Center for Economic Growth

MicroKnowledge: SharePoint 2016/2013 Site Owner
2018-03-13 09:00 - 16:00 UTC | NY
This course is designed for existing Microsoft SharePoint site users who need to create and manage a SharePoint team site.
Topics include:

Creating and Configuring a New Site
Adding and Configuring Libraries
Adding and Configuring Lists
Creating Custom Lists and Forms
Assigning Permissions and Access Rights

Cost: $299/person
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CEG Apprenticeship Informational Session
2018-03-13 10:00 - 12:00 UTC | The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
CEG, in partnership with the Manufacturing Association of Central New York, is launching a new apprenticeship intermediary program.
If you’ve ever considered NYS Department of Labor apprenticeships at your facility- or if you’re new to them entirely – join us at the Desmond on Tuesday, March 13th from 10 AM to 12 PM for an informational session about how we can help.
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About the program
Starting late spring/early summer, CEG will act as an intermediary on behalf of our local businesses to help them establish New York State Registered Apprenticeships at their companies. Acting as a group sponsor, CEG will ease the administrative burden of individual company registration. We will help manage your program and coordinate work-related classes with community colleges and other outside training providers.

ACE/CEG Creative Economy Rountable Tour - Columbia/Greene
2018-03-13 17:30 - 19:30 UTC | Hudson Opera House, 327 Warren St., Hudson, 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 Columbia/Greene Counties Event

Grand Opening: The Prototype Center and The Manufacturing Incubator at the Tech Valley Center of Gravity
2018-03-21 13:30 - 15:00 UTC | Tech Valley Center of Gravity, 30 3rd Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Register for the double ribbon cutting and grand opening for The Prototyping Center and The Manufacturing Incubator, propelled by IMC at Tech Valley Center of Gravity! These two facilities, located in the heart of downtown Troy, NY, are now available to help Tech Valley inventors build businesses.
The brief ceremony will be followed by tours and equipment demonstrations, as well as networking and light refreshments.
The Manufacturing Incubator, propelled by IMC, New York State’s newest 16V incubator supported by NYSTAR, provides coaching and risk mitigation for startups seeking industry expertise to bring their physical product to market and create a revenue generating business. The light-filled beautifully renovated facility also provides studio space for start-ups to establish a business location, with access to WiFi, a document center, a private meeting room and a 70-seat presentation room.
The Prototyping Center, made possible through FuzeHub’s Jeff Lawrence Manufacturing Innovation Fund, provides on-site prototype development and manufacturing technology and equipment including a 10×5′ CNC Gantry Router, a Stratasys f270 professional 3D printer (provided by the Center for Economic Growth), a 2×4′ vacuum former, a 130W 3×5′ laser cutter, SOLIDWORKS and Fusion350, with lean workstations, and production and storage space.
These two additions to Tech Valley Center of Gravity compliment the 10,000 square foot makerspace, equipped with industrial sewing machinges, 3D printers, electronics workstation, model shop, metal shop, welding shop, woodshop and laser cutter.

2018 Season Launch: Capital Region Gives
2018-03-28 08:00 - 10:00 UTC | Hearst Media Center, 645 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Please join us for the exciting announcement of the Capital Region Gives theme for 2018.

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This event is free, and a light breakfast will be served.

What do these panelists have in common?

Doug Sauer, CEO, NYCON and CEO, Goverance Matters, Inc.
Andrew Kennedy, President, Center for Economic Growth
MaryAnn Allen, Executive Director, The Wildwood Programs and Chair, Capital Region Chamber Nonprofit Business Advisory Group
Maureen Sager, Project Director, Alliance for the Creative Economy

Moderated by: Gary Hahn, Times Union Senior Editor
The theme this year will be relevant to both nonprofits and businesses.
2018 sponsorship packages will be available.
And, bring your story ideas. Gary Hahn will also be interested in hearing about them for 2018.

Technology Development Grants: Accessing the SBIR, STTR, and Other Programs
2018-04-12 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | University at Albany Health Sciences Campus, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, 12144, United States
NYS Small Business Development Center at University at Albany presents:
Technology Forum: Developing Winning SBIR/STTR and other Technology Grant Proposals
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Who Should Attend:

University Faculty, Staff and students
Small Business Owners
Those with an interest in Technology Commercialization

What You Will Learn:

About the SBDC’s Tech Plus grant writing program
Strategies for improving proposal funding success rates
Key Components of winning SBIR/STTR proposals
Common barriers to winning SBIR/STTR competitive grants

Presenting:
Amala Consulting – The Amala Consulting team has experience in grant writing, report and technical writing budget development and a wide breadth of other services. From small foundation grants to major capacity building and research grants, Amala has helped our clients command the funding needed to get the job done. Our team has proven success with federal, state, and foundation grants such as NSF SBIR, NIH SBIR, DOD SBIR, and NYSERDA.
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Global Trends in the Energy Industry Roundtable
2018-04-12 08:30 - 10:00 UTC | EOne, 2773 Balltown Road, Niskayuna, NY, 12309, United States
On Thursday, April 12th, the U.S. Commercial Service will host a roundtable for companies in the energy industry interested in learning more about the global market for energy technologies. Vickie Gunderson, International Trade Specialist in the International Trade Administration’s Office of Energy and Environmental Industries, will present highlights from the recently released Smart Grid Top Market Report.
The 2017 Top Market Report provides a comparative analysis of 50 global markets in terms of export growth potential for the U.S. smart grid industry in the near-term (2018-2022). Markets are ranked both overall and for three sub-sectors: transmission and distribution (T&D) equipment; smart grid information communication technologies (ICT); and energy storage. Vickie also runs the Secretary’s Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Advisory Committee.

8:30 – 9:00 AM – breakfast
9:00 – 10:00 AM – presentation and discussion
10:00 – 10:30 – tour of Environment One (optional) – for those interested in staying, E/One has kindly offered to provide a tour of their manufacturing facility. E/One is a manufacturer and provider of products and services for the disposal of residential sanitary waste and Utility Systems for the protection and performance optimization of electric utility assets.

To RSVP, please e-mail Cathy.Gibbons@trade.gov. All participants must register in advance.

MicroKnowledge: Exploring Your Emotional Intelligence
2018-04-17 09:00 - 11:00 UTC | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive S., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
This course is designed to have participants respond to scenarios and exercises that provide insight into their emotional intelligence (EQ). Emotional Intelligence has been tied to success in leadership, management and overall performance in any role within an organization.
At the end of this course, participants will be able to:

Define Emotional Intelligence (EQ) and how it differs from IQ
Explain the business case for understanding and improving your EQ
Describe the four (4) EQ skills and how to enhance each effectively

Cost: $129/person
Contact MicroKnoweldge for more info and to register.
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VentureB Series
2018-04-18 15:30 - 18:30 UTC | Heffner Alumni House, 1301 Peoples Ave, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Join us at Heffner Alumni House for the Wednesday, April 18th VentureB Series featuring pitches from Glauconix Biosciences and BioSoil Farm.
VentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required.
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Agenda:
3:30 – 4:00 | Registration
4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches
5:00 – 6:30 | Networking
Parking restrictions will be waived and will be allowed in the J Lot as well as the Heffner Alumni House lot, or you may park on the street.
Refreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served!
Presentations:
Glauconix Biosciences
A specialty pharma research company that uses an innovative platform technology to reduce the cost of ophthalmic drug development.
BioSoil Farm Inc
Pioneering a set of products and plant growing systems based on low-dose, high-efficiency plant nutrients. These nutrients outperform other organics (even synthetics) without any of the side-effects of other conventional fertilizers or nutrient systems; no plant burning, no salt or acid build up in soils, no toxic effluent, no money waste on nutrients that are not and cannot be fixed and made plant available.

Managing Risk and Strategic Growth: Startups & Growth-Oriented Companies
2018-04-26 14:00 - 19:00 UTC | NY
Upstate Capital and the Center for Economic Growth are co-hosting an event on April 26th in Albany, for startups and growth-oriented companies. You will explore best practices and lessons learned in managing risk for startups, launch and scaling for established companies. Participants will include entrepreneurs, company executives, investors and business leaders from across the region. REGISTER TO ATTEND >>>
Keynote Address: Investing in Cybersecurity
Roselle Safran, based in Washington DC, President of Rosint Labs and Entrepreneur-In-Residence with Antecedent Ventures, Brooklyn NY. Roselle was previously the Cybersecurity Operations Branch Chief at the Executive Office of the President, where she managed the 24×7 security operations center that protected and defended the White House’s network.
Breakout Sessions:
(1) The Investor Perspective
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Managing Risks when Investing in a Startup
Speakers: Karthik Bala, Velan Ventures, Dick Frederick, ENYA & Vikram Agrawal, Agrawal Holdings
Moderator: Todd Tidgewell, Nixon Peabody
(2) Insuring Success
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Risk Management Considerations for Entrepreneurs
Speakers: Lorraine Emerick, Marshall & Sterling, Eric Leander, the Wagoner Firm, & Francisco Merced-Cancel, Grant Thornton
Moderator: Jim Lozano, CFO for Hire
(3) Recruiting & Managing a Great Team
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Leadership Skills and Talent Planning.
Speakers: Paul Gilkerson, Hobbes and Town, Miriam Dushane, Linium Recruiting & Nehme Frank, nfrastructure
Moderator: Rick D’Errico, Transfinder
(4) Growth After $1M
This breakout session will feature panelist discussing: Lessons learned in taking companies from $1M to exit.
Speakers: Mike Stamas, Greycastle, April Ulrich, KeyBank & Nick Preddice, Affinity Group
Moderator: Dave Wojeski, Wojeski and Co
Event Schedule
2:00PM – Registration & Networking | 3:00PM – Breakout Sessions
5:00PM – Keynote Address | 5:45PM – Networking
Registration is Open!

Regular tickets are $75. Upstate Capital Members save over 50% with tickets @ $35. Discounted tickets also available for students, entrepreneurs, CEG members and Rensselaer County Chamber of Commerce. Let us know you’re coming and we’ll send a registration code.
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Tech Valley: Lessons from the New York Nano-Cluster Success Story
2018-04-30 11:30 - 13:30 UTC | Saratoga Hilton, 534 Broadway, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
SEMI President & CEO Ajit Manocha invites you to a luncheon presentation to unveil Georgetown University’s long-awaited and comprehensive study on how semiconductor manufacturing has transformed the New York capital region.
Dr. Charles W. Wessner and Thomas R. Howell will reveal key findings from their multi-year, in-depth study on the Tech Valley. A distinguished panel will also join them to discuss how state investments in cooperative research and support have revitalized the regional economy and workforce, including the direct and indirect benefits that sustained cooperation have had on growth and employment, the area’s educational institutions, the public policy lessons learned along the way, and the new challenges and opportunities facing the region.
No cost to attend, and complementary lunch will be provided.
Location: The Saratoga Hilton, Saratoga Ballroom 3
Hosts: This event will be held in conjunction with the 2018 SEMI Advanced Semiconductor Manufacturing Conference (ASMC)
Ajit Manocha, President & CEO of SEMI
Andrew Kennedy, President, Center for Economic Growth
Dr. Charles W. Wessner, Georgetown University
Thomas R. Howell, Dentons LLP
RSVP: To attend, please RSVP here

Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame Dinner
2018-05-09 17:00 - 20:30 UTC | Albany Marriott, 189 Wolf. Rd., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Presented by Junior Achievement & The Center for Economic Growth
2018 Hall of Fame Inductees

Edward P. Swyer
President
Stuyvesant Plaza, Inc.

Daniel P. Nolan
President & CEO
Hugh Johnson Advisors, LLC

Charles P. Steiner
(1950-2017)
President
Capital Region Chamber

Dinner & Induction Ceremony: Wednesday, May 9 – 5:00pm
Event Chairman & Master of Ceremonies:

Andrew Kennedy, President & CEO, CEG
Derek Martin, President, Junior Achievement
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About:
Induction into the Tech Valley Business Hall of Fame is a preeminent business leadership award in the Capital Region. As such, those chosen to receive the award must not only meet the high standards established for the honor, but should themselves be a sign of the quality of the award. The honorees will be part of an illustrious group who have exemplified business and entrepreneurial leadership and demonstrate a deep commitment and dedication to our community. Visit Junior Achievement of Northeastern NY’s website for more information.
More info: Contact Junior Achievement at 783-4336 x 216 or email@janeny.org

2018 Capital Region Workforce Development Implementation Summit
2018-05-10 07:30 - 12:00 UTC | Hilton Garden Inn, 30 Clifton Country Road, Clifton Park, NY, 12065, United States
With the skills gap hitting industry at an unprecedented rate, learn about innovative solutions at this unique summit bringing together the region’s thought leaders in workforce development. Take the opportunity to learn about New York State’s major investment of $175M in new funding to close the skills gap. Learn how you could potentially lower your employee development and recruitment costs through this new funding.
The Summit features two rigorous panel discussions featuring educational training providers and business experts representing the healthcare, manufacturing and technology sectors. Make valuable connections during the sponsor reception with the 150+ of workforce development and business leaders in attendance.
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Run, Bike, Hike: Capital Region Trails Summit
2018-05-10 08:00 - 10:30 UTC | NY
Date & Time: Thursday, May 10 from 8:00-10:30 AM
Program Begins Promptly at 8:30. Coffee and Sign-In at 8:00

Location: New York State Capitol in Albany | Assembly Parlor, Room 306
Run, bike or hike: unprecedented trail development in New York means soon you’ll be able to get to destinations throughout New York on two feet or on two wheels. The Capital Region’s rapidly growing network of multi-use hiking and biking trails are attracting tourism and economic development, while more sidewalks and bike lanes are increasing the walkability and interconnectedness of our cities and towns.
Free event. Pre-register here due to limited seating.
Join Assemblymembers Pat Fahy and John McDonald, Senators Amedore and Breslin, Albany Co. Executive Dan McCoy and panelists ranging from Parks and Trails New York to the Center for Economic Growth, CDTA and many others. Highlights include walking and biking trail expansion and development across the region, including the Empire State Trail, Albany County Rail Trail and more! Trails are more than recreation: panelists will discuss the serious business and economic impact; tourism; health benefits; financial and regulatory barriers; and promote the innovative efforts underway.

AGENDA

Vision: State trail expansion and the Empire State Trail.
Overview: Regional trail connections and the Albany County Rail Trail.
Local initiatives: Waterfront access, bike lanes, sidewalks, trails, in area municipalities.
Economic and Community Impact: Business growth, jobs, increased revenue, property values and tourism.
Gaps, Barriers and Challenges: Infrastructure needs—including Complete Streets. Financial, regulatory, legislative and coordination challenges.

Innovate518 Lunch & Learn: Cash Flow
2018-05-11 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | 1 University Place, 1 University Place, Rensselaer, NY, 12144, United States
The seminar is designed for business owners and financial managers of small and medium-size businesses to provide an overview of how artificial intelligence (AI) is being used to improve financial performance. Free lunch to be provided!
Attendees will leave with a clear understanding of:

Why AI is important to your company
How AI is going to affect your business
Examples of how AI is being used by SMB’s
How AI is being used to improve cash flow in SMB’s
How can you get started using AI

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This event is free to attend

NY Loves Nanotech 19th Annual Dessert Reception at SEMICON West
2018-05-14 08:00 - 17:00 UTC | W San Francisco, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
Save the date!
Wednesday, July 11, 2018 | 8:00 – 11:00pm
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Solutions for the C-Suite
2018-05-15 08:00 - 11:00 UTC | The Desmond Hotel, 660 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, 12211, United States
Join CEG and our partners for an informative morning program. Open to CEG Investors and Speaker Clients; no cost to attend.

Agenda:

8:00 – 8:30am – Breakfast & Networking
8:30 – 8:50am – Welcome & Program Overview
9:00 – 9:50am – Breakout Session I
Thinking Differently About Family Wealth Planning – Nick Preddice, Behavioral Finance Coach, The Affinity Group
Why owners and executives need to think differently when it comes to their own – and their family’s wealth planning. This session will address common issues and mistakes, how to change your behavior patterns and take a different approach to ensuring future personal financial stability.
Transforming the Risk Function: Performance-driven risk management – Michael Poveda, Managing Partner, Greater Albany Market; Matthew Cooleen, Partner, Risk Advisory Services & Rick Comeau, Senior Manager, Risk Advisory Services, Grant Thornton
A new approach to risk management that could propel your organization into the future. Hear from Grant Thornton’s thought leaders on the latest trends in enterprise risk management. The presenters will share recent industry insights and the results of Grant Thornton’s Governance Risk and Compliance Survey. The session will introduce a framework that integrates risk management (including cyber risk management) and performance.
Alternative Health Benefits Funding—Cost Reduction Strategies. – Kurt W. Jaeger, RHU, ChHC, Executive Vice President & Chief Marketing Officer, Jaeger & Flynn Assoc., Inc.
As an employer, alternative funding allows you to flexibly manage your medical and prescription costs more efficiently by eliminating requirements for Affordable Care Act taxes, state premium taxes, and insurance carrier margin. This can be done on a fully insured basis as well as a self-funded basis thru a variety of different concepts. The flexibility of alternative funding allows selection of the right mix of cost vs. risk for your particular business environment. Learn more in this session (intended for employers with 100+ full-time equivalent employees).

10:00 – 10:50am – Breakout Session II

Thinking Differently About Family Wealth Planning
Transforming the Risk Function: Performance-driven risk management
Health Savings Accounts: Getting Beyond Negative Perceptions. – Thomas F. Flynn, CLU, ChFC, President & CEO, Jaeger & Flynn Assoc., Inc.
Health Savings Accounts have been around since 2003. According to research firm Devenir, HSAs have grown to an estimated $42.7 billion in assets and 21 million accounts as of June 30, 2017, and are projected to exceed $60 billion in nearly 30 million accounts by the end of 2019. When we drill down into examining the tax-free benefits, the extent to which they promote healthcare consumerism, etc., they seem like a no-brainer! They can be good for your business, good for your employees, and great for your execs!! Why then do we still run into so much negativity and misperceptions so often whenever we mention high deductible health plans and health savings accounts here in upstate New York? This session, intended for businesses of all sizes, will review HSA basics, how HSA positives easily outweigh the negatives, and how to move beyond the negative perceptions to understanding and appreciation.

11:00am – Event Concludes

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WEBINAR: Get Your Owner Priorities Right for Growth
2018-05-29 12:00 - 13:00 UTC | NY
FREE Masterclass for Business Owners and Leaders
Don’t miss this content-packed live strategy masterclass on how to GET YOUR GROWTH IN GEAR FOR 2018 so that you can generate more revenue…and get your business all the growth it deserves!
What you will take away from this zero-cost info-packed training:

Exactly what you have to do to create a simple, actionable Owners’ Priority Plan for Real Growth.
You’ll learn about the 7 Key Priorities that Determine Business Health:

Understand the Power of Mission
How to Establish Real Growth Targets – that you, your team and your bank can believe.
How to Unlock the Profits Matter Attitude that Owners Need to keep their businesses viable over the long haul.
Learn how to get your team on board your vision.
Avoid the trap of thinking “It’s not personal, it’s business” – when you’re an owner – IT’S PERSONAL!

We’ll show you how to the 7 Owner Priorities – and how to determine what’s yours – right now!
Bottom Line: take advantage of the end of this year…by focusing on what you have to do next year to win and grow!

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Webinar: Advanced Electronics Business Connection Forum
2018-06-01 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | NY
Learn about the power of trans-Atlantic supply chain connections in advanced electronics industries
Become engaged in an initiative to make B2B connections among clusters across Europe and North America, particularly New York State.
This is the first in a series, and future FuzeHub webinars will focus on specific advanced electronics industry areas, from autonomous operations to smart cities to health applications.
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Sunrise Multifamily Housing Summit
2018-06-08 07:30 - 09:15 UTC | The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, 12110, United States
The local business news has been filled with new apartment communities in the Capital Region being proposed or coming to market. How many apartment communities can this market bear?
Join our panel of business leaders for an in-depth discussion about the multifamily rental market. Learn from the experts on how the economy is impacting it, what factors are driving changes in this market, and what’s on the horizon. The results of the 2018 Sunrise multifamily rental market report will be revealed during the event. Click for information on the report.
Key Topics

What is changing in the national and local economy and how will that impact the multifamily rental market?
How is economic development driving the need for housing?
Will the multifamily rental market continue to be a profitable investment for real estate investors?
What factors should real estate investors look for before making a new investment?

Panelists

The event is free to attend, but please consider making a donation through your event registration to the Homeless and Travelers Aid Society, an organization formed in 1927 with the mission to end homelessness within Albany County and the Capital Region. REGISTER>>

Agenda
7:30 – 8:00 am Registration, Networking, and Continental Breakfast
8:00 – 9:00 am Panel Discussion
9:00 – 9:15 am Q&A and Presentation of Donation to Homeless and Travelers Aid Society

Questions about this event? Contact Cassie Papandrea at 518/640-6819 or by email.

ValuepProp Accelerator Peer Roundtable Breakfast for Business Owners in New York's Capital Region
2018-06-11 07:30 - 09:15 UTC | Center for Economic Growth, 5 Computer Drive S., Albany, NY, 12205, United States
Experience the only peer-advisory program focused exclusively on growth – with expert how-to training included. Peer Roundtable & Execution Support FOR OWNER-LED BUSINESSES.
Attendance is very limited. Attendees will receive a copy of Jose Palomino’s book “Value Prop”.
Value Prop Accelerator is for business owners and their leadership teams whose number one priority is profitably growing revenue.
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How Will Energy Infrastructure Advance Albany's Economic Development?
2018-06-12 07:30 - 10:00 UTC | The Century House, 997 New Loudon Rd, Latham, 12110, United States
Presented by Phillips Lytle LLP
There is a direct connection between energy and economic development. With New York State’s objective to transform the energy sector to promote de-centralized supply with localized demand and flexibility through distributed energy resources, this is an interesting time for business and economic development planning stakeholders to define what they see as the market need.
Hear from industry experts on:
Why energy is a priority in advocacy and what are the business opportunities.
Site selector perspectives on what is needed in terms of energy infrastructure to promote economic development.
How to incorporate alternative energy solutions in future development.
What the energy market drivers are in the Albany Region.
Panelists:
Diane X. Burman, New York State Public Service Commissioner
Dennis Elsenbeck, Head of Phillips Lytle Energy Consulting Services and former U.S. Director of International Utility Company
Andrew Kennedy, President & CEO, Center for Economic Growth
Jeff Mirel, Executive Vice President, Rosenblum Companies

Moderated by:
David Flynn, Partner and Energy Practice Team Leader, Phillips Lytle, LLP

To register, please visit AlbanyBuinessReview.com/events or contact Cassie Papandrea.

CEN Annual Scholarship Golf Day
2018-06-18 08:00 - 18:30 UTC | The Edison Club, 891 Riverview Road, Rexford, NY, 12148, United States
Monday, June 18, 2018 – rain or shine – the proceeds of this one day event are the only funds that will go towards several 2018/2019 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.
Cost | $175 /person; $700 / foursome; $50 dinner only
Registration | 10:00 am – 11:30 am
Barbecue Lunch | 11:00 am
Shotgun Start | 12:00 pm SHARP
Cocktails & Buffet Reception – includes Silent Auction & Awards | 5:00 pm
It will take 5 hours for the round; please be at the club and ready to start promptly at 12:00.
More Info | Register >>

When 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.
Payment by card or check. If paying by card, you will receive a receipt through Eventbrite. If paying by check, you will be sent an invoice.

Building Bank Relations for Startups
2018-06-21 11:00 - 12:00 UTC | Pioneer Bank, 713 Hoosick Street, Troy, NY, 12180, United States
Join Innovate518 for a lunch and to learn about how startups can build relationships with banks. You will learn about initial business formation, early stage funding options and general overview of obstacles/pitfalls to new start-ups. Pioneer Bank will provide information on the importance of building relationships with banks and how to align your business model and strategy with a bank to maximize the relationship.
Agenda
11:00 a.m. -12:00 p.m. – Networking/Lunch and Welcome
12:00 -12:30 p.m. – NYBDC
12:30 – 1:30 p.m. – Roundtable discussions with Pioneer Business Banking
1:30 – 2:00 p.m. – Wrap up and questions
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CEG 22nd Annual Technology Awards
2018-06-28 16:30 - 19:30 UTC | Rivers Casino, 1 Rush St., Schenectady, NY, 12308, United States
About:
The Annual 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. Join us to celebrate this year’s winners!
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Individual Tickets: CEG Investor: $65 | General Public: $85 | Young Professional (21-35): $30 with code TA18YP
Discount Block of 10 tickets: CEG Investor: $585 | General Public $765
Congratulations, 2018 Award Winners!
Economic Winner: GLOBALFOUNDRIES | Lift-Off: iSimulate | Start-Up Star: Inspect Point
Technology Innovation: Kirsh Helmets | Judges’ Choice: Plug Power
Technology Trailblazer: Dr. Michael Liehr, Vice President for Research, SUNY Polytechnic Institute; CEO, AIM Photonics
Jeffrey A. Lawrence Lifetime Contributor: Amy Johnson, Director, BACC & Entrepreneur in Residence, Albany Medical Center

Event Details:

Date: Thursday, June 28 | Location: Rivers Casino, Schenectady NY | Time: Registration – 4:00pm | Awards Ceremony – 4:45pm | Networking Celebration along the Mohawk River – 6:00 – 7:30pm [ Heavy hors d’oeuvres, cocktails & music ]
Want to extend your stay and enjoy dinner, music and gaming at the Casino after our event? Rivers is offering discounted room rates at The Landing Hotel for CEG Tech Award attendees! Make a reservation >>
Tech Give Aways up for Grabs! Join us for your chance to win:

GoPro Hero5
SONOS Play:1
Home Speakers
Philips Hue
Lighting System

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Media Sponsor:

Leaders 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.
Now, more than ever, the Times Union is committed to remaining relevant to our readers and the businesses that support us.
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.
For 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
For the past year, 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.
The Times Union is part of Hearst, one of the world’s leading 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 a tablet platform.
All this makes the Times Union a valuable resource for the growing and diverse needs of the Capital Region’s business community.

Contact Andrea Swank with questions.

New York Nanotech Summit at SEMICON West 2018
2018-07-11 08:00 - 12:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | Moscone Center, 747 Howard St, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
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Be sure to RSVP ASAP. This key event will be limited to first 150 attendees.
No fee to attend , but you must have your SEMICON West Badge to attend.
Doors to Moscone Center open at 8am sharp. Join us right after doors open for coffee and breakfast. Meet the speakers and network with technology leaders and our sponsors before the event!

NY Loves Nanotech 19th Annual Dessert Reception at SEMICON West
2018-07-11 20:00 - 23:00 (America/Denver) | W San Francisco, 181 3rd Street, San Francisco, CA, 94103, United States
SEMICON West will be held in San Francisco July 10– 12 and 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.
NY Loves Nanotech will be exhibiting in partnership with New York State, and will be hosting its 19th Annual Dessert Reception, with generous support from our partners. If you’re interested in joining the NY team for visibility at this event, in front of the semiconductor/ nanoelectronics industry – contact Andrea Swank for more information!

Why New York?
New 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. Visit the NY team at Booth 317 South Hall at SEMICON West to learn more about what opportunities await!

Platinum Sponsor:

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. 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.
Our 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.
For additional information, visit our website at www.bannerindustries.com.
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Major Underwriter:

Regional Economic Development Partners:
Center for Economic Growth | Invest Buffalo Niagara | Marcy NanoCenter
Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership | Western NY STAMP | White Pine
NYS Partner:

Webinar: Advanced Electronics & Medical Devices
2018-07-26 09:00 - 10:00 UTC | NY
For the second webinar in the Advanced Electronics Business Connection Forum series, FuzeHub is hosting a discussion about the growth of electronics integration into medical devices, driven by the burgeoning digital health market and other factors. You’ll hear from New York State and European companies with leading medical device innovations, as well as economic development organizations that are facilitating trans-Atlantic advanced electronics B2B connections.
This webinar is part of the Advanced Electronics Business Connection Forum Webinar Series. Learn about the power of trans-Atlantic supply chain connections in advanced electronics industries.
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Workforce Development Strategy and Policy Forum
2018-08-08 13:30 - 17:00 UTC | Hearst Media Center, 645 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY, United States
Hosted by Excelsior College
featuring the Center for Economic Growth and in cooperation with Rep. Paul Tonko

Join us for a dynamic forum exploring the realities of—and potential solutions to—the structural and market issues affecting New York’s manufacturing, technology, and energy employers and workforce. This is an event for manufacturers, educational institutions, workforce development advocates, policy makers, and anyone interested in these issues. The forum will feature networking, issue briefings from the Center for Economic Growth and Rep. Paul Tonko, and a demonstration of a new workforce training simulation underdevelopment by Excelsior College through a grant from the National Science Foundation. Following the short presentations, attendees will participate in breakout sessions across five tracks led by local experts. The goal: to develop workable strategies and tactics to increase workforce development, retention, and collaboration in New York state and beyond.
Five Tracks:

Big Picture Challenges: How do we change the perception of manufacturing careers? How do policymakers and employers handle demographic changes?

Collaborations: Based on available resources, what types of collaborations are employers, educational institutions, and other organizations willing to pursue?

Training: How can employers retain institutional knowledge of retiring workers to transfer to new workers? How can employers improve training for existing workers that will lead to career advancement?

Pipeline: How do ensure there is a stable pipeline of trained workers? What types of wrap-around services would help dislocated workers re-enter the workforce?

Wages: From a policy/collaboration perspective, how can we offset costs to spur wage growth? How can employees increase their opportunities to earn a higher wage?

Following the breakout sessions, we will report out our key findings and discuss next steps. The event is free but please come ready to participate!
Agenda:

1:30 pm | Registration and Networking
2:15 pm | Welcome – Excelsior College President Jim Baldwin
2:20 pm | Workforce Development Issue Briefings
New York Environment – Center for Economic Growth
Trainings, Simulations, and Collaborations – Excelsior College
Federal Environment – Rep. Paul Tonko
2:35 pm | Refreshments/Break
2:45 pm | Breakout Sessions – Solutions to Pressing Challenges
Big Picture Challenges
Collaborations
Trainings & Retention
Pipeline
Wages and Growth

3:45 pm | Refreshments/Break
3:50 pm | Report Out
4:30 pm | Next Steps
4:45 pm | Adjourn

NYSTAR Defense Diversification Workshop
2018-08-14 08:30 - 14:00 UTC | Embassy Suites by Hilton, 86 Congress St, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, United States
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Empire State Development’s Division of Science, Technology & Innovation (NYSTAR) was awarded funding from the Department of Defense Office of Economic Adjustment for an initiative to increase New York State companies’ competitiveness by assisting defense focused organizations with diversification efforts aimed at making them more resilient to Department of Defense spending fluctuations. NYSTAR funds over 70+ centers which can provide vital tools to organizations that otherwise would not be able to access such resources to accomplish the advancements needed for growth and diversification.
As part of this program NYSTAR will be holding a match-maker style event, where defense focused manufacturing organizations meet directly with hand-picked business and technology experts in one-on-one consultations. Attendees will be given the opportunity to meet with and learn about the expertise offered by such resources and see how this could fit into their diversification ideas and plans. Companies are encouraged to collaborate with these resources on diversification projects and talk about the potential support for the completion of such projects.

Who Should Attend

Small manufacturers (less than 500 employees) that generate
30% or more revenue from the Department of Defense
Small manufacturers (less than 500 employees) that have received an
SBIR/STTR award

Agenda:
8:30AM: Registration
9:00AM-9:30AM: Welcome
Keynote Speaker
Colin Touhey, CEO, Pvilion
10:00AM-12:30PM: Matching Discussions
12:30PM: Lunch
2:00PM: Event Ends

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