manager at the Capital Region Chamber\, will be hosting a complimentary webinar where she will provide details about the grant process. Participants will also be given additional documents that will help with the application process. Lea will also be available to support you\, answer questions\, and ensure that your application is submitted. \nWebinar Dates: \n\n\n\n11/4/2021 – 2pm to 3pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/9/2021 – 11am to 12pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/17/2021 – 6pm to 7pm\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n11/30/2021 – 2pm to 3pm\n\n\n\n\n \n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/how-to-apply-for-the-nys-covid-19-pandemic-small-business-grant-program/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211104T150000
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CREATED:20210930T130930Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210930T135309Z
UID:15906-1636034400-1636038000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Don’t Leave Talent on the Table: How to Diversify Your Manufacturing Workforce
DESCRIPTION:Virtual Event | Thursday\, November 4 | 2 – 3 EST \nA looming labor shortage is threatening the manufacturing industry: 2.1 million manufacturing jobs could be unfilled by 2030. Many companies are already having trouble finding skilled workers. \nGet ahead of this trend by expanding your recruiting and retention efforts to reach and keep a wider\, more diverse population of workers. \nBe sure to join the NYS Manufacturers Alliance\, JFF\, and The Apprenticeship Program at SUNY on November 4 to hear manufacturing leaders and workforce experts share tips and insights about effective ways to expand your talent pipeline and diversify your workforce. \nYou should register for this event if you are . . . \n\nA manufacturing company executive\, HR professional\, or hiring manager\nAn educator\, intermediary\, or workforce development professional interested in advancing diversity in the U.S. manufacturing workforce \n \n\nThis event has been funded\, either wholly or in part\, with Federal funds from the Department of Labor\, Employment & Training Administration under Contract number 1605C2-20-C-0007. The contents of this event do not necessarily reflect the views or policies of the Department of Labor\, nor does mention of trade names\, commercial products\, or organizations imply endorsement of same by the U.S. Government.  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/dont-leave-talent-on-the-table-how-to-diversify-your-manufacturing-workforce/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211103T120000
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SUMMARY:Virtual: New York Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum (Nov 3 & 5)
DESCRIPTION:Join us virtually on November 3 and November 5 for New York’s Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum. New York State\, with five offshore wind projects and more than 4\,300 megawatts in active development\, is leading the nation to deliver 9 gigawatts of offshore wind energy by 2035. \nWith State and Federal goals in alignment\, new leases expected in the New York Bight\, and project review processes moving forward at a solid pace\, the time to unlock critical supply chain investments is now and it’s clear that New York is the nation’s undisputed hub for this industry. \nThis year’s forum will focus on capacity building for the industry at large. Learn more about critical investments in New York ports\, New York’s comprehensive incentive framework\, progress on local manufacturing facilities\, commitments to building equity\, as well as workforce development programs in this exciting new industry. \n  \nSchedule of Events:\nNovember 3: \n\n\n\n \n\nNew York Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum Main Program\n9:00 a.m. EST – 12:00 p.m. EST \n\n\n\n\nNovember 3 – November 10: \n\n\n\n \n\nVirtual Business to Business Networking\n(Attendees can schedule meetings during business hours from November 3 to November 10) \n** Note: Interested businesses may sign up for this virtual networking opportunity when registering for the Main Program online. \n\n\n\n\nNovember 5: \n\n\n\n \n\nNew York Offshore Wind Supplier and Workforce Forum Main Program\n9:00 a.m. EST – 12:00 p.m. EST \nNY State of Opportunity Offshore Wind Virtual Job Fair (hosted by the New York State Department of Labor)\n11:00 a.m. EST – 2:00 p.m. EST\n**Note: Exhibit opportunities for the virtual job fair will be available for this event. \n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/virtual-new-york-offshore-wind-supplier-and-workforce-forum/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Networking,Manufacturing,Offshore Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211027T210000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
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UID:15649-1635357600-1635368400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Prototyping 201: Furniture Design Using Fusion 360
DESCRIPTION:Basic CNC Furniture Design & Joinery and Fabrication: An Introduction to the Fusion360 Design and Manufacturing Workspaces\n\n  \nThis 200 level course is designed to expand upon participants’ existing knowledge of working with Fusion360 by introducing project based lessons leveraging design methodologies for CNC router joining designs. Students will be introduced to joiner concepts\, creating 3D designs and assemblies from drawings\, and gaining familiarity with 2D contouring setup’s in manufacturing workspace. \nThe course will use Autodesk Fusion360 as the platform for the Computer Aided Design (CAD) tool and the Computer Aided Manufacturing (CAM) tool. Prior experience with Autodesk Fusion 360 is required for this course. We offer a 100-level course that serves as a pre-requisite for those interested. \nEach attendee will need to bring their own laptop and create an AutoDesk user account. Attendees can select any version of Fusion360 for trial basis.  The class instructor recommends the non-commercial 1-yr license.  If the attendee is a student or educator with an EDU email address then they should select 3-year license option. \nThe software is available for download here. We recommend attendees show up 30 minutes early if they need assistance in creating an account and downloading software. Participants must be 18 or older. \nRegistration Fee: COG Member $50 | Non-Member $100 *Discounts will be automatically applied to current COG members \nThe class will be held by Michael Lobsinger\, Center Director of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG). As the Center Director\, Michael is responsible for the day to day operations of CEG’s Business Growth Solutions and Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs. Michael has lead R&D and NPD teams at Boeing\, Shell Global\, and Quatic Apparel\, and has mentored several product-based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. \nTo keep our classes affordable\, we book our instructors and purchase materials in advance. We depend on advanced registration. Classes without sufficient advanced enrollment may be canceled. Advanced registration closes 3 days before the class date; after this date\, a $20 late registration fee will be applied. Cancellations must be made one week prior to the class in order to be eligible for a refund unless due to illness. \nPlease note\, if you are showing signs of COVID related symptoms and cannot attend your class\, you have the option to request a full refund up to 1 week before your class begins. After this point\, students experiencing symptoms may request a full class credit up to the morning of the class.  \nCOVID-19 Safety: TVCOG is committed to ensuring the safety of its members\, instructors and guests and as such\, has set certain COVID-19 safety precautions in place which follow NYS and CDC guidance. You will be asked to complete a COVID waiver\, sign a COVID Safety Pledge and provide contact tracing information during the registration process. Everyone is expected to maintain social distance (6?) from individuals outside of their own group while in the facility; this class size has been limited to 2 participants in order to ensure adequate social distancing. All shared tools/equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after each class. Masks are required  for all unvaccinated individuals and optional for fully vaccinated individuals in the facility. Proof of vaccination is required. Eligible proofs of vaccination are: \n\n– Physical vaccination card or picture of card.\n– Vaccine passport (Excelsior Pass.) \n\n \n \n\nWhen\nOctober 27th\, 2021 6:00 PM through  9:00 PM\n \n\n\nLocation\n\nTech Valley Center of Gravity\n30 Third Street\nTroy\, NY 12180\nUnited States\n\n \n\n\nContact\n\nPhone: 518-244-3544\nEmail: facilities@tvcog.net\n\n \n\n\nClass Fee(s)\n\n\n\n\nOn-Time Registration Fee  $279.00\n\n\n\n  \n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/prototyping-201-furniture-design-using-fusion-360/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Advanced Electronics & Manufacturing,Business Growth Solutions,Education/Training,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211025T110000
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UID:15944-1635159600-1635163200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:InFUZEd Marketing Meetup: STEP Grants / Export Funding
DESCRIPTION:The STEP grant program has helped thousands of small businesses obtain grants and find customers in the international marketplace since 2011. STEP financial support helps small businesses with marketing initiatives including assistance with campaigns\, e-commerce\, trade show exhibits and training workshops. Join us with this month’s special guests as we discuss how STEP Grants and Export Funding can help manufacturers with their marketing challenges. \n  \nSpeakers: \nKathryn Bamberger is an Industry Development Director in Empire State Development’s International Division\, Global NY.  Managing half of the Upstate Regions\, her clients mainly are located between Plattsburgh and Poughkeepsie\, west to Warrensburg\, Utica and Oneonta.  She brings a special interest in food and beverage resulting from her tenure in a similar role at NYS Dept Agriculture.  She holds a BA from St Lawrence University in Canton and an MBA from Sage Graduate School in Albany.  Prior to joining the state\, she held various sales and marketing positions in the private sector\, garnering several awards and recognitions.   \n  \nAntonio Rodriguez is a Senior International Trade Manager at Empire State Development’s (ESD) Global NY Division\, where he counsels New York companies on all aspects of Global NY programs and services\, which are available to promote exports.  Antonio is responsible for managing the New York State Trade Expansion Program (STEP).  The STEP grant program is a collaborative funding opportunity initiative with the U.S. Small Business Administration developed to increase the number of small businesses that export and the value of small business exports. The STEP grant program helps small businesses overcome obstacles to exporting by providing grants to cover costs associated with entering and expanding into international markets. \nPrior to his current position\, he worked as a Small Business Environmental Ombudsman at ESD to help New York small businesses understand and comply with regulations enacted to implement the Federal Clean Air Act Amendments of 1990; and as a Senior Project Manager with ESD’s Environmental Services Unit\, worked with companies and organizations to facilitate funding opportunities for projects that lead to measurable recycling\, pollution prevention and sustainable economic development results.   \nAntonio has a bachelor’s degree in chemical engineering (Ch.E.) from The City College of New York. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/infuzed-marketing-meetup-step-grants-export-funding/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Funding,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211015T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210921T180722Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210921T182459Z
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SUMMARY:NYS Virtual MFG Day with Fuzehub
DESCRIPTION:2021 NY Statewide Virtual Manufacturing Day is an on-line event that will celebrate manufacturers from across New York State and highlight the pathways students can take toward manufacturing careers. \nBy recognizing NYS manufacturers and building awareness of available educational and training opportunities\, 2021 NY Statewide Virtual Manufacturing Day will benefit companies\, community leaders\, educators\, high school and college students as well as economic development and manufacturing associations from across New York State. \n  \n\nDownload a shareable MFG Day flyer here>>\n  \n  \nStudents & Teachers Register Now Here>> \n  \nAre you a Manufacturer and interested in having a table at Manufacturing Day? \nClick Here to Become an Exhibitor>> \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/nys-virtual-mfg-day-with-fuzehub/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Education/Training,Manufacturing,Workforce/Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211013T103000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210920T151133Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T151323Z
UID:15819-1634115600-1634121000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Erik Bunaes presents E-Business for Small and Large Businesses
DESCRIPTION:Do you communicate regularly with your customers? You should. Here’s some easy tools to use for staying in touch with your clients.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this event\n\n\n  \nWhat are the best tools to get more out of our online marketing? This is a question that we hear on a regular basis. It’s a simple question but one that opens a can of worms. As everyone knows\, there are lots of options when it comes to digital marketing and every company has different needs and goals. There is just no one size fits all solution for every organization. \nRather than learning about any particular tool or service\, we will show you exactly how the online marketing world works and teach you a 5-step e-busines process that works. Within each step\, we’ll show you several tools that work well for small and mid-sized businesses. \nThis seminar is designed for the owners/leaders of new or small businesses that are just getting started on their e-business or online marketing journey. We’ll keep the conversation focused on concrete steps you can take back and put into action from day #1. \n  \nPresented by Erik Bunaes\, President\, Endorphin Digital Marketing® & Constant Contact Certified Local Expert. \n\n  \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n \n \n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/erik-bunaes-presents-e-business-for-small-and-large-businesses/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T183000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211007T200000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200603T151135Z
UID:15046-1633631400-1633636800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls\, product developers\, inventors\, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship\, intellectual property\, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey\, followed by Q&A and discussion. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis meetup is organized by The Tech Valley Center of Gravity. We are a makerspace\, prototyping center\, manufacturing incubator\, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy\, New York. A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization\, the Center of Gravity serves members from Albany\, Columbia\, Rensselaer\, Saratoga and Schenectady counties and beyond with space\, tools\, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity\, turn ideas into objects of art and/or utility\, and launch new ventures based on their own ingenuity. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2021-10-07/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T120000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211006T130000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210920T135949Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T140046Z
UID:15788-1633521600-1633525200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Food for Thought #13: Customer & Market Discovery to Drive Product Design
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought: A Business & Product Development Virtual Luncheon Series. \nJoin us on October 6th at noon for an open conversation with Robert Manasier and Samuel Mere of IgniteU NY about customer discovery and market observation. Robert and Samuel will discuss how to practically apply these principles to your design before you build it. \nWays to test usability and customer use without spending a ton of money is the key. \nThe importance of voice of customer and the more important customer behavior understanding will be part of the conversation. \nSend your questions ahead of time to manufacturingincubator@tvcog.net so we can create a dynamic dialogue for the lunch hour! \nAbout Robert Manasier: \nRobert Manasier is a serial entrepreneur and brand builder\, with experience in over 155 international startups\, 400 products/services commercialized\, 1000s of acceleration/commercialization campaigns\, as the CEO of In Focus Brands. In addition to the In Focus Brands’ portfolio of companies\, Robert currently serves as Entrepreneur-in-Residence of : IgniteU NY and the Sage Colleges; National Science Foundation (NSF) I-Corps Trainer; StartUp Weekend International Facilitator and Organizer; Adjunct Professor at Sage College School of Management and Hudson Valley Community College; Board Member of the Parkhurst Field Foundation\, EDA Labs\, IFP Films\, Rutgers University Big Data Board\, EDA Funding\, Genonto and Autonomy Distribution. \nWith over $100M raised for true startups\, $300M for next level growth companies\, an average of 20—25% uptick in revenue for his acceleration clients\, over $1B in sales and a 2.6x return on his management of the DPCD Fund and a nearly 100% retention of staff over decades\, Robert’s strong culture creation and fiscal controls are coupled with clear and direct revenue results. \nAbout Samuel Mere: \nSamuel Mere has been the Program Manager at Ignite NY since 2019 and is a seasoned entrepreneur willing to share his success stories and lessons learned with aspiring entrepreneurs to help them scaling their companies. \nSamuel is also the Founder & CEO of CampusPro\, a mobile app that connects college students who provide services with other students looking for their services. CampusPro is an IgniteU alumni\, from the 2018 Accelerator where they won the 2018 Startup Showcase. \nAbout IgniteU NY: \nSince 2015\, IgniteU has supported hundreds of startups and small businesses across all different industries and sectors. We host a wide range of events\, workshops and accelerator programs designed to help entrepreneurs grow. \nAbout the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity \nThe Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries\, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures\, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center\, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/food-for-thought-13-customer-market-discovery-to-drive-product-design/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211005T093000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210819T183555Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20211004T135433Z
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SUMMARY:**CANCELLED** Enterprise Selling: Sales & Business Development Strategies for B2B Markets
DESCRIPTION:**This event has been CANCELLED** \n  \nPlease join us for Enterprise Selling: Sales & Business Development Strategies for Complex B2B Markets presented by Matt Scarchilli\, CEO Winning Process. \n  \nThis is an in-person event located at Capital Region Chamber of Commerce: 5 Computer Drive S\, Albany\, NY 12205. \nThe training consists of three 1.5 hour sessions on October 5\, 12\, 20 (see times below). Participants MUST sign up for all 3 sessions. \nCost: $99 per person with a $297 max per company (max 6 people). \n  \nSandler Enterprise Selling (SES) – A Systematic Approach to Winning Enterprise Business \n• SES takes everything that makes Sandler sales training so effective and tailors it to the needs of companies selling to enterprise clients. \n• Based on 6 highly strategic stages offering a continuous process of attaining\, servicing\, and growing an enterprise opportunity \n• Here’s what one local manufacturer had to say about SES as a system: “SES is well aligned with where we see our growth coming from and the type of customers we are going after.” – Ted Collins\, VP Sales & Marketing\, Blasch Precision Ceramics \n  \nThe program topics\, which will be covered in the October 2021 sessions\, touch on three of the six stages of SES; they are: \n  \n• Territory and Account Planning: Oct 5\, 8:00 am – 9:30 am \nIn this critical stage\, you begin setting a strong baseline for success through comprehensive planning. \n  \n• Opportunity Identification (Prospecting): Oct 12\, 8:00 am – 9:30 am \nNext you analyze\, assess and initiate interaction on your most promising opportunities with the highest probability of success. \n  \n• Qualification: Oct 20\, 3:00 pm to 4:30 pm \nHere you begin executing a practical plan to engage with the enterprise buyers to clarify the key opportunity parameters\, which will improve and reinforce your position. \n  \nJoin us to learn and sharpen the saw when it comes to these three core aspects of any sales process; they are vital for everyone in a forward- / client-facing role. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/enterprise-selling-sales-business-development-strategies-for-b2b-markets/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber of Commerce\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Education/Training,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210930T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211001T123000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210908T190439Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210908T200309Z
UID:15665-1632992400-1633091400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Expand Your Presence in the Global Marketplace: Webinar Series
DESCRIPTION:Global NY’s latest initiative provides export education to NYS small and medium-sized businesses through a series of expert-led webinars. Tapping into Global NY’s international network of trade representatives—from Africa\, Canada\, China\, Europe\, Israel\, Mexico and South America—this series gives participants advanced exporting information with localized insights on a number of trade-related topics. \nGlobal NY Division will be hosting a no-cost\, five-part webinar series on Doing Business in Canada on September 30 & October 1. View the modules and register today using the form below.  \n  \nDoing Business in Canada \nThursday\, September 30\, 9:30am – 11:00am ET \nSpeaker: Nathan Donohue\, Commercial Attaché at the U.S. Department of Commerce \n  \nInternational Trade Requirements (Welcome to Canada) \nThursday\, September 30\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET \nSpeaker: Michael Koenig FCPA\, FCGA\, CFP\, Retired Partner\, Cross-Border Tax Services at Davis Martindale \n  \nThe Logistics\, Customs and Regulatory aspects of entering the Canadian market. \nThursday\, September 30\, 2:00 pm – 3:30 pm ET \nSpeaker: Cristian Siviere – President of Solimpex \n  \nLanguage Laws and Best Practices for Selling in Quebec \nFriday\, October 1\, 9:30 am –11:00 am ET \nSpeaker: Marie-Hélène Constantin\, Partner at Blakes\, Cassels & Graydon \n  \nNavigating the Regulatory Path \nFriday\, October 1\, 11:00 am – 12:30 pm ET \nSpeaker: Rod Elliot\, Senior Vice President and Elaine Larsen Wells\, Senior Consultant – Global Public Affairs \n  \n  \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/expand-your-presence-in-the-global-marketplace-webinar-series/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Import/Export,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T180000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210929T193000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210920T151548Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T151857Z
UID:15824-1632938400-1632943800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:QuickBooks Online: Banking – A Deep Dive
DESCRIPTION:Learn all about how QuickBooks online banking can help you streamline your bank reconciliations in this helpful workshop. Not so long ago\, reconciling your accounts required hours of tedious data entry. Now\, you can eliminate all the hard work by linking your bank and credit card accounts directly to QuickBooks online accounting software. \nYou’ll immediately notice the impact of bank feeds on your business. Not only will you save vast amounts of time\, you can be confident your data is accurate and up-to-date\, all the time. \nAll your transactions are downloaded automatically\, so you don’t have to enter any data by hand at all. Once you’ve initially set up categories for your data\, QuickBooks learns as it goes – it’ll start doing the work for you. \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/quickbooks-online-banking-a-deep-dive/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T103000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210925T143000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210907T165056Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210917T155749Z
UID:15655-1632565800-1632580200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Prototyping 101 and 102: Intro to Fusion 360
DESCRIPTION:This combined class will cover both Course 1 and Course 2 of our Intro to Fusion 360 class.\n\nThis four-hour course\, based on content from the Autodesk Fusion Mastery Course\, will introduce you to the basics Fusion 360 environment and 3D modeling.  \nAttendees will start with establishing an overall familiarity of the User Interface (UI)\, including Toolbars\, Workspace\, etc.  In order to efficiently create models in Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs\, users need to establish an understanding of the workspace environment\, terminology\, and best practices\, as well as the nuances of the chosen CAD platform. \nAttendees will then focus on 3D modeling and design using the application of workspace and tools to create 3D models and drawings with examples and discussion around the use of the CAD platform. \nEach attendee will need to bring their own laptop and create an AutoDesk user account. Attendees can select any version of Fusion360 for trial basis.  The class instructor recommends the non-commercial 1-yr license.  If the attendee is a student or educator with an EDU email address then they should select 3-year license option. \nThe software is available for download here. We recommend attendees show up 30 minutes early if they need assistance in creating an account and downloading software. Participants must be 18 or older. \nRegistration Fee: COG Member $50 | Non-Member $100 *Discounts will be automatically applied to current COG members \nThe class will be held by Michael Lobsinger\, Center Director of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG). As the Center Director\, Michael is responsible for the day to day operations of CEG’s Business Growth Solutions and Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs. Michael has lead R&D and NPD teams at Boeing\, Shell Global\, and Quatic Apparel\, and has mentored several product-based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. \nTo keep our classes affordable\, we book our instructors and purchase materials in advance. We depend on advanced registration. Classes without sufficient advanced enrollment may be canceled. Advanced registration closes 3 days before the class date; after this date\, a $20 late registration fee will be applied. Cancellations must be made one week prior to the class in order to be eligible for a refund unless due to illness. \nPlease note\, if you are showing signs of COVID related symptoms and cannot attend your class\, you have the option to request a full refund up to 1 week before your class begins. After this point\, students experiencing symptoms may request a full class credit up to the morning of the class.  \nCOVID-19 Safety: TVCOG is committed to ensuring the safety of its members\, instructors and guests and as such\, has set certain COVID-19 safety precautions in place which follow NYS and CDC guidance. You will be asked to complete a COVID waiver\, sign a COVID Safety Pledge and provide contact tracing information during the registration process. Everyone is expected to maintain social distance (6?) from individuals outside of their own group while in the facility; this class size has been limited to 2 participants in order to ensure adequate social distancing. All shared tools/equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after each class. Masks are required  for all unvaccinated individuals and optional for fully vaccinated individuals in the facility. Proof of vaccination is required. Eligible proofs of vaccination are: \n\n– Physical vaccination card or picture of card.\n– Vaccine passport (Excelsior Pass.) \n\n\n \n\n\nWhen\nSeptember 25th\, 2021 10:30 AM through 2:30 PM\n \n\n\nLocation\n\nTech Valley Center of Gravity\n30 Third Street\nTroy\, NY 12180\nUnited States\n\n \n\n\nContact\n\nPhone: 518-244-3544\nEmail: facilities@tvcog.net\n\n \n\n\nClass Fee(s)\n\n\n\n\nOn-Time Registration Fee\n$279.00\n\n\n\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/prototyping-101-and-102-intro-to-fusion-360-2/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Advanced Electronics & Manufacturing,Business Growth Solutions,Education/Training,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T160000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210922T170000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210119T194806Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210913T153702Z
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SUMMARY:September: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
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\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\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. \n\n\nJoin us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday\, September 22nd.\nAgenda: \n\n4:00 – 4:10pm | Welcome & Panel Introductions\n4:10 – 4:30pm | Presentation by Uncaged Innovations & Panel Q&A\n4:30 – 4:45pm | Audience Q&A\n4:45 – 5:00pm | Closing\n\n  \n\nAbout the presenting company: Uncaged is reimagining leather using biotechnology and digital manufacturing to create replicas of exotic and bovine leather for the fashion industry. \n\n  \n\nRegister here>>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/september-ventureb-virtual-pitch-presentation/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship,Venture B
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210918T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20211106T120000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210920T145339Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210920T150927Z
UID:15812-1631955600-1636200000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:8-Week Business Planning Course
DESCRIPTION:Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 8-week intensive training course\, now offered virtually. Class topics include: developing a business plan\, strategic planning\, marketing\, sales forecasting\, financial management and analysis\, legal\, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners. \nDates: Saturdays\, Sept 18-Nov 6\, 9am-12pm \nClass will be offered in conjunction with the STEAM Garden\, but will be held virtually on Zoom. \nPlease let us know if you have connection issues or wish assistance setting up Zoom. \nThe tuition for the course is $240 and includes class materials. Scholarships may be available. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/8-week-business-planning-course/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210916T150000
DTSTAMP:20260404T144916
CREATED:20210902T160345Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210902T160541Z
UID:15637-1631779200-1631804400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY TDO\, FUZEHUB AND CNY BIOTECH ACCELERATOR
DESCRIPTION:2nd Annual 2021 Virtual Manufacturing Workshop \nHosted by TDO\, FuzeHub and CNY Biotech Accelerator\, Upstate Medical University\nThursday\, September 16\, 2021   |   8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST\nREGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS WORKSHOP HERE>> \nProgram co-chairs:  James D’Agostino\, MEP Center Director\, TDO; Steve Melito\, Senior Solutions Specialist\, FuzeHub; and Kathi Durdon\, Executive Director\, CNY Biotech Accelerator \nAGENDA \n\n\n\n\n8:00 a.m. \n\n\nWelcome and Introduction \n\n\n\n\n8:10  \n  \n  \n\n\nOverview of FDA Quality Systems Regulations (21 CFR 820)/ISO 13485\nIntroduction: Michelle Bonn\, President and CEO\, Compliance Team\nPresenter: Regina Fullin\, VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance\, Compliance Team\nTopics include:  Device Classification\, A Risk-based Approach; Design Controls; Human Factors\, Medical Device Software Validation \n\n\n\n\n9:45 \n\n\nOverview of ISO 9001\, Quality Management Meeting Customer Requirements\nPresenter:  Sarah Burlingame\, Senior Project Director\, TDO\nTopics include:  Design Standard Components; Certifications; Basic Problem Solving Tools to Utilize – Root Cause Analysis\, Toyota Kata\, Five Whys \n\n\n\n\n11:15  \n\n\nPreparing for Manufacturing\nPresenter:  Kevin Webb\, Business Development\, CO-AX Technology \n\n\n\n\nNoon  \n\n\nQuick Lunch Break \n\n\n\n\n12:15  \n  \n\n\nNYS MEPs/Manufacturing Support-based NYSTAR Assets Panel\nModerator:  Steve Melito\, Senior Solutions Specialist\, FuzeHub\nPanel: \n\nCory Albrecht\, Director\, Advanced Institute for Manufacturing\, Mohawk Valley Community College\nMark Poliks\, PhD\, Director\, Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM)\, Binghamton University\nJim D’Agostino\, MEP Center Director\, TDO\nMolly C. Zimmermann\, Esq.\, Managing Director\, NYS Science & Technology Law Center\nDevon Shipp\, Professor\, Director of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP)\, Clarkson University\n\n\n\n\n\n1:15  \n\n\nContract Manufacturers Panel\nModerator:   Jim D’Agostino\, MEP Center Director\, TDO\nPanelists: \n\nSteve Davis\, President\, Tapecon\, Inc.\nMichael Allen\, President\, Z-AXIS\, Inc.\nMatt Nearpass\, Director\, EMS\, SRC Tec\nMichael Fisher\, Director of Product Development\, Global Center for Medical Innovation\n\n\n\n\n\n2:15  \n\n\nMini Manufacturing Pitch \n\nMatt Nearpass\, SRC Tec\nSteve Davis\, Tapecon\, Inc.\nJason DiBartolo\, Oswego Industries\nBenson Chan\, Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC)\, Binghamton University\nDoug Hill\, LeMoyne Maker Space\nScott Baxter\, PEKO\n\n\n\n\n\n For questions\, please contact cnybac@upstate.edu \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/manufacturing-workshop-sponsored-by-tdo-fuzehub-and-cny-biotech-accelerator/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:NY CREATES Emerging Technologies Seminar: Innovations to Enable Future Logic Scaling
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Dr. Sri Samavedam\nSenior Vice President\, CMOS Technologies\, imec\, Belgium \n**Zoom Pre-Registration required by September 8\, available here \nAbstract:  Logic scaling over the last 50 years has been enabled by patterning innovations\, mobility boosters and new device architectures. In the recent nodes\, transistor density continues to follow Moore’s law\, but the node to node performance improvements have slowed down. There are many new process technologies being researched which will continue to enable logic density and system performance in the coming decade. Density scaling will be enabled by advances in EUV multi-patterning and single-print high NA EUV. New device architectures like forksheets\, CFETs and 2D atomic channel devices are promising for continued logic and SRAM scaling. Scaling boosters like buried power rail\, semi-damascene integration and new standard cell routing will also be needed. There are several 2.5D and 3D integration options for system scaling with SoC partitioning depending on the connectivity density\, form factor\, yield\, maturity and cost considerations. Finally\, a methodology to estimate the environmental impact of technology scaling choices will be shared. \nBiography:  Dr. Sri Samavedam is SVP of CMOS Technologies at imec leading research programs in logic\, memory\, photonics and 3D system integration. Prior to that\, he was Senior Director of Technology Development at Globalfoundries in Malta\, NY\, where he led qualification of 14nm FinFET technology and derivatives into volume production and development of 7nm CMOS technology. He began his research career at Motorola in Austin\, TX\, working on strained silicon\, metal gates\, high k dielectrics and fully-depleted SOI devices. He has over 75 publications and 40 patents. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT\, Masters in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and B. Tech from IIT\, Madras.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ny-creates-emerging-technologies-seminar-innovations-to-enable-future-logic-scaling/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Advanced Electronics & Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210902T183000
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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls\, product developers\, inventors\, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship\, intellectual property\, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey\, followed by Q&A and discussion. \nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis meetup is organized by The Tech Valley Center of Gravity. We are a makerspace\, prototyping center\, manufacturing incubator\, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy\, New York. A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization\, the Center of Gravity serves members from Albany\, Columbia\, Rensselaer\, Saratoga and Schenectady counties and beyond with space\, tools\, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity\, turn ideas into objects of art and/or utility\, and launch new ventures based on their own ingenuity. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nMORE INFO >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-06-03-2021-09-02/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210831T140000
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SUMMARY:Understanding Sustainability and PPE in New York State
DESCRIPTION:Join us on August 31\, 2021 from 2pm-3pm EST to learn more about the Sustainable PPE Initiative for manufacturers supported by the NY Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The panel style webinar will feature grant winners who focused on pivoting and maximizing sustainable PPE across New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic\, as well as researchers and a innovators focused on sustainable manufacturing solutions. The panel will end with a Q&A from the audience. A recording of the session will be made available to attendees and those who RSVP’d through the Eventbrite link. \n  \nWhat you will learn: \nWhat is Sustainable PPE? \nTypes of Sustainable PPE cleaning and sanitizing technologies \nWho is in this industry\, where to purchase sustainable PPE\, and solutions currently available in the market \nExamples of companies and solutions coming from the Maximization and Sustainable PPE Grant Process run by NY ITAC and SecondMuse \nPanelists: \nJonathan Levine – Folia Materials \nJonathan Levine is the CEO and cofounder of Folia Materials. Folia is bringing advanced material performance inside mass market products. As CEO I’ve taken Folia from idea to a Seed stage company\, with industrial manufacturing and Fortune 100 clients. \nMichael Saxon – New York Embroidery Studio \nMichael is the Director of Operations for New York Embroidery Studio (NYES). NYES is a full service surface design studio and manufacturing facility with more capabilities than any other factory of its kind in New York City. \nKen Schlafer – NYP2I \nKen works New York State Pollution Prevention Institute working to help decarbonize products across the manufacturing landscape. He also has diverse experiences in sales and marketing\, brand protection\, research\, engineering design\, and manufacturing operations. \nNelson Slavik – CPAC \nNelson S. Slavik is Vice President of Research and Development at CPAC. He has consulted to the American Hospital Association as their primary environmental regulatory consultant for over 10 years providing testimony to Congress and providing workshop presentations nationally and internationally. He has authored over 80 articles on environmental/occupational safety and infection control\, participating in over 100 workshops and seminars. \nModerator: Stacey Weismiller -SecondMuse \nStacey currently works as a Senior Project Manager at SecondMuse under the For Climatetech Portfolio and is the co-lead of the New York City office. Her main focus is on Climatetech Startups in New York State\, getting them to commercialization through the lens of manufacturing and scale. Alongside this\, she is working on new initiatives to grow the ever-changing market of emerging economies around hardware and scalable manufacturing. Through these programs\, Stacey creates impact by bringing together communities that traditionally wouldn’t work together to solve problems. This work allows new\, innovative companies to tap into resources right in their backyard to help solve market gaps whether this be in scaling their product\, testing for market validation or finding the right company or investor to bring their ideas to the marketplace. \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/understanding-sustainability-and-ppe-in-new-york-state/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210824
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210828
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SUMMARY:Business Network for Offshore Wind International Partnering Forum
DESCRIPTION:IPF is the largest offshore wind conference in the Western hemisphere. It brings together the global offshore wind supply chain and provides the latest in education\, networking\, and platforms to help you grow your business. \n  \nCEG will participate in the NY Pavilion alongside Empire State Development\, NYC EDC\, Advance Albany County Alliance\, Rensselaer County IDA\, Port of Albany\, Port of Coeymans\, Gexpro Services\, Dagen Trucking\, MRV Group with additional support from NYSERDA and National Grid.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/business-network-for-offshore-wind-international-partnering-forum/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy,Offshore Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210819T110000
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SUMMARY:Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair - Reserve a booth by 8/16!
DESCRIPTION:You are invited to the Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair\, being held on Thursday\, August 19\, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm!  \n \nIn partnership with the New York State Department of Labor\, The Manufacturers Alliance of New York presents the Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair.  We are excited to partner together to offer a modern job fair simulation where manufacturing businesses and job seekers can connect in a virtual setting in real-time\, while keeping the familiar feel and positive outcomes of a physical event. \n\n\nTo fully support your recruitment efforts\, there will be a preview day on Wednesday\, August 18\, 2021\, where job seekers can view content and job postings and prepare themselves for the “live” event.  The Virtual Job Fair will go live on Thursday\, August 19\, 2021 at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.     \nFollowing receipt of exhibiting businesses registrations\, businesses will receive an email containing deadlines\, important links for accessing the event\, login credentials to “create” your booth and a Virtual Career Fair Exhibitors Guide.  This guide details information about the event\, gives helpful tips and answers many frequently asked questions.  Department of Labor staff will be available throughout the process to help you with overall technical assistance. \n  \n*If you are interested in exhibiting\, please register at the link below\, by Wednesday August 16\, 2021!\n  \nWe hope you will join us for this exciting event!  \n  \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \nJob Fair registration link coming soon!  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/statewide-advanced-manufacturing-virtual-job-fair/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing,Workforce/Talent
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210817T140000
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SUMMARY:Fuzehub: Solving the Puzzle of Google Search Advertising
DESCRIPTION:Solving the Puzzle of Google Search Advertising\n\n\n\n\nAugust 17\, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Virtual Event\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nInstructor: Tim Jensen\n\n\n\neCommerce Consultant\nClix Marketing\n \n\n\n\nGoogle search advertising is one of the most effective ways to raise awareness of your products and/or services.  What makes it challenging is that it is very easy to spend money unintentionally attracting the wrong audiences with keywords that are too broad in nature. \nOnce the stage is set\, we will explore what’s next to ensure a successful campaign for the long-haul. \n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\nWhat you will learn: \n\nSetting and monitoring your google search ad spend \nCreating ads and landing pages that convert\nMeasuring and monitoring your results\n\n  \n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/fuzehub-solving-the-puzzle-of-google-search-advertising/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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