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SUMMARY:VentureB Innovation Workshop: Building Your Financial Estimates
DESCRIPTION:The VentureB Innovation Series is a program focused 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. \nThis session of the VentureB Innovation Workshop will have participants explore applied aspects of building start up financial statements\, structures of income and cash flow statements\, types of revenue and expenditures to consider. During this program\, participants will actively walk through an example spreadsheet with a template for future use. \n REGISTER \nCost to Attend: $20\nLunch will be included! \nThe 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.  \nSponsored by \n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-innovation-workshop-building-financial-estimates/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20190410
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20190411
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SUMMARY:CFES 2019 Future Energy Systems Technology Conference
DESCRIPTION:The all-day conference will feature three parallel tracks in advanced component technologies for electrified transportation\, new materials and devices for solar and wind energy\, and offshore wind and future energy systems.  \n  \nCFES Exhibitors and Poster presenters will have an opportunity to network and share your technology with energy researchers\, business innovators\, state officials\, utility professionals and local energy industry leaders. See the links on the Conference announcement web site page. More details can be found at the following link http://cfes.rpi.edu/ . \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cfes-2019-future-energy-systems-technology-conference/
LOCATION:Hilton Garden Inn Troy\, 235 Hoosick St\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190410T164500
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190410T184500
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SUMMARY:Launch of the Veteran Connect Center
DESCRIPTION:Join CEG and the Veteran community for a reception and announcement of the Veteran Connect Center (VCC) on Wednesday\, April 10 at the Desmond Hotel.  \n (There is no charge for this event\, please register below).\n\n Program:\n4:45pm: Registration Opens \n5:00 – 5:50pm: Reception & Networking | King St. Courtyard \n6:00 – 6:45pm: Program\, including announcement of the mission of the Veteran Connect Center followed by Keynote speaker Justin Constantine | King St. Ballroom \nKeynote Speaker: Justin Constantine\n \nJustin Constantine served in the Marine Corps for sixteen years\, both on active duty and as a Reservist\, and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel.  He suffered a gunshot wound to the head while in Iraq\, and survived thanks to the Navy Corpsman and other Marines with him that day. \n Despite his injury\, Justin continued to practice law at the Department of Justice and with a counter-terrorism unit at the FBI\, and in 2014 graduated with honors from Georgetown University with an advanced law degree in National Security Studies. In 2015\, Justin wrote\, My Battlefield\, Your Office: Leadership Lessons From the Front Lines\, taking celebrated leadership practices from the Marine Corps and applying them to the private sector.   \n Justin is a Presidential Leadership Scholar\, was named a Champion of Change by President Obama\, and was also one of the wounded warriors painted by President Bush in his book\, Portraits of Courage.  Justin’s latest book\, From “We Will” to “At Will”\, was recently published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  Justin is now the Chief Business Development Officer at JobPath\, the most robust and fastest growing veteran employment platform in the country. \nRegistration\nThere is no cost to attend\, however registration is required.  \nRegister to Attend\nEvent Sponsored by :\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nFood & Beverage Sponsor:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Veteran Connect Center:\n \nThe Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center (VCC) serves those who have served us by connecting Veterans and their families to career\, educational\, and community resources. The Center provides programming and information to businesses and institutions in New York’s Capital Region interested in hiring\, educating and supporting our Veterans. \nEarly funding support received from:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nYourJobPath Host:\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/launch-veteran-connect-center/
LOCATION:The Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190411T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190411T120000
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SUMMARY:Attracting\, On-boarding & Retaining Veteran Talent: HR Education Session
DESCRIPTION:Whether you are a business in need of employees or a\n college/university in need of students\, you are going to want to attend this training!\n\n Hosted by the Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center\n Thursday\, April 11 | 8:00am – 12:00pm | Desmond Hotel\, Albany NY\n This training has been approved for 2 SHRM credits \n \nRegister \n **Limited seating**\n Contact Karen Wolff with any questions.\n \n \n  \nWhy Attend?\n\nMeet the head of the program that oversees Army soldiers transitioning from military to civilian life for all of Europe and the Northeast U.S.\nHave your difficult employment questions answered by an employment attorney\nGet a full tour of the JobPath software by the creator – and find out how you can have immediate access to over 100\,000 resumes of transitioning military and their spouses\nFind out how to understand a Military resume and what their experience means in the civilian world\n…and more!\n\n\nProgram:\n8:00am – 8:30am – Breakfast & Networking outside Town Hall\n 8:30am – 12:00pm – Program in Town Hall \nAgenda:\n\n 8:30am – 9:00am            History & Mission of Veteran Connect Center\n Karen S. Wolff\, SHRM-CP\, PHR; Investor Relations & Talent Attraction Director at CEG\n  \n 9:00am – 9:05am           Moderator \n Michael D. Billok\, Esq\, Veteran US Naval Academy graduate & Employment Attorney\, Bond Schoeneck and King | BIO\n  \n 9:05am – 9:45am            Soldier for Life Overview (transitioning from military to civilian life)\n Lieutenant Colonel Keith W. Wilson\, Director of Army Soldier for Life Program in Northeast US and Europe.  | BIO\n  \n 9:45am  – 10:15am         Job Path Demonstration (your connection to Veteran candidates – complimentary for CEG investors)\n Jack Fanous\, CEO & Co-founder of Job Path/CEO & Co-founder of GI Go Fund | BIO\n Nathan McCormick\, Former Army Captain\, Operations & Supply Chain Executive\, Member of the VCC Strategic Committee and Chair of the VCC software/website workgroup | BIO\n  \n 10:15am – 10:30am        Break\n  \n 10:30am – 11:15am        Featured Speaker\n Justin Constantine\, Retired Lieutenant Colonel Marines\, Author of “From We Will to At Will”  | BIO \n 11:15am -11:45am          Full Panel Q & A\n Moderator: Karen S Wolff\, SHRM-CP\, PHR\n Panel: Michael Billok\, Esq.; LTC Keith Wilson\, Jack Fanous\, Nathan McCormick & Justin Constantine\n   \n\nAbout Justin Constantine:\n\n Justin Constantine served in the Marine Corps for sixteen years\, both on active duty and as a Reservist\, and retired at the rank of lieutenant colonel.  He suffered a gunshot wound to the head while in Iraq\, and survived thanks to the Navy Corpsman and other Marines with him that day. \n Despite his injury\, Justin continued to practice law at the Department of Justice and with a counter-terrorism unit at the FBI\, and in 2014 graduated with honors from Georgetown University with an advanced law degree in National Security Studies. In 2015\, Justin wrote\, My Battlefield\, Your Office: Leadership Lessons From the Front Lines\, taking celebrated leadership practices from the Marine Corps and applying them to the private sector.   \n Justin is a Presidential Leadership Scholar\, was named a Champion of Change by President Obama\, and was also one of the wounded warriors painted by President Bush in his book\, Portraits of Courage.  Justin’s latest book\, From “We Will” to “At Will”\, was recently published by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM).  Justin is now the Chief Business Development Officer at JobPath\, the most robust and fastest growing veteran employment platform in the country. \n\nRegistration\n \n\n Cost to attend: $65/person\n Includes hot breakfast & program; SHRM Certified Event; 2 credits \nRegister to attend\n \n\n Event Sponsored by:                             YourJobPath Host:\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout the Veteran Connect Center (VCC)\nThe Center for Economic Growth’s Veteran Connect Center (VCC) serves those who have served us by connecting Veterans and their families to career\, educational\, and community resources. The Center provides programming and information to businesses and institutions in New York’s Capital Region interested in hiring\, educating and supporting our Veterans. The VCC is another benefit available for CEG investors; there is no cost to take advantage of the resources offered. \n   \n\nSpecial thanks to our early funding supporters!\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/attracting-boarding-retaining-veteran-talent-hr-education-session/
LOCATION:The Desmond Hotel\, 660 Albany Shaker Road\, Albany\, NY\, 12211\, United States
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SUMMARY:The Emerging Trends in Cybersecurity Education and Technology
DESCRIPTION:Armchair Talk & Panel Discussion \nFeaturing Gen. Keith Alexander\, USA (Ret.)\n CEO and President\, IronNet Cybersecurity; Commander\, U.S. Cyber Command (2010-2014)\n and Director\, National Security Agency/Chief\, Central Security Service (2005-2014) \nCampus Center West Auditorium\n University at Albany Uptown Campus \n  \n REGISTER \n  \nRSVP by April 4 \nIn an ever-increasing digital and connected world\, the need to develop a new and diverse talent pool in the area of cybersecurity has significant implications for our communities and our country. What are the disruptive technologies and delivery mediums that will evolve the way we interact digitally and what opportunities for entrepreneurs and startup businesses are there to disrupt this space? Gen. Keith Alexander is the President and Founding member of IronNet Cybersecurity and former head of the National Security Agency (NSA) and US Cyber Command. He has dedicated his life to protecting the country against cyber attacks and cyber warfare and is now leading the state of Maryland’s highest valuation startup business. This event will feature an armchair talk with General Alexander followed by a panel discussion on the economic opportunities and risks associated with cyber and data security. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/emerging-trends-cybersecurity-education-technology/
LOCATION:University at Albany\, 1400 Washington Ave\, Albany\, 12222\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190416T153000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190416T183000
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SUMMARY:CANCELLED: VentureB Series
DESCRIPTION:Stay tuned for details regarding a potential VentureB event this summer.  \n Otherwise\, please note that the next official VentureB Series will take place on Tuesday\, September 17\, 2019 at Pat’s Barn. \n We look forward to seeing you all then!\n  \nCompany pitches TBA!\nVentureB Series is free to attend though registration is required. \nAgenda:\n 3:30 – 4:00 | Registration\n 4:00 – 5:00 | Pitches\n 5:00 – 6:30 | Networking \nRefreshments and hors d’oeuvres will be served! \n  \nSponsored by: \n\n\n\n\n  \n  \n  \n  \n\n\n\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-series-5/
LOCATION:Pat’s Barn\, 110 Defreest Dr.\, Rensselaer\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190418T183000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190418T203000
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SUMMARY:Getting Started in the Restaurant Business
DESCRIPTION:Learn what you need to know to get started in the restaurant business with this free workshop offered in partnership with the Albany Law School Community Development Legal Clinic. Facilitators will provide an overview of common restaurant start-up issues such as lease arrangements and point of sale systems. More information >> \nThursday\, April 18th 6:30 pm – 8:30 pm\n 255 Orange Street\, 2nd floor conference room. Parking lot is adjacent to the building. Wheelchair accessible. Please RSVP to Paul Stewart at 436-8586 x805 or email. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/getting-started-restaurant-business/
LOCATION:Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region\, 255 Orange Street\, Albany\, NY\, 12210\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T120000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190426T190000
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SUMMARY:E^3 & NYBPC
DESCRIPTION:Calling All Angel Investors!\n\nTo facilitate knowledge and connections across the angel investor community\, we are hosting angel investor development as part of E^3.  Participants will have the opportunity to delve into angel investing topics with experienced investors\, as well as connect with potential co-investors and follow-on investors. We’ll explore: \n\nFirst Principles of Angel Investing\nSyndicating Deals and Finding Co-Investors\nInvesting with an Eye on Follow-On Funding\nIndustry Specifics for Tough Tech – Medtech\, Cleantech and More\n\n\nAngel Investor Development  \nDate: April 25\, 2019 \nTime: 12pm-5pm\, followed by Investors’ Reception 5-7pm \nPlace: Sage Armory\, Albany NY \nTicket Information: Thursday-only tickets are $175 for angel investors. Register here. \nOptional: Join us on Friday\, April 26 for the Entrepreneurs Expo and the NYBPC\, the statewide intercollegiate business plan competition with over 300 college and graduate students (combined Thursday/Friday tickets are $200) \n\nAnd\, a couple of important related notes –   \n1 – Take Upstate Capital’s 1st-ever angel investor survey to help us better understand the needs of angel investors.   \n2 – Thank you to our partners\, sponsors and supporters for making E^3 & NYBPC come together\, especially NYSERDA\, NY Ventures\, Sage Armory\, CEG\, Innovate 518\, Saratoga County Prosperity Partnership\, UVC\, and many more individuals\, companies and organizations supporting entrepreneurship in NY.  Please support their work! \n3 – Want to play a bigger role? Consider supporting the next generation of entrepreneurs through a donation or sponsorship to support the privately-funded NYBPC.  Increasing the prize money pool will help improve the competition. We’d like to feature you in upcoming communications as an advocate for entrepreneurship. Join our $5k + One Day campaign by emailing Noa directly at noa@upstatecapital.org.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/e3-nybpc/
LOCATION:Sage Armory\, 130 New Scotland Ave\, Albany\, NY\, 12208\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190425T173000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190425T193000
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SUMMARY:Work for Yourself @ 50+
DESCRIPTION:Work for Yourself@50+ is a program specifically designed to help people 50 and older learn about what it takes to be successfully self-employed in today’s economy. Join us for an interactive workshop where you’ll learn to: \n\nExplore your options\nFind your focus\nMake a plan\nConnect with resources in your community\n\n  \nThursday\, April 25th 5:30 pm – 7:30 pm\n Arts Center of the Capital Region\, 265 River St.\, Troy. Please RSVP to Paul Stewart at 436-8586 x805 or email.  \nThis program is sponsored by the AARP Foundation.  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/work-for-yourself-50/
LOCATION:Arts Center of the Capital Region\, 265 River St.\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190429T080000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190429T170000
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SUMMARY:Heidi Knoblauch to speak May 16 at the BizLab-Clarkson lunch
DESCRIPTION:Heidi Knoblauch\, owner of Plumb Oyster Bar and founder of Receipt HQ\, will speak at the CAN’T MISS BizLab-Clarkson Lunchtime Entrepreneurship Series on Thursday\, May 16. \n REGISTER \n  \nKnoblauch has been a major newsmaker in recent months. She started Receipt HQ out of her experience running Plumb Oyster Bar\, where she’s had to save thousand and thousands of pieces of paper (receipts) for three years. That led her to have the thought that entrepreneurs tend to have: There has to be a better way. \nTickets to hear Knoblauch speak are $10 for the general public. Attendees will have time to network\, eat a great lunch and hear an amazing speaker and be out the door in an hour! \n  \nFree parking is available in back of the BizLab\, on either side of Liberty Street\, and metered parking in front on State Street. Enter via the doors to the right. Please do not park in spaces marked for customers of Saratoga National Bank. \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/heidi-knoblauch-speak-may-16-bizlab-clarkson-lunch/
LOCATION:BizLab\, 251 State Street\, Schenectady\, 12305\, United States
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DTSTART;TZID=UTC:20190430T160000
DTEND;TZID=UTC:20190430T203000
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CREATED:20190404T010838Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20190404T010959Z
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SUMMARY:The Capital Region Cultural Tourism Committee Presents…Making the Scene: Lessons from Austin
DESCRIPTION:Join ACE in an 8-county conversation about how to make NY’s Capital Region into a thriving world-class destination that attracts the next generation of visitors\, businesses\, investors and talent. We’ve invited PublHelpic City\, a not-for-profit consultancy that led Austin’s Cultural Tourism planning efforts and produced its landmark Cultural Tourism Plan to lead our April 30th conversation on how Austin came together for their plan\, and how all of us in the Capital Region can work together to create our own. \n\nSponsored by Capital District Transit Authority\, Troy Industrial Development Authority\, Redburn Development and Columbia Economic Development Corporation and co-mads. \nEvent Agenda\n4:00 -5:00pm: Keynote Address by Meredith Powell\, Public City \n5:30 – 6:30pm: Breakout Conversations at Plumb Oyster Bar\, Lucas Confectionery\, Bacchus Wood-Fired\, and Elixir 16 \n7:00 – 8:00pm: Discussion and planning of next steps\, entertainment and Art’s Bar at Arts Center for the Capital Region \nPrice & Registration\n \n$20 — Includes two drinks\, refreshments\, and all sessions. Feel free to participate in any or all of these activities! \nRegister Here!\nParking\nThere is free 2-hour parking on the streets surrounding Troy Music Hall. Upon arrival at 4pm\, you will not need to pay for parking and can leave your vehicle in its location throughout the entirety of the event.  View more information on parking options in Troy here.   \nBus\nUse the CDTA Trip Planner tool to find a bus route to the event.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/capital-region-cultural-tourism-committee-presentsmaking-scene-lessons-austin/
LOCATION:Troy Music Hall\, 30 2nd St. \, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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