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SUMMARY:Webinar 6: Managing our Implicit Bias During Crisis: Why it is harder and what to do about it
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar series offering insight on the \n COVID-19 pandemic’s affect on business and how we can move past it. \n\nNo cost to attend; please RSVP below.\n If you are unable to join\, webinars will be recorded and available on our website. \n\n\n \nDate: Tuesday\, May 6 | 8:30 – 9:30am\n Presented by: LB Hannahs\, Ph.D\, Inclusion Development Strategist\, Tangible Development \nProgram Description:\n Implicit biases are the unconscious positive or negative preferences for individuals or groups shaped through your individual experiences. The information\, attitudes\, and stereotypes that inform your unconscious dictate how you take the mental shortcuts required to process the abundance of information you receive at any given second. Managing our implicit biases requires work and daily practice to avoid acting on implicit bias. In moments of crisis the skills we use to manage implicit bias can be overrun by anxiety and stress. In this session\, participants will learn how stress and anxiety impact our ability to manage our implicit bias.  Facilitators from Tangible Development will provide tools and strategies for navigating potential mental traps that could lead to an increase in implicit bias based behaviors and decision-making. \nAbout Tangible Development:   \nBased in Latham\, New York\, we provide full-service customized diversity\, equity\, and inclusion solutions with measurable outcomes resulting in sustainable change. \nOur vision is to ignite individual potential\, humanize business\, and transform organizations. Our work is about real people\, authentic conversations about critical issues\, and innovative solutions that have tangible impacts
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-6-managing-implicit-bias-crisis-harder/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200505T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar 5: Alternative Healthcare Funding for Employers with 20 - 20\,000 Employees. Bending Cost Curves Without Breaking Employees' Backs
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar series offering insight on the \n COVID-19 pandemic’s affect on business and how we can move past it. \n\nNo cost to attend; please RSVP below.\n If you are unable to join\, select webinars will be recorded and available on our website. \n\n\n \nDate: Tuesday\, May 5 | 10:00 – 11:00am\n Presented by: Kurt Jaeger\, RHU\, ChHC\, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer and Tom Healy\, CSFS\, Sr. Account Executive & Director of Product Development\, Jaeger & Flynn Associates\n  \nProgram Description:\n Since adding their “JFA Flex” suite of consumer driven healthcare accounts offerings in 2004\, JFA has evolved into being a market leader in upstate New York in the flexible spending account\, healthcare reimbursement arrangement\, health savings account\, and self-insured health and dental insurance plans markets\, as well as the self-insured health insurance plans markets. With over 300 employers and 40\,000 employees served\, including over 200 businesses with over 7\,000 employees utilizing health savings accounts\, JFA has saved their clients and client employees’ millions in health insurance premiums as well as state and federal business and personal taxes with the many creative health plan designs they administer. Join JFA’s Kurt Jaeger and Tom Healy as their provide an overview of the strategic approaches available to businesses from small to large\, and the cost reductions that can be realized from going down these paths (or further down those paths for those who may already taken a step or two in those directions). \nAbout Jaeger & Flynn:\n From their offices in Clifton Park\, Saratoga Springs\, and Glens Falls\, NY as well as their representatives in North Carolina and Florida\, JFA’s 85+ team members provide a full spectrum of products and services to their over 600 business clients with employees working across the U.S. and Canada. JFA’s broker\, consultant\, and administrative services offerings include insured and self-insured health and dental insurance; ancillary and voluntary employee benefits; HR consulting; wellness program support\, property & casualty insurance; and consumer driven healthcare accounts\, COBRA\, retiree\, and absence management administrative services. In addition to helping clients find innovative approaches to benefits cost control and reduction\, we also specialize in employee communication\, education and engagement through online benefits administration and HCM systems options\, customized videos\, worksite meetings and webinars. JFA’s cloud-based Human Capital Management (HCM) and TPA systems help their clients reduce the traditional “backroom” transactional workloads\, saving HR and accounting teams both time and money.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-5-alternative-healthcare-funding-employers-20-20000-employees-bending-cost-curves-without-breaking-employees-backs/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:** POSTPONED ** The Global Ambassadors Program
DESCRIPTION:A Vital Voices & Bank of America Partnership\n\n New York City\, USA\, Mon 4th to Fri 8th May\, 2020  \n The Global Ambassadors Program (GAP) is designed for women entrepreneurs and social  entrepreneurs – providing mentorship\, training and a network of support to help grow your business and your personal development. The program includes one-on-one mentoring sessions and strategic workshops focused on building organizational management\, financial acumen and leadership skills.  \n The program is a partnership between Vital Voices\, a leading NGO in women’s leadership and development and Bank of America\, based on a shared belief in the need to invest in women who are creating economic and social progress around the world.  \n The Global Ambassadors Program will take place from 4th to 8th May 2020 in New York City and will focus on women who are providing solutions to climate change and environmental sustainability such as renewable energy\, the reduction of greenhouse gases\, zero-waste products\, climate-resilient food production etc. \n For more information\, please contact: Zoë Dean-Smith\, Vice President of Economic Empowerment & Entrepreneurship at zoedean-smith@vitalvoices.org or (+1) 202.296.2735 \n Learn more about the Global Ambassadors Program \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/global-ambassadors-program/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200430T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
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SUMMARY:Webinar 4: Create Strategic Focus to Thrive
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar series offering insight on the \n COVID-19 pandemic’s affect on business and how we can move past it. \nNo cost to attend; please RSVP below.\n If you are unable to join\, webinars will be recorded and available on our website. \n\n\n \n\nDate: Thursday\, April 30 | 10:00 – 11:00am\n Presented by: Catharine E. Potvin\, Founder & CEO\, Stragility LLC\nPaul Hook\, Executive VP\, tyny co. \n Program Description: During this webinar\, you will learn tips and action items to help you: \n\nReshape your short term priorities without losing sight of the long term vision\nThink differently about managing your business\nCreate a plan that helps you and your team stay focused and accountable\nTake action fast but calmly and with confidence. \n\nAbout Stragility: A strategic planning and execution services firm that helps forward-thinking leaders achieve traction in their business by bridging the gap between vision and execution.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-4-create-strategic-focus-thrive/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T150000
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CREATED:20200427T160322Z
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SUMMARY:Mortgage industry risk mitigation and modeling considerations amid COVID-19 and the CARES Act
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Grant Thornton\n  \nThe impacts from COVID-19 on the mortgage industry are significant. This unique environment presents increased liquidity\, credit\, market and operations risks\, and creates a need for modeling considerations around a variety of areas. Additionally\, the newly enacted CARES Act will have further ramifications for mortgage servicers and originators. \n  \n Join our webcast where Grant Thornton mortgage experts will share risk mitigation strategies\, modeling considerations\, regulatory insights\, impacts of the CARES Act. and practical advice that can help you respond and keep moving forward. \nSpeakers:\n\nMatt Cooleen\, Partner\, Regulatory and Compliance\nChris Acevedo\, Managing Director\, Operations Transformation\nJeff Kelly\, Principal\, Operations Transformation\nChad Virnig\, Principal\, Digital Transformation\nSagar Gandhi\, Manager\, Regulatory & Compliance\n\n\n More info/Registration >> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mortgage-industry-risk-mitigation-modeling-considerations-amid-covid-19-cares-act/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Using Tech to Help Your Business Thrive in a New Normal
DESCRIPTION:Most organizations are struggling to get back to normal with some or all of their employees working remotely. But\, it doesn’t have to be a struggle. In fact\, if you approach it differently\, adapting to the new normal may actually help your business be more resilient and thrive\, now\, and in the future. \nPlease join Craig Skevington\, PhD\, serial technology entrepreneur and CEO of STEADfast IT\, on Wednesday\, April 29\, 2020 at 2PM EST\, for a live webinar presenting practical\, actionable strategies you can use to; \n\nAssess your organization’s current challenges and bottlenecks\nEnable employees to collaborate more naturally and increase productivity\nRe-engineer core processes to be more efficient and location independent\nRemove friction and improve the customer experience\n\n\n \nREGISTER HERE>> \n All registrants and attendees will receive a link to the recorded webinar which can be viewed on demand.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-using-tech-help-business-thrive-new-normal/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200429T110000
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SUMMARY:Webinar 3: Disaster and Business Continuity Planning
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar series offering insight on the \n COVID-19 pandemic’s affect on business and how we can move past it. \nNo cost to attend; please RSVP below.\n If you are unable to join\, select webinars will be recorded and available on our website. \n\n\n \n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 29 | 11:00am – 12:00pm\n Presented by: Larry Treen\, Managing Partner\, Relay Integrated Logistics and Solutions\n Dan Yamin\, Partner\, Global Telecom Experts (GTE) \n Program description: This program will walk you through the fundamental building blocks of designing and executing your preparedness plan. \n\nBusiness Continuity and Disaster Preparedness Planning – Does your business have a continuity disaster recovery plan that contains all of the information you need to get your business running again after an incident\, disaster or crisis?\nRelay Integrated Logistics and Solutions Business Continuity Planning Outline is built on 3 fundamental building blocks\, 1. Identify and outline prevention plans to mitigate or eliminate risks\, 2. Business preparation for uncontrollable external and internal risks\, and 3. Most important – Team Assembly\, Emergency Response\, Playbook Activation for Recovery.\n\n\n About Relay Integrated Logistics and Solutions:  Relay Integrated Logistics & Solutions (RILS) is a New York State certified WBE. Combining a sales and operational global expertise base that spans over two decades to drive business growth solutions. Relay\, helps your company get to the next leg in its journey and drives your business through the finish line! Helping your company with: \n\nEnhancement of Revenue \nAccretive P&L Performance Programs\nSales and Operational Management Solutions\nContinuous Improvement Programs – ISO\, Lean Methodologies\, Six Sigma\nDesign and Implementation of Processes\, Procedures and Products.  
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-3-disaster-business-continuity-planning/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T150000
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SUMMARY:Webinar 2: Sales Strategies for Coming Out of The Pandemic
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a free webinar series offering insight on the \n COVID-19 pandemic’s affect on business and how we can move past it. \nNo cost to attend; please RSVP below.\n If you are unable to join\, webinars will be recorded and available on our website. \n\n\n \n\nDate: Tuesday\, April 28 | 2:00 – 3:00pm\n Presented by: Matt Scarchilli\, CEO/Owner\, Sandler Training \n Program description: Participants in this program will be introduced to appropriate account segmentation strategies to help reach their 2020 goals. We will discuss a methodology for identifying what account segments will be responsible for the appropriate percentage of the yearly goal and how to develop plans to reach those goals. \n About Sandler: Sandler has advised\, trained and coached both large and small enterprises on developing stronger sales teams\, creating better hiring practices and leading organizations more effectively. 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-2-sales-strategies-coming-pandemic/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T143000
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SUMMARY:Infrastructure stimulus: Reshoring and expansion of supply chains back to the US
DESCRIPTION:Presented by: Grant Thornton\n  \nThe prospective 2020 stimulus programs are expected to include meaningful incentives for the reshoring and expansion of US supply chains for manufacturers in the industrial\, electronics\, pharmaceutical\, aerospace\, chemical\, consumer products and energy industries. This webcast will review the Government’s overall stimulus efforts and programs\, in addition to what is occurring with the upcoming programs focused on infrastructure. We’ll review opportunities for the potential future economic stimulus programs for supply chains specifically and how companies should position themselves to take advantage of these\, not only to survive\, but thrive.  \nSpeakers:\n\nJonathan Eaton\, Principal\, National Supply Chain Practice Leader – Grant Thornton\nTaMiya Dickerson\, Partner\, Advisory – Grant Thornton\nRex Sherry– Director\, Head of New Business Development\, Clark Street Associates \nSusan Hirschmann– CEO\, Williams & Jensen \n\n\n More info/Registration >> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/infrastructure-stimulus-reshoring-expansion-supply-chains-back-us/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200428T093000
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SUMMARY:How to Succeed at Cold Calling During Uncertain Times: Webinar Series by Sandler Training
DESCRIPTION:You should attend this webinar if you or your team are struggling with any of these common issues\, especially during these challenging times: \n\nYou do not have a prospecting system (you are “winging” it).\nYou are not getting in front of enough prospects.\nYou are not sure how to make “cold calling” an effective component of your prospecting mix.\nYour current methods for phone prospecting are not getting the job done.\nYou struggle with call avoidance.\n\n  \n  \nRegister Here>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/succeed-cold-calling-uncertain-times-webinar-series-sandler-training/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200422T140000
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SUMMARY:Capital Region Town Hall
DESCRIPTION:Hosted by: Troy Innovation Garage \nModerator: Tom Nardacci\, founder/CEO of Aurelis Coworks & Gramercy \nTomorrow\, April 22 at 2PM we are inviting nearly two dozen local CEOs\, political officials\, non-profit executives and local leaders to share their perspectives and insights in our first-ever Capital Region Community Town Hall. \n It is a truly unique opportunity to be able to gather these individuals together in one “room\,” and we believe there is no better time than now to do so. The only way to get through this is to brave the uncertainty together and to reunite for a more hopeful and stronger tomorrow. \nWhat challenges do we still face these next few months? How will our communities and businesses be able to bounce back and restart after this Great Pause? Will life ever be ‘normal’ again? What does the road to post-­pandemic life look like? \n You’ll hear from featured speakers:  \n • Melissa Autilio Fleischut\, President & CEO\, New York State Restaurant Association\n • Karthik Bala\, CEO & Co-Founder\, Velan Studios\n • Carm Basile\, CEO\, Capital District Transportation Authority – CDTA\n • Joe Bonilla\, Managing Partner & Co-Founder\, Relentless Awareness\n • Ryan Case\, Senior Vice President\, Key Bank\n • Hon. Pat Fahy\, Member\, New York State Assembly (109th District)\n • Peter Gannon\, President & CEO\, United Way of the Greater Capital Region\n • Andrew Kennedy\, President & CEO\, Center for Economic Growth\n • Heidi Knoblauch\, Founder of Plumb Oyster Bar & Venture and Growth Banking Relationship Manager\, Pioneer Bank\n • Melissa Mangini\, Editor-in-Chief\, Albany Business Review\n • Hon. Carmella Mantello\, Troy City Council President (At­?Large)\n • Hon. Carolyn McLaughlin\, Albany County Legislator (District 1)\n • Daniel McCoy – Albany County Executive\n • Hon. John McDonald\, Member\, New York State Assembly (108th District)\n • Philip Morris\, CEO\, Proctors\n • Katie Newcomb\, Senior Economic Developer\, National Grid\n • Maureen O’Brien\, President & CEO\, NYSID\, Purchasing That Powers Employment\n • Bob Pasinella\, President\, Rensselaer County Industrial Development Agency\n • Dr. L Oliver Robinson\, Superintendent\, Shenendehowa Central School District\n • Maureen Sager\, Executive Director\, Upstate Alliance for the Creative Economy\n • Shelby Schneider\, President\, Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership\n • Ryan Silva\, Executive Director\, New York State Economic Development Council\n • Eric Simonds\, Associate Broker\, CBRE\n • Mike Tucker\, President\, Tucker Strategies\, Inc.\n  \nRSVP >> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/capital-region-town-hall/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:Webinar 1: COVID-19: A Supply Chain Perspective
DESCRIPTION: \nJoin us for a free webinar series offering insight on the \n COVID-19 pandemic’s affect on business and how we can move past it. \n No cost to attend; please RSVP below.\n If you are unable to join\, select webinars will be recorded and available on our website. \n\n\n \n\nDate: Wednesday\, April 22 | 8:30 – 9:30am\n Presented by: Tom Valentine\, VP\, Transport America\, Mainfreight USA \nProgram Description: The impact of Covid19 across every commercial channel has been devastating. While we are humbled and saddened by the human effects\, there has never been an industrial\, societal or geo-political environment that has exposed this level of vulnerability within global supply chains. Through this lens\, we can begin to see where the commercial movement of goods has been re-started and what aspects of supply chain remain stopped. We will identify vulnerabilities that were exposed by recent events\, discuss the challenges that remain moving forward and identify critical calls to action to be taken in your own supply chain eco-system. \nAbout Mainfreight:\n The Mainfreight Group provides global supply chain solutions across Air\, Ocean\, Domestic and 3PL service sectors. The company is publicly listed (NZX: MFT) on the New Zealand stock exchange. Recent year trading volume was $3.0bn with 260 branch locations and 8500+ team members around the world. The group operates a substantial asset network in North America\, Europe\, Australia\, New Zealand and Asia. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-1-covid-19-supply-chain-perspective/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200422T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200422T140000
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SUMMARY:** POSTPONED ** Machining & Fabrication Showcase
DESCRIPTION:UPDATE:  Due to the viral nature of COVID-19\, and in keeping with the governor’s recent announcement this event has been postponed for the foreseeable future. We will announce a new date once it is deemed safe to have large events once more. \nNew York’s Tech Valley is the place to turn\, mill\, drill\, paint\, weld\, finish\, and fabricate. Whether you’re a Mom and Pop machine shop\, an additive manufacturer in global markets\, or an in-house toolmaker serving a single customer\, now is the time to forge new connections. \n\nMany local companies would like to shorten their supply chains\, but they’re not sure where to look. Sometimes\, it’s for a material supply or an equipment service. Sheet metal machining is in high demand\, too. There are also common challenges like training and workforce development. \nFuzeHub’s Solutions Forum is your opportunity to connect with this community. You’ll discover resources\, customers\, and suppliers while building mutually beneficial relationships. Join FuzeHub\, CEG\, and RPI MIC on April 22nd for the Machining and Fabrication Showcase. \n  \n\nLearn more and Register HERE>>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/machining-fabrication-showcase/
LOCATION:Gene F. Haas Center for Advanced Manufacturing\, 80 Vandenburgh Ave\,\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T120000
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CREATED:20200420T141815Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200420T141932Z
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SUMMARY:The Manufacturer's Guide to FDA Regulations\, Guidance\, and the Emergency Use Act
DESCRIPTION:This webinar will present information on products regulated by the FDA\, and a brief description of the FDA clearance and approvals process. We will also discuss how the Emergency Use Act and COVID-19 related guidance can help manufacturers striving to produce medical devices during pandemic related shortages. \nPresented by: Michelle Bonn\, President\, Guideline Medical Consulting. \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/manufacturers-guide-fda-regulations-guidance-emergency-use-act/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200421T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200413T150814Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T151348Z
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SUMMARY:Sales Role Play Scenarios: Webinar Series by Sandler Training
DESCRIPTION:Our Sandler trainers will demonstrate these four common sales scenarios. You will leave the webinar with proven techniques that you can use when you encounter these situations in your sales calls/meetings. \n\nOvercoming objections.\nIdentifying how your clients want to be communicated to.\nHow to gain and maintain control of your sales call and sales cycle.\nHow to identify if you can turn a suspect into a prospect. \n\n  \nRegister Here>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/sales-role-play-scenarios-webinar-sandler-training/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T133000
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SUMMARY:A Very Special BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series Event
DESCRIPTION:On Thursday\, April 16 we will be hosting a very special virtual BizLab-Clarkson Lunch.The fact is\, we miss these monthly get-togethers. So we decided to check in with past BizLab-Clarkson speakers and hear from them and hear how they are leading in the midst of the #coronavirus crisis. \nJoin us when we launch the video on Thursday\, April 16\, 2020 on our YouTube channel and our Facebook page. That’s when our next BizLab-Clarkson lunch would have been. So\, grab a sandwich\, some chips\, veggies\, a soda or water\, sit back and enjoy. Hopefully\, you’ll be encouraged by this conversation that we held recently. \nJoining us on this panel are: \n* Jeff Buell of Redburn Development \n* Antonio Civitella of Transfinder and the New York BizLab \n* David Dussault of P1 Industries \n* Heidi Knoblauch of Plumb Oyster Bar and Pioneer Bank \n* Bela Musits formerly of Clarkson (retired) \nThis discussion is moderated by Rick D’Errico\, the BizLab’s managing director and Transfinder’s director of public relations. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/special-bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-event/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200416T093000
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UID:10545-1587025800-1587029400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Small Business Survival Forum
DESCRIPTION:Join Assemblymembers Patricia Fahy and John McDonald\, III along with Center for Economic Growth and Albany Small Business Development Center for a virtual small business forum this Thursday\, April 16th\, from 8:30 A.M. – 9:30 A.M.  \n This ‘Small Business Survival Forum’ will be streamed through Zoom and Facebook Live and will focus on helping small business owners\, microenterprises\, and start-ups in the creative economy navigate resources available to them at the state and federal level during the global COVID-19. \nHear from Andrew Kennedy\, President & CEO of the Center for Economic Growth (CEG)\, and Kate Baker\, Interim Director with the Small Business Development Center. \n Learn more on the Facebook event page here: https://www.facebook.com/events/221544132449628/\n  
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/virtual-small-business-survival-forum/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T083000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200414T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200413T150518Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200413T151328Z
UID:10493-1586853000-1586856600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:How to Succeed at Selling Remotely: Webinar Series by Sandler Training
DESCRIPTION:We are all now forced to sell and lead remotely. Are you and your team ready? \nYou will learn how to: \n\nCreate a successful mindset.\nAdjust your approach in light of the current crisis.\nAvoid common remote selling pitfalls.\nFollow a selling process that puts you in control.\n\n  \n \nRegister Here>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/succeed-selling-remotely-online-event-sandler-training/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200403T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200402T154916Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200402T163947Z
UID:10366-1585911600-1585915200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:COVID19 Solutions Investor call
DESCRIPTION:INNOVATE TO VENTILATE – COVID19 Solutions Investor Call\n\n\n\n\n\n\nWe are leveraging our network of over 100 Business Incubators\, Accelerators and Economic Development entities to support innovative efforts against COVID19.\n\n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n\n\n \n  \n\n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/covid19-solutions-investor-call/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200405
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200401T183144Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T185056Z
UID:10324-1585879200-1585965599@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Cares Act Information Sessions: 4 Sessions Available
DESCRIPTION:Cares Act Information Session\nThe Cares Act business relief programs are now available. These information sessions will provide an overview of: \n  \n\nEconomic Injury Disaster Loan Program Overview\nPaycheck Protection Program Overview\nEligibility Requirements\nApplication Processes\nPicking the Right Program for Your Business\nAssistance Resources\n\n  \nAll information sessions will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the link for the session that they registered for with instructions on how to access the session. \n  \nApril 3\, 2020:  10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 3\, 2020 : 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 3\, 2020:  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 3\, 2020:   5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cares-act-information-session-4-sessions-available/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200402
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200404
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200401T182832Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T185137Z
UID:10321-1585792800-1585879199@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Cares Act Information Sessions: 3 Session Times Available
DESCRIPTION:Cares Act Information Session\nThe Cares Act business relief programs are now available. These information sessions will provide an overview of: \n  \n\nEconomic Injury Disaster Loan Program Overview\nPaycheck Protection Program Overview\nEligibility Requirements\nApplication Processes\nPicking the Right Program for Your Business\nAssistance Resources\n\n  \nAll information sessions will be held virtually on the Zoom platform. Registered participants will be sent the link for the session that they registered for with instructions on how to access the session. \nSessions: \nApril 2\, 2020 :  1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.  Register Here>> \nApril 2\, 2020:  3:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.  Register Here>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cares-act-information-session-3-session-times-available/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Workforce/Talent
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T143000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20200401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200401T205308Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T205448Z
UID:10337-1585751400-1585753200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Update on the CARES Act
DESCRIPTION:COVID 19 is causing economic distress across the country. The Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, Economic Security Act was passed in order to assist with the economic downturn. This act is meant to aid Americans\, small businesses and major industries during these trying times. Urban Co-Works and Pioneer Bank are teaming up to provide clarifying information on this act. \nREGISTER >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-update-cares-act/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200401T143000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200401T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200401T011010Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200401T011010Z
UID:10317-1585751400-1585753200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Update on the CARES Act (Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, Economic Security)
DESCRIPTION:COVID 19 is causing economic distress across the country. The Coronavirus Aid\, Relief\, Economic Security Act was passed in order to assist with the economic downturn. This act is meant to aid Americans\, small businesses and major industries during these trying times. Urban Co-Works and Pioneer Bank are teaming up to provide clarifying information on this act. \n*If you have further questions specific to you or your own business please reach out to Heidi Knoblauch at Knoblauchh@pioneerbanking.com or your financial institution for more guidance. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/update-cares-act-coronavirus-aid-relief-economic-security/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20200401
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20200403
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200110T203932Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213903Z
UID:9354-1585706400-1585825200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: 11th Annual Industry-Academia Days
DESCRIPTION:11th Annual Industry-Academia Days\n April 1st & 2nd\, 2020\n “How do we get to SMART Cities?”\n Troy\, NY \nThe program will take place at the Hilton Garden Inn in Troy\, New York on Wednesday\, April 1st & \n the LESA Center Thursday\, April 2nd on the RPI campus. \nRegistration is required for attending this event.\n  \nIndustry-Academia Days is a two-day event that brings together our Center members\, industry experts and Rensselaer faculty experts to take part in an on-going dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in the connected environment. Each year we strive to create a robust program aimed at encouraging an on-going conversation on technological innovation through presentations\, insightful panel discussions\, networking opportunities and laboratory tours\, among others. \nThis year’s theme will explore topics on how we use Machine Learning\, Artificial Intelligence\, Augmented and Virtual Reality\, Communications and Healthcare in the Built Environment to create the SMART\, connected communities of the future.  \nLESA is an interdisciplinary\, multi-university NSF graduated Engineering Research Center developing autonomous\, intelligent “Systems that ThinkTM” to address societal needs with engineered solutions in the connected environment transforming how people live and work.   \n 2020 Speakers \nRobert Boyajieff\, Sr. Account Executive Building Performance & Sustainability\, Siemens\n Mark Lien\, Industry Relations Manager\, Illuminating Engineering Society (IES)\n Dennis Sheldon\, Associate Professor & Director Digital Building Lab\, Georgia Tech\n Arunas Tuzikas\, Sr. Research Engineer\, LESA\n  \nLEARN MORE and REGISTER HERE>>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/11th-annual-industry-academia-days/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200327T123000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200327T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200325T005635Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T005854Z
UID:10180-1585312200-1585317600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: "Keep Calm and Carry On" | Crisis Communications in the Time of Coronavirus
DESCRIPTION:We are facing an unprecedented crisis that many businesses have never encountered before. Business owners and marketers are facing disruption over many weeks and months\, and our customers are experiencing the uncertainty of not knowing when\, and if\, things will return to normal. \nThe American Marketing Association and Urban Co-Works have pulled together an expert panel of marketing and communications professionals who have a diverse experience of dealing with crisis communications. They will be available to answer some of the most important questions that you may have about how to continue to communicate with your customers and keep them informed and engaged during this unprecedented and frightening period of uncertainty. \nWho are the panel?\n\nWill Trevor (Moderator) – President of the American Marketing Association New York Capital Region Chapter.\nAndrew Mangini – Partner at Gramercy Communications\nSusan Bardack – Founder/CEO at Buzz Media Solutions\nJon Pierce – Owner\, Pierce Communications\nEric McDowell – President of The Eric Idea Agency for Public Relations\n\nWhat will I learn?\n\nHow do I manage this crisis in the most effective way possible?\nHow do I continue to communicate with my customers?\nHow do I ensure that I keep my customers engaged so that I can regain their business when it is all over?\nWhat are some of the best practices that other businesses are doing?\nWhat are the lessons from how brands have handled other crises in the past?\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-keep-calm-carry-crisis-communications-time-coronavirus/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200326T140000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200326T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200310T211828Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200310T211828Z
UID:9937-1585231200-1585234800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: Training Your Business for a Clean Energy Future
DESCRIPTION:Co-hosted by The Business Council\, NYSERDA\, and National Grid \nFor your business to maximize the value of a comprehensive energy management strategy\, it is essential to invest in your most important resource. Your human resource!  When you nurture employees with the right mixture of education and training you will increase profitability\, attract and retain skilled talent\, and reduce the cost of doing business. Whether you are building a workforce to drive operational excellence and optimize production performance or are identifying ways to increase profitability and lower operating expenses\, professional development and training for current and future employees provides a proven pathway to long-term savings and benefits for your business. \nDuring this webinar you will learn about: \n\nTraining opportunities for building operations and maintenance staff \nFunding to hire clean energy interns and full-time staff\nPrograms to develop training capacity\, increase productivity\, develop efficiencies\, and facilitate growth \n\nSpeakers:\nAdele Ferranti – NYSERDA Program Manager for Workforce Development and Training \nKatie Newcombe – National Grid Senior Economic Developer \nAndrew Kennedy – President and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth \n\nNo cost to participate. \nRegister >>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-training-business-clean-energy-future/
LOCATION:NY
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200311T211816Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T213457Z
UID:9951-1585157400-1585164600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: March Creative Economy Mixer: Albany Center Gallery
DESCRIPTION:Join us for our next Creative Economy mixer at Albany Center Gallery. The event will be a special sneak preview of the Mohawk-Hudson Regional Invitational 2020 Exhibition. For over 40 years\, Albany Center Gallery has provided a platform for the work of contemporary visual artists to engage the public. ACG strives to encourage dialogue and critical commentary about the visual arts within the region and has played an important leadership role in the regional arts economy. \nThe Beer Diviner will be there serving up some tasty pours. Musical styling will be provided by DJ Pat Diesel. Stay tuned for more updates on entertainment\, food & more! \nNo cost to attend. \n  \nSpecial thanks to the event sponsors Center for Economic Growth\, MVP Health Care\, The Community Loan Fund\,and promotional partners Discover Albany\, Redburn Development\, Live in Albany\, The Collaborative\, and CapGirls. Event Production by: 2440 Design Studio. \n  \nINFO>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/march-creative-economy-mixer-albany-center-gallery/
LOCATION:Albany Center Gallery\, 488 Broadway\, Suite 107\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200325T004833Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200325T005151Z
UID:10178-1585152000-1585155600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Webinar: 10 Things Employers Need to Know About Leave Law and Coronavirus
DESCRIPTION:From CEG Members\,  Jaeger & Flynn: \nWe’ve had an incredible response from our customers and distribution partners to this webinar and we thank you for your interest.  Due to the unprecedented demand for virtual meetings this week\, especially during the hours of 10AM and 2PM ET\, we are moving our webinar\, 10 Things Employers Need to Know Now About Leave Law and Coronavirus\, to 4PM ET to accommodate a greater number of those who are interested in attending the live event.   \nWe apologize for any inconvenience this time change may cause.  Please note that everyone who is registered will receive an email within two hours of tomorrow evening’s live event with a link to an on-demand replay\, including access to all of the webinar related materials. Feel free to share that link with others in your organization who may be interested in attending.   \nLIVE WEBCAST DATE:  March 25\, 2020 \nLIVE WEBCAST TIME:  04:00 PM EDT \nUse the link below to enter the webcast up to 15 minutes before the start. \nWEBCAST LINK:  https://event.on24.com/wcc/r/2224252/6EA13217266039D77E6B8579C99E17FF?mode=login&email=jpowers@jaegerflynn.com\n EMAIL:  jpowers@jaegerflynn.com \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-10-things-employers-need-know-leave-law-coronavirus/
LOCATION:NY
END:VEVENT
BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T110000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200309T230521Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200316T171348Z
UID:9925-1585134000-1585139400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:POSTPONED: Alliant Americas Grand Opening
DESCRIPTION:*** Please note in light of current circumstances related to COVID-19\, this event has been postponed. A future date will be determined and announced in the coming weeks. We look forward to celebrating with you then! *** \nJoin Alliant\, CEG\, fellow business leaders and officials at Alliant Americas grand opening event. Program will consist of brief remarks\, ribbon cutting ceremony and networking. For more information about Alliant\, visit their website. \nLight refreshments will be provided; please RSVP below.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/alliant-americas-grand-opening/
LOCATION:Alliant Americas\, 100 Great Oaks Blvd.\, Suite 124\, NY\, 12203\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20200325T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20200325T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T151347
CREATED:20200324T213209Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20200324T213859Z
UID:10161-1585126800-1585130400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Virtual Networking Meetup: 1 Million Cups
DESCRIPTION: \n\n\n\n\nJoin us for our first ever virtual 1 Million Cups Meeting. \nGrab a cup of coffee and click the link below! \nLearn how the Hart Cluett Museum have used their company values to stay in business in the downtown district for over 20 years. \nJoin the virtual meeting HERE>>  
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/virtual-networking-meetup-1-million-cups/
LOCATION:NY
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