Symposium: Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment and Prevention
2021-06-11 09:00 - 14:30 (America/New_York) | NY
Join Us!
Capital Region Cancer Research Symposium
Precision Medicine in Cancer Treatment and Prevention
June 11, 2021 | 9:00AM – 2:30PM | Virtual Zoom Event
ABOUT THE SYMPOSIUM
The Capital Region Cancer Research group (CRCR) will sponsor a day symposium as part of their CRCR New Frontiers Series. This is the seventh such cancer symposium in this series, previously held in 2008, 2010, 2012, 2014, 2016 and 2019. The intent is to bring together investigators in New York’s Capital Region who work on various aspects of cancer.
We invite you to join us for an informative symposium featuring leading cancer research experts, cutting-edge medical oncologists, community-based cancer patient organizations, and selected presentations from graduate student and post-doc trainees. Download speaker schedule here>> Full program to follow.

No cost to attend, however please register below!
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CALL FOR ABSTRACTS ** DEADLINE Friday, June 4th **
Abstracts are now being accepted from which additional (graduate student & post doc) symposium speakers will be selected. View full call for Abstracts here>>
Requirements:

May be on any topic relevant to cancer research
Should be single-spaced and a maximum of 300 words, using a 12 point font and 1-inch margins
Title should be all caps and centered, followed by the authors, then affiliation.
Should be submitted no later than noon on Friday, June 4.

Please submit abstracts by email to the conference organizing chair, Dr. Dana Crawford. (crawfod@amc.edu). A program booklet including all submitted abstracts will be available as well as placed on the conference website after the event.

Virtual Offshore Wind Tour
2021-06-16 12:00 - 13:00, 2021-06-23 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Presented by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Denmark and CEG

Purpose:
To enable state and local stakeholders to learn more about offshore wind opportunities through a dynamic, interactive and memorable event; connect stakeholders with relevant counterparts in Denmark so they can discuss aspects which are of particular relevance to their specific needs; and contribute in a meaningful way to the building of a significant, viable, cost-competitive offshore wind supply chain in New York.
Tour Structure:

Each tour consists of multiple themed Sessions, each of which is independent, and which we prepare based on specific needs. During the session, we will introduce attendees to the topic through presentations from industry experts, video tours, interviews and more.
There will be 7 sessions, each 1 hour, from 12:00pm – 1:00pm EDT. Sessions will begin Wednesday, May 12 and run weekly through Wednesday, June 30.

** UPDATE: there will be NO SESSION on Wednesday, June 2. We will resume Wednesday, June 9th and the series will now end on Wednesday, June 30th. **
Tour Topics:

Policy & Regulation Outlook – May 12
Manufacturing & Installation – May 19
Port Infrastructure – May 26
Jobs & Training – June 9
Operations & Maintenance – June 16
Electrical Transmission – June 23
Financing – June 30

*no cost to attend

CNYBAC presents: Raising Venture Capital in NYS, Jennifer Tegan, Managing Director, NY Ventures, Empire State Development
2021-06-16 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
New York Ventures is the venture capital program for the state of NY providing investment capital to companies across the state to help diverse founding teams to start and grow their businesses in sectors including advanced manufacturing, clean energy, agricultural solutions, health care, life sciences and data/AI/SAAS based businesses.
During the interactive discussion, attendees will learn about the different ways and stages of equity financing including reviewing some of the resources the state has available to help you along the way. The following will be addressed:
Is my company ready for venture capital?
Am I ready for venture capital?
How do I start building my network of interested investors?
What resources are available to support me?

REGISTER HERE>>

21st Annual CEN Scholarship Golf Day
2021-06-21 11:00 - 19:00 | NY
Join us Monday, June 21, 2021 for our 21st Annual CEN Scholarship Golf Day. Rain or shine.

The proceeds of this one day event are the only funds that will go towards several 2021/2022 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.
Cost | $200 /person; $400 /twosome; $700 /foursome
NOTE: Payment by card or check. If paying by card, you will receive a receipt through Eventbrite. If paying by check, you will be sent an invoice. Must be received by June 11th.
If paying by check, please make payable to CEN Manufacturing and note your invoice number on the check; then, mail to:
CEN Manufacturing
41 State Street, Suite 705
Albany, NY 12207
**When registering twosome or foursomes, we will contact you for the names of the two/four players.
Check-In | 11:00 am
Shotgun Start | 12:00 pm SHARP
Cocktails, Raffle & Awards Reception| 6:00 pm
NOTE: It will take 5 hours for the round; please be at the club and ready to start promptly at 12:00. If you are not, we cannot guarantee that you will be able to catch-up with the group.
Golf registration includes: 18 holes of golf, carts, use of practice range, and boxed lunch.
Contests Include:

50/50 Raffle
Closest to pin
Longest Drive
Hole-in-one wins $25,000
Putting Contest: 1 ticket = 3 putts for $10
Pro Tee Shot: 1 ticket = $5 per drive, max 4 pro drives

We are counting on the participation and generosity of CEN member companies, business leaders and individuals like you, to make this fundraising effort a resounding success. A wide variety of corporate Sponsorship Opportunities are available here>>
Please forward event and sponsorship details to anyone that you believe would be interested in playing in or otherwise supporting this worthwhile cause.
Download the Informational Packet for sharing here>>

REGISTER TO PLAY HERE>>

Webinar [For Manufacturers] - 5 New Ways To Attract & Close More Business
2021-06-22 13:00 - 14:30 | NY
AN EDUCATIONAL SERIES Designed For Manufacturers | 5 New Ways To Identify & Engage Prospects To Close Deals Faster

About this event

Join manufacturing, marketing and sales experts from SIX Marketing and Sandler Training as they outline 5 ways the manufacturing industry can keep prospects engaged and convert them into customers. This is the first class of an educational series dedicated to the manufacturing industry. You will leave this class with actionable intel that you can implement immediately.
Key Takeaways

Identify your highest value customers
Attract similar personas through modern marketing tactics
Engage with your prospects, build first-touch credibility, and learn how to continue the conversation
Properly qualify and close prospects
Achieve customer success and foster word-of-mouth
Meet our panelists >>>

Session Details:

USE DISCOUNT LINK HERE>> to save $10 (by June 11th)
Email us and ask about our VIP Pass!

The class will last 70 minutes including 10-15 minutes of Q&A. The cost is $37 per attendee; $27 if you register before June 11th. Or get a company pass for $97 (up to 5 colleagues).

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NYS M/WBE Certification Application Process Webinar
2021-06-28 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
This FREE webinar is a presentation by Empire State Development’s Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development on the NYS M/WBE certification application process. The purpose of this webinar is to demystify the NYS M/WBE certification process for businesses interested in becoming certified as an M/WBE. It will familiarize businesses with the benefits of certification, the virtual platform to apply, and the application and certification process.

Speakers include:

Heather Briccetti
The Business Council of New York State
Jerome Duval & Ryan Smith
NYS Division of Minority and Women’s Business Development

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BCNYS Renewable Energy Conference
2021-06-29 12:00 - 2021-06-30 12:30 | NY
The aspirational goals established by the Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act have set New York on a path to green energy, but they aren’t without significant challenges for businesses and consumers. It’s time to explore how New York plans on achieving 70% renewable energy by 2030, a fully decarbonized electric generating sector by 2040, and state-wide net-zero emissions by 2050. This year, the conference will focus on the benefits and impacts of these policy changes through panel discussions on the development and deployment of on -and- offshore wind and solar resources, the reduction of emissions in the transportation sector and an update on the work of the Climate Action Council, as well as utilizing biomass in the State’s energy mix, lessons learned from Texas, and developing a sustainable, green workforce.
Due to COVID-19 we will be holding this year’s Conference via Zoom, but you will still be able to hear from leading voices in the fields of energy, transportation, technology, academia, government policy, and business. The Conference is designed to allow you to learn, meet subject matter experts, and ask questions on issues most important to you.
Agenda & Registration >>

Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC)
2021-06-30 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Presentation with Rich Uhlig, Founder and CEO, Quadrant Biosciences
Special Purpose Acquisitions Companies are “shell” companies that are established, usually by a team of investors, to raise money via an IPO with the intent to acquire another company with the sole assets of the company being the money they raise. Rich Uhlig, Founder and CEO of Quadrant Biosciences, will discuss the SPAC process and the benefits gained by utilizing the SPAC process, such as the ability for a company to go public and gain capital quickly.
Richard Uhlig, Founder and CEO, Quadrant Bioscience: With more than 25 years of business experience focused on the design and development of innovative products across various industries, Richard’s management capabilities range from ownership of regional retail businesses to the start-up and management of major corporate divisions with domestic and international product sourcing and sales experience. Previously, he was the Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Morgan Stanley Bank, the principal banking subsidiary of Morgan Stanley, and was the Chief Investment Officer at Merrill Lynch Bank. He held other significant posts in the financial industry and served as an Executive in Residence at Cornell University’s Johnson Graduate School of Management. Richard is a graduate of Cornell University.
Register in advance for this meeting:
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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
2021-07-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-08-05 18:30 - 20:00, 2021-09-02 18:30 - 20:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.
Join us the first Thursday of each month to connect with other creative souls, product developers, inventors, patent attorneys and more who are interested in entrepreneurship, intellectual property, and bringing ideas to life. Our goal is to help inventors and entrepreneurs navigate the business world.
SHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status, get and give feedback, explore next steps, connect with potential team members.
SPEAKER NIGHTS: Once a quarter we’ll host a speaker who will share their experiences and lessons learned from their entrepreneurial journey, followed by Q&A and discussion.
We’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community.
This meetup is organized by The Tech Valley Center of Gravity. We are a makerspace, prototyping center, manufacturing incubator, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy, New York. A member-supported 501(c)(3) community resource organization, the Center of Gravity serves members from Albany, Columbia, Rensselaer, Saratoga and Schenectady counties and beyond with space, tools, technology and expertise to explore and exercise their creativity, turn ideas into objects of art and/or utility, and launch new ventures based on their own ingenuity.
TVCOG Members: Free
Non-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate

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MeetUp with Business Incubator Association of NYS (BIANYS)
2021-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
CNY Biotech Accelerator (CNYBAC), Upstate Medical University presents
MeetUp with BIANYS
Thursday, July 8, 2021
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST
Marc Alessi, Executive Director, Business Incubator Association of NYS (BIANYS)
Register in advance for this meeting:
REGISTER HERE>>
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email containing information about joining the meeting.

MeetUp with Marc Alessi, Executive Director, Business Incubator Association of NYS
2021-07-08 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
Pre-incubation Program
Regional Pitch Program
Lobbying for Startups
Soft Landings International Exchange Program

REGISTER HERE>>

Grow-NY Food & Agriculture Business Competition
2021-07-15 - 2021-07-16 | NY
The Grow-NY competition is for start-ups with growth potential in food and agriculture. Applicants must be an established business entity in the food, beverage, and/or agriculture space. Examples of food and agriculture startups include, but are not limited to, companies that: Research and design new crop varieties; Offer new methods and/or tools to support the efficient growing, monitoring, and harvesting of crops and livestock; Offer new and/or improved methods for producing, preparing, and packaging food and beverage products or ingredients; Represent high-growth opportunities for new and innovative food and beverage products or ingredients.
Application Deadline: Thursday, July 15, 2021, 5:00 p.m. EST
REGISTER HERE>>

Cybersecurity Assessment Workshop
2021-07-15 09:00 - 13:00 | NY
NY MEP and its partners are helping NYS manufacturers comply with NIST SP 800-171 so that they can keep their defense contracts and bid on new opportunities. If your business handles controlled unclassified information (CUI), your company needs to assess its cybersecurity and report its Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) score. And it doesn’t matter where you are in the DoD supply chain.
Join us on July 15, 2021 from 9 AM to 1 PM for a Cybersecurity Assessment Workshop that will give you the tools you need to succeed. NYS manufacturers who enroll and attend will receive:

Free, expert-led instruction in all 14 families of NIST SP 800-171
Practical experience identifying and addressing cybersecurity challenges
The ability to ask questions and get answers as you assess your own cyber readiness
Help calculating your SPRS score so that you can submit it to DoD for contract opportunities
Automatic enrollment in a Cybersecurity Cohort that provides training valued at $12,00

This event is powered by FuzeHub, the statewide NY MEP center, in partnership with the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) and the Manufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC), two regional NY MEP centers that perform cybersecurity assessments and remediation; the Procurement Technical Assistance Center (PTAC) that provides NYS manufacturers with government contracting assistance; and the Global Cybersecurity Institute at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT).

Date/Time:
July 15, 2021 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM

Location:
Online Virtual Workshop

REGISTER HERE

Fuzehub: Tips and Tricks to Building Your Website
2021-07-20 14:00 - 16:30 | NY
Instructor

Kim Lloyd

Director, Special Projects
FuzeHub

Have you ever felt overwhelmed trying to build or redesign your website? This workshop will show you how to tackle your website build, and the importance of site architecture as a foundation for future traffic.
It’s important to answer some questions and have a roadmap in place to give you the greatest chance of success.
As an added bonus, learn how to talk to your web developer so you are asking the right questions and achieve the best results for your online presence.

What you will learn:

Pros and cons of each website platform
Checklist of things to get ready for your website redesign
What questions/requirements should you give your developer
Site architecture considerations for SEO
Make your website a backbone of your business vs simply brochureware

Registration Cost: $50

REGISTER HERE>>

Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and HubSpot
2021-07-20 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
CNYBAC Concept to Commercialization Virtual Series presents
Customer Relationship Management (CRM) and HubSpot
Thursday, July 20, 2021
3:00 – 4:00 p.m. EST
Michele Nichols, President, Launch Team Incorporated
Register in advance for this meeting:
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NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech
2021-08-04 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Join us at the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity’s next virtual product development luncheon!
Our next topic in this series is an Introduction to the NYSERDA EIR Program: Leveraging Human Capital Resources for NYS Climate Tech companies and is taking place on Wednesday, August 4 at 12:00pm.
Join us to learn more about the NYSERDA EIR Program and the human capital resources we provide to promising climate tech startups in NYS. Specifically, learn about how NYSERDA’s 90+ Entrepreneurs-in-Residence (EIRs) mentor/coach startups on their path to success. Also, the right management team can make all the difference in raising money and executing a business plan. NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures, will provide an overview of their unique process to match C-level candidates with existing startup teams.
About Tim Hoffman:
Tim is currently Program Director for the NYSERDA EIR Program, administered by Columbia Technology Ventures. The NYSERDA EIR program offers mentoring services, including advisory, pitch coaching, grant writing, etc., and provides C-level matching services to promising early stage clean energy and climate tech companies in the State of New York.
For over 20 years Tim has provided strategic and M&A advisory, capital raising, and financial modeling services for large corporations, family-run firms, renewable energy developers, middle market companies and early stage enterprises. Recently, Tim served as Managing Director with Karbone Capital Markets (formerly Watts Capital, LLC), a FINRA and SIPC member broker-dealer. He also serves as NYC Metro Director of the Cleantech Open Northeast and Board member of the NECECi.
Previously, Tim was an Entrepreneur in Residence for NYSERDA, served as Co-Chairman of the Cleantech Open Board, participated on the Advisory Board of the Global Sourcing Council, and was a Managing Director with Scott-Macon, Ltd. and Natixis Bleichroeder, Inc. Tim is a graduate of Indiana University, where he earned two B.A. degrees and spent one year studying at Universität Hamburg. He later earned an M.A.E. with a concentration in Finance from the University of Michigan. Tim is fluent in German and proficient in Japanese and holds Series 7, 79 and 63 securities licenses.
About Columbia Technology Ventures:
Columbia Technology Ventures is the technology transfer office for Columbia University and a central location for many of the technology development initiatives, entrepreneurial activities, external industry collaborations, and commercially-oriented multidisciplinary technology innovations across the university.? CTV’s mission is to facilitate the transfer of inventions from academic research labs to the market for the benefit of society. Each year, CTV manages more than 400 invention disclosures, 100 license deals, and 20 – 30 new IP-backed startups, involving over 750 inventors across Columbia. CTV has over 1,500 patents available for licensing, across fields such as bio, IT, clean tech, devices, big data, nanotechnology, materials science, and more
About the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity:
The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.
The format will be a virtual presentation, followed with audience question and answer.
Click the registration button below to reserve your seat at our free virtual event! Virtual meeting room information will be sent to attendees before the event.

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B2B eCommerce Sales Growth Strategies for Manufacturers
2021-08-04 14:00 - 16:30 | NY
Instructor

Curt Anderson

eCommerce Consultant
B2Btail

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Are You Prepared for the eCommerce Revolution?
Learn how to grow sales by optimizing your business presence online. B2B eCommerce experts Jeffry Graham and Damon Pistulka will be joining Curt for this exciting workshop.
This hands-on workshop will take place virtually on August 4th.

What you will learn:

Create landing pages that deliver a clear & concise Call-to-Action Explore “Manufacturer Direct” eCommerce Opportunities
Learn how custom manufacturers can WOW new customers with configurators
Focus on your core strengths to identify an effective keyword strategy
Take full advantage of Google Ads, Google Shopping, Google My Business, Google Keyword Planner, Google Search Console, Google Trends
Explore capturing customers and market share with Alibaba, Amazon, Digi-Key, Walmart, Zoro

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Prototyping 101 and 102: Intro to Fusion 360
2021-08-07 11:00 - 14:30 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
This combined class will cover both Course 1 and Course 2 of our Intro to Fusion 360 class.

This four-hour course, based on content from the Autodesk Fusion Mastery Course, will introduce you to the basics Fusion 360 environment and 3D modeling.
Attendees will start with establishing an overall familiarity of the User Interface (UI), including Toolbars, Workspace, etc. In order to efficiently create models in Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs, users need to establish an understanding of the workspace environment, terminology, and best practices, as well as the nuances of the chosen CAD platform.
Attendees will then focus on 3D modeling and design using the application of workspace and tools to create 3D models and drawings with examples and discussion around the use of the CAD platform.
Each attendee will need to create an AutoDesk user account. Attendees can select any version of Fusion360 for trial basis. The class instructor recommends the non-commercial 1-yr license. If the attendee is a student or educator with an EDU email address then they should select 3-year license option.
The software is available for download here. We recommend attendees show up 30 minutes early if they need assistance in creating an account and downloading software. Participants must be 18 or older.
Registration Fee: COG Member $100 | Non-Member $279 *Discounts will be automatically applied to current COG members
The class will be held by Michael Lobsinger, Center Director of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG). As the Center Director, Michael is responsible for the day to day operations of CEG’s Business Growth Solutions and Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs. Michael has lead R&D and NPD teams at Boeing, Shell Global, and Quatic Apparel, and has mentored several product-based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute.
To keep our classes affordable, we book our instructors and purchase materials in advance. We depend on advanced registration. Classes without sufficient advanced enrollment may be canceled. Advanced registration closes 3 days before the class date; after this date, a $20 late registration fee will be applied. Cancellations must be made one week prior to the class in order to be eligible for a refund unless due to illness.

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Fuzehub: Solving the Puzzle of Google Search Advertising
2021-08-17 14:00 - 16:30 | NY
Solving the Puzzle of Google Search Advertising

August 17, 2021 | 2:00 PM – 4:30 PM | Virtual Event

Instructor: Tim Jensen

eCommerce Consultant
Clix Marketing

Google search advertising is one of the most effective ways to raise awareness of your products and/or services. What makes it challenging is that it is very easy to spend money unintentionally attracting the wrong audiences with keywords that are too broad in nature.
Once the stage is set, we will explore what’s next to ensure a successful campaign for the long-haul.

What you will learn:

Setting and monitoring your google search ad spend
Creating ads and landing pages that convert
Measuring and monitoring your results

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Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair - Reserve a booth by 8/16!
2021-08-19 11:00 - 14:00 | NY
You are invited to the Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair, being held on Thursday, August 19, 2021 from 11:00 am to 2:00 pm!

In partnership with the New York State Department of Labor, The Manufacturers Alliance of New York presents the Statewide Advanced Manufacturing Virtual Job Fair. We are excited to partner together to offer a modern job fair simulation where manufacturing businesses and job seekers can connect in a virtual setting in real-time, while keeping the familiar feel and positive outcomes of a physical event.

To fully support your recruitment efforts, there will be a preview day on Wednesday, August 18, 2021, where job seekers can view content and job postings and prepare themselves for the “live” event. The Virtual Job Fair will go live on Thursday, August 19, 2021 at 11:00 am to 2:00 pm.
Following receipt of exhibiting businesses registrations, businesses will receive an email containing deadlines, important links for accessing the event, login credentials to “create” your booth and a Virtual Career Fair Exhibitors Guide. This guide details information about the event, gives helpful tips and answers many frequently asked questions. Department of Labor staff will be available throughout the process to help you with overall technical assistance.

*If you are interested in exhibiting, please register at the link below, by Wednesday August 16, 2021!

We hope you will join us for this exciting event!

REGISTER HERE>>

Job Fair registration link coming soon!

Business Network for Offshore Wind International Partnering Forum
2021-08-24 - 2021-08-27 | NY
IPF is the largest offshore wind conference in the Western hemisphere. It brings together the global offshore wind supply chain and provides the latest in education, networking, and platforms to help you grow your business.

CEG will participate in the NY Pavilion alongside Empire State Development, NYC EDC, Advance Albany County Alliance, Rensselaer County IDA, Port of Albany, Port of Coeymans, Gexpro Services, Dagen Trucking, MRV Group with additional support from NYSERDA and National Grid.

Understanding Sustainability and PPE in New York State
2021-08-31 14:00 - 15:00 | NY
Join us on August 31, 2021 from 2pm-3pm EST to learn more about the Sustainable PPE Initiative for manufacturers supported by the NY Manufacturing Extension Partnership. The panel style webinar will feature grant winners who focused on pivoting and maximizing sustainable PPE across New York State during the COVID-19 pandemic, as well as researchers and a innovators focused on sustainable manufacturing solutions. The panel will end with a Q&A from the audience. A recording of the session will be made available to attendees and those who RSVP’d through the Eventbrite link.

What you will learn:
What is Sustainable PPE?
Types of Sustainable PPE cleaning and sanitizing technologies
Who is in this industry, where to purchase sustainable PPE, and solutions currently available in the market
Examples of companies and solutions coming from the Maximization and Sustainable PPE Grant Process run by NY ITAC and SecondMuse
Panelists:
Jonathan Levine – Folia Materials
Jonathan Levine is the CEO and cofounder of Folia Materials. Folia is bringing advanced material performance inside mass market products. As CEO I’ve taken Folia from idea to a Seed stage company, with industrial manufacturing and Fortune 100 clients.
Michael Saxon – New York Embroidery Studio
Michael is the Director of Operations for New York Embroidery Studio (NYES). NYES is a full service surface design studio and manufacturing facility with more capabilities than any other factory of its kind in New York City.
Ken Schlafer – NYP2I
Ken works New York State Pollution Prevention Institute working to help decarbonize products across the manufacturing landscape. He also has diverse experiences in sales and marketing, brand protection, research, engineering design, and manufacturing operations.
Nelson Slavik – CPAC
Nelson S. Slavik is Vice President of Research and Development at CPAC. He has consulted to the American Hospital Association as their primary environmental regulatory consultant for over 10 years providing testimony to Congress and providing workshop presentations nationally and internationally. He has authored over 80 articles on environmental/occupational safety and infection control, participating in over 100 workshops and seminars.
Moderator: Stacey Weismiller -SecondMuse
Stacey currently works as a Senior Project Manager at SecondMuse under the For Climatetech Portfolio and is the co-lead of the New York City office. Her main focus is on Climatetech Startups in New York State, getting them to commercialization through the lens of manufacturing and scale. Alongside this, she is working on new initiatives to grow the ever-changing market of emerging economies around hardware and scalable manufacturing. Through these programs, Stacey creates impact by bringing together communities that traditionally wouldn’t work together to solve problems. This work allows new, innovative companies to tap into resources right in their backyard to help solve market gaps whether this be in scaling their product, testing for market validation or finding the right company or investor to bring their ideas to the marketplace.

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NY CREATES Emerging Technologies Seminar: Innovations to Enable Future Logic Scaling
2021-09-09 11:30 - 12:30 | NY
Presented by: Dr. Sri Samavedam
Senior Vice President, CMOS Technologies, imec, Belgium
**Zoom Pre-Registration required by September 8, available here
Abstract: Logic scaling over the last 50 years has been enabled by patterning innovations, mobility boosters and new device architectures. In the recent nodes, transistor density continues to follow Moore’s law, but the node to node performance improvements have slowed down. There are many new process technologies being researched which will continue to enable logic density and system performance in the coming decade. Density scaling will be enabled by advances in EUV multi-patterning and single-print high NA EUV. New device architectures like forksheets, CFETs and 2D atomic channel devices are promising for continued logic and SRAM scaling. Scaling boosters like buried power rail, semi-damascene integration and new standard cell routing will also be needed. There are several 2.5D and 3D integration options for system scaling with SoC partitioning depending on the connectivity density, form factor, yield, maturity and cost considerations. Finally, a methodology to estimate the environmental impact of technology scaling choices will be shared.
Biography: Dr. Sri Samavedam is SVP of CMOS Technologies at imec leading research programs in logic, memory, photonics and 3D system integration. Prior to that, he was Senior Director of Technology Development at Globalfoundries in Malta, NY, where he led qualification of 14nm FinFET technology and derivatives into volume production and development of 7nm CMOS technology. He began his research career at Motorola in Austin, TX, working on strained silicon, metal gates, high k dielectrics and fully-depleted SOI devices. He has over 75 publications and 40 patents. He holds a Ph.D. in Materials Science and Engineering from MIT, Masters in Materials Engineering from Purdue University and B. Tech from IIT, Madras.

MANUFACTURING WORKSHOP SPONSORED BY TDO, FUZEHUB AND CNY BIOTECH ACCELERATOR
2021-09-16 08:00 - 15:00 | NY
2nd Annual 2021 Virtual Manufacturing Workshop
Hosted by TDO, FuzeHub and CNY Biotech Accelerator, Upstate Medical University
Thursday, September 16, 2021 | 8:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EST
REGISTER IN ADVANCE FOR THIS WORKSHOP HERE>>
Program co-chairs: James D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO; Steve Melito, Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub; and Kathi Durdon, Executive Director, CNY Biotech Accelerator
AGENDA

8:00 a.m.

Welcome and Introduction

8:10

Overview of FDA Quality Systems Regulations (21 CFR 820)/ISO 13485
Introduction: Michelle Bonn, President and CEO, Compliance Team
Presenter: Regina Fullin, VP of Regulatory Affairs and Quality Assurance, Compliance Team
Topics include: Device Classification, A Risk-based Approach; Design Controls; Human Factors, Medical Device Software Validation

9:45

Overview of ISO 9001, Quality Management Meeting Customer Requirements
Presenter: Sarah Burlingame, Senior Project Director, TDO
Topics include: Design Standard Components; Certifications; Basic Problem Solving Tools to Utilize – Root Cause Analysis, Toyota Kata, Five Whys

11:15

Preparing for Manufacturing
Presenter: Kevin Webb, Business Development, CO-AX Technology

Noon

Quick Lunch Break

12:15

NYS MEPs/Manufacturing Support-based NYSTAR Assets Panel
Moderator: Steve Melito, Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub
Panel:

Cory Albrecht, Director, Advanced Institute for Manufacturing, Mohawk Valley Community College
Mark Poliks, PhD, Director, Center for Advanced Microelectronics Manufacturing (CAMM), Binghamton University
Jim D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO
Molly C. Zimmermann, Esq., Managing Director, NYS Science & Technology Law Center
Devon Shipp, Professor, Director of the Center for Advanced Materials Processing (CAMP), Clarkson University

1:15

Contract Manufacturers Panel
Moderator: Jim D’Agostino, MEP Center Director, TDO
Panelists:

Steve Davis, President, Tapecon, Inc.
Michael Allen, President, Z-AXIS, Inc.
Matt Nearpass, Director, EMS, SRC Tec
Michael Fisher, Director of Product Development, Global Center for Medical Innovation

2:15

Mini Manufacturing Pitch

Matt Nearpass, SRC Tec
Steve Davis, Tapecon, Inc.
Jason DiBartolo, Oswego Industries
Benson Chan, Integrated Electronics Engineering Center (IEEC), Binghamton University
Doug Hill, LeMoyne Maker Space
Scott Baxter, PEKO

For questions, please contact cnybac@upstate.edu

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8-Week Business Planning Course
2021-09-18 09:00 - 2021-11-06 12:00 | NY
Join us for some real world business planning. Learn what you need to know to start and run a successful small business with our 8-week intensive training course, now offered virtually. Class topics include: developing a business plan, strategic planning, marketing, sales forecasting, financial management and analysis, legal, insurance and tax issues. The course provides fundamental planning concepts and tools to help existing and potential business owners.
Dates: Saturdays, Sept 18-Nov 6, 9am-12pm
Class will be offered in conjunction with the STEAM Garden, but will be held virtually on Zoom.
Please let us know if you have connection issues or wish assistance setting up Zoom.
The tuition for the course is $240 and includes class materials. Scholarships may be available.

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September: VentureB Virtual Pitch Presentation
2021-09-22 16:00 - 17:00 | NY
CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders.

About this Event
VentureB is a quarterly program designed for entrepreneurs to gain visibility to the region’s angel and institutional investors, business service providers, advisers, students, faculty, alumni and the early stage business community.

Join us for a VentureB Virtual Presentation on Wednesday, September 22nd.
Agenda:

4:00 – 4:10pm | Welcome & Panel Introductions
4:10 – 4:30pm | Presentation by Uncaged Innovations & Panel Q&A
4:30 – 4:45pm | Audience Q&A
4:45 – 5:00pm | Closing

About the presenting company: Uncaged is reimagining leather using biotechnology and digital manufacturing to create replicas of exotic and bovine leather for the fashion industry.

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Prototyping 101 and 102: Intro to Fusion 360
2021-09-25 10:30 - 14:30 | NY
This combined class will cover both Course 1 and Course 2 of our Intro to Fusion 360 class.

This four-hour course, based on content from the Autodesk Fusion Mastery Course, will introduce you to the basics Fusion 360 environment and 3D modeling.
Attendees will start with establishing an overall familiarity of the User Interface (UI), including Toolbars, Workspace, etc. In order to efficiently create models in Computer Aided Design (CAD) programs, users need to establish an understanding of the workspace environment, terminology, and best practices, as well as the nuances of the chosen CAD platform.
Attendees will then focus on 3D modeling and design using the application of workspace and tools to create 3D models and drawings with examples and discussion around the use of the CAD platform.
Each attendee will need to bring their own laptop and create an AutoDesk user account. Attendees can select any version of Fusion360 for trial basis. The class instructor recommends the non-commercial 1-yr license. If the attendee is a student or educator with an EDU email address then they should select 3-year license option.
The software is available for download here. We recommend attendees show up 30 minutes early if they need assistance in creating an account and downloading software. Participants must be 18 or older.
Registration Fee: COG Member $50 | Non-Member $100 *Discounts will be automatically applied to current COG members
The class will be held by Michael Lobsinger, Center Director of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG). As the Center Director, Michael is responsible for the day to day operations of CEG’s Business Growth Solutions and Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs. Michael has lead R&D and NPD teams at Boeing, Shell Global, and Quatic Apparel, and has mentored several product-based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute.
To keep our classes affordable, we book our instructors and purchase materials in advance. We depend on advanced registration. Classes without sufficient advanced enrollment may be canceled. Advanced registration closes 3 days before the class date; after this date, a $20 late registration fee will be applied. Cancellations must be made one week prior to the class in order to be eligible for a refund unless due to illness.
Please note, if you are showing signs of COVID related symptoms and cannot attend your class, you have the option to request a full refund up to 1 week before your class begins. After this point, students experiencing symptoms may request a full class credit up to the morning of the class.
COVID-19 Safety: TVCOG is committed to ensuring the safety of its members, instructors and guests and as such, has set certain COVID-19 safety precautions in place which follow NYS and CDC guidance. You will be asked to complete a COVID waiver, sign a COVID Safety Pledge and provide contact tracing information during the registration process. Everyone is expected to maintain social distance (6?) from individuals outside of their own group while in the facility; this class size has been limited to 2 participants in order to ensure adequate social distancing. All shared tools/equipment will be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized before and after each class. Masks are required for all unvaccinated individuals and optional for fully vaccinated individuals in the facility. Proof of vaccination is required. Eligible proofs of vaccination are:

– Physical vaccination card or picture of card.
– Vaccine passport (Excelsior Pass.)

When
September 25th, 2021 10:30 AM through 2:30 PM

Location

Tech Valley Center of Gravity
30 Third Street
Troy, NY 12180
United States

Contact

Phone: 518-244-3544
Email: facilities@tvcog.net

Class Fee(s)

On-Time Registration Fee
$279.00

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