Center for Economic Growth

Food for Thought: What Has Your Attention This Week?
2022-07-06 12:00 - 13:00 (America/New_York) | NY
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.

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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup: Beyond Citi Bike: The Future is Electric with Jeff Olson
2022-07-07 18:30 - 20:00 | NY
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.

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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

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

FuzeHub's: The Power of R&D Partnerships: Advanced Materials (Virtual)
2022-07-27 10:00 - 11:00 | NY
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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Critical Elements of a Successful Export Business Plan
2022-07-28 09:00 - 10:00 | NY
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

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

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 | NY
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
2022-08-04 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-09-01 18:30 - 20:00, 2022-11-03 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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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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Global IP Strategy for US based Small Life-Science Companies
2022-08-11 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
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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Utilizing the Industrial Manufacturing Technician (IMT) Registered Apprenticeship Trade to Hire, Train, and Retain
2022-08-16 09:00 - 22:00 | NY
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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The Intersection Between Biotech IoT and Cybersecurity
2022-08-25 15:00 - 16:00 | NY
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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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 | NY

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

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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New York State: Keeps the World Moving - A Transportation Equipment Supply Chain Forum
2022-09-28 09:00 - 15:00 | 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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Understanding Your Competitor’s Suppliers Before Selecting Your Own
2022-10-05 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Wednesday, October 5th at Noon EST
Food for Thought Virtual Product Development Luncheon
Understanding Your Competitor’s Suppliers Before Selecting Your Own
Mastering your supply chain is just as important, if not more so, than perfecting your product. Knowing where your competitors source their products from can be game-changing. For example, if you can source the same bulk rate for raw material, you have a chance to be competitive and break into the market. Learn how to use international trade data to answer interesting questions like “Which suppliers do my competitors use?,” “Which country should I choose to manufacture my products?”, and “How do I know if the supplier I’m looking at is honest and the right fit for me?”
Be prepared for a live demo! Think about a company you’d like to see import data for, and we’ll take a look during the Q&A portion.
About The Speaker
Dave Applegate is the CEO and Founder of ImportYeti and has 8 years of product development and importing experience at WrestlingMart, the world’s largest specialty wrestling store. ImportYeti is a free tool that allows users to access the US import and trade database to find wholesale suppliers.
Click the registration button below to reserve your seat at our free virtual event! Virtual meeting room information will be sent to attendees before the event.

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Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
2022-10-06 19:00 - 20:00 | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Thursday, October 6th at 6:30p EST
HATCHED, The Capital District Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
Playing a Long Game: High Value Materials Manufacturing at Free Form Fibers
Free Form Fibers path to its present commercialization efforts involved important support from the local Capital District community as well as various state and federal agencies through programs to assist small business in their development. CEO Shay Harrison will discuss the history of the company, its technical progress to date, and the present and future impact of high-performance materials in technology fields such as land- and air-based power generation and hypersonic vehicles.
About Free Form Fibers
Free Form Fibers (FFF) is a start-up manufacturing company located in Saratoga Springs, NY that is commercializing laser-driven chemical vapor deposition (LVCD) technology to produce high performance materials such as fibers, powders, and composite structures for challenging, high value-add applications. LCVD technology developed out of early additive manufacturing work from the 1990’s and has progressed as advancements in laser technology and precision control software have been made. The drive to scale up production capacity is rooted in the need for advanced materials solutions in fibers for composites, particularly ceramic matrix composites, and high purity powders for next generation semiconductors.
About Shay Harrison
Shay Harrison assumed the role of CEO of Free Form Fibers in the fall of 2020 after serving eight years as their senior materials scientist. He has worked in industrial development and production of advanced materials for nearly 25 years, leading or co-authoring approximately a dozen U.S. and international patents. Dr. Harrison has a B.S. in materials science and engineering from Rice University and a Ph.D. in materials science from the University of Connecticut, with a dissertation thesis on laser-driven chemical vapor deposition (LCVD) of silicon carbide. Along with several of his colleagues at Free Form Fibers, Dr. Harrison is one of world’s leading experts in the field of LCVD.
HYBRID EVENT! Joins us at the CoG, or via Zoom. Register at the link below.

Register for HACTHED

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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CEG hosting- Albany Area Manufacturing Meeting
2022-10-12 07:30 - 09:00 | Capital Region Chamber / CEG, 5 Computer Drive South, Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Manufacturers! Please join us for this month’s manufacturing network roundtable starting at 7:30 am. Joining the discussion will be workforce program leaders in our region including representation from SUNY, NYS Department of Labor, Center for Economic Growth, and a Manufacturing Company with an active apprenticeship program. As part of this program we’ll have invited key partners and manufacturers to share information on the NYS Apprenticeship programs followed by open discussion and sharing.
These manufacturing only meetings are an opportunity for regional manufacturing managers and leadership to network and share best practices and concerns. Each meeting will kick off with 20 minutes of networking and refreshments, followed by a 25-35 minute presentation on a topic of interest, and 25-35 minutes of open discussion on the topic or other topics.

Agenda:
7:30-7:50: Arrival, Networking, and Refreshments
7:50-8:10: Introductions
8:10-8:35: Workforce Development Programs and Best Practices
8:35-9:00: Open Discussion – Manufacturing Roundtable

Refreshments will be available.

Register here

Can’t make it to Albany come to our Saratoga Manufacturing Meeting on October 20. More Detail Here>>

Capital Region Bio Innovation Forum & Ribbon Cutting!
2022-10-13 10:00 - 17:00 | Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), 150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY, 12208
JOIN US
for BioInnovation 2022

Cultivating a Biotech Ecosystem:
Driving Innovation and Commercialization

Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET)

Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 12 noon – 5 pm
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
This event brings together industry experts, innovators, academics, and leaders who are transforming the field of Life Sciences. Assemblymember John T. McDonald III kicks off the forum with opening remarks. Two discussion panels, Concept to Commercialization and Funding Sources, highlight resources available to innovators for business development. Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association, moderates the day.

You are also invited to a Ribbon Cutting before the Forum!
Thursday, October 13, 2022 | 10 am –11:15 am
150 New Scotland Avenue, Albany, NY 12208
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences (ACPHS) recently acquired a state-of-the-art medical and life sciences facility. The acquisition extends ACPHS’ campus footprint and provides a new home for the Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET).
We welcome you to join us in celebration at the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony performed by a special guest. Tours of the building and refreshments will be provided following the ceremony.

Download the shareable .pdfs here!

AGENDA

11:45 a.m. – 12:30 p.m.

Lunch/Registration

12:30 p.m. – 1:00 p.m.

Welcome

Mark N. Eagan, President and CEO, Capital Region Chamber and CEG
Opening Remarks
Albany College of Pharmacy and Health Sciences’ Stack Family Center for Biopharmaceutical Education and Training (CBET), Albany Medical College Biomedical Acceleration and Commercialization Center (BACC), Center for Economic Growth, Empire State Development, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, University at Albany
Opening Remarks
Presenting Sponsors

1:15 p.m. – 2:15 p.m.

Panel #1 – Concept to Commercialization

Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association
Colleen Costello, CEO & Co-Founder, Vyv
Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP
Heidi Knoblauch, Ph.D., Senior Director Entrepreneurship Development Division of Science, Technology & Innovation, Empire State Development
Dr. Eric Ledet, Chief Medical Officer, ReVivo Medical, Vice President of Research & Development and Director of the Health Innovation Incubator & Technology Center
John Pietrangelo, M. E., Registered U.S. Patent Agent, Tech Valley Patent, LLC

2:15 p.m. – 3:00 p.m.

Keynote Speaker

Dr. Sally Temple, Scientific Director at the Neural Stem Cell Institute

3:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.

Panel #2 – Funding Sources

Moderator: Win Thurlow, Executive Director at MedTech Association
Kate Baker, Director at NYS Small Business Development Center at the University at Albany
Richard Honen, Partner at Phillips Lytle LLP
Joe Richardson, Managing Partner at Eastern NY Angels Capital, LLC
Noa Simons, President & CEO, Upstate Capital Association of New York

4:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.

Closing Remarks, Networking, and Cocktails

Poster Presentations & Solution Provider Showcases

Sponsored through the collaboration of:

Retool’22: A Climate Tech Conference for Manufacturers
2022-10-17 - 2022-10-20 | Northwest Arena, 319 W 3rd St, Jamestown, NY, 14701
The Retool WNY Initiative presents a climate technology conference for manufacturers and associated partners in upstate New York. Join industry leaders, manufacturers, investors, and entrepreneurs October 17–19, 2022 to learn, network, and collaborate on opportunities related to developing new business in the emerging climate technology sector.
New York State’s Climate Leadership and Community Protection Act of 2019 sets aggressive targets for decarbonization and reduction of greenhouse gases by 2050 with the goal of 100% zero-emissions electricity by 2040. Industry is changing, creating new manufacturing opportunities. Are you prepared to take advantage of them?
What to Expect

Learn about market opportunities that exist in the climate technology sector.
Discover innovators who are already in the climate technology supply-chain.
Hear from entrepreneurs and investors about how to grow new businesses in Western NY and the Southern Tier. Meet secondary and higher education leaders who are formulating new programs and courses in response to climate technology and clean tech manufacturing needs.
See examples of electrified vehicles and equipment, and talk with industry experts.

Attendees
Manufacturers, entrepreneurs, investors, small business owners, public sector leaders, secondary and higher education workforce leaders from across New York State and the Northeast region.
Costs are outlined when you click to REGISTER. Early bird discount extended through Sept. 15th and bundled pricing available for businesses wishing to send 3 or more people.

Agenda
Monday: Check-in. Pre-conference networking opportunities at the Robert H. Jackson Center, the Roger Tory Peterson Institute, and the Chautauqua Harbor Hotel.
Tuesday: Keynote speakers, panel discussions and breakout sessions at the Northwest Arena. Dinner and tour of the National Comedy Center.
Wednesday: Half-day schedule with speakers on the challenges of manufacturing in the climate technology sector. Electric vehicle showcase.

Learn More & Register Here>>

Global NY Webinar on Doing Business in India
2022-10-18 09:30 | NY
GLOBAL NY EXPORT WEBINAR SERIES

Expand Your Presence in the Global Marketplace

Global NY’s latest initiative provides export education to NYS small and medium-sized businesses through a series of expert-led webinars. Tapping into Global NY’s international network of trade representatives—from Africa, Canada, China, Europe, Israel, Mexico and South America—this series gives participants advanced exporting information with localized insights on a number of trade-related topics.

Join Global NY Webinar on Doing Business in India
Tuesday, October 18, 2022, 9:30 AM EDT
With representatives around the world and programs offering export funding and assistance, Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace. Global NY is pleased to announce the launch of a new trade office in India.
A large, dynamic economy with an expanding middle class, India continues to represent huge opportunities for businesses. Bilateral U.S.-India trade in goods and services jumped from $120.6 billion in 2020 to $159.1 billion in 2021, signaling resilience in the commercial relationship between the United States and India. Moreover, after Indian GDP declined by 7.3 percent in 2020, the IMF estimated Indian GDP growth to achieve 9.0 percent in 2021. The Indian economy is projected to grow by 6.4 percent in 2022. India jumped three places to become the United States’ ninth largest trading partner in 2021, with sales of U.S. goods and services valued at $56.8 billion.
The following sectors provide growth opportunities for U.S. companies in the Indian market:

Civil Aviation
Defense
Education
Energy
Environmental Technologies
Food and Agriculture Value Chain
Healthcare
Information and Communication Technology
Travel and Tourism
Safety and Security

Learn more & Register here>>

HIGHLIGHTING THE CLIMATE TECH INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION IN NEW YORK.
2022-10-19 13:30 - 17:00 | ETEC Building – University at Albany, SUNY, 1220 Washington Avenue, Albany, NY, 12206, United States
HIGHLIGHTING THE CLIMATE TECH INDUSTRY AND INNOVATION IN NEW YORK.

??Join us to explore climate tech innovation and investments that will decarbonize the economy. Invest NY: Climate Tech is presented by NYSERDA and NYSTAR. Meet startups, founders and investors on October 19 at the University of Albany.
The event includes:

Startup Showcase with the latest in tech from New York.
Conversation with corporate venture capital investors to discuss the challenges and opportunities in innovation. (not confirmed)
Quality networking with investors and industry experts

REGISTRATION

Who Will Be There?
Invest NY: Climate Tech will be attended by startup entrepreneurs and innovators, experienced executives, active investors and professionals in the climate technology industry.

Tickets
In-person ticket: $95
Online ticket: $50
Upstate Capital Members receive $45 off in-person and free online tickets.

Join Upstate Capital
Register

AGENDA

12:00 PM

Invitation only: CEO Roundtable & lunch with Charlotte Hamilton
Please contact Noa Simons, President & CEO of Upstate Capital if you’d like an invitation: noa@upstatecapital.org

1:30 PM

Registration + Networking

2:00 PM

Invest NY: Startup Showcase
Startup Pitches to Investors & Experts

3:30 PM

Investors & CEOs: Building Companies Leveraging Capital

4:00 PM

Keynote: The Future of Energy Storage with Dr William Acker, NY-BEST

Overview of the energy storage sector
Federal and New York State initiatives impacting the sector
Energy storage technologies
Key areas of opportunity

5:00 PM

Networking Reception

STARTUP SHOWCASE

Pitch to investors in person at the University at Albany on October 19, 2022
What we are looking for:

Tech-enabled & defensible market position (intellectual property and market traction all count)
Some (or lots) of proven product/market fit
Raised some outside capital, ideally (not necessarily required)
Preference for late-seed/series A or later companies

Learn more & Register here>>

CEG Hosting Saratoga Area Manufacturing Meeting
2022-10-20 15:30 - 17:00 | The Queensbury Hotel, 88 Ridge Street, Glens Falls, NY, 12801, United States
Manufacturers! Please join us for our manufacturing network roundtable starting at 3:30 pm. These manufacturing only meetings are an opportunity for regional manufacturing managers and leadership to network and share best practices and concerns. Each meeting will kick of with 30 minutes for networking, and refreshments, followed by a 30 minute presentation on a topic of interest, and 30 minutes of open discussion on that topic or other topics. Joining the discussion will be workforce program leaders in our region including representation from SUNY, NYS Department of Labor, Center for Economic Growth, and a Manufacturing Company with an active apprenticeship program.
Agenda:
3:30 – 4:00: Networking/Refreshments
4:00 – 4:30: Workforce Development Programs & Best Practices
4:30 – 5:00: Open Discussion
Refreshments will be available.

REGISTER HERE

New York State Innovation Summit
2022-10-25 - 2022-10-27 | Buffalo Convention Center, 153 Franklin St, Buffalo, NY, 14202
NYSTAR and FuzeHub invites you to join us for the New York State Innovation Summit on October 25-26, 2022 at the Buffalo Niagara Convention Center. This multi-day event for NYS organizations that want to showcase and discover new and emerging technologies that support innovation and drive business growth.
The event serves as an opportunity to foster collaboration; introduce industry to experts that can assist growth, strengthen our statewide innovation ecosystem and showcase promising early stage companies. Whether you’re a startup, an economic developer, or an established manufacturer, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you.
The 2022 New York State Innovation Summit will showcase companies and researchers at the forefront of emerging technologies and new advancements in production capabilities. This event celebrates New York State leadership in technology-led economic growth with experts in biotechnology, new materials, energy innovation, and artificial intelligence that will explore current technology convergence opportunities, ways to accelerate commercialization, and issues of manufacturing sustainability.

Learn more and Register here

Food for Thought: SBA 101- Intro to Small Business Support
2022-11-02 12:00 - 13:00 | NY
Are you looking for funding or free consulting to help your business start, grow or recover? The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) offers many financial and educational resources for small businesses, beyond the recent COVID relief programs. Join the SBA Upstate New York District Office virtually on November 2nd at 12:00 pm EDT for an introduction to traditional SBA programs, including financing, counseling, federal contracting and disaster assistance. The presentation will provide an overview of SBA services and local Resource Partners, who provide low- and no-cost support to small businesses.

Jeffrey Boyce was appointed Upstate New York Branch Manager for the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) in March of 2020. In this role he manages a significant portion of the District’s 34-county territory, collaborating with public and private sector agencies, organizations, and individuals to promote SBA capital access programs, in addition to other SBA federal resources that assist small business owners and entrepreneurs. Mr. Boyce also serves as SBA’s Project Officer for the New York Small Business Development Center (SBDC) network.
REGISTER TODAY!

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This free, virtual series is brought to you by the Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity.
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.

CEG 2022 Annual Meeting
2022-11-03 17:00 - 19:30 | Hudson Valley Community College, North Campus 345 Hermes Rd Ballston Spa, NY 12020, 345 Hermes Rd, Ballston Spa, NY, 12020
The Capital Region: Future Focused
Thursday, November 3, 2022
Hudson Valley Community College | North Campus
345 Hermes Rd, Ballston Spa, NY 12020
5:00pm Registration Opens | 5:30pm Remarks
6:00 – 7:30pm Networking Reception

Join fellow investors, business and civic leaders at CEG’s signature event at Hudson Valley Community College’s start-of-the-art Hudson Valley North Campus in Malta, NY. Get economic development and industry updates from CEG, network with colleagues, and make new connections.

Registration is Open!
Standard Rates: CEG Investors: $95 | Non-Investors: $140
Discounted rate for CEG investors! Unsure if your company is an investor in CEG? Check out our investor list here.

Presenting Sponsor

Reception Sponsor

Supporting Sponsors

Contributing Sponsors
Ballston Spa National Bank
CDTA
Nixon Peabody
Rivers Casino & Resort
Whiteman Osterman and Hanna

Sponsorship Opportunities Available: Increase Your Company Visibility
