Center for Economic Growth

ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Washington/Warren
2018-02-27 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | The Hyde Collection, 161 Warren Street, Glens Falls, NY, United States
Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region.
ACE wants to know what you do, why you’re here, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live, work, and grow creative businesses. Music, food, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
Register for Washington/Warren Counties Event

VentureB Series
2018-02-21 15:30 - 18:30 | Pat’s Barn, 110 Defreest Dr., Rensselaer, 12180, United States
February’s VentureB is at a new time and location!
Join us at Pat’s Barn for the Wednesday, February 21st VentureB Series featuring pitches from VARA Firearm Security and KIRSH Helmets.
VentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required.
Agenda:
3:30 – 4:00 | Registration
4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches
5:00 – 6:30 | Networking
Location: Pat’s Barn is located at the RPI Tech Park
(110 Defreest Dr, Rensselaer, NY 12144)
Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served!

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Presentations:

VARA Firearm Security is manufacturing a biometric accessible gun security safe, targeting hand gun owners and law enforcement officers. Their product addresses a need among hand gun owners and law enforcement officers that have a unique demand for ready access to their weapon while providing appropriate on the job and home security.
KIRSH Helmets manufactures and produces motor vehicle crash helmets. The helmet is the only helmet that is entirely produced in America. KIRSH’s helmet design, granted, in part, by a perpetual license from Impact Technologies, is more efficient at handling kinetic energy that is created in motor vehicle accidents, while reducing rotational acceleration than any other motor vehicle crash helmet.

MicroKnowledge: Excel Advanced Functions
2018-02-13 09:00 - 11:30 | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive S., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Unleash the power of Excel by using decision making functions such as IF, lookup functions to help find data across sheets such as VLOOKUP, and techniques to make using functions easier such as named ranges and goal seek.
Topics Include:

Working with Named Ranges
Using Conditional Functions
Using Lookup Functions

Cost: $129/person
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ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Rensselaer
2018-02-12 17:30 - 19:30 | WMHT, 4 Global View, Troy, NY, United States
Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region.
ACE wants to know what you do, why you’re here, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live, work, and grow creative businesses. Music, food, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
Register for Rensselaer County Roundtable

POSTPONED: ACE/CEG Creative Economy Roundtable Tour - Albany
2018-02-07 17:30 - 19:30 | Overit, 435 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208
*** ALBANY ROUNDTABLE HAS BEEN POSTPONED DUE TO WEATHER ***
**NEW DATE IS MONDAY, MARCH 12, 2017 **
Join ACE and the Center for Economic Growth as we announce our latest Creative Economy data, and share your thoughts on how we can work together to develop and grow creative jobs and opportunities in the Capital Region.
ACE wants to know what you do, why you’re here, and how we can make this region the best place in the U.S. for people to live, work, and grow creative businesses. Music, food, networking and more. You’re welcome to attend any or all of these Roundtable events, and need not be employed in the Creative Industries to participate.
Dates and locations for Albany, Rensselaer, Washington + Warren, Schenectady, Saratoga and Columbia + Greene County events are available here.
Cost: Free to attend
Register for Albany County Roundtable

Reception with Khawar Nasim, Deputy Consul General of Canada
2018-02-05 18:00 - 20:00 | Renaissance Hotel, 144 State St., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
Khawar Nasim, Deputy Consul General of Canada in New York will host a reception to celebrate the Canada – New York partnership on Monday, February 5 from 6:00 – 8:00pm at the Renaissance Hotel in Albany.
The Reception will be held in the DeWitt Ballroom.
If you would like to attend, please RSVP via email by Thursday, February 1.

Public LEAN 101
2018-02-01 09:00 - 17:00 | NY
Full Day LEAN 101 Course led by Tom Bell, Project Director, Technology Services, CEG BGS
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.
Registration details to follow in January!

MicroKnowledge: Collaborate with SharePoint
2018-01-30 09:00 - 11:00 | Center for Economic Growth, 39 North Pearl St., Albany , NY, 12207, United States
Learn how to utilize SharePoint as a tool to centralize documents, scheduling and pool contact information.
Topics include:

Exploring and navigating the SharePoint Environment
Using Libraries
Using Lists
Interacting with Microsoft Office

Cost: $129/person
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Jump Start Continuous Improvement in Your Manufacturing Business
2018-01-23 13:00 - 14:00 | NY
More Easily Achieve Your Business Transformation Goals Using the Proven “Leverage Points” Methodology
Not all manufacturing businesses want or even need extensive (and expensive!) transformation programs. There are, however, still systemic problems that most leaders need to address such as: unachievable strategies, unclear priorities, misaligned processes, and detrimental behaviors that are harming the overall business.
In this webinar, Beau Keyte and Brent Wahba, internationally recognized experts in organizational change, will introduce you to the “Leverage Points” transformation methodology. Developed and tested over the past 10 years, this process emerged from studying how successful organizations really evolve by implementing small, situation-specific changes to create focus, alignment, and an achievable plan for driving results.
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Webinar participants will have the opportunity to learn and ask questions about:

The hidden impact of non-value added and strategically-misaligned activities
Why small, simple changes are often more effective at driving results than big, complex transformations
How to use Leverage Points to uncover systemic problems, create simple, situation-specific solutions, and implement with minimal disruption and stress
Why socialization and experimentation are critical elements of lasting change
How to determine if Leverage Points is right for your organization and where to start

Who should attend:

CEOS / COOS / CXOS, General Managers, Sector Leaders
Function VPs / Directors / Leaders
Transformation & Continuous Improvement Leaders

Agenda
1:00PM-1:05PM
Introduction by FuzeHub
1:05-1:45PM
Continuous Improvement Presentation by experts,
Brent Wahba and Beau Keyte
1:45-1:55PM
Q&A
1:55-2:00PM
What Your Local Manufacturing Extension
Partnership Has to Offer – FuzeHub

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Sandler Training: Bringing Your Playbook to Life
2018-01-17 13:00 - 17:00 | 13 Columbia Circle, 13 Columbia Circle, Suite 104, Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Would you or your sales team be more successful if:
• You had a consistent and predictable sales process?
• Could do a 2 Minute Pre-Call Prep in the car before your next meeting?
• Have your No-Pressure Prospecting Call script in front of you as you make your next dial?
• Conducted Pre-briefing or Debriefing calls with specific goals and agendas?
Professional sports teams wouldn’t take to the field without one. And even the best golfers do not approach a competitive round without one.
A great playbook is the key to any team’s success, so why would YOU do sales without one?
In this session, you will get the nuts and bolts needed to construct YOUR playbook. Industry leaders from Sandler Training will teach you the key components of a playbook, how to use it as an effective tool. Come to this session prepared to build!
Investment: $595 for New Sandler Training Members$395 for Current Sandler MembersIncluded materials, a Sandler Training Virtual Playbook anda one year subscription to Sandler OnLine.

Use the CEG Promo Code at registration: CEGBGS

Third Annual STEM Researchers Institute for Teachers Honors Event
2017-12-05 17:30 - 19:30 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Questar III BOCES cordially invites you to attend the:
Third Annual STEM Research Institute for Teachers Honors Event

RSVP by Monday, November 27, 2017 to: jane.king@questar.org
Hors d’oeuvres & light refreshments will be served

Honorees: 2nd Year Fellows and Mentors
Kim Hayden, Hoosick Falls CSD Dr. Janice Pata, Wadsworth Center, NYS Health Lab
Darlene Hunter, Averill Park CSD Dr. Yuri Gorby, RPI

To Be Recognized: 1st Year Fellows and Mentors
Janice Balogh, Schodack CSD Dr. Tomoko Udo, SUNY Albany School of Public Health
Kyle Crawford, Coxsackie-Athens CSD Mr. Ronald Trefzger, Centrotherm Eco Systems
Edward Bryden, Rensselaer CSD Ms. Terri Drobner, Digifabshop
Ryan Debrosky, Lansingburgh CSD Mr. Ronald Trefzger, Centrotherm Eco Systems
Kristopher Navratil, Schodack CSD Ms. Holly Cargill-Cramer
Leonard Bacon, Schodack CSD Dr. Morgan Schaller, RPI
Nicole Freeman, Averill Park CSD Mr. Anthony Parente, Dumbstruck
Tom Guile, Coxsackie Athens CSD Mr. Joshua Taylor, IBM
Deb Mabey, Hoosick Falls CSD Dr. Kevin Rose, RPI

FuzeHub Commercialization Competition
2017-11-15 15:30 - 2017-11-16 16:30 | Hilton Albany, 40 Lodge St., Albany, NY, 12207, United States
CEG is proud to support FuzeHub’s first-ever Commercialization Competition—a two-day event in Albany, NY that will feature a pitch competition and high-impact networking opportunities.
Join FuzeHub and help grow the entrepreneurial network here in New York State by helping to launch innovators toward success. Up to five companies will be awarded $50,000 each for their project. Finalists announced soon.

Who Should Attend:
The innovation network is dependent upon a deeply collaborative community—that’s why we’re seeking entrepreneurs, established technologists, and the broader technology community to come and be a part of this special event which aims to foster the growth of early-stage companies.
Join us and help broaden the landscape of opportunity and networking for the startup community throughout New York State.
Learn about new resources
Grow your startup or company’s exposure
Connect with industry leaders
Identify growth opportunities for your own business

More information & Registration >>

VentureB Series in Saratoga
2017-11-15 15:30 - 17:30 | Skidmore College, 815 N Broadway, Saratoga Springs, 12866, United States
November’s VentureB is northern bound!
Join us on Wednesday, November 15 from 3:30 – 5:30 pm at Skidmore College for three VentureB pitches. Refreshments will be served!
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Location/Directions:
Skidmore College
Palamountain Hall, Room 202.
From Broadway, enter campus and turn right on the Ring Rd. Follow signs to Palamountain lot and park here. Enter the building and take an immediate right.
Presentations

AuxNation*: A mobile music/entertainment iOS application that’s aim is to breakdown the barrier between performers and their audiences.
*Skidmore Student Presentation: Noam Kahn

Our.news: Rate. Validate. Engage. Our.news is an Open News Validation platform which lets users rate & validate the news.

Dash Metrics: Easily Digestible Infographic Dashboards. DashMetrics has created a platform that enables Marketing teams and Agencies to tell the story of their campaigns from start-to-finish with easily digestible infographic dashboards.

Cyber Security Lunch & Learn for Manufacturers
2017-11-09 11:30 - 13:00 | The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, 12110, United States
Anticipating Cyber Attacks with a Cyber Security Plan – Critical for DoD Contracts/Contracters/Supply Chain
Everyone and every company needs to maintain an up-to-date cyber security plan, especially those who work with the U.S. Department of Defense.
NIST 800-171 Standard – January 1, 2018 Deadline for Your Plan
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Cyber security is extremely important for businesses of every size. A weak cyber security profile puts a company and its employees at risk. Not only are finances and operations affected, cyber-attacks diminish your reputation and customers’ confidence. Everyone involved is stressed financially and/or emotionally. For DOD contractors, it also puts the future of its government contracts in jeopardy. (As of January 1 manufacturers with DOD contracts must meet new NIST standards.) In this workshop you will:

Learn about some of the biggest threats in the cyber security space today – ransomware, phishing, botnets, DDoS, malware, and more.
Find out what business owners should be looking for and who is responsible for the safety of information.
Find out how the January 1 deadline for NIST 800-171 Standard relates to manufacturers with DOD contracts.
Learn about the “Chain of Security” and why a good cybersecurity profile means more than just a strong IT infrastructure.
Discover why small and medium manufacturers are the #2 most targeted industry by cyber attackers.

Learn the basics of how to start building a Cyber Security action plan
Who Should Attend

Owners
CEO’s
COO’s
President’s
HR Directors/Managers
IT Staff
Any policy decision maker within a company

More details to come
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Export Controls Under ITAR/EAR Workshop
2017-11-06 08:30 - 16:30 | NY
Navigating ITAR & EAR
What’s Changed & What Steps to Take

Join fellow regional companies on Monday, Nov. 6 (almost fully subscribed) or Tuesday, Nov. 7 for this dedicated one-day training to obtain a clear understanding of 2016/2017 changes to export controls.This program will help you identify what has changed and the necessary steps to be in full compliance.
Benefits to signing-up:
Group Discount | Price per company decreases with each company that registers
Saves Time | You and your employees will walk away having obtained the necessary licensing & permission to export after one day’s worth of training
Efficient | Non-compliance can be costly and can even lead to loss of export privileges. Department of Defense vendors are required to be in full compliance by end of year.

Export controls and compliance with the regulations has long been a complex issue for exporters. Determining agency jurisdiction and classification under the appropriate regulations is difficult and requires a comprehensive understanding of the regulations.
The classification and compliance process has only become more complex under various new regulations and interpretations. Non-compliance can be costly and even lead to loss of export privileges.
Through a review of the regulations as they currently exist and particle examples the participant will gain an understanding of how to navigate the ITAR & EAR, properly classifying their exports and obtaining the necessary licensing and permission to export. They will learn about the new license procedures and other changes.

This program is designed to meet initial and recurring training requirements.
Learn how to use compliance as a competitive advantage!

CEG 2017 Annual Meeting & 30th Anniversary Celebration
2017-11-02 16:30 - 20:30 | Hall of Springs, 108 Avenue of the Pines, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
This year marks the Center for Economic Growth’s 30th year serving as the Capital Region’s professional economic and business development organization. Our 2017 Annual Meeting will be a celebration of accomplishments and a look at what’s to come.
Thank you to all our investors and partners for your continued support of CEG and our mission to attract new business and investments, enable existing businesses to be more competitive, and promote collaboration among the region’s stakeholders. Your partnership is vital to our success and the success of our region, and we hope you’ll celebrate with us on November 2!
This event is currently sold out. Please contact Andrea Swank at andreas@ceg.org to join the wait list. Interested in attending and gaining recognition for your company? Sponsorships with tickets are still available! View Sponsorship Opportunities
Please contact Andrea Swank at andreas@ceg.org for more information or to secure a sponsorship!

Keynote Speaker: Robert Safian, editor and managing director, Fast Company

Robert Safian is editor-in-chief and managing director of the influential, award-winning business magazine Fast Company and its digital and live-event affiliates. He oversees all editorial operations and plays a key role in guiding the enterprise’s advertising, marketing, and consumer-engagement efforts.

Under Safian’s direction, Fast Company has garnered a reputation for highlighting the “new” business while keeping reverence to “tried and true.” Whether exploring a startup in Detroit or the tech scene in Palo Alto, an innovator in Shanghai or an iconoclast in Rio, Fast Company consistently adopts a fresh and honest take on business. Safian has appeared on CBS, CNN, CNBC, MSNBC and other TV networks, and previously served as Executive Editor, Fortune, Time; and Managing Editor, Money. Full Bio >>

Evening Program:
4:30pm – Registration & Networking
5:00 – 6:00pm – Cocktail Hour & Networking
6:00 – 8:30pm – Seated Dinner & Program
**Cocktail attire recommended.**

Thank you, Sponsors!
Cocktail Hour Sponsor:

MVP Health Care® is a nationally recognized, community-focused, not-for-profit health insurer serving more than 700,000 members in New York and Vermont. Committed to the complete well-being of its members, MVP provides the tools and information they need to achieve better health and peace of mind. For more information, visit www.mvphealthcare.com, or on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mvphealthcare, and on Twitter at @MVPHealthCare.

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TVGBN: Doing Business in Europe and Israel
2017-10-27 09:00 - 11:00 | Capital Region Chamber, 5 Computer Drive South, Colonie, NY, United States
Join Global NY and Tech Valley Global Business Network to learn about current business opportunities, select foreign market updates and more. Global NY’s European representative Terry Potter and Israeli representative Gerry Stoch can also provide a custom market analysis and list of potential partners free of charge to all participants.
Contact Kathryn Bamberger, Kathryn.Bamberger@esd.ny.gov or 518-270-1133 to find out how.
To register for the event, please reply with your name, business/organization, and telephone number to globalny@esd.ny.gov no later than October 25.

New York Automation and Robotics Conference
2017-10-23 07:30 - 18:30 | Hilton Garden Inn, 235 Hoosick St, Troy, 12180, United States
KEYNOTE SPEAKER:
Greg Longtine
Senior Manager of Technology Strategy at Amazon Robotics
“How robotics has transformed Amazon and what the next generation of robotics means for industry and the economy.”
SESSION TOPICS:

Government Partnerships

Workforce Development

Robotic Welding

3D Printing

Hard vs. Soft Automation

Collaborative Robotics

Offline Robot Programming

Our Table of Experts!

HOSTED BY: Rensselaer’s Center for Automation Technologies and Systems (CATS)

Growing Businesses with Local Talent: A NYS P-TECH Regional Employer Forum
2017-10-20 07:45 - 10:00 | NY
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Capital Region Employers:
Are you struggling to recruit the skilled employees you need to sustain and grow your business? Do you find that math, science and professional skills of candidates don’t meet the standards your business requires? Is the local talent pipeline prepared to drive economic development?
Join us for a breakfast event on Friday, October 20, 2017 to learn how employers are connecting with high schools and community colleges to prepare a robust talent pipeline to fuel economic growth.
Date: Friday, October 20, 2017
Time: 7:45 – 8:15 AM Registration & Breakfast | 8:15 – 10:00 AM Program
Location: HVCC TEC-SMART Campus
NYSERDA’s Saratoga Technology + Energy Park® | 345 Hermes Road | Malta, NY 12020
Directions>>
Cost: Event Registration and breakfast are free thanks to Citizens Bank.
Register to attend>>
Local business leaders, educators, and students from the area’s P-TECH programs will share their experiences, and you can learn more about the high-functioning business and education partnerships which characterize the P-TECH 9-14 model being adopted across New York. Attendees will receive materials created and tailored to address employer needs and have the opportunity to launch new partnerships on the spot.
Don’t miss this special opportunity to learn about this transformative education model designed to ensure area students are ready for real business challenges!
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CEG SolarGEN NY Solar Overview
2017-10-11 17:00 - 18:30 | Columbia Chamber of Commerce, 1 N Front St, Hudson, NY, 12534, United States
Find Out How Much it Can Save You!
Are you a manufacturer or business concerned about:

Escalating and uncertain energy prices (2.5% to 5% increase annually)
Locking in electrical energy prices lower than your current rate for 25 years
Reducing non-value added roof space
Putting your tax dollars to work by offsetting nearly 60% of the cost on a tax benefit that is ramping down over the next 5 years
Taking advantage of NYSERDA’s dwindling incentives
An ever increasing customer and supply chain invested in reducing carbon emissions and purchasing green products

If yes to any of the above, solar might be for you! Find out how at the next CEG SolarGEN information session
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Attending the event gives you access to solar experts: learn solar basics and ask specific questions about solar fit at your facility!
Is your roof too old for solar? Am I in a location where my energy is worth more to the grid? Is a ground or roof mount a better fit for our goals? How can I communicate my carbon reduction numbers to my buyers?
Join us for this unique networking event!

Robotics Seminar & Demonstration
2017-10-11 08:00 - 13:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
8:15 – 9:15 | Tour of Center of Gravity (optional)
9:30 – 9:45 | Registration
9:45 – 12:00 | Presentation
12:00 – 1:00 | Lunch and Q&A
Are you a manufacturer facing problems with:

Increased Labor Rates

Lack of Skilled Workers

Demand for Engineers

Global Price Competition

If yes, join us at the Axis New York Robotics Seminar!
This is a unique opportunity to experience first hand collaborative robots within staged manufacturing environments. Hear from Kevin Matthews and Clinton Maddox, Automation Engineers from Axis NY, discuss the advantages of automation as well as view practical cobot demonstrations throughout the Center of Gravity.
Topics Include:

Live Collaborative Robot demos
Robot Safety
Integrated Vision
Case studies
Application best practices

Who Should Attend:

Production Managers
Manufacturing Engineers
Process Engineers
Continuous Improvement
Quality Assurance
Safety/Plant Safety Managers

Business Connection Forum
2017-10-03 07:30 - 2017-10-05 13:00 | SUNY Polytechnic Institute, 257 Fuller Rd., Albany, NY, 12203, United States
Meet the world’s electronics elite! REGISTER TO ATTEND>>

Silicon Europe Worldwide with support from North American partners is organizing a multiday event in Albany where European and North American SMEs, large corporations, universities and research institutes will have the chance to meet.
The 3 day event will cover the following technological themes:

In addition to these seminars, participants will have the chance to pitch their company and meet other organizations during scheduled matchmaking. Moreover, the local and regional economic development agencies will give an overview of project development programs and support for international companies.
Speakers and participants from global companies and organizations including IBM, GE, Siemens, Corning and GLOBALFOUNDRIES will be at the event. So, don’t miss your chance to meet the World’s electronics elite!

Opportunities for attendees

Company Pitches
Matchmaking Sessions & Networking
Seminars and Poster Sessions
~50 American SMEs are expected as well as representatives from IBM, GE, Globalfoundries and other major stakeholders including stellar research universities

Why participate?

Obtain unique information on regional support
Discover the latest trends in Autonomous Operations, Health Applications, Smart Cities and Advanced Electronics
Examine business and investment opportunities overseas
Target potential business partners in pre-scheduled one-on-one meetings
Initiate cross-border contacts and co-operations between the EU, US and Canada

DAY 1: REGIONAL SUPPORT & TECH-SESSIONS | Decide between four parallel TECH-SESSIONS.

DAY 2: MATCHMAKING| Build new relationships through pre-scheduled meetings.

DAY 3: SCIENCE PITCH | Obtain information about the newest research and connect with universities.

Fees

Participation Type

Price

Remarks

Organizations
(up to 2 attendees)

$275 (Whole Event)

After the payment, you will receive a promotion code (free admission for the whole event) for a second attendee.

Organizations
(up to 2 attendees)

$150 (One Day)

After the payment, you will receive a promotion code (free admission for the same day) for a second attendee.

Academics & Additional participants

$50

Academics: people working for institutes of higher education
Additional participant: additional attendees of a company which has already registered for the full price ($150/ $275).
>>The organizers reserve the right to check if this booking type applies. Otherwise, the participant will be informed.

>>>REGISTER to attend

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CEG SolarGEN Tax Talk with Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPA
2017-09-27 17:00 - 18:30 | Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, United States
Join CEG and Teal, Becker & Chiaramonte CPA to learn about the CEG SolarGEN Program and the available tax credits associated with going solar. Navigating the available tax credits can be confusing. TB&C professionals have worked with many manufacturers who have installed solar energy and know the ins and outs of leveraging all credits to reduce the overall cost.
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Event Agenda

5:15 – CEG SolarGEN Overview – 10 minutes
5:25 – TB&C Solar Tax Talk – 20 minutes
5:45 – Q&A – 15 minutes
6:00 – Networking

Free drinks and hors d’oeuvre’s will be served.
If you are interested in finding out what solar can do for your facility you can sign up to begin the CEG SolarGEN Process at the event.

VentureB Innovation Workshop: Strategies for Creating Bill of Materials (BOM)
2017-09-20 11:30 - 14:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
11:30 am-12:00 – Check-in
12:00-2:00 pm – Workshop
VentureB Innovation Series
Strategies for Creating Bill of Materials (BOM)
The VentureB Innovation Series focuses on providing startups with hands-on educational training. The topics in this series will help start-ups effectively grow their business by gaining tangible experience in 90 minute workshops.
For this VentureB Innovation Workshop, you will be exposed to why building a Bill of Material is just as much a strategy as it is a supply chain function. You will learn basic BOM structures, terminology, how it relates to the Business Model Canvas, a hand on exercise, and tools of the trade.
Cost to Attend: $30
Lunch is included!
The class will be led by Michael Lobsinger, Center Director of CEG. Michael is a serial entrepreneur and has extensive experience in the operations of product based enterprises. As the Center Director he is responsible for day to day operations of CEG’s Business Growth Solutions and Manufacturing Extension Partnership programs. Michael has lead R&D and NPD teams at Boeing, Shell Global, and Quatic Apparel, as well as mentored several product based technology companies. Michael has a BS in Mechanical Engineering from North Dakota State University and an MBA from Rensselear Polytechnic Institute.

CEG Exportech
2017-08-23 | NY
Unlock Your Export Growth Potential with ExportechTM
Do you see growth opportunities in global markets?
Are you selling reactively rather than taking a proactive andstrategic approach to international markets?
Are you an experienced exporter, but want to develop a plan for your next phase of growth, or for a new region?

If YES…ExporTech™ could be the answer
Dates: Wednesday August 23, October 4 and November 15, 2017
To learn more – specific times, location, and cost – please complete the form HERE

Webinar: Stand out and Win!
2017-08-16 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
“Stand Out and Win!”
CEG is proud to announce this FREE Masterclass for Business Owners and their Leadership Teams.
Join Jose Palomino, CEO of Value Prop Interactive (and a long-time partner of CEG), for this content-packed live strategy call on how to GET YOUR PRODUCT OR SERVICE TO STAND OUT in crowded and competitive markets so that you can increase your margins and generate more revenue…
What you will take away from this zero-cost info-packed training:

How to create a Value Prop that highlights your strengths and creates market demand for your products…by leveraging your current people, resources and reputation.
How to explain why you’re better than your competition…in a way that your customers will believe and act on.
How to discover the additional value you can offer…and increase your margins and revenue for products you’re selling now.
How to overcome being a small fish in a big pond…by being the most desirable fish in any pond.
How to increase margins without losing business…while making customers want to pay more.
The Bottom Line: Un-commoditize your business, products and services…by focusing on value instead of costs!

Cost: FREE

UVANY - Saratoga: 10th Annual Investor Forum and Day at the Races
2017-08-09 - 2017-08-10 | Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
The Center for Economic Growth is proud to sponsor Upstate Venture Association of New York’s
Saratoga: 10th Annual Investor Forum
and Day at the Races
Tickets are going fast! Regular registration ends Monday, July 24. Prices increase 30% for late registrants.
August 9 – 10, 2017 | The Saratoga Hilton and Saratoga Race Track
Don’t miss out on this invaluable networking opportunity for early state, growth and middle-market investors focused on companies across New York State!
The Place to Be for Investors:

Afternoon at the track in private suite with lunch and cocktails
Dinner reception the night before with New York’s most active investors
Curated panels and networking opportunities
Startup companies and history museum tours with local experts

Keynote: Hugh Johnson – Chairman, Chief Investment Office and a member of the Investment Strategy Committee for Hugh Johnson Advisors
View the full event agenda including panels, networking and the evening reception here

Lean Finance & Accounting Workshop
2017-07-26 08:00 - 2017-07-27 16:30 | NY
About:
The operational strategy most effective in achieving world-class performance is Lean. Unfortunately, accounting can be an obstacle to the Lean journey as traditional performance metrics are not aligned with nor promote Lean behavior. Operation’s professionals achieve great gains on the production floor but are surprised when there is little evidence of improved operating results on traditional financial reports. Accounting and manufacturing must work together to develop new metrics and “plain English” financial reporting. This class will illustrate the changes required based on 30 years of leading such changes.

Date: July 26 & 27 | Time: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Location: TBD; location information will be forwarded with registration confirmation
Price: Registration is per person and covers both days as well as all participant materials, continental breakfast, coffee and lunch.

Early Bird Registration: $1,195.00 per person (must be received prior to June 30, 2017)
Regular Registration: $1,395 per person (must be received July 1 – 14, 2017; no registrations after 7/14 deadline)

Cancellation Policy: Full refund up to four weeks before the workshop. Cancellations within four weeks of the workshop will be subjected to a $350 cancellation fee. Substitutions may be made prior to the start of the workshop.
Who Should Attend:
This course will benefit all areas of a company – and any company whether in manufacturing or not – as the entire team needs to understand the scorecard of the business and how to motivate Lean behavior. While accounting professionals will gain a great deal, it is strongly encouraged that manufacturing, product development and continuous improvement associates come as a team in order to build a plan going forward that makes sense for the entire company, both the providers of information and the critical uses of that information.

Presidents
CFO’s
Controllers
VP’s & Directors of Finance, Operations & Supply Chain
Plant Managers
Manufacturing Engineers
CI Professionals
Product Development Engineers
HR Leaders

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New York Venture Summit
2017-07-18 - 2017-07-19 | NY
Special Invitation:
New York Venture Summit: Where Innovation Meets Capital
July 18 – 19, 2017 | Convene | New York City
The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) is pleased to announce its sponsorship and invites you to attend New York Venture Summit presented by youngStartup Ventures.
Special discount: Use code “CEGVIP” and receive $100 off the current rates!

Come meet, interact and network with more than 500 VCs, Corporate VCs, angel investors, investment bankers and CEOs of early stage and emerging growth companies at the prestigious New York Venture Summit being held on July 18th – 19th at Convene, New York City.

Whether you’re a startup seeking capital and exposure, or an investor seeking new deals, The New York Venture Summit presented by youngStartup Ventures – is the event of the year you won’t want to miss.

A highly productive venture conference, The New York Venture Summit is dedicated to showcasing VCs, Corporate VCs and angel investors committed to funding early stage and emerging companies.

This exclusive venture summit will bring together over 500 Venture Capitalists, Corporate VCs, Angel Investors, Investment Bankers and CEOs of venture backed, emerging and early stage companies; will feature more than 50 VCs on interactive panels; presentations from more than 50 Top Innovators and high-level networking opportunities.

NY Loves Nanotech @ SEMICON West
2017-07-11 10:00 - 2017-07-13 17:00 | Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
CEG will attend SEMICON West as part of the NY Loves Nanotech contingent again this July. 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.
SEMICON West 2017 features more than 600 exhibitors and 115 hours of programs and networking opportunities to provide the insights, access, and technical and business intelligence to get ahead and embrace today’s disruptive landscape.

NY Loves Nanotech will host its 18th Annual Dessert Reception at the show, which attracts upwards of 350 business and industry leaders each year. Thanks to our generous sponsors for making this event possible:
Major Underwriter:

Platinum:
Banner 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. Led by CEO, Bud Richard, Banner Industries collaborates with partners and customers to find solutions that improve productivity and profitability.
Banner 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.
For additional information, visit our website at www.bannerindustries.com.
Silver:

A Top 5 Semiconductor Design Firm the past 4 years (ENR), SSOE has completed hundreds of semiconductor projects. Offering a range of architecture, engineering, and construction services, our proficiency in lean construction, virtual design and construction, and integrated project delivery reduces construction costs and compresses schedules up to 25%. www.ssoe.com/semiconductor
Bronze:

Regional Economic Development Partners:
Center for Economic Growth, Genesee County Economic Development Center, Greater Rochester Enterprise, Marcy Nanocenter, Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership, White Pine Commerce Park
