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SUMMARY:Effective Practices for Hiring Foreign Talent
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Harris Beach\, this free presentation is open to all CEG investors. The aim of the program is to offer practical tips and an overview of visa options for US companies who hire foreign workers. Topics will include immigration issues\, I-9 compliance and issues related to the hiring process. \nThe program is scheduled for November 16\, 2018 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. at Harris Beach’s Albany office located at  677 Broadway #1101\, Albany\, NY 12207. \nMore from Harris Beach: Immigration Law Profile | Harris Beach Profile \nRegister to Attend\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/effective-practices-hiring-foreign-talent/
LOCATION:Harris Beach – Albany\, 677 Broadway #1101\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181127T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181127T153000
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SUMMARY:Québec-New York B2B Rendezvous
DESCRIPTION:The North American Center of Excellence for Transportation Equipment (NAmTrans) presents this event to provide an opportunity for companies in the ground transportation and aerospace cluster to meet and network with potential collaborators\, clients\, and suppliers. \nCoordinated B2B meetings and presentations from US and Canadian officials\, presentations from CEG and the North Country Chamber of Commerce\,and industry groups such as Aero Montreal. The day’s event will conclude with a tour at Norsk Titanium. \n  \n REGISTER \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/quebec-new-york-b2b-rendezvous/
LOCATION:West Side Ballroom\, 253 New York Road\, Plattsburgh\, NY\, 12903\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181128T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181128T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
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SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: Troy Innovation Garage
DESCRIPTION:  \nHave you thought about starting a business?\n Do you own a business that you’re looking to grow?\n Are you interested in learning about & visiting a “coworking space”? \nIf you answered “YES!” to any of these questions\, then please join us at our upcoming informational session at the Troy Innovation Garage\, \n\n Knowledge @ Noon\n\n presented by KeyBank Business Boost & Build. \nThe Center for Economic Growth along with Community Loan Fund and Excelsior Growth Fund want to help you by providing: Technical Assistance | Loan Information | Referrals to Resources | Workshops\nFree | Refreshments will be served! \nParking: On-street\, metered. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noontroy-innovation-garage/
LOCATION:Troy Innovation Garage\, 24 4th Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181205T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181205T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20181116T220909Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181116T220909Z
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SUMMARY:Sandler Training Workshop: Building Sales for Your Business
DESCRIPTION:Presented by Innovate 518\, Sandler Training and UAlbany Innovation Center\nThis workshop is for you if either one of these describe you: \nYou are the owner/operator of an early stage start up or small business that has been in existence for less than 5 years.\n You are a solo entrepreneur balancing your sale efforts with the daily operation of your business \nPresented by Lauren Valentine of Sandler Training\, a global leader in sales and management consulting and training. \nNetworking: 8:30am-9am\n Workshop: 9am-11am\n Free – Light refreshments will be served \nOver the years\, Sandler Training has worked with many start-up and young companies as a consultant and trainer to put into place selling and management processes and structure which increases the likelihood of success. \nKey Takeaways for this 2 hour workshop will be:\n• A Scalable Sales Process: Participants will leave with a sales process that they can implement right away\, for investors & prospective customers – and that can be scaled for future growth of the company. \n• Business Development Plan: Participants will leave with an understanding of the prospecting behaviors to focus to maximize their limited time. \n• Elevator Pitch/Value Proposition: Participants will leave with an understanding of their value proposition and a 30 second commercial for use with investors as well as with prospects. \n• Taking Risks and Dealing with Rejection: Participants will leave with proven strategies and tactics to maintain that “mental toughness” that is crucial for success as an entrepreneur and sales professional.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sandler-training-workshop-building-sales-business/
LOCATION:University at Albany\, Lecture Center\, LC 12\, 1400 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181206T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181206T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20181129T220553Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T220553Z
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SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: CoLab
DESCRIPTION:  \nHave you thought about starting a business?\n Do you own a business that you’re looking to grow?\n Are you interested in learning about & visiting a “coworking space”? \nIf you answered “YES!” to any of these questions\, then please join us at our upcoming informational session at the CoLab\, \n\n Knowledge @ Noon\n\n presented by KeyBank Business Boost & Build. \nThe Center for Economic Growth along with Community Loan Fund and Excelsior Growth Fund want to help you by providing: Technical Assistance | Loan Information | Referrals to Resources | Workshops\nFree | Refreshments will be served! \nParking: On-street\, metered. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noon-colab/
LOCATION:CoLab\, 488 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181206T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181206T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20181129T221957Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181129T221957Z
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SUMMARY:Lunch ‘n Learn – The Democratization of Smart Manufacturing and CESMII Roadmap
DESCRIPTION:The Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII) Northern Regional Manufacturing Center (NRMC) at Rensselaer\nLunch ‘n Learn – The Democratization of Smart Manufacturing and CESMII Roadmap\n  \nPlease RSVP Ann Seman (semana2@rpi.edu) by Monday (12/3) if you are able to attend. \n \nJohn Dyck – CESMII CEO \nJim Davis – UCLA Vice Provost\, Information Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer\, CESMII PI \nJohn Dyck comes to CESMII from Rockwell Automation (NYSE: ROK)\, where he was the Global Director of Software Business Development.  In this role\, John helped drive the transformation of Rockwell Automation to a leadership position in software for manufacturing.  He was responsible for strategy development\, and the acquisition and development of capabilities needed to transform their software portfolio. John developed and began the execution of a multi-year software acquisition strategy to shape Rockwell Automation’s software portfolio.  He was a key leader in shaping their Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) strategy and was responsible for their global Strategic Alliance with Microsoft (Nasdaq “MSFT” @microsoft). \nJim Davis is UCLA’s Vice Provost\, Information Technology and Chief Academic Technology Officer\, an executive leadership role focused on UCLA’s academic research and education mission. Jim has broad oversight of campuswide planning\, governance\, and strategic investment of IT\, manages the Office of Information Technology\, and has responsibility for the Institute for Digital Research and Education. Included in his portfolio are UCLA’s digital presence\, cyberinfrastructure\, informatics\, policy\, mobility\, and the Office of the UCLA Chief Privacy Officer. Among the many initiatives Jim is involved with\, he currently co-leads a national initiative on Smart Manufacturing and U.S. manufacturing competitiveness. Jim is also a professor in the Department of Chemical and Biomolecular Engineering at UCLA\, where his research interests are in the areas of data analysis\, decision support\, and intelligent systems. \nAbout CESMII and the NRMC at Rensselaer\nRensselaer is the Northern Regional Manufacturing Center (NRMC) for the Clean Energy Smart Manufacturing Innovation Institute (CESMII)\, headquartered in Los Angeles\, CA\, a public-private partnership with the Department of Energy (DoE) Advanced Manufacturing Office (AMO) and part of the Manufacturing USA Institutes.  CESMII is investing more than $140M nationwide over 5 years to help manufacturers accelerate the integration of smart manufacturing technologies into existing manufacturing processes and systems with a goal of increasing energy productivity through enhanced visibility and control\, while breaking down barriers to interoperability and security. \nCESMII’s is a national network of Regional Manufacturing Centers (RMCs) each focused on local relationships with opportunities for national impact in the areas of technology transfer and workforce development. The power of this network is cross-linking resources\, capabilities and expertise across business\, workforce and technical focus areas\, leveraging each region’s unique industrial environments.  For more information\, visit the CESMII website at: https://www.cesmii.org. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/lunch-n-learn-democratization-smart-manufacturing-cesmii-roadmap/
LOCATION:RPI: CII 7003/LESHA Conference Room
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20181213T130000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20181213T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20181212T211626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T211626Z
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SUMMARY:IgniteUNY - Funding Roundtable Part 3: Term Sheets
DESCRIPTION:Funding Roundtable Part 3: Term Sheets\n REGISTER \n  \nThe weakest part of any pitch is the financial projection slides\, and most startups crumble at the funding terms negotiation stage. We’re here to help with that! \nJoin us this Thursday from 1PM – 3PM as legal expert Jeff Schwartz\, partner at Phillips Lytle LLP\, talks about term sheet construction\, elements needed in a term sheet\, and what to avoid.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/igniteuny-funding-roundtable-part-3-term-sheets/
LOCATION:IgniteUNY\, 333 Broadway\, Suite 350\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190110T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190110T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20181207T191605Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181207T191605Z
UID:6848-1547121600-1547125200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson University Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series: Sinclair Schuller
DESCRIPTION:The BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series will kick off 2019 with a bang on Jan. 10\, featuring Sinclair Schuller\, founder and former CEO of Apprenda and co-founder and managing partner at the startup Nuvalence. \n Schuller led Apprenda for a dozen years. At its peak\, the software company had 120 employees\, raised $56 million in investments from VCs in Philadelphia\, Seattle and Silicon Valley and clients with household names like Boeing\, Chase\, Honeywell and JP Morgan. Forbes billed it the “anti-Silicon Valley startup.” \nSinclair is at it again wtih his latest startup\, Nuvalence\, which helps companies “innovate\, modernize and bring compelling software products and services to market.” \nTickets to hear Schuller 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! \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. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-university-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-sinclair-schuller/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190119T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190119T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20181212T015024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181212T015024Z
UID:6856-1547888400-1547899200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:8 Session Business Training Course
DESCRIPTION:Starting or Growing a Business?\nLearn what you need to know to start and run a successful business in an intensive 8 session training course offered by The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region in partnership with the Heuther School of Business at The College of Saint Rose. \nTo register\, complete the Small Business Training Application and return with tuition check to Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region\, 255 Orange St. Albany\, NY 12210 | 920 Albany St. Schenectady Ny 12307: \n DOWNLOAD APP \nSchedule\n\n Beginning on Saturday\, January 19 and running for 8 sessions. All classes will be held on Saturday mornings from 9 a.m. to noon at 920 Albany St in Schenectady\, NY. \nClass Topics\n\n Developing a Business Plan | Strategic Planning | Marketing | Sales Forecasting | Financial Management and Analysis | Legal\, Insurance & Tax Issues. \nCost\n\n The tuition for the course is $240.\n This includes class materials and refreshments for all 8 sessions. Limited Scholarships are available for CLFCR clients. Enrollment is limited. \n*The training prioritizes businesses owned and/or operated by women\, people of color and/or low income people. **CLFCR reserves the right to select participants consistent with our mission. \n  \nQuestions? Call Paul Stewart at (518) 436-8586 x805 | e: paul@mycommunityloanfund.org\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/8-session-business-training-course/
LOCATION:920 Albany St\, 920 Albany St\, Schenectady \, NY\, 12307\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190124T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190124T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190118T003025Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190118T003025Z
UID:7003-1548331200-1548338400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:The AI Opportunity: Developing an AI Ecosystem in Upstate New York
DESCRIPTION:What is artificial intelligence? Why does AI matter? What opportunities does it present locally and regionally?\nIn this Lunch and Learn event\, panelists will share ideas\, experiences\, and viewpoints about AI technology\, research and development\, ethics\, and policies. Attendees will have the opportunity to participate in a Q&A session and network with professionals in the industry who share common goals. \nAttendance is free but limited to 100. Lunch will be provided. \nPanelists include Bob Bedard\, the President and CEO of deFacto Global\, Inc.\, the software company behind the creation of a regional AI Center of Excellence; Dr. Craig Skevington\, CEO of managed service provider STEADfast IT\, which utilizes AI in its high-tech help desk; and Colin Garvey\, a Ph.D. student at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI) specializing in AI risk governance. \nHosted by the City of Saratoga Springs\, IgniteU NY\, and Saratoga Springs Smart City Commission.\nAgenda \n12 pm – Registration and lunch \n12:30 pm – Introductions\, overview\, and panel discussion \n1:30 pm – Networking \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ai-opportunity-developing-ai-ecosystem-upstate-new-york/
LOCATION:Saratoga Springs City Center\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190129T081500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190129T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20181206T000043Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20181206T003402Z
UID:6835-1548749700-1548777600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Build4Scale Workshop
DESCRIPTION:  \nFuzeHub and its partners from across the state have been selected by the Department of Energy to deliver Build4Scale manufacturing fundamentals training to energy technology innovators and assisting with forging partnerships with domestic manufacturers. Build4Scale is a curriculum designed to lead you through design for manufacturability and lean product design concepts utilizing a structured methodology for evaluating your Bill of Materials (BOM)\, Bill of Process (BOP) and defining your potential failure modes and much more. \n REGISTER \nThe Instructor: Dan Radomski\nDan Radomski is one of the original creators of this workshop\, and will be delivering this training across New York State. Dan was co-founder of a clean energy technology consultancy with offices in Berkeley\, MI and Barcelona\, Spain. Dan also worked for the Society of Manufacturing Engineers on product development for advanced manufacturing technologies and disciplines including lean manufacturing\, machining\, fabrication\, composites\, micro- and nano-manufacturing \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/build4scale-workshop/
LOCATION:Revolution Hall\, 425 River Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190131T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190131T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190112T023606Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190112T023606Z
UID:6946-1548936000-1548941400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab eXpert Workshop: 2019 Tax Update – Ask the Experts
DESCRIPTION:With the new year comes new information regarding your taxes that you should be aware of. \nThe New York BizLab kicks off its eXpert Workshop Series on Jan. 31 with lunch and an interactive session with industry experts from UHY LLP. UHY LLP is a member of the BizLab’s in-house BizHub Advisors\, which provides free guidance to BizLab companies. \nJim Daniels\, Tax Partner at UHY LLP\, and Mark Witte\, Tax Principal at UHY LLP\, will answer your questions during a lively discussion on new tax regulations and planning in 2019. This will be a “working lunch.” \nSeating is limited and registration is required. \n REGISTER \n  \nThe New York BizLab is located at 251 State St. in Schenectady. Free parking is available behind the BizLab on either side of Liberty Street. When entering the building from the rear\, you’ll also see signs for Saratoga National Bank. Enter via the doors on the right and head down the hallway. The workshop will be held in the Magna5 Conference Room on the first floor just off the Atrium.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-expert-workshop-2019-tax-update-ask-experts/
LOCATION:New York BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190207T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190207T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190204T220634Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190204T220634Z
UID:7102-1549528200-1549555200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:SUNY Adirondack 2019 Business Plan Pitch Competition
DESCRIPTION:$5\,000 Grand Prize\nCompetition open to:\n\nCurrent students of SUNY Adirondack\nMembers of the community residing in Warren\, Washington\, and Saratoga counties\nBusiness owners located in Warren\, Washington\, and Saratoga counties\n\n  \nApplications are available in the Center for Entrepreneurship\, Room 144\, Adirondack Hall or via email: bakerk@sunyacc.edu \nEvent Day Information:\n\nApplication Submission Deadline – Wed. February 6 at 4:00 PM\nStudent Competition – Thurs. February 7 from 8:30 AM to 11:10 AM\nCommunity Competition – Thurs. February 7 from 8:30 AM to 11:10 AM\nContest Finals – Thurs. February 7 from 11:10 AM to 4:00 PM\n\n  \nFor more information\, contact: Kate Baker\, Director of Business Central\, at bakerk@sunyacc.edu or 518.832.7782 \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/suny-adirondack-2019-business-plan-pitch-competition/
LOCATION:SUNY Adirondack\, 640 Bay Road\, Queensbury\, NY\, 12804\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190208T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190208T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190206T015050Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T015050Z
UID:7124-1549623600-1549627200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CPT Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to learn about the CPT training program for your manufacturing workforce.   \nThis past fall\, we piloted a Certified Production Technician (CPT) training\, a program of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)\, a national industry recognized credential\, in the Capital Region with great success. Employers sponsored existing employees in the program for the CPT certification to expand their training in the key areas of Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; and Maintenance Awareness. \nIn addition to the CPT production modules\, the program was further customized to include Leadership Skills\, Problem Solving\, and Customer Service\, with CNC and Mechatronics workshops. Manufacturers selected employees they were interested in retaining and promoting for participation in the training. Employers who sponsored employees in the program were overwhelmingly pleased with the training\, and several will likely send additional employees to the spring training program. \nWe are now looking to fill the second cohort starting this spring. Please join us for a webinar to learn more about this training from the providers\, Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) and Capital Region BOCES\, and hear directly from manufacturers who have utilized the training. \nTwo webinars are available: \nDATE: Friday\, February 8\, 2019\n TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRegister >> \nDATE: Thursday\, February 14\, 2019\n TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRegister >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cpt-training-webinar/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190214T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190214T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190206T015153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190206T015153Z
UID:7128-1550142000-1550145600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CPT Training Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a webinar to learn about the CPT training program for your manufacturing workforce.   \nThis past fall\, we piloted a Certified Production Technician (CPT) training\, a program of the Manufacturing Skill Standards Council (MSSC)\, a national industry recognized credential\, in the Capital Region with great success. Employers sponsored existing employees in the program for the CPT certification to expand their training in the key areas of Safety; Quality Practices & Measurement; Manufacturing Processes & Production; and Maintenance Awareness. \nIn addition to the CPT production modules\, the program was further customized to include Leadership Skills\, Problem Solving\, and Customer Service\, with CNC and Mechatronics workshops. Manufacturers selected employees they were interested in retaining and promoting for participation in the training. Employers who sponsored employees in the program were overwhelmingly pleased with the training\, and several will likely send additional employees to the spring training program. \nWe are now looking to fill the second cohort starting this spring. Please join us for a webinar to learn more about this training from the providers\, Schenectady County Community College (SCCC) and Capital Region BOCES\, and hear directly from manufacturers who have utilized the training. \nDATE: Thursday\, February 14\, 2019\n TIME: 11:00 AM – 12:00 PM \nRegister >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cpt-training-webinar-2/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190214T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190214T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190131T023417Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190131T023417Z
UID:7082-1550143800-1550151000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Innovation Workshop: Mapping your Business Landscape
DESCRIPTION:The VentureB Innovation Series is a new program focused on providing startups with hands-on educational training. The topics in this series will help start-ups effectively grow their business by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute workshops. This session of the VentureB Innovation Workshop will have participants explore aspects of Mapping your Business Landscape. \nThis program takes participants through an exercise to map their business landscape. The workshop will include discussion on the importance of incorporating this as part of your business planning\, what things to consider\, when should you consider them\, and the overall impact mapping you business landscape has on customer discovery\, marketing plan development\, and partnerships. \n REGISTER \nCost to Attend: $20 \nLunch will be included! \nSupported by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-innovation-workshop-mapping-business-landscape/
LOCATION:CoLab\, 488 Broadway\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190219T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190219T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190206T210042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190207T005307Z
UID:7169-1550590200-1550601000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Series
DESCRIPTION:Join us at Pat’s Barn for the Tuesday\, February 19th VentureB Series featuring pitches from Stockgitter and United Aircraft Technologies. \n\n VentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required. \n REGISTER \nAgenda:\n 3:30 – 4:00 | Registration\n 4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches\n 5:00 – 6:30 | Networking\n Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served! \nPresentations: \n\n Stockgitter\n\n Stockgitter is a global financial solutions provider that brings financial data onto one platform to personalize the way people access global financial markets and interact with institutions \nUnited Aircraft Technologies\n\n UAT is developing a new clamping system for wiring harnesses in commercial and defense aircraft systems which will  save both weight on the aircraft as well as maintenance and installation time. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-series-4/
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T153000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190208T200905Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T200905Z
UID:7181-1550737800-1550763000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Build4Scale Workshop
DESCRIPTION:FuzeHub and its partners from across the state have been selected by the Department of Energy to deliver Build4Scale™ manufacturing fundamentals training to energy technology innovators and assisting with forging partnerships with domestic manufacturers. \nBuild4Scale™ is a curriculum designed to lead you through design for manufacturability and lean product design concepts utilizing a structured methodology for evaluating your Bill of Materials (BOM)\, Bill of Process (BOP) and defining your potential failure modes and much more. \n MORE INFO/REGISTER \nAGENDA\n08:15am-09:00am | Breakfast and Networking \n09:00am-09:15am | Agenda and Program Overview\n09:15am-09:30am | FuzeHub and Partner Overview\n09:30am-09:45am | Participant Introductions \n\n09:45am-10:30am | Designing Your Product for X including workshop exercise\n10:30am-10:45am | Break\n10:45am-11:30am | Developing a Strategic Bill of Materials (BOM) including workshop exercise\n11:30am-12:30pm | Developing a Strategic Bill of Process (BOP) including workshop exercise\n12:30pm-01:00pm | Lunch: Program Partner Introductions\n01:00pm-02:00pm | Leaning Your Product Design exercise \n02:00pm-02:30pm | Moving from Proof of Concept to Alpha/Beta Prototypes to Production \n\n02:30pm-3:30pm | Next Generation Product Design Planning: Manufacturing Risk Assessment Exercise using Design for Failure Mode and Effects Analysis (DFMEA)\n03:30pm-04:00pm | Participant needs and challenges sharing session\n04:00pm-5:00pm | Networking and reception to be held at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity \n  \n\n\n\n\nEVENT PARTNERS
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/build4scale-workshop-2/
LOCATION:Desmond Hotel & Conference Center\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190221T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190221T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190201T205834Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190208T194940Z
UID:7090-1550750400-1550754000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series: Jeff Buell
DESCRIPTION:Mover and shaker Jeff Buell is the next speaker at the CAN’T MISS BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday\, Feb. 21. \n REGISTER \n  \nBuell is principal at Redburn Development and is involved in some of the most high-profile developments in New York’s Capital Region. Most recently\, Redburn announced plans to invest $78 million to transform seven properties in downtown Albany\, a project that got the eye of New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo. \nOn a personal note\, Buell started a campaign in the past two years to give $100 away every day for year to random strangers and write about what happened next. This was to honor his sister Laurie Bereza\, who died in 2016. \nTickets to hear Buell 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! \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. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-jeff-buell/
LOCATION:BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190314T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190314T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190301T201626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T201626Z
UID:7315-1552561200-1552568400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Innovation Workshop: Estimating Your Market Size
DESCRIPTION:The VentureB Innovation Series is a program focused on providing startups with hands-on educational training. The topics in this series will help start-ups effectively grow their business by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute workshops. \nThis session of the VentureB Innovation Workshop will have participants explore applied aspects of estimating your market size through top down and bottom up techniques. During this program\, participants will actively build a top down and bottom up example\, walking away with a template for future use. \nTopics will include basic resources to find market size information as well as the importance of making these estimates\, what you should consider\, when you should consider them\, and the impact this has on raising funds and marketing plan development. \n REGISTER \nCost to Attend: $20\nLunch will be included! \nThe class will be led by Michael Lobsinger\, Center Director of CEG. Michael is a serial entrepreneur and has extensive experience in the operations of product based enterprises. As the Center Director he is responsible for 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\, 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 Rensselear Polytechnic Institute. \nSupported by: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-innovation-workshop-estimating-market-size-2/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190330T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190331T220000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190311T200242Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190311T200242Z
UID:7424-1553934600-1554069600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:HV GamerCon 2019
DESCRIPTION:Join The Albany Capital Center (ACC) along with the Center for Economic Growth (CEG)\, Eastern College Athletic Conference (ECAC) and Metro Atlantic Athletic Conference (MAAC) in welcoming the largest Northeast collegiate Esports event to-date to the Capital Region.\nThe conference and expo will feature the ECAC Esports Championships presenting three popular game titles\, inlcuding Overwatch\, League of Legends\, and Fortnite.  The Expo will showcase regional game development studios\, Empire State Development’s Digital Game Hubs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and New York University\, college programs focused on games and Esports\, local artists\, independent developers and other Esports lifestyle brands\, hands-on gameplay\, retail vendors and more. \nParticipating ECAC esports members\, who will be competing for a championship title at HV Gamer Con 2019 at the ACC currently include\, Canisius College\, DeSales University\, Drew University\, Keuka College\, Mansfield University\, Marist College\, Moravian College\, Neumann University\, Quinnipiac University\, Sacred Heart University\, Saint Peter’s University\, Siena College\, Stevenson University\, Stockton University\, SUNY Canton and Texas Wesleyan University. \nThe expo will cater to the regional gaming and esports community\, featuring up to 50 vendors. It will showcase regional game development studios\, Empire State Development’s Digital Game Hubs at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and New York University\, college programs focused on games and esports\, local artists\, independent developers and other esports lifestyle brands. Portions of the expo will feature hands-on gameplay and retail vendors. \nTickets to this event are now on sale! Grab yours today! >>\n\nAll Session Tickets – $40 adult / $20 student | Individual Session Tickets – $25 adult / $15 student \n\nSaturday\, March 30th \nDoors at 8:30am | Competition 9am-8pm | Expo – 10am-7pm \nSunday\, March 31st \nDoors at 8:30am | Competition 9am-10pm | Expo 10am-5pm \n\nInterested in becoming a vendor?\nPlease contact: \nAmanda Kirk\nDigital Gaming Hub Coordinator\nRensselaer Polytechnic Institute\nkirka3@rpi.edu\n518.779.6796 \nEvent Website » \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hv-gamercon-2019/
LOCATION:Albany Capital Center\, 55 Eagle Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190404T113000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190404T133000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190301T203626Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190301T203626Z
UID:7324-1554377400-1554384600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:VentureB Innovation Workshop: Building Your Financial Estimates
DESCRIPTION:The VentureB Innovation Series is a program focused on providing startups with hands-on educational training. The topics in this series will help start-ups effectively grow their business by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute workshops. \nThis session of the VentureB Innovation Workshop will have participants explore applied aspects of building start up financial statements\, structures of income and cash flow statements\, types of revenue and expenditures to consider. During this program\, participants will actively walk through an example spreadsheet with a template for future use. \n REGISTER \nCost to Attend: $20\nLunch will be included! \nThe class will be led by Michael Lobsinger\, Center Director of CEG.  Michael is a serial entrepreneur and has extensive experience in the operations of product based enterprises.  As the Center Director he is responsible for 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\, 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 Rensselear Polytechnic Institute.  \nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-innovation-workshop-building-financial-estimates/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190222T014625Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190228T192355Z
UID:7265-1554861600-1554940799@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CFES 2019 Future Energy Systems Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:The all-day conference will feature three parallel tracks in advanced component technologies for electrified transportation\, new materials and devices for solar and wind energy\, and offshore wind and future energy systems.  \n  \nCFES Exhibitors and Poster presenters will have an opportunity to network and share your technology with energy researchers\, business innovators\, state officials\, utility professionals and local energy industry leaders. See the links on the Conference announcement web site page. More details can be found at the following link http://cfes.rpi.edu/ . \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cfes-2019-future-energy-systems-technology-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Troy\, 235 Hoosick St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190410T164500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190410T184500
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190304T204314Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T195957Z
UID:7293-1554914700-1554921900@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190411T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190411T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190314T181517Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190403T195841Z
UID:7310-1554969600-1554984000@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190411T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190411T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190405T182903Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190405T182903Z
UID:7642-1555007400-1555016400@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190416T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190416T183000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190301T204730Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T005802Z
UID:7330-1555428600-1555439400@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190418T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190418T203000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190326T200512Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T200512Z
UID:7548-1555612200-1555619400@www.ceg.org
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190426T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
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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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T181008
CREATED:20190326T200813Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190326T200813Z
UID:7553-1556213400-1556220600@www.ceg.org
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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