Center for Economic Growth

New York State: Keeps the World Moving - A Transportation Equipment Supply Chain Forum
2022-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 (America/New_York) | Radisson Hotel Corning, 125 Denison Pkwy E, Corning, NY, 14830
Fast, powerful, and productive. New York State’s transportation industry is on the move and coming to Corning to strengthen the supply chain. Come connect with OEMs and SMEs who are looking for new customers, suppliers, vendors, and resources. You’ll benefit from B2B matchmaking, enjoy networking opportunities, and learn from expert panelists and presenters.
From trains to buses to aircraft and EVs, the entire transportation industry is converging to become stronger and more resilient. Punch your ticket and get onboard! This event is organized by FuzeHub in conjunction with the North American Center for Excellence for Transportation Equipment (NAmTrans) and the Alliance for Manufacturing and Technology (AMT).

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September: VentureB Presentation
2022-09-27 16:00 - 18:00 | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
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 In-Person Presentation on Tuesday, September 27th.

Presenters:
Virtual Babysitters Club
An online marketplace that connects parents with virtual lessons/activities for their kids conducted by professional performers over Zoom, keeping kids engaged in “virtual babysitting sessions” full of activities like magic, dance, art, games & more!
pRxcision
Unintended misuse of antibiotics leads to societal and financial impact to hospitals and insurers. By using pRxcision broadly to support the personalization of antibiotic prescribing in a hospital setting, tens of thousands of needless deaths per year could be prevented, and antibiotic resistance could be reduced, extending their time and scope of value and effectiveness.

AGENDA
3:30 – 4:00 | Check in
4:00 – 4:10 | Welcome & Panel Introductions: Michael Lobsinger, CEG
4:10 – 4:55 | Presentations, each followed by Q&A

Virtual Babysitters Club
pRxcision

4:55 – 5:00 | Closing Remarks
5:00 – 6:00 | Networking & Refreshments

Download the map of the location here>> For directions, Enter ETEC building Albany in Google Maps.

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Principles of Lean Enterprise Methodologies and Simulation
2022-09-21 07:30 - 16:00 | Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Lean Manufacturing encompasses a set of continuous improvement techniques that, when implemented, shorten the time between customer order and shipment by eliminating or reducing non-value added activities. One effective approach to capturing the power of Lean is the CEG’s signature Lean Simulation. Working for “Buzz Electronics” (a mock manufacturing facility), participants assemble a product on a simulated factory floor, incorporating the various principles of Lean along the way. By participating in a Lean Simulation, you experience how to use half the manufacturing space and half the effort to produce products in half the time with fewer defects.
SIMULATION OBJECTIVES
This full-day program combines a comprehensive classroom presentation with hands-on simulation of a production facility. In this workshop, we introduce the basic concepts of Lean Manufacturing and demonstrate the tools and methodology necessary to implement “lean” on the shop floor.
Participants act as production workers, applying the lean tools to their individual workspaces as well as across the entire product line. This learn-do technique over four “shifts” illustrates cause and effect relationships for the lean tools presented. Participants review methodology and lessons learned from previous shifts, deciding what and how to implement while working with realistic constraints such as available resources, cash flow and resistance to change.
TOPICS COVERED
• Traditional Manufacturing
• Defining Lean
• Eight Wastes
• Standardized Work
• Total Productive Maintenance
• Visual Controls
• Workplace Organization (5S)
• Plant Layout
• Quick Changeover
• Point of Use Storage
• Quality at the Source
• Pull Systems
• Cellular Flow Manufacturing
• Batch Size Reduction
• Takt Time
• Work Balancing
• Keys to Success
BENEFITS OF THE LEAN MANUFACTURING OVERVIEW
Participants will learn how to identify the eight wastes in manufacturing and experience how productivity can be improved by applying standard work, visual controls, quick changeover, batch size reduction, point-of-use storage, quality at the source, pull systems and more.
Cost: $395 per person
Limit of 16 people
Manufacturers Register Here

Supply Chain Management for Small Business: Webinar Series | Deliver - Ways to Manage Freight Costs/Issues & Most Efficient/Effective Way to Ship
2022-09-07 09:00 - 12:00
Has your business been deeply affected by supply chain issues?

About this event

If you have a business that is deeply affected by supply chain issues, this series will give you the tools to navigate this challenging environment. The course will be broken up into four monthly supply chain classes, each lasting 3 hours, conducted via Zoom, June – September, 2022, 9AM – 12PM (each webinar).
This webinar series will include the following topics, on the following dates:

6/01/22: Introduction to Supply Chain Management – State of the US Economy & What is Supply Chain Management
7/06/22: Making & Planning – Ways to Manage Demand, Costs & Labor Issues
8/03/22: Sourcing – Minimizing Price Increases & Ways to Manage Costs/Leadtime Issues
9/07/22: Deliver – Ways to Manage Freight Costs/Issues & Most Efficient/Effective Way to Ship

This Webinar Series will be Taught by: Patrick Penfield is a Professor of Practice – Supply Chain Management and Director of Executive Education at the Whitman School of Management – Syracuse University. He has his Ph.D.in Sustainable Resource Management and is Certified in Purchasing Management (CPM), Certified Fellow in Production and Inventory Management (CFPIM) and Certified in Integrated Resource Management (CIRM). He was voted Faculty of the Year at the Whitman School of Management in 2007 & 2018, selected for the prestigious Syracuse University Meredith Teaching award in 2009 and in 2015 received the Oberwager award for engagement with students. Penfield has over 15 years of industry experience in Supply Chain Management & Manufacturing working for such companies as the Raymond Corporation, Johnson & Johnson and Philips Electronics. Professor Penfield’s research focuses on Forestry, Natural Resource Management and Sustainability. Dr. Penfield has appeared on Good Morning America, CBS & ABC Evening News and has done several print media interviews with USA Today, Fox, CNN, Bloomberg, Time, Newsweek and several other trade magazines and news media outlet.
Dr. Penfield Media Clips:

CBS News: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg makes recruiting truck drivers a priority as industry reaches a breaking point
Washington Journal: Patrick Penfield on Delays in U.S. Supply Chain
2WGRZ: Town Hall: Is there reason for cautious optimism about inflation?

Sponsored by:

Onondaga SBDC
Syracuse University, Whitman School of Management
Technology Development Organization (CNY TDO)
Cornell Cooperative Extension Madison County

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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
2022-09-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-06-02 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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The Intersection Between Biotech IoT and Cybersecurity
2022-08-25 15:00 - 16:00
Presenter: James A. Long, Esq. Managing Partner, Long Law
This will be an introduction to the risk and pitfalls that might be faced by a biotech startup: specifically, hacking into IoT devices and the proliferation of biometric laws and regulations across the country that would affect biotech companies.

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Utilizing the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship Trade to Hire, Train, and Retain
2022-08-16 09:00 - 22:00
Are you interested in learning more about how you can utilize Registered Apprenticeships to hire, train and retain your workforce? Indium Corporation’s President and Chief Operating Officer, Ross Berntson, will provide insight as to how they utilize the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship Trade to create a career pathway opportunity. A general overview of the IMT Trade will be provided, in addition participants will learn how Indium started with IMT and how they plan to utilize additional Registered Apprenticeship opportunities in the future.
Let MACNY help you Build Your Bench: Hire, Train and Retain Utilizing the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship Trade

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Global IP Strategy for US based Small Life-Science Companies
2022-08-11 15:00 - 16:00
Presented by: Preben Rasmussen, PhD and Jakob Poulsen, PhD, VALUA ApS

The US market is arguably the most interesting target for most Life-Science companies. US patent law differs markedly from the rest of the world. Thus, a short-term myopic focus on the possibilities for obtaining patent protection in the US may imply inadvertent deselection of patent protection outside of the US.
We will present our recommendations concerning current best-practice for obtaining world-wide patent protection, while keeping control of the patent costs. Additional IP protection will also be touched upon.

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2022 IgniteU Startup Showcase
2022-08-10 17:30 - 20:30 | Brown’s Revolution Hall, 425 River St, Troy, NY, 12180
IgniteU NY invites you to our 2022 Startup Showcase. Hear from the seven companies who have been growing and scaling their operations with us over the past eight weeks.
Join us on Wednesday, August 10th for an evening of pitches, networking, and food + drinks at the Brown’s Revolution Hall in downtown Troy.
The event is free and open to the public.
If you are unable to attend this event in person, we will be live streaming the event on our Facebook Page.
Please only register here if you plan on attending this event in person. No need to register here if you plan on watching the facebook live stream.
If you are in interested in sponsoring this event, contact Samuel Mere at smere@nystec.com.
Photography, Video and Audio Recording, and Use of Likeness
In registering for this event, you understand that NYSTEC (including IgniteU NY) or its designees may take or use livestreaming, photographs, or other video and/or audio recordings to capture or record parts, or the entirety of, the event. In registering and attending, you grant NYSTEC (including IgniteU NY) the right to livestream, otherwise publish, reproduce, use and/or reuse any such media or images containing you, or any likeness of you, with or without your name, for any NYSTEC-related purpose or promotional activity, and as part of any NYSTEC copyrighted material. You release, and agree to hold harmless, NYSTEC from any claim or action related to the above, and you agree that your authorization and release shall inure to the benefit of the successors, assignees and licensees of NYSTEC. All photographs, video/audio digital files, prints, or other reproductions or recordings made by or for NYSTEC shall be the exclusive property of NYSTEC.
FAQs
What are my parking options for the event?
There is a parking lot next to Brown’s that you are welcome to park in, free street parking is available on any of the adjacent streets, and parking garages in Troy are also free of charge during the duration of the event.
How can I contact the organizer with any questions?
Please reach out to us at igniteu@nystec.com.
What does the event cost?
Startup Showcase is free and open to the public.
What’s the refund policy?
Please keep your attendance status updated on Eventbrite for a proper headcount.
Do I have to bring my ticket to the event?
Please bring your ticket either on the Eventbrite app or on paper for expedited check-in.

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Supply Chain Management for Small Business: Webinar Series | Sourcing - Minimizing Price Increases & Ways to Manage Costs/Leadtime Issues
2022-08-03 09:00 - 12:00

Intern Managers! Connect Your Summer Interns with the Capital Region! Volunteer Opportunity!
2022-07-28 14:00 - 16:00 | Schenectady City Mission, 11 Cheltingham Ave, Rotterdam, NY, 12306
The Center for Economic Growth & CapNY have planned a series of summer events aimed at connecting your interns with the communities of the Capital Region. All programs are offered free of charge, though we do request that interns register ahead of time.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Thursday, July 28 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm | Schenectady City Mission
You’ll be sorting and organizing clothing and shoes at our Distribution Center to help under-resourced people in our community. You will also help sort items that will be recycled, with proceeds benefit programs at City Mission!
Learn more and register here>>

Please share this information with your interns and ask them to register themselves for any programs they’d like to attend. We will confirm their registration and follow up with event details as needed. If you have any questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us. All questions can be directed to Christine McLear at christinem@ceg.org / 518-431-1486.
Need a quick way to share this information with your interns, use this!
We’ve partnered with the Center for Economic Growth to enhance your summer experience as an intern with [company]. We strongly encourage you to participate in their summer programing to learn more about professional and personal opportunities in the Capital Region. A flyer is attached with details on various events and we hope you’ll take advantage of them. Please do register in advance if you plan to participate. For more information on CapNY, visit their website at gocapny.com and find them on social media @gocapny

Critical Elements of a Successful Export Business Plan
2022-07-28 09:00 - 10:00
Join this webinar for an overview of the highly successful Export New York Program
Presented by Jim D’Agostino, President CNYTDO & MEP Center Director
Are you new to exporting? Thinking about it as a strategy to grow your business but not quite sure how to get started? Overwhelmed by regulations? Struggling to determine good markets for your product/service? These are just a few of the question Export New York will help you figure out.
Do you have employees that are new to their export/regulatory role? This is a perfect way to get them up to speed. They will also leave with a new network of people to lean on in the future. In partnership with Syracuse University, student interns will be made available to help you do research. Come learn what the program is, what the time commitment is, how it is funded, and when you can get started on this exciting venture.
Learn more and register here

FuzeHub's: The Power of R&D Partnerships: Advanced Materials (Virtual)
2022-07-27 10:00 - 11:00
Across the state, advanced materials innovations involve ceramics, chemicals, glass, metals, plastics, and more, enabling high-performance products in sectors ranging from electronics and aerospace to medical equipment and consumer products.
Join us for the next Power of R&D Partnerships: Advanced Materials to discover how advanced materials innovations are enabling high-performance products in sectors ranging from electronics and aerospace to medical equipment and consumer products throughout New York State.
Judith Tholl, Moderator
Panelists: Dr. Alan Rae, Devon Shipp, John Simmins and John Sinnott

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Intern Managers! Connect Your Summer Interns with the Capital Region! Volunteer Opportunity!
2022-07-20 15:00 - 17:00 | Girl Scouts Camp Is-Sho-Da, 231 Upper Mannix Rd, East Greenbush, NY, 12061
The Center for Economic Growth & CapNY have planned a series of summer events aimed at connecting your interns with the communities of the Capital Region. All programs are offered free of charge, though we do request that interns register ahead of time.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Wednesday, July 20 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Girls Scout of NENY
This volunteer opportunity is with the Girl Scouts of Northeastern New York. You’ll spend time facilitating planned activities for the campers before dinner. (Activities will be arranged by camp leadership).
Additional details will be provided to those who sign up.
Learn more and register here>>

Please share this information with your interns and ask them to register themselves for any programs they’d like to attend. We will confirm their registration and follow up with event details as needed. If you have any questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us. All questions can be directed to Christine McLear at christinem@ceg.org / 518-431-1486.
Need a quick way to share this information with your interns, use this!
We’ve partnered with the Center for Economic Growth to enhance your summer experience as an intern with [company]. We strongly encourage you to participate in their summer programing to learn more about professional and personal opportunities in the Capital Region. A flyer is attached with details on various events and we hope you’ll take advantage of them. Please do register in advance if you plan to participate. For more information on CapNY, visit their website at gocapny.com and find them on social media @gocapny

Intern Managers! Connect Your Summer Interns with the Capital Region! Tri-City Valley Cats Picnic & Networking
2022-07-13 17:30 - 18:30 | Tri-City ValleyCats, 80 Vandenburgh Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
The Center for Economic Growth & CapNY have planned a series of summer events aimed at connecting your interns with the communities of the Capital Region. All programs are offered free of charge, though we do request that interns register ahead of time.
This event is held at the Tri-City Valley Cats Game for the I Love Upstate NY Night on Wednesday, July 13. Fellow interns and young professionals will gather for a fun night of dinner, drinks, box seats for the game, lawn games, photo ops & more! Learn more and register here>>
Click here to download the .pdf and share with your interns!
Please share this information with your interns and ask them to register themselves for any programs they’d like to attend. We will confirm their registration and follow up with event details as needed. If you have any questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us. All questions can be directed to Christine McLear at christinem@ceg.org / 518-431-1486.
Need a quick way to share this information with your interns, use this!
We’ve partnered with the Center for Economic Growth to enhance your summer experience as an intern with [company]. We strongly encourage you to participate in their summer programing to learn more about professional and personal opportunities in the Capital Region. A flyer is attached with details on various events and we hope you’ll take advantage of them. Please do register in advance if you plan to participate. For more information on CapNY, visit their website at gocapny.com and find them on social media @gocapny

Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup: Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:00
HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors & Entrepreneurs Meetup presents Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson

About this event

THIS EVENT IS VIRTUAL AND IN PERSON

Our speaker will join us virtually. You can watch from home, or join our in-person watch party for pre- and post-talk networking ( Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3RD ST, Troy NY 12180 )
Masks required unless proof of vaccination is shown.
Policies subject to change.

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Citi Bike co-founder Jeff Olson will talk about how bikeshare grew from startup to icon in NYC, DC, Boston and other major markets. It’s a story full of many ups and downs, including a star turn on the Daily Show, getting hit by Hurricane Sandy, and the bankruptcy of a major technology provider. Jeff will also provide insights on the future of transportation from his perspective as the co-founder of another new venture, re:Charge-e, which is developing wireless charging systems for electric micromobility.
Jeff Olson is an architect, entrepreneur and author who has been involved in greenways, open space, active living, and alternative mobility projects for more than 30 years. He has had a diverse career with national, international, and local experience in the public, private, and non-profit sectors. His major projects include the Grand Canyon Greenway, the Empire State Trail, the White House Millennium Trails Program, the Dubai Bicycle/Pedestrian Master Plan, and the NW Arkansas Razorback Greenway. Jeff was one of the co-founders of Alta Bicycle Share, which launched Citi Bike in New York and operated systems in San Francisco, Chicago, Washington DC, Boston, Toronto and other cities. His book, The Third Mode: Towards a Green Society has been enjoyed by audiences around the world. Jeff started America’s first university course in bicycle and pedestrian planning at the State University of New York, and is a frequent inspirational speaker at conferences, public meetings and other events. He is currently the VP of Connectivity at re:Charge-e, a startup developing wireless charging for micromobility.? Jeff is an alum of both RPI and Empire State College, lives in Saratoga Springs and does a lot of skiing and biking.
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ABOUT TECH VALLEY CENTER OF GRAVITY
This free, virtual series is brought to you in part by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Tech Valley Center of Gravity is a 501(c)3 makerspace, manufacturing incubator, STEAM-education center and creative community located in the heart of downtown Troy, New York. Our Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching and advisory services for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.
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ABOUT HATCHED: The Capital District Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
Join our community on Meetup for more engaging product-development related events: https://www.meetup.com/CDIEMNY
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.

Register Here

Food for Thought: What Has Your Attention This Week?
2022-07-06 12:00 - 13:00
The Manufacturing Incubator at TVCOG Presents Food for Thought, our monthly virtual luncheon talk series.

About this event

An informal virtual lunchtime discussion based on the question, “What has your attention this week?” A topic you’re researching, a problem you’re trying to solve, a new tool you bought – whatever it is, discuss it with the group! This is a great way to get some different perspectives on a problem and learn something new. Register and we’ll send you a reminder email with the Zoom link a few minutes before we start.
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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity, a certified NYS Incubator and affiliated Innovate 518 Hotspot partner supported by the Empire State Development Division of Science, Technology, and Innovation (NYSTAR).
The Manufacturing Incubator provides expert coaching, advisory services and support for product-related startups. We offer resources specifically tuned for hardware development through our Makerspace and Prototyping Center, with our advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.

Register Here

Supply Chain Management for Small Business: Webinar Series | Making & Planning - Ways to Manage Demand, Costs & Labor Issues
2022-07-06 09:00 - 12:00

Intern Managers! Connect Your Summer Interns with the Capital Region! Volunteer Opportunity!
2022-06-27 15:00 - 17:00 | Vanderheyden Career & Training Center, 586 Cooper Hill Rd, Wynantskill, NY, 12198
The Center for Economic Growth & CapNY have planned a series of summer events aimed at connecting your interns with the communities of the Capital Region. All programs are offered free of charge, though we do request that interns register ahead of time.
Volunteer Opportunity:
Monday, June 27 from 3:00 – 5:00 pm | Vanderheyden Career & Training Center
You’ll learn about Vanderheyden’s mission and then spend time helping to clear the trails and ropes course for the summer season. Learn more and register here>>

Please share this information with your interns and ask them to register themselves for any programs they’d like to attend. We will confirm their registration and follow up with event details as needed. If you have any questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us. All questions can be directed to Christine McLear at christinem@ceg.org / 518-431-1486.
Need a quick way to share this information with your interns, use this!
We’ve partnered with the Center for Economic Growth to enhance your summer experience as an intern with [company]. We strongly encourage you to participate in their summer programing to learn more about professional and personal opportunities in the Capital Region. A flyer is attached with details on various events and we hope you’ll take advantage of them. Please do register in advance if you plan to participate. For more information on CapNY, visit their website at gocapny.com and find them on social media @gocapny

Intern Managers! Connect Your Summer Interns with the Capital Region! Summer in CapNY
2022-06-22 12:00 - 13:30
The Center for Economic Growth & CapNY have planned a series of summer events aimed at connecting your interns with the communities of the Capital Region. All programs are offered free of charge, though we do request that interns register ahead of time. The first event is the Summer in CapNY virtual kick off on Wednesday, June 22 during the lunch hour. In that session we’ll hear from a panel of young professionals and we’ll share information about future events.
Learn more and register here>>

Please share this information with your interns and ask them to register themselves for any programs they’d like to attend. We will confirm their registration and follow up with event details as needed. If you have any questions or need assistance please do not hesitate to reach out to us. All questions can be directed to Christine McLear at christinem@ceg.org / 518-431-1486.

Need a quick way to share this information with your interns, use this!
We’ve partnered with the Center for Economic Growth to enhance your summer experience as an intern with [company]. We strongly encourage you to participate in their summer programing to learn more about professional and personal opportunities in the Capital Region. A flyer is attached with details on various events and we hope you’ll take advantage of them. Please do register in advance if you plan to participate. For more information on CapNY, visit their website at gocapny.com and find them on social media @gocapny

Webinar: GDPR (General Data Protection Regulation) – Data Privacy
2022-06-22 09:00 - 10:30
Date & Time: June 22, 2022, 9:00-10:30 AM ET
Presenters: Brandan Keaveny, Founder, Principal Consultant, Data Ethics, LLC
Cosponsored: by Empire State Development Global NY, US Department of Commerce and the US Small Business Administration
As a part of their export plan, U.S. companies have to daily address export challenges about GDPR – Privacy in making shipments to mainly EU countries. GDPR began as a European Data Protection Directive. Businesses should consider two things when creating their GDPR privacy policy. Selling goods and services to EU residents means that a company is subject to the GDPR and businesses should create their GDPR policy before an EU individual becomes a customer. Our presenter, Brandan Keaveny, is an experienced international executive who will present in depth about GDPR and General Data Privacy issues and their impact on exporting.
Email Tammi Parsons at tammi.bennett@sba.gov to register.

InFUZEd Marketing Meetups: Your Brand on Display: Tradeshows, Events, Workspaces, and More
2022-06-21 11:00 - 12:00
In-person conferences and expos are back, which brings with it the need for eye-catching exhibit and display graphics to put your business or organization in the best light possible. Presenting your brand doesn’t only take place digitally. Exhibit and custom graphics veteran Lori Squadere brings 30+ years of experience to inFUZEd to share ideas on how to present what’s unique about you at our June Marketing Meetup.
Lori Squadere is the owner of AM&J Digital, a NYS certified woman-owned business that specializes in large-format digital printing and custom graphics for Tradeshows, Events, and Interior spaces. For 30 years, Lori has been assisting clients with telling their stories in corporate interiors and at outside venues, managing their signage needs for marketing and events, and helping them to design, develop and execute tradeshow presentations. Along with her outstanding in-house staff, Lori loves to ask “What is it you’re trying to do?” and then surprise her clients with various options and solutions they wouldn’t have thought of on their own. She truly enjoys sharing her extensive working knowledge with companies of all sizes and types.
REGISTER HERE

Join us for an hour every month on a Monday morning to get infused with marketing knowledge and wisdom. These Remo sessions are the perfect place to ask questions, get answers, and discuss your marketing challenges. Each month, we’ll welcome an expert in a specific aspect of marketing such as website development, public relations, social media, or digital marketing. Come when you can and for all of the informational sessions you’d like to attend. Join the inFUZEd meetup group here>>

Empire State Bio/Med Focus ’22 Series: Albany/Capital Region/North Country
2022-06-16 10:00 - 13:00
Tech & Innovation in Upstate NY!
Recently, Forbes Magazine hailed Upstate New York as a “surprising new tech center.” Surprised? We weren’t. Innovation in this region has a long history and a bright future. Join us for our Empire State Focus ’22 Series as we cast a spotlight on the reasons bio/med companies and investors increasingly look to Upstate New York as the place to invest and grow.

This FREE series will give you an insider’s look at each region’s unique assets and resources. You’ll connect with the industry leaders driving the regional economies and get an exclusive first peek at some of the most exciting and innovative bio/med developments.

We’re excited to bring this series to you. Join us, won’t you?

In northeastern New York, the Capital Region and North County boasts a premier location for bio/med businesses to invest, expand and thrive in a global economy. Home to world-class educational institutions, state-of-the-art R&D and commercialization centers, a high-tech, global business environment, and diverse communities, this region offers it all. Combine that with its famed breathtaking scenic beauty, cultural heritage and exciting recreational opportunities, and you’ve found the perfect place to grow your dream.

Join CEG as we take a deep dive into the Capital Region, its assets, strategic vision and the reasons you should consider locating or investing in it. We’ll introduce you to the individuals and institutions leading the region’s bio/med growth and give you an exclusive look at cutting edge innovators who have chosen to make the Capital Region and the North Country their home.

Register here

NYS 2022 Legislative Session Webinar
2022-06-14 09:00 - 09:30
Join MACNY’s Government Relations Team for an overview of the 2022 New York State Legislative Session. We will discuss bills that passed and advocacy efforts going forward.
**This webinar will take place via Zoom. Login details will be emailed to registrants the afternoon before the session.**
REGISTER HERE

Supply Forums | Sunrise Wind
2022-06-14 08:00 - 18:00
What is the Sunrise Wind Supplier Forum?
We have a full day agenda in Albany on June 14th for interested New York Companies, where Sunrise Wind and its awarded suppliers will introduce project opportunities to New York businesses attending the Forum. This is a chance for New York companies to meet awarded suppliers, and to learn about upcoming opportunities to become a supplier to the Sunrise Wind Project.
At the Supply Forum, representatives from Sunrise Wind and awarded tier-1 vendors will provide descriptions of scopes of work, requirements and project schedules related to tendering and execution. New York businesses are encouraged to review the details for scopes to determine if they can contribute to the project.
The event will be located at the Empire State Plaza Convention Center at 4 Empire State Plaza.
Please note: this event is by invitation only
It is limited to businesses located within in New York State.
If you are located outside of New York State your registration is subject to review and approval from the event organizers.
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Supply Chain Management for Small Business: Webinar Series | Introduction to Supply Chain Management - State of the US Economy & What is Supply Chain Management
2022-06-01 09:00 - 12:00

Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Supplier Forum Information Session
2022-05-25 12:00 - 12:45
Are You a Business Interested in Learning More About Vendor Opportunities in Offshore Wind?
Sunrise Wind Offshore Wind Supplier Forum Information Session
Virtual Webinar | Wednesday, May 25 | 12:00 – 12:45 pm
Sunrise Wind, a partnership between Ørsted and Eversource, will be holding a series of Offshore Wind Supplier Forums in New York, kicking off with a forum in Albany on June 14th at Empire State Plaza.
Join CEG and the Sunrise Wind team for a short information session on Wednesday, May 25 on the upcoming forum and learn more about the various suppliers they are seeking to support this new industry.

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Supply Chain Lessons: Best Practices for Small Manufacturers Webinar
2022-05-23 18:00 - 19:30
Learn the details of the COVID-19 impact on supply chains, data on recent research, best practices, tools, and resources for small manufacturers.

Introduction and the Manufacturing Extension Partnership Program
Background – COVID19 Impacts on Supply Chain
Supply Chain Topics
Operations Best Practices
Planning Best Practices
Preparedness
Small Steps
Build a Bill of Materials Plus
Industry Peers
Tools
Resources
Q&A

Speaker: Michael Lobsinger, Sr. Vice President, Center for Economic Growth

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