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SUMMARY:Launch of the Veteran Connect Center
DESCRIPTION:Join CEG and the Veteran community for a reception and announcement of the Veteran Connect Center (VCC) on Wednesday\, April 10 at the Desmond Hotel.  \n (There is no charge for this event\, please register below).\n\n Program:\n4:45pm: Registration Opens \n5:00 – 5:50pm: Reception & Networking | King St. Courtyard \n6:00 – 6:45pm: Program\, including announcement of the mission of the Veteran Connect Center followed by Keynote speaker Justin Constantine | King St. Ballroom \nKeynote Speaker: Justin Constantine\n \nJustin Constantine served in the Marine Corps for sixteen years\, both on active duty and as a Reservist\, and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel.  He suffered a gunshot wound to the head while in Iraq\, and survived thanks to the Navy Corpsman and other Marines with him that day. \n Despite his injury\, Justin continued to practice law at the Department of Justice and with a counter-terrorism unit at the FBI\, and in 2014 graduated with honors from Georgetown University with an advanced law degree in National Security Studies. In 2015\, Justin wrote\, My Battlefield\, Your Office: Leadership Lessons From the Front Lines\, taking celebrated leadership practices from the Marine Corps and applying them to the private sector.   \n Justin is a Presidential Leadership Scholar\, was named a Champion of Change by President Obama\, and was also one of the wounded warriors painted by President Bush in his book\, Portraits of Courage.  Justin’s latest book\, From “We Will” to “At Will”\, was recently published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  Justin is now the Chief Business Development Officer at JobPath\, the most robust and fastest growing veteran employment platform in the country. \nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend\, however registration is required.  \nRegister to Attend\nEvent Sponsored by :\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Beverage Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Veteran Connect Center:\n \nThe Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center (VCC) serves those who have served us by connecting Veterans and their families to career\, educational\, and community resources. The Center provides programming and information to businesses and institutions in New York’s Capital Region interested in hiring\, educating and supporting our Veterans. \nEarly funding support received from:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYourJobPath Host:\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/launch-veteran-connect-center/
LOCATION:The Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190411T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190314T181517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T195841Z
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SUMMARY:Attracting\, On-boarding & Retaining Veteran Talent: HR Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a business in need of employees or a\n college/university in need of students\, you are going to want to attend this training!\n\n Hosted by the Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center\n Thursday\, April 11 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Desmond Hotel\, Albany NY\n This training has been approved for 2 SHRM credits \n \nRegister \n **Limited seating**\n Contact Karen Wolff with any questions.\n \n \n  \nWhy Attend?\n\nMeet the head of the program that oversees Army soldiers transitioning from military to civilian life for all of Europe and the Northeast U.S.\nHave your difficult employment questions answered by an employment attorney\nGet a full tour of the JobPath software by the creator – and find out how you can have immediate access to over 100\,000 resumes of transitioning military and their spouses\nFind out how to understand a Military resume and what their experience means in the civilian world\n…and more!\n\n\nProgram:\n8:00am – 8:30am – Breakfast & Networking outside Town Hall\n 8:30am – 12:00pm – Program in Town Hall \nAgenda:\n\n 8:30am – 9:00am            History & Mission of Veteran Connect Center\n Karen S. Wolff\, SHRM-CP\, PHR; Investor Relations & Talent Attraction Director at CEG\n  \n 9:00am – 9:05am           Moderator \n Michael D. Billok\, Esq\, Veteran US Naval Academy graduate & Employment Attorney\, Bond Schoeneck and King | BIO\n  \n 9:05am – 9:45am            Soldier for Life Overview (transitioning from military to civilian life)\n Lieutenant Colonel Keith W. Wilson\, Director of Army Soldier for Life Program in Northeast US and Europe.  | BIO\n  \n 9:45am  – 10:15am         Job Path Demonstration (your connection to Veteran candidates – complimentary for CEG investors)\n Jack Fanous\, CEO & Co-founder of Job Path/CEO & Co-founder of GI Go Fund | BIO\n Nathan McCormick\, Former Army Captain\, Operations & Supply Chain Executive\, Member of the VCC Strategic Committee and Chair of the VCC software/website workgroup | BIO\n  \n 10:15am – 10:30am        Break\n  \n 10:30am – 11:15am        Featured Speaker\n Justin Constantine\, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Marines\, Author of “From We Will to At Will”  | BIO \n 11:15am -11:45am          Full Panel Q & A\n Moderator: Karen S Wolff\, SHRM-CP\, PHR\n Panel: Michael Billok\, Esq.; LTC Keith Wilson\, Jack Fanous\, Nathan McCormick & Justin Constantine\n   \n\nAbout Justin Constantine:\n\n Justin Constantine served in the Marine Corps for sixteen years\, both on active duty and as a Reservist\, and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel.  He suffered a gunshot wound to the head while in Iraq\, and survived thanks to the Navy Corpsman and other Marines with him that day. \n Despite his injury\, Justin continued to practice law at the Department of Justice and with a counter-terrorism unit at the FBI\, and in 2014 graduated with honors from Georgetown University with an advanced law degree in National Security Studies. In 2015\, Justin wrote\, My Battlefield\, Your Office: Leadership Lessons From the Front Lines\, taking celebrated leadership practices from the Marine Corps and applying them to the private sector.   \n Justin is a Presidential Leadership Scholar\, was named a Champion of Change by President Obama\, and was also one of the wounded warriors painted by President Bush in his book\, Portraits of Courage.  Justin’s latest book\, From “We Will” to “At Will”\, was recently published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  Justin is now the Chief Business Development Officer at JobPath\, the most robust and fastest growing veteran employment platform in the country. \n\nRegistration\n \n\n Cost to attend: $65/person\n Includes hot breakfast & program; SHRM Certified Event; 2 credits \nRegister to attend\n \n\n Event Sponsored by:                             YourJobPath Host:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Veteran Connect Center (VCC)\nThe Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center (VCC) serves those who have served us by connecting Veterans and their families to career\, educational\, and community resources. The Center provides programming and information to businesses and institutions in New York’s Capital Region interested in hiring\, educating and supporting our Veterans. The VCC is another benefit available for CEG investors; there is no cost to take advantage of the resources offered. \n   \n\nSpecial thanks to our early funding supporters!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/attracting-boarding-retaining-veteran-talent-hr-education-session/
LOCATION:The Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190411T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190405T182903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T182903Z
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SUMMARY:The Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity Education and Technology
DESCRIPTION:Armchair Talk & Panel Discussion \nFeaturing Gen. Keith Alexander\, USA (Ret.)\n CEO and President\, IronNet Cybersecurity; Commander\, U.S. Cyber Command (2010-2014)\n and Director\, National Security Agency/Chief\, Central Security Service (2005-2014) \nCampus Center West Auditorium\n University at Albany Uptown Campus \n  \n REGISTER \n  \nRSVP by April 4 \nIn an ever-increasing digital and connected world\, the need to develop a new and diverse talent pool in the area of cybersecurity has significant implications for our communities and our country. What are the disruptive technologies and delivery mediums that will evolve the way we interact digitally and what opportunities for entrepreneurs and startup businesses are there to disrupt this space? Gen. Keith Alexander is the President and Founding member of IronNet Cybersecurity and former head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and US Cyber Command. He has dedicated his life to protecting the country against cyber attacks and cyber warfare and is now leading the state of Maryland’s highest valuation startup business. This event will feature an armchair talk with General Alexander followed by a panel discussion on the economic opportunities and risks associated with cyber and data security. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/emerging-trends-cybersecurity-education-technology/
LOCATION:University at Albany\, 1400 Washington Ave\, Albany\, 12222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190416T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190416T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190301T204730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T005802Z
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: VentureB Series
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for details regarding a potential VentureB event this summer.  \n Otherwise\, please note that the next official VentureB Series will take place on Tuesday\, September 17\, 2019 at Pat’s Barn. \n We look forward to seeing you all then!\n  \nCompany pitches TBA!\nVentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required. \nAgenda:\n 3:30 – 4:00 | Registration\n 4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches\n 5:00 – 6:30 | Networking \nRefreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served! \n  \nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-series-5/
LOCATION:Pat’s Barn\, 110 Defreest Dr.\, Rensselaer\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190418T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190326T200512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T200512Z
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SUMMARY:Getting Started in the Restaurant Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn what you need to know to get started in the restaurant business with this free workshop offered in partnership with the Albany Law School Community Development Legal Clinic. Facilitators will provide an overview of common restaurant start-up issues such as lease arrangements and point of sale systems. More information >> \nThursday\, April 18th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n 255 Orange Street\, 2nd floor conference room. Parking lot is adjacent to the building. Wheelchair accessible. Please RSVP to Paul Stewart at 436-8586 x805 or email. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/getting-started-restaurant-business/
LOCATION:Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region\, 255 Orange Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190318T185051Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190318T185051Z
UID:7484-1556193600-1556305200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:E^3 & NYBPC
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Angel Investors!\n\nTo facilitate knowledge and connections across the angel investor community\, we are hosting angel investor development as part of E^3.  Participants will have the opportunity to delve into angel investing topics with experienced investors\, as well as connect with potential co-investors and follow-on investors. We’ll explore: \n\nFirst Principles of Angel Investing\nSyndicating Deals and Finding Co-Investors\nInvesting with an Eye on Follow-On Funding\nIndustry Specifics for Tough Tech – Medtech\, Cleantech and More\n\n\nAngel Investor Development  \nDate: April 25\, 2019 \nTime: 12pm-5pm\, followed by Investors’ Reception 5-7pm \nPlace: Sage Armory\, Albany NY \nTicket Information: Thursday-only tickets are $175 for angel investors. Register here. \nOptional: Join us on Friday\, April 26 for the Entrepreneurs Expo and the NYBPC\, the statewide intercollegiate business plan competition with over 300 college and graduate students (combined Thursday/Friday tickets are $200) \n\nAnd\, a couple of important related notes –   \n1 – Take Upstate Capital’s 1st-ever angel investor survey to help us better understand the needs of angel investors.   \n2 – Thank you to our partners\, sponsors and supporters for making E^3 & NYBPC come together\, especially NYSERDA\, NY Ventures\, Sage Armory\, CEG\, Innovate 518\, Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership\, UVC\, and many more individuals\, companies and organizations supporting entrepreneurship in NY.  Please support their work! \n3 – Want to play a bigger role? Consider supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through a donation or sponsorship to support the privately-funded NYBPC.  Increasing the prize money pool will help improve the competition. We’d like to feature you in upcoming communications as an advocate for entrepreneurship. Join our $5k + One Day campaign by emailing Noa directly at noa@upstatecapital.org.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/e3-nybpc/
LOCATION:Sage Armory\, 130 New Scotland Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190326T200813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T200813Z
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SUMMARY:Work for Yourself @ 50+
DESCRIPTION:Work for Yourself@50+ is a program specifically designed to help people 50 and older learn about what it takes to be successfully self-employed in today’s economy. Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn to: \n\nExplore your options\nFind your focus\nMake a plan\nConnect with resources in your community\n\n  \nThursday\, April 25th 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\n Arts Center of the Capital Region\, 265 River St.\, Troy. Please RSVP to Paul Stewart at 436-8586 x805 or email.  \nThis program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/work-for-yourself-50/
LOCATION:Arts Center of the Capital Region\, 265 River St.\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190429T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190429T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190429T202914Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T202914Z
UID:7815-1556524800-1556557200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Heidi Knoblauch to speak May 16 at the BizLab-Clarkson lunch
DESCRIPTION:Heidi Knoblauch\, owner of Plumb Oyster Bar and founder of Receipt HQ\, will speak at the CAN’T MISS BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday\, May 16. \n REGISTER \n  \nKnoblauch has been a major newsmaker in recent months. She started Receipt HQ out of her experience running Plumb Oyster Bar\, where she’s had to save thousand and thousands of pieces of paper (receipts) for three years. That led her to have the thought that entrepreneurs tend to have: There has to be a better way. \nTickets to hear Knoblauch speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \n  \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 of Saratoga National Bank. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/heidi-knoblauch-speak-may-16-bizlab-clarkson-lunch/
LOCATION:BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190430T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190430T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190404T010838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T010959Z
UID:7606-1556640000-1556656200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:The Capital Region Cultural Tourism Committee Presents…Making the Scene: Lessons from Austin
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE in an 8-county conversation about how to make NY’s Capital Region into a thriving world-class destination that attracts the next generation of visitors\, businesses\, investors and talent. We’ve invited PublHelpic City\, a not-for-profit consultancy that led Austin’s Cultural Tourism planning efforts and produced its landmark Cultural Tourism Plan to lead our April 30th conversation on how Austin came together for their plan\, and how all of us in the Capital Region can work together to create our own. \n\nSponsored by Capital District Transit Authority\, Troy Industrial Development Authority\, Redburn Development and Columbia Economic Development Corporation and co-mads. \nEvent Agenda\n4:00 -5:00pm: Keynote Address by Meredith Powell\, Public City \n5:30 – 6:30pm: Breakout Conversations at Plumb Oyster Bar\, Lucas Confectionery\, Bacchus Wood-Fired\, and Elixir 16 \n7:00 – 8:00pm: Discussion and planning of next steps\, entertainment and Art’s Bar at Arts Center for the Capital Region \nPrice & Registration\n \n$20 — Includes two drinks\, refreshments\, and all sessions. Feel free to participate in any or all of these activities! \nRegister Here!\nParking\nThere is free 2-hour parking on the streets surrounding Troy Music Hall. Upon arrival at 4pm\, you will not need to pay for parking and can leave your vehicle in its location throughout the entirety of the event.  View more information on parking options in Troy here.   \nBus\nUse the CDTA Trip Planner tool to find a bus route to the event.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/capital-region-cultural-tourism-committee-presentsmaking-scene-lessons-austin/
LOCATION:Troy Music Hall\, 30 2nd St. \, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190501T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190501T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190415T192956Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190415T192956Z
UID:7723-1556695800-1556735400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:NY Manufacturing Conference
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by Rensselaer’s Center for Automation Technologies and Systems\n Enjoy. Learn. Connect.\nSession topics to include:\n\nA.I. and Machine Learning in Manufacturing\nProduct DFMA & Prototyping\nReview of ARM Projects\nThe Need for Agility in Manufacturing Logistics\nRobotic Welding\nManufacturing Processes and Assembly\nRobotic Polishing and Grinding\nManufacturing Systems\n\nKeynote Speaker:\nBill Pollock\n Founder and President\, Optimation Technologies\, Inc.\n Building on NY’s Manufacturing Legacy in the Fourth Industrial Revolution \nThis full-day conference includes breakfast\, lunch\, and evening reception and poster session. \nExhibitor set-up:\n 6PM Tuesday night – start of breakfast 7:30 AM\, Wednesday\, May 1\, 2019.\n A small group of standard rooms are being held by Hilton Garden Inn for a discounted rate of $119. Mention the Group Code: RPICAT to get the discounted rate. \nSponsors:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ny-manufacturing-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn\, 235 Hoosick St\, Troy\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190503T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190503T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190412T192655Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T183240Z
UID:7715-1556868600-1556888400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:International Trade Summit: Begin the Next Step of Your Export/Import Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special seminar!  \n\nKeynote Speaker \nFotios Raptis\, Senior International Economists\, TD Economics  \nEconomic forecast for the U.S.\, Canada and Emerging Market Economies  \nThis event will provide practical advice\, invaluable resources and the contacts needed for your export/import journey. Whether you are at the beginning or need assistance getting to the next level of your export/import business this event is designed to pave the way and guide you on your journey! \nThe best and most inspirational export/import advice comes from organizations that are directly involved and companies who have been successful. Hear from key presenters on how you can get started as a company in exporting/importing or take you to the next level and learn some of the secrets of their success. \nView Full Agenda \n  \nContinental breakfast will be served.  \nSeating is limited. Register today!\nRegister to Attend\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/international-trade-summit-begin-next-step-exportimport-journey/
LOCATION:University at Albany School of Business\, 1400 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190507T181829Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T181829Z
UID:7840-1558027800-1558035000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Selling Processes to Grow Your Business: A Sandler Training Sales Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A Sales Workshop \n\n You will learn: \n\n\n The benefits of a documented selling process\nSteps you and your team can take to move prospects through your sales funnel\nHow to effectively scale up your sales team\nEffective on-boarding for new sales reps\n\n  \nMatt Scarchilli is the owner and CEO of Sandler Training Systems of the Greater Capital District which delivers sales\, customer service and management training to companies of all sizes across all verticals. Matt is a proven entrepreneur and his experiences starting\, acquiring and selling companies gives him a broader lens to look through when evaluating situations and working with clients. Matt’s sales success over the last 20 years has put him in a position to now be able to share those experiences to help other companies grow and flourish. \n\n Matt was the co-founder of SportsSignUp.com. After building the business to national success with 40+ employees and managing a team of 15 in the sales department\, SportsSignup was acquired by Time\, Inc. in July of 2015. The company is run today as Sports Illustrated Play.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/selling-processes-grow-business-sandler-training-sales-workshop/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190521T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190521T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190410T213251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T213251Z
UID:7694-1558427400-1558431000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Change Your Sales Strategies & Sell More
DESCRIPTION:Register for this informative workshop as Sandler Training sales expert\, Lauren Valentine guides through the common selling issues\, stalls and objections that affect the way we sell and do business. He will then provide some “game-changing” strategies that can be used immediately and bring increased success! \nYou will learn how to:\n\nEstablish a system for selling that puts you and the prospect at ease\n Learn to take control of the sales process and avoid the “buyer-seller” dance\n Develop questioning strategies to uncover the prospect’s true motive to buy\n You will also leave with a guide on how to document the process behind your sales process.\n\n  \n REGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/seminar-change-sales-strategies-sell/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber of Commerce\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190521T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190516T191440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T191440Z
UID:7892-1558431000-1558436400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 21\, 2019\n 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\n Columbia-Greene Community College\n Saland Forum\, Professional Academic Center (PAC)\, Hudson\, NY 12534\n  \n Please RSVP here: REGISTER \n The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs.\n  \n 9:30 am –  Registration\n 10:00 am – Presentation\n 10:45 am – Q&A with ESD staff\n  \n For more information on the consolidated funding application here
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-cfa-information-session/
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190521T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190518T014705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T014705Z
UID:7920-1558461600-1558472400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:IgniteU NY: Pathways to Leadership Panel
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/igniteu-ny-pathways-leadership-panel/
LOCATION:IgniteUNY\, 333 Broadway\, Suite 350\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190523T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190523T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190429T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T191431Z
UID:7803-1558596600-1558602000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 1: Business Planning for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:A four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \n  \nLearn how to adapt your business model and cash flow management to reflect the needs of government contract and sub-contracting including: Developing your Ca-pability Statement\, Adjusting Cash Flow for Government Contracts\, and Developing Your Portfolio. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-1-business-planning-government-contracting-2/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190524T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190524T094500
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190509T010610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T010610Z
UID:7854-1558684800-1558691100@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Effective Practices for Hiring Foreign Talent
DESCRIPTION:Center for Economic Growth and Harris Beach PLLC are partnering on this special workshop and webcast event: \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/effective-practices-hiring-foreign-talent-2/
LOCATION:Harris Beach – Albany\, 677 Broadway #1101\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190529T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190516T233353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T233512Z
UID:7912-1559151000-1559158200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Creative Economy Mixer: Arts Letters & Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE for our May Creative Economy Mixer at Arts Letters & Numbers for a campus tour\, artists’ showcase\, and a special “food” installation! \n\n  \n\n Arts Letters & Numbers is a nonprofit arts\, education\, and publishing organization dedicated to creating creative exchanges across a wide range of disciplines including Architecture\, Visual Arts\, Theatre Arts\, Film\, Music\, Humanities\, Sciences\, and Social Sciences. Arts\, Letters & Numbers conducts workshops in educational and cultural institutions worldwide in collaboration with theatre companies\, artists\, writers\, actors\, musicians and filmmakers. It operates an ongoing series of educational workshops\, performances and film productions at ‘The Mill’ located in Upstate\, NY.\n  \n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \n\n Thanks to our sponsors Community Loan Fund and MVP Health Care.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/creative-economy-mixer-arts-letters-numbers/
LOCATION:Arts Letters & Numbers Studios\, 1548 Burden Lake Road\, Averill Park\, NY\, 12018\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190530T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190530T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190429T192500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T192500Z
UID:7808-1559201400-1559206800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 2: MWBE Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \n  \nDiscussion of Best Practices for managing business operations\, finances and sales pipeline to avoid the potential pitfalls of growth and maintaining a positive relationship with your procurement officers. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-2-mwbe-best-practices/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190531T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190523T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T002455Z
UID:7942-1559295000-1559300400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Information Session - Saratoga
DESCRIPTION:The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. \nPlease RSVP here:  REGISTER NOW! \nAgenda\n9:30 am Registration \n10:00 am Presentation \n10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff \nMore information on the consolidated funding application here.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-information-session/
LOCATION:TEC-SMART\, 345 Hermes Road\, Malta\, NY\, 12010\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190603T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190524T002735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T002735Z
UID:7953-1559554200-1559561400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Information Session - Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. \nPlease RSVP here: REGISTER HERE! \nLocation: Schenectady County Community College –  Stockade Building\, Room 101 \nAgenda\n9:30 am Registration \n10:00 am Presentation \n10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff \nMore information on the consolidated funding application here.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-information-session-schenectady/
LOCATION:Schenectady County Community College\, 78 Washington Avenue\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:andrea.swank@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190606T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190429T194456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T195424Z
UID:7811-1559806200-1559811600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 3: Accounting for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \n  \nOverview of Accounting Best Practices for government contracting including NYS and Federal Accounting Reporting Requirements\, Understanding Financial Statements\, Estimating\, Job Costing\, Billing\, Collections and Dispute Resolution. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-3-accounting-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190531T000230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T000230Z
UID:7990-1560240000-1560276000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:2019 Energy Solutions Summit New York
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTIONS… 2019 Energy Solutions Summit New York is all about connections. Connecting with your peers for networking and collaboration; connecting with a showcase of the most innovative technologies and sustainability solutions at our Expo; connecting with experts on the newest technology behind our developing industry; and\, connecting with National Grid and NYSERDA’s dedicated professionals eager to serve you and your energy needs. \n\n For the first time\, the new Energy Solutions Summit New York will bring together two of the largest players in Energy Efficiency – National Grid and NYSERDA. Attract more than 300 of National Grid’s large commercial\, industrial\, institutional and municipal businesses\, for a day showcasing the POWER of energy efficiency\, provide industry highlights\, and education on Electric Vehicles/Fleets\, Demand Response\, and more. This exciting event will be held June 11\, 2019 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona\, NY – a National Grid Energy Efficiency customer. \n REGISTER \n  \nKeynote Speaker Announced\n Thurman Thomas Joins Summit Line Up \n Thomas is known for his successful career on the field as #34 Hall of Famer for the Buffalo Bills\, but he also has a rich history of successful business and political activities that resulted from his long association with the NFL\, including his positions on the New York State Tourism Board\, and founding Legends Energy which was ultimately acquired by NRG Energy. \nWho will be there – National Grid’s commercial\, industrial\, institutional\, and municipal customers / Experts on the newest technologies and trends in the energy industry / Dedicated professionals from National Grid and NYSERDA ready to work with you \nWhat will you experience – Networking and collaboration with your peers / A showcase of the most innovative technologies and sustainability solutions / Engaging panel discussions / Information on electric vehicles\, demand response\, and more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2019-energy-solutions-summit-new-york/
LOCATION:Turning Stone\, 5218 Patrick Rd\, Verona\, NY\, 13478\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190612T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190524T003333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T003333Z
UID:7968-1560333600-1560342600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop includes an overview of the application and the CFA process followed by informational breakout sessions on specific funding available through the following agencies: \n\nGroup 1: Empire State Development\, and Department of State (LGE Program)\n\nGroup 2: Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation\, Homes and Community Renewal\, Department of State (LWRP & BOA Program)\, NYS Council on the Arts\, and NYS Canal Corporation\n\nGroup 3: NYS Energy Research and Development Authority\, Environmental Facilities Corporation\, NY Power Authority\, Department of Environmental Conservation\n\n  \nPlease RSVP here: REGISTER NOW! \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-workshop/
LOCATION:Proctors GE Theatre\, 432 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:andrea.swank@gmail.com
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190613T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190613T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190429T195350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T195350Z
UID:7813-1560411000-1560416400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 4: Finding Your Niche
DESCRIPTION:This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \nOverview of how to utilize your MWBE Certification in the Sales Process and Identi-fying Contracting Opportunities and the ins and outs of writing a winning proposal\, how to read a RFP\, and preparing the proposal components. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-4-finding-niche/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190613T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190522T223422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T223422Z
UID:7932-1560416400-1560445200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Public Lean 101
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of lean and the changes and benefits of moving from a traditional environment to a lean environment by participating in a simulation workshop. Learn about the eight wastes and how to apply standardized work\, workplace organization\, visual controls\, set-up reduction\, batch-size reduction\, point-of-use storage\, quality at the source\, workforce practices and pull systems to eliminate these wastes. Participation in this workshop before taking part in other workshops is recommended. \nWho should attend:\nManagement Team\, Operations Managers\, Quality Managers\, Engineers\, Supervisors\, Production/Service Personnel \nTypical benefits include:\n\n\n Work in process reduction up to 90%\n Space utilization improvement up to 75%\n Quality improvement up to 90%\n Productivity increase up to 50%\n Lead time reduction up to 90%\n\n  \nAlthough this course was created to address process improvement needs of manufacturers – it is the first of a number of courses throughout the Lean journey and are applicable enterprise wide to any type of organization \n\n  *CEG investors will have recieved discount codes pertaining to their membership level. Please contact Michael Lobsinger at michaell@ceg.org with questions regarding codes. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/public-lean-101-2/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190614T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190607T221649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T231548Z
UID:8048-1560501000-1560510000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:2019 Capital Region Workforce Development Implementation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Governor Cuomo has launched a new $175 million Workforce Development initiative in May of this year\, using the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process on a rolling basis (no deadline date).  This means a tremendous opportunity is available to area businesses seeking to increase their workforce and/or meet current needs.  \nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn about this vital NYS initiative and also connect with business leaders and educators from throughout the region:\n \n  \n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am – Registration\, continental breakfast and networking with sponsor tables \n9:30 – 10:30am – Presentation on $175M Workforce Development Initiative \n10:30 – 10:45am – Questions and Closing Remarks \nAttendance is complimentary; pre- registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now  \n  \n\n\n \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/2019-capital-region-workforce-development-implementation-summit/
LOCATION:The Century House\, 997 New Loudon Rd\, Latham\, 12110\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190521T172955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T172955Z
UID:7929-1560765600-1560798000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CEN 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Day
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 17\, 2019 – rain or shine – the proceeds of this one day event are the only funds that will go towards several 2019/2020 college scholarship awards presented to high school seniors or current college students majoring in a field which can lead to employment with a manufacturer. Last year\, CEN awarded scholarships of $1\,000 each to 4 area students. \nCost | $175 /person; $700 / foursome; $50 dinner only \nRegistration | 10:00 am – 11:30 am \nBarbecue Lunch | 11:00 am \nShotgun Start | 12:00 pm SHARP \nCocktails & Buffet Reception – includes Silent Auction & Awards | 5:00 pm \nIt will take 5 hours for the round; please be at the club and ready to start promptly at 12:00. \nWhen registering a foursome\, please provide names of individual players. If not all names are secured\, please insert TBD into first name and last name fields. \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cen-19th-annual-scholarship-golf-day/
LOCATION:The Edison Club\, 891 Riverview Road\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190619T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190524T003024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T003024Z
UID:7965-1560936600-1560943800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Information Session – Rensselaer
DESCRIPTION:The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. \n  \nPlease RSVP here: REGISTER NOW! \n  \n9:30 am Registration \n10:00 am Presentation \n10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff \nMore information on the consolidated funding application here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-information-session-rensselaer/
LOCATION:IgniteUNY\, 333 Broadway\, Suite 350\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T183743
CREATED:20190610T201415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T201415Z
UID:8088-1561032000-1561035600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series featuring Tobi Saulnier
DESCRIPTION:Tobi Saulnier\, founder and CEO of game developer 1st Playable Productions\, will be the next speaker at the BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday\, June 20. \n REGISTER \n  \nSaulnier has had a storied career path. After earning her doctoral degree in electrical engineering\, she went to work for General Electric\, then went to work for a gaming startup\, Vicarious Visions. And from there\, her passion for entrepreneurship was sparked. She has been recognized as one of the leading entrepreneur’s in New York’s Capital Region. \n\n Tickets to hear Saulnier speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \n\n Free parking is available in back of the BizLab\, on either side of Liberty Street\, and metered parking in front on State Street. Enter via the doors to the right. Please do not park in spaces marked for customers of Saratoga National Bank.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-featuring-tobi-saulnier/
LOCATION:BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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