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SUMMARY:International Trade Summit: Begin the Next Step of Your Export/Import Journey
DESCRIPTION:Join us for a special seminar!  \n\nKeynote Speaker \nFotios Raptis\, Senior International Economists\, TD Economics  \nEconomic forecast for the U.S.\, Canada and Emerging Market Economies  \nThis event will provide practical advice\, invaluable resources and the contacts needed for your export/import journey. Whether you are at the beginning or need assistance getting to the next level of your export/import business this event is designed to pave the way and guide you on your journey! \nThe best and most inspirational export/import advice comes from organizations that are directly involved and companies who have been successful. Hear from key presenters on how you can get started as a company in exporting/importing or take you to the next level and learn some of the secrets of their success. \nView Full Agenda \n  \nContinental breakfast will be served.  \nSeating is limited. Register today!\nRegister to Attend\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/international-trade-summit-begin-next-step-exportimport-journey/
LOCATION:University at Albany School of Business\, 1400 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190516T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190516T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
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LAST-MODIFIED:20190507T181829Z
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SUMMARY:Selling Processes to Grow Your Business: A Sandler Training Sales Workshop
DESCRIPTION:A Sales Workshop \n\n You will learn: \n\n\n The benefits of a documented selling process\nSteps you and your team can take to move prospects through your sales funnel\nHow to effectively scale up your sales team\nEffective on-boarding for new sales reps\n\n  \nMatt Scarchilli is the owner and CEO of Sandler Training Systems of the Greater Capital District which delivers sales\, customer service and management training to companies of all sizes across all verticals. Matt is a proven entrepreneur and his experiences starting\, acquiring and selling companies gives him a broader lens to look through when evaluating situations and working with clients. Matt’s sales success over the last 20 years has put him in a position to now be able to share those experiences to help other companies grow and flourish. \n\n Matt was the co-founder of SportsSignUp.com. After building the business to national success with 40+ employees and managing a team of 15 in the sales department\, SportsSignup was acquired by Time\, Inc. in July of 2015. The company is run today as Sports Illustrated Play.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/selling-processes-grow-business-sandler-training-sales-workshop/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190521T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190521T093000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190410T213251Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190410T213251Z
UID:7694-1558427400-1558431000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Seminar: Change Your Sales Strategies & Sell More
DESCRIPTION:Register for this informative workshop as Sandler Training sales expert\, Lauren Valentine guides through the common selling issues\, stalls and objections that affect the way we sell and do business. He will then provide some “game-changing” strategies that can be used immediately and bring increased success! \nYou will learn how to:\n\nEstablish a system for selling that puts you and the prospect at ease\n Learn to take control of the sales process and avoid the “buyer-seller” dance\n Develop questioning strategies to uncover the prospect’s true motive to buy\n You will also leave with a guide on how to document the process behind your sales process.\n\n  \n REGISTER \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/seminar-change-sales-strategies-sell/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber of Commerce\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190521T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190521T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190516T191440Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T191440Z
UID:7892-1558431000-1558436400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Information Session
DESCRIPTION:Tuesday\, May 21\, 2019\n 9:30 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.\n Columbia-Greene Community College\n Saland Forum\, Professional Academic Center (PAC)\, Hudson\, NY 12534\n  \n Please RSVP here: REGISTER \n The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs.\n  \n 9:30 am –  Registration\n 10:00 am – Presentation\n 10:45 am – Q&A with ESD staff\n  \n For more information on the consolidated funding application here
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-cfa-information-session/
LOCATION:NY
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190521T180000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190521T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190518T014705Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190518T014705Z
UID:7920-1558461600-1558472400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:IgniteU NY: Pathways to Leadership Panel
DESCRIPTION:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/igniteu-ny-pathways-leadership-panel/
LOCATION:IgniteUNY\, 333 Broadway\, Suite 350\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190523T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190523T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190429T191431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T191431Z
UID:7803-1558596600-1558602000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 1: Business Planning for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:A four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \n  \nLearn how to adapt your business model and cash flow management to reflect the needs of government contract and sub-contracting including: Developing your Ca-pability Statement\, Adjusting Cash Flow for Government Contracts\, and Developing Your Portfolio. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-1-business-planning-government-contracting-2/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190524T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190524T094500
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190509T010610Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190509T010610Z
UID:7854-1558684800-1558691100@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Effective Practices for Hiring Foreign Talent
DESCRIPTION:Center for Economic Growth and Harris Beach PLLC are partnering on this special workshop and webcast event: \n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/effective-practices-hiring-foreign-talent-2/
LOCATION:Harris Beach – Albany\, 677 Broadway #1101\, Albany\, NY\, 12207\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190529T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190529T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190516T233353Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190516T233512Z
UID:7912-1559151000-1559158200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Creative Economy Mixer: Arts Letters & Numbers
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE for our May Creative Economy Mixer at Arts Letters & Numbers for a campus tour\, artists’ showcase\, and a special “food” installation! \n\n  \n\n Arts Letters & Numbers is a nonprofit arts\, education\, and publishing organization dedicated to creating creative exchanges across a wide range of disciplines including Architecture\, Visual Arts\, Theatre Arts\, Film\, Music\, Humanities\, Sciences\, and Social Sciences. Arts\, Letters & Numbers conducts workshops in educational and cultural institutions worldwide in collaboration with theatre companies\, artists\, writers\, actors\, musicians and filmmakers. It operates an ongoing series of educational workshops\, performances and film productions at ‘The Mill’ located in Upstate\, NY.\n  \n  \nREGISTER TO ATTEND\n  \n\n Thanks to our sponsors Community Loan Fund and MVP Health Care.\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/creative-economy-mixer-arts-letters-numbers/
LOCATION:Arts Letters & Numbers Studios\, 1548 Burden Lake Road\, Averill Park\, NY\, 12018\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190530T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190530T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190429T192500Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T192500Z
UID:7808-1559201400-1559206800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 2: MWBE Best Practices
DESCRIPTION:This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \n  \nDiscussion of Best Practices for managing business operations\, finances and sales pipeline to avoid the potential pitfalls of growth and maintaining a positive relationship with your procurement officers. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-2-mwbe-best-practices/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190531T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190531T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190523T190159Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T002455Z
UID:7942-1559295000-1559300400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Information Session - Saratoga
DESCRIPTION:The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. \nPlease RSVP here:  REGISTER NOW! \nAgenda\n9:30 am Registration \n10:00 am Presentation \n10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff \nMore information on the consolidated funding application here.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-information-session/
LOCATION:TEC-SMART\, 345 Hermes Road\, Malta\, NY\, 12010\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190603T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190603T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190524T002735Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T002735Z
UID:7953-1559554200-1559561400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Information Session - Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. \nPlease RSVP here: REGISTER HERE! \nLocation: Schenectady County Community College –  Stockade Building\, Room 101 \nAgenda\n9:30 am Registration \n10:00 am Presentation \n10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff \nMore information on the consolidated funding application here.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-information-session-schenectady/
LOCATION:Schenectady County Community College\, 78 Washington Avenue\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:andrea.swank@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190606T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190606T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190429T194456Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T195424Z
UID:7811-1559806200-1559811600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 3: Accounting for Government Contracting
DESCRIPTION:This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \n  \nOverview of Accounting Best Practices for government contracting including NYS and Federal Accounting Reporting Requirements\, Understanding Financial Statements\, Estimating\, Job Costing\, Billing\, Collections and Dispute Resolution. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-3-accounting-government-contracting/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190611T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190611T180000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190531T000230Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190531T000230Z
UID:7990-1560240000-1560276000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:2019 Energy Solutions Summit New York
DESCRIPTION:CONNECTIONS… 2019 Energy Solutions Summit New York is all about connections. Connecting with your peers for networking and collaboration; connecting with a showcase of the most innovative technologies and sustainability solutions at our Expo; connecting with experts on the newest technology behind our developing industry; and\, connecting with National Grid and NYSERDA’s dedicated professionals eager to serve you and your energy needs. \n\n For the first time\, the new Energy Solutions Summit New York will bring together two of the largest players in Energy Efficiency – National Grid and NYSERDA. Attract more than 300 of National Grid’s large commercial\, industrial\, institutional and municipal businesses\, for a day showcasing the POWER of energy efficiency\, provide industry highlights\, and education on Electric Vehicles/Fleets\, Demand Response\, and more. This exciting event will be held June 11\, 2019 at the Turning Stone Resort in Verona\, NY – a National Grid Energy Efficiency customer. \n REGISTER \n  \nKeynote Speaker Announced\n Thurman Thomas Joins Summit Line Up \n Thomas is known for his successful career on the field as #34 Hall of Famer for the Buffalo Bills\, but he also has a rich history of successful business and political activities that resulted from his long association with the NFL\, including his positions on the New York State Tourism Board\, and founding Legends Energy which was ultimately acquired by NRG Energy. \nWho will be there – National Grid’s commercial\, industrial\, institutional\, and municipal customers / Experts on the newest technologies and trends in the energy industry / Dedicated professionals from National Grid and NYSERDA ready to work with you \nWhat will you experience – Networking and collaboration with your peers / A showcase of the most innovative technologies and sustainability solutions / Engaging panel discussions / Information on electric vehicles\, demand response\, and more \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2019-energy-solutions-summit-new-york/
LOCATION:Turning Stone\, 5218 Patrick Rd\, Verona\, NY\, 13478\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190612T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190612T123000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190524T003333Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T003333Z
UID:7968-1560333600-1560342600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Workshop
DESCRIPTION:The workshop includes an overview of the application and the CFA process followed by informational breakout sessions on specific funding available through the following agencies: \n\nGroup 1: Empire State Development\, and Department of State (LGE Program)\n\nGroup 2: Office of Parks\, Recreation and Historic Preservation\, Homes and Community Renewal\, Department of State (LWRP & BOA Program)\, NYS Council on the Arts\, and NYS Canal Corporation\n\nGroup 3: NYS Energy Research and Development Authority\, Environmental Facilities Corporation\, NY Power Authority\, Department of Environmental Conservation\n\n  \nPlease RSVP here: REGISTER NOW! \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-workshop/
LOCATION:Proctors GE Theatre\, 432 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
ORGANIZER;CN="":MAILTO:andrea.swank@gmail.com
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190613T073000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190613T090000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190429T195350Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190429T195350Z
UID:7813-1560411000-1560416400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MWBE Series Class 4: Finding Your Niche
DESCRIPTION:This four week training series is designed for certified and pending certification MWBE business. \n REGISTER \nOverview of how to utilize your MWBE Certification in the Sales Process and Identi-fying Contracting Opportunities and the ins and outs of writing a winning proposal\, how to read a RFP\, and preparing the proposal components. \nPresented by the Rensselaer County Regional Chamber of Commerce Presents in partnership with the Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany.  \nThe minority and women-owned business program is designed to assist the growth and development of businesses owned and controlled by women and minority groups.  An important activity of the program is to increase the participation of those businesses in the procurement activities of NYS. An ongoing\, independent business owned\, operated or controlled by minority-group members and/or women is eligible for certification. The ownership must be real\, substantial\, and continuing. \n  \nSponsored by:
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mwbe-series-class-4-finding-niche/
LOCATION:Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce\, Chamber Office\, First Floor Conference Room \, 90 Fourth Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190613T090000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190613T170000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190522T223422Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190522T223422Z
UID:7932-1560416400-1560445200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Public Lean 101
DESCRIPTION:Experience the power of lean and the changes and benefits of moving from a traditional environment to a lean environment by participating in a simulation workshop. Learn about the eight wastes and how to apply standardized work\, workplace organization\, visual controls\, set-up reduction\, batch-size reduction\, point-of-use storage\, quality at the source\, workforce practices and pull systems to eliminate these wastes. Participation in this workshop before taking part in other workshops is recommended. \nWho should attend:\nManagement Team\, Operations Managers\, Quality Managers\, Engineers\, Supervisors\, Production/Service Personnel \nTypical benefits include:\n\n\n Work in process reduction up to 90%\n Space utilization improvement up to 75%\n Quality improvement up to 90%\n Productivity increase up to 50%\n Lead time reduction up to 90%\n\n  \nAlthough this course was created to address process improvement needs of manufacturers – it is the first of a number of courses throughout the Lean journey and are applicable enterprise wide to any type of organization \n\n  *CEG investors will have recieved discount codes pertaining to their membership level. Please contact Michael Lobsinger at michaell@ceg.org with questions regarding codes. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/public-lean-101-2/
LOCATION:Crowne Plaza Albany – the Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190614T083000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190614T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190607T221649Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190607T231548Z
UID:8048-1560501000-1560510000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:2019 Capital Region Workforce Development Implementation Summit
DESCRIPTION:Governor Cuomo has launched a new $175 million Workforce Development initiative in May of this year\, using the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process on a rolling basis (no deadline date).  This means a tremendous opportunity is available to area businesses seeking to increase their workforce and/or meet current needs.  \nDon’t miss the opportunity to learn about this vital NYS initiative and also connect with business leaders and educators from throughout the region:\n \n  \n\n\n8:30 – 9:30am – Registration\, continental breakfast and networking with sponsor tables \n9:30 – 10:30am – Presentation on $175M Workforce Development Initiative \n10:30 – 10:45am – Questions and Closing Remarks \nAttendance is complimentary; pre- registration is required. \n\n\n\n\n\nRegister Now  \n  \n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2019-capital-region-workforce-development-implementation-summit/
LOCATION:The Century House\, 997 New Loudon Rd\, Latham\, 12110\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190617T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190617T190000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190521T172955Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190521T172955Z
UID:7929-1560765600-1560798000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CEN 19th Annual Scholarship Golf Day
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 17\, 2019 – rain or shine – the proceeds of this one day event are the only funds that will go towards several 2019/2020 college scholarship awards presented to high school seniors or current college students majoring in a field which can lead to employment with a manufacturer. Last year\, CEN awarded scholarships of $1\,000 each to 4 area students. \nCost | $175 /person; $700 / foursome; $50 dinner only \nRegistration | 10:00 am – 11:30 am \nBarbecue Lunch | 11:00 am \nShotgun Start | 12:00 pm SHARP \nCocktails & Buffet Reception – includes Silent Auction & Awards | 5:00 pm \nIt will take 5 hours for the round; please be at the club and ready to start promptly at 12:00. \nWhen registering a foursome\, please provide names of individual players. If not all names are secured\, please insert TBD into first name and last name fields. \nREGISTER\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cen-19th-annual-scholarship-golf-day/
LOCATION:The Edison Club\, 891 Riverview Road\, Rexford\, NY\, 12148\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190619T093000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190619T113000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190524T003024Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190524T003024Z
UID:7965-1560936600-1560943800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Consolidated Funding Application Information Session – Rensselaer
DESCRIPTION:The information session includes an overview of the application and the CFA process and will focus on Empire State Development programs. \n  \nPlease RSVP here: REGISTER NOW! \n  \n9:30 am Registration \n10:00 am Presentation \n10:45 am Q&A with ESD staff \nMore information on the consolidated funding application here. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/consolidated-funding-application-information-session-rensselaer/
LOCATION:IgniteUNY\, 333 Broadway\, Suite 350\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190620T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190620T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190610T201415Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190610T201415Z
UID:8088-1561032000-1561035600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series featuring Tobi Saulnier
DESCRIPTION:Tobi Saulnier\, founder and CEO of game developer 1st Playable Productions\, will be the next speaker at the BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday\, June 20. \n REGISTER \n  \nSaulnier has had a storied career path. After earning her doctoral degree in electrical engineering\, she went to work for General Electric\, then went to work for a gaming startup\, Vicarious Visions. And from there\, her passion for entrepreneurship was sparked. She has been recognized as one of the leading entrepreneur’s in New York’s Capital Region. \n\n Tickets to hear Saulnier speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \n\n Free parking is available in back of the BizLab\, on either side of Liberty Street\, and metered parking in front on State Street. Enter via the doors to the right. Please do not park in spaces marked for customers of Saratoga National Bank.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-featuring-tobi-saulnier/
LOCATION:BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190622T100000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190622T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190621T203356Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190621T203356Z
UID:8145-1561197600-1561212000@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Black Wealth 2020
DESCRIPTION:On Saturday\, June 22nd\, the UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce will partner with George Biddle Kelly Foundation and Metropolitan Baptist Church to launch Black Wealth 2020 (BW 2020)\, a national initiative and movement to unite some of the most historic national economic\, civic and civil rights organizations with a goal to impact economic outcomes in Black America throughout the decade of the 2020’s and beyond in an effort to create legacies through establishing inter-generational wealth. The BW 2020 is a three-pronged strategy designed to significantly increase the number of Black homeowners\, strong Black-owned businesses and deposits in Black banks. \nFREE ADMISSION for the first 100 Attendees \n REGISTER \n\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/black-wealth-2020/
LOCATION:Metropolitan Baptist Church\, 150 2nd Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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BEGIN:VEVENT
DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190627T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190627T193000
DTSTAMP:20260409T161940
CREATED:20190222T015329Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190627T173505Z
UID:7269-1561651200-1561663800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:CEG 23rd Annual Technology Awards
DESCRIPTION:TONIGHT’S PROGRAM\n4:00pm – Registration is open | 4:30 – 5:00pm – Cocktails and Networking | 5:00 – 6:00pm – Awards Ceremony\n6:00 -7:30pm – Celebratory reception with food\, cocktails\, music\, tech showcases & more! \nAbout the awards\n\nThe Technology Awards celebrate and honor the Capital Region’s most innovative and inspiring companies and individuals whose pioneering and entrepreneurial successes are bettering our communities by strengthening our workforce and creating new jobs and opportunities.\nThe Awards are a signature event of the Center for Economic Growth – and an opportunity to not only recognize start-up companies and encourage their growth\, but to recognize innovative\, established companies that call the Capital Region home and are continuing to contribute to the region’s overall economic growth and success. And\, to honor individuals who make an incredible impact as entrepreneurs and mentors – helping new ventures thrive here.\n\nWho attends?\n100s of individuals representing a multitude of different industries\, educational backgrounds and age groups; this is the place to make new connections in an enjoyable setting! \nView photos from last year’s event >> \nCONGRATULATIONS\, 2019 AWARD WINNERS!! \n \nEconomic Winner: Auto/Mate\n Lift-Off: Jahnel Group\n Start-Up Star: Passport for Good\n Technology Innovation: Mobius-Labs\n Judges’ Choice – Technology Connector:\n Susan Lundberg\, Owner\, Capital Tech Search & President\, NY Tech Loop\n Technology Trailblazer: \n Annmarie Lanesey\, Founder & CEO\, AlbanyCanCode\n Manufacturing Innovator: \n Dr. Gary Patton\, CTO & SVP\, Design Enablement and R&D\,\n GLOBALFOUNDRIES\n Jeffery A. Lawrence Lifetime Contributor:\n Richard Frederick\, Co-Founder & Managing Director\, Eastern New York Angels \n\n\n Join hundreds of business leaders\, professionals and entrepreneurs at this signature event! Open to CEG Investors and the General Public. Special rate available for Young Professionals.\nRegister Now! \n  \nIndividual Registration: CEG Investor: $65 | General Public: $85 | Young Professional (21-35): $35 \nGroup Discount Blocks (10 Tix): CEG Investor: $585 | General Public: $765 \n**All tickets include program\, reception with heavy hors d’oeuvres\, 2 complimentary drink tickets (cash bar also available) and opportunity to enter to win tech give-aways. \n  \n\nSponsorship\nLooking to gain visibility for your organization and show your support? Your sponsorship enables us to continue to honor our region’s bright minds and innovative companies making a difference. Opportunities still available! Download Sponsorship Packet\n  \n\n Award Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n Beverage Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Give-Away Sponsor \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n Media Sponsor \nLeaders of the Times Union realized very early that in order for us all to grow we had to work together. As such\, we are proud to be a Funding Partner of the Center for Economic Growth\, and to be an integral part of what is now known as New York’s Tech Valley. As the region’s leading media organization\, the Times Union is deeply embedded in this community. Our commitment to reporting the news fairly and independently\, sponsoring local events and supporting local businesses helps to strengthen our area and make it a better place for all to work and live. \nNow\, more than ever\, the Times Union is committed to remaining relevant to our readers and the businesses that support us. \n Recently\, we have taken a look at how our subscribers want to receive their news and have launched an innovative subscriber platform that keeps readers coming back; both online and in our print format. \nFor our advertisers\, we now offer the Hearst Digital Agency. With this new offering\, we can help businesses thrive and grow and add state-of-the-art digital media solutions in addition to the broad reach of the Times Union and tu.com \nFor the past two years\, the Hearst Media Center has been the center of communication with our readers. This 11\,000 square foot Town Hall allows us to present topic of interest to our community and hear what they have to say. \nThe Times Union is part of Hearst\, one of the world’s lealding media\,information and service companies. In the Capital Region\, our suite of products extends beyond the daily newspaper\, to include magazines\, the region’s leading web site including a mobile site and an app. \nAll this makes the Times Union a valuable resource for the growing and diverse needs of the Capital Region’s business community. \n  \nSupporting Sponsors \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ceg-23rd-annual-technology-awards/
LOCATION:Rivers Casino\, 1 Rush St.\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308\, United States
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SUMMARY:SEMICON West 2019: NY Booth\, Summit & Reception
DESCRIPTION:Visit the New York State of Opportunity Pavilion\n Booth # 1650 South Hall\n \nResources. Sites. Assets. \nFind out what opportunities await you in New York! \n\nSEMICON West will be held in San Francisco July 19 – 11and is the premier event in the United States for the micro and nanoelectronics manufacturing industries\, organized by SEMI. SEMICON West is one of the semiconductor electronics industry’s top events of the year\, bringing together the entire supply chain. Attendees represent materials\, equipment\, design\, manufacturing\, system integration\, and more.  \n NY Loves Nanotech will be exhibiting in partnership with New York State\, and will be hosting a New York Nanotech Summit and 20th Annual Dessert Reception\, with generous support from our partners and sponsors. \n  \nWhy New York?\nNew York’s Tech Corridor is the premier location for innovative\, high-tech companies. As a global leader in R&D\, the state produces a world-class workforce\, shovel ready sites and competitive incentives to ensure a company’s success.  \n\nWednesday\, July 10 | 1:00 – 5:30pm | Moscone South ESPL Rm: 156 \nAgenda: \n1:00 – 1:30pm | Welcome and New Initiative Announcements\n 1:30 – 3:35pm | Technology Overviews \n\nThemes: Photonics\, AI\, Quantum Computing\, Materials & Process Research\, High Volume Manufacturing\nParticipants Expected: NY CREATES\, SUNY Poly\, AIM Photonics\, IBM\, TEL\, AMAT\, CMC\, EXYTE\n\n3:50 – 4:30pm | Partner Overviews\n 4:30 – 5:30pm | Workforce Education & Economic Development \n**No fee to attend \, but you must have your SEMICON West Badge to access the meeting rooms.** \n Need a visitor badge? Use our promo for a discounted rate! \n \n  \nNY Loves Nanotech’s 20th Annual Dessert Reception \n Wednesday\, July 10 | 8:00 – 10:00pm\n Invite Only — contact Andrea Swank\n  \nPlatinum Sponsor:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\nBanner Industries is a privately held company and leader in flow component distribution for high purity and industrial manufacturing. Our complete synergistic product line and expert technical team enable us to serve a number of diverse industries including semiconductor\, life sciences\, pharmaceutical\, solar and associated markets. Banner Industries collaborates with partners and customers to find solutions that improve productivity and profitability. \nBanner Industries products are distributed through our 12 locations in the U.S. and Asia Pacific. Our integrated nationwide network ensures that we have the resources and technical expertise to find what you need\, while our strategically placed local offices guarantee you receive the personal service you deserve. From large projects to individual products\, Banner Industries is your one-stop shop for premier components\, technical consultation\, and world-class customer service. \nOur product line includes assemblies\, cleanroom products\, filters\, fittings\, heaters\, gauges\, mass flow controllers\, mass flow meters\, O-rings and seals\, purifiers\, pumps\, regulators\, tubing and pipe\, valves\, and more. \nFor additional information\, visit our website at www.bannerindustries.com. \nSilver Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nMajor Underwriter:\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n\n\nRegional Economic Development Partners:\nCenter for Economic Growth | Genesee County Economic Development Center | Greater Rochester Enterprise | Invest Buffalo Niagara | Mohawk Valley EDGE | Onondaga County IDA \nNYS Partner:\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/semicon-west-2019/
LOCATION:Moscone Center\, 747 Howard St\, San Francisco\, CA\, 94103\, United States
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SUMMARY:Creative Economy Mixer: Capital Roots
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE for our June Creative Economy Mixer at Capital Roots in Troy\, NY. Enjoy an engaging conversation\, facility tours \, beverage and food tastings and much more!\n \nThere is no cost to attend\, however we ask that you please RSVP.\n\nThanks to our sponsors The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region and MVP Health Care.\n  \n \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/creative-economy-mixer-capital-roots/
LOCATION:Capital Roots\, 594 River Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series featuring Rich Honen
DESCRIPTION:About:\nRich Honen is more than an attorney and partner at Phillips Lytle. He’s been involved in some of the biggest deals in New York’s Capital Region. And he’s also been – and is – a racehorse owner. There are some lessons he’s learned over the years that will help you if you’re looking for some horse sense in business or thoroughbreds! \n\n All delivered in an insightful\, entertaining and memorable way at the next BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series event! \n\n Please note: We are holding this event on a TUESDAY\, July 16\, because Tuesday is a “dark day” at the track! \n\n Tickets to hear Honen speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \n\n Free parking is available in back of the BizLab\, on either side of Liberty Street\, and metered parking in front on State Street. Enter via the doors to the right. Please do not park in spaces marked for customers of Saratoga National Bank. \nHonen joins a list of presenters who make up a Who’s Who in New York’s Capital Region. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/bizlab-clarkson-lunchtime-entrepreneurship-series-featuring-rich-honen/
LOCATION:BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Networking with Upstate New York Black Chamber of Commerce and Endorphin Advisors
DESCRIPTION:USNYBCC\n in partnership with our member\n\n Endorphin Advisors\n\n Bring you a night of networking with your fellow entrepreneurs as you learn more about our member as well as the benefits of our partnership. \n REGISTER \n  \nAbout Endorphin Advisors LLC \nFull-Service Strategy & Digital Marketing Since 2005 \nThey are on a mission to help professional services firms achieve their dreams and profitably grow their businesses. \nSince 2005\, they have developed strategies to increase visibility\, improve communications\, build brands and generate revenue. In essence\, we focus on strategy\, marketing and communications\, so you can practice your profession and serve your clients. \nThey offer a diverse range of strategy\, design\, communication\, digital and analytic services. \nThey develop breakthrough marketing strategies to increase sales. That’s their focus. \nStarted in 2005 in San Francisco\, CA\, and relocated to Albany\, NY in 2011\, Endorphin Advisors is now located in downtown Troy\, NY. \nTheir niche: We specialize in working with professional services firms. \nTo learn more about Endorphin Advisors visit them at www.endorphinadvisors.com \nTo learn more about USNYBCC visit us at www.usnybcc.org/become-a-member \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/networking-upstate-new-york-black-chamber-commerce-endorphin-advisors/
LOCATION:Troy Innovation Garage\, 24 4th Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:Veteran Connect Center FUN-draiser at the Tri-City ValleyCats: Military Awareness Day
DESCRIPTION:Veterans/Military Appreciation Night\nBuffet begins at 6 pm / Game starts at 7 pm; Includes:\n\n\nAll You Can Eat Pre-game Buffet: marinated chicken\, beef sliders\, hot dogs\, salt potatoes\, coleslaw\, watermelon\, soda\, and water.\nSouvenir ValleyCats Cap\nReserved Box seating\n\n  \nCost: $26.50 per person; Bring the Family!! \nRegister to Attend\n  \nPlease contact Karen Wolff with any questions: Karenw@ceg.org \n  \nAbout the Veteran Connect Center\n\nThe Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center (VCC) serves those who have served us by connecting Veterans and their families to career\, educational and community resources in New York’s Capital Region.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/veteran-connect-center-fun-draiser-tri-city-valleycats-military-awareness-day/
LOCATION:Tri-City ValleyCats\, 80 Vandenburgh Ave\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:REMADE Institute: Workshop On Remanufacturing\, Repair And Reuse
DESCRIPTION:Join us to learn about innovative technologies\, industry best practices\, and funding opportunities available to help you improve your bottom line.\nRemanufacturing will be the focus of the one-day workshop at RIT on July 22 \n\nThis one-day workshop is hosted by the REMADE Institute. We are committed to finding new and less expensive ways to reuse\, recycle and remanufacture metals\, fibers\, polymers and waste. \n AGENDA & REGISTER \n  \n\n\nRemanufacturing offers New York State industries a unique business opportunity to: \n\n\nLeverage existing technologies to improve your bottom line.\nLearn about new technologies that can benefit you.\nShare best practices.\nExplore funding opportunities and remanufacturing support.\n\n  \nNYSTAR programs and centers emphasize the importance of working with industry to leverage New York State’s technology strengths to produce new products. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/remade-institute-workshop-remanufacturing-repair-reuse/
LOCATION:Golisano Institute for Sustainability at RIT\, 190 Lomb Memorial Drive\, Rochester\, NY\, 14623\, United States
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SUMMARY:Keep Growing Your Business: 3 Key Elements to Online Success
DESCRIPTION:Running a business is hard work. Whether you are new to owning a business or you are a seasoned entrepreneur\, you know that it takes work and requires many different skills. Between marketing\, sales\, accounting\, hiring\, finance and actually delivering your unique product or service\, you wear many hats. \n REGISTER \nWhat are the biggest challenges facing your organization? \nPerhaps these include: \n\nNot enough customers (revenue).\n Key leaders in your organization have too much to do and not enough time.\n Your communications and coordination across your team can be improved.\n You and your team waste time finding important information.\n You need to improve customer service and repeat purchases.\n\n  \nDo any of these sound familiar? \n\nIn this seminar\, we’ll help you master smart ways to drive your business to success. We’ll share tools\, best practices and tips to help you:\n Generate new and repeat customers\n Automate repetitive tasks\n Improve customer service\n Get organized\n Save time (and money) and get paid faster and easier\n See complete history of leads and customers\n Keep focused on key tasks\n Improve communications and collaboration across teams\n\n  \nWhat You’ll Learn:\n In this seminar you will learn how the combination of digital marketing\, CRM and automation help save time\, improve customer service\, generate new business and streamline operations. Today’s business owners and managers need these strategies to stay competitive in the coming decade or risk diminished impact\, growth and financial success. These three steps will lead you to online success for the next decade. \nThere is no cost to participate in this event.\n Presenter: Erik Bunaes\, President of Endophin Advisors LLC and Keap Certified Partner. \n\n To learn more about Endorphin Advisors visit them at www.endorphinadvisors.com\n To learn more about USNYBCC visit us at www.usnybcc.org/become-a-member \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/keep-growing-business-3-key-elements-online-success/
LOCATION:Troy Innovation Garage\, 24 4th Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:LogicalNet Corporation Open House
DESCRIPTION:Logical Net Corporation is excited to open its brand new office doors to the public! Check out their new office\, meet some local professionals and eat some delicious food. The grand opening begins at 4:00pm. Register to attend HERE. There is no cost to attend.  \n\n\n\n\nPrior to the Grand Opening\, at 3:30pm The Daily Gazette will have a ribbon cutting for Image 360 on the 2nd floor. You can register for this event here. \nThe team at LogicalNet looks forward to seeing you and showing you around their new office!
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/logicalnet-corporation-open-house/
LOCATION:Logical Net\, 2345 Maxon Road Extension\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12308\, United States
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