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SUMMARY:Gearing up for Growth
DESCRIPTION:When might you want to take on debt instead of giving up equity? Venture debt is a necessary part of the capital structure and could be the better option for many start-ups. It allows for start-ups to fund capital expenses through a specialized (venture) lender\, even when they don’t have the positive cash flow or assets to use as collateral. Venture lenders are a critical part of any start-up ecosystem and Pioneer Bank is positioning itself to be the Capital Region’s leading venture lender\, alongside the Capital Region’s VC firms and angel investors. Join us on February 6\, 2020 and see how the Pioneer Bank Venture and Growth team can work with your company to extend the runway through venture debt and how they’re helping the start-up community thrive. \nAgenda: \n5:30pm-6:00pm: cocktails/food and networking \n6:00pm-6:30pm: discussion/presentation \n6:30pm-7:30pm: additional networking\, cocktails/food \nSpeakers:\n Rob Nichols : Senior Vice President of Commercial Development at Pioneer Bank\n Heidi Knoblauch : Venture and Growth Relationship Manager at Pioneer Bank \n\n \n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n \n\nNo cost to attend | Register here >>> \n\n\n\n\n\n\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/gearing-up-for-growth/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Techstars Startup Weekend Schenectady
DESCRIPTION:Your idea in 54 hours\nDo you have an idea you’d like to pursue or a problem you’d like to solve but don’t know where to start or who to start with?  \nTechstars Startup Weekend is the place to look for a team\, create a prototype of your idea\, validate your business idea\, and receive feedback from experienced entrepreneurs\, all in one weekend. \nWhat do you need to bring? \nLots of energy! You’ll pitch your own idea or listen to others\, then vote on the most interesting ideas and form teams with diverse skill sets. You can come with friends\, but you’ll get the full experience if you participate in separate teams. Remember\, it’s all about the team. \nYour idea should be something you have not previously worked on. The idea you pitch and the problem you set out to solve can span social\, educational\, financial\, environmental\, or other issues. Over the course of the weekend you’ll be challenged to create a prototype of your MVP\, or minimum viable product\, that fits the needs of your target customer. You’ll get feedback\, iterate\, and likely pivot your approach entirely! Important: You cannot have worked previously on your idea. \nTechstars Startup Weekend is a full weekend long experience. Your ticket includes: \n7 full (and delicious) meals over the course of the weekendBenefits and discounts from our global partnersOne-on-one time with amazing mentorsA new network of developers\, designers\, and entrepreneurs eager\, like you\, to change the world.All the internet and coffee you can consume. \nMore info/Registration >>> \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/techstars-startup-weekend-schenectady-2/
LOCATION:Urban Coworks\, 433 State Street\, Schenectady\, NY\, 12305\, United States
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SUMMARY:Webinar: Calculating Your Cost of Goods Sold and Estimating Future Production Costs
DESCRIPTION:Many start-up companies make the mistake of designing overly complex products that are expensive to manufacture and assemble at scale. This inflated cost can make your price point too high (costing you sales) or erode your profit margins. This webinar will show you how to accurately calculate your total product cost and develop an intelligent pro-forma cost as you look to scale-up production. \n\n \n\nWhat You Will Learn \n\nThe difference between fixed costs\, variable costs\, direct costs\, indirect costs\, and overhead.\nGain an understanding of Break-Even Point and Economies of Scale\, and how they can impact pricing and profit margin.\nThe importance of knowing your product cost before investing in manufacturing or launching at the wrong price point.\nTranslating your bill of materials and manufacturing cost into an intelligent proforma at any scale.\n\n\n  \nPresenters: \nEric Fasser: Design & Engineering Solutions Specialist\, FuzeHub. \nDan Radomski: Director\, Centrepolis Hardware Accelerator \n  \nRegister Here>>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/webinar-calculating-cost-goods-sold-estimating-future-production-costs/
LOCATION:NY
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SUMMARY:VentureB
DESCRIPTION:CEG coaches entrepreneurs in creating & delivering a presentation resulting in an open public pitch to regional investors & business leaders\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nVentureB 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.\nAgenda: \n\n3:30-4:00 Check In\n4:00-5:00 Two\, 12 minute presentations followed by panel Q&A\n5:00-6:30 Networking/Presenter Tabling\n\n\nRefreshments available – cash bar & hors d’oeuvres \nJoin us in welcoming: \nFabbro Industries – Committed to perfecting motorcycle chassis design to bring customers an uncompromising product: a motorcycle frame with removable coil-over shock absorbers that maintains the clean lines and open space of a rigid motorcycle frame. \nGreen Enviro Machine – Our nitrogen self service vending machine\, called KIWI\, dispenses pure (99.95%) nitrogen to inflate tires offering convenience (open 24/7\, easy to use)\, better gas mileage\, improved tire wear & handling\, and is environmentally & socially responsible.\n  \n  \n\nREGISTER HERE>>>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ventureb-3/
LOCATION:Pat’s Barn
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SUMMARY:Creative Economy Mixer: Collectiveffort
DESCRIPTION:Join us at our February Creative Economy mixer at Collectiveffort in Troy\, a creative agency and workspace whose mission is building and bridging communities. Register now and stay tuned for many more updates! Special thanks to the event sponsors Center for Economic Growth\, MVP Health Care and The Community Loan Fund\, and Rensselaer County Chamber and promotional partners CapGirls\, and Rensco Tourism. \nNo cost to attend. REGISTER >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/creative-economy-mixer-collectiveffort/
LOCATION:Collectiveffort\, 415 River St.\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
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SUMMARY:Diverse Teams = Increased Profits: Anthony Gaddy\, Pres. & CEO UpState NY Black Chamber of Commerce
DESCRIPTION:Studies show that diverse teams perform better\, leading to a more profitable bottom line. Join our conversation with Anthony Gaddy\, President and CEO of UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce about developing strategies to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce. The USNYBCC mission is not only to support Black and Minority-Owned Businesses in NY and the US\, but also to help create a stronger\, more cohesive business community in NYS and beyond.  \nBring your questions and suggestions; here’s a chance to open a conversation and dispel some myths around what can sometimes be an awkward topic. \n  \nAGENDA \n5:30 – 6:00 p.m. Network and Nibbles \n6:00 – 7:00 p.m. Fireside Chat+ Audience Q&A \n7:00 – 7:30 p.m. Networking \n  \nGet Tickets Here>>> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/diverse-teams-increased-profits-anthony-gaddy-pres-ceo-upstate-ny-black-chamber-commerce/
LOCATION:Bull Moose Club\, 150 State Street\, 4th Floor\, Albany\, NY\, 12207
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