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SUMMARY:Food for Thought Virtual Luncheon #6: Packaging 101
DESCRIPTION:The Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity presents Food for Thought # 6: Packaging 101 with Tucker Consulting\, LLC. \nDeveloping the packaging for your product can be just as involved as the product itself. Join us to hear from Mike Tucker of Tucker Consulting\, LLC to learn about different types of packaging\, material options\, and how to keep recyclability in mind. \nMike Tucker is a former VP of Sales and Engineering at Sonoco Plastics\, a global packaging solutions leader. During his 32 years with Sonoco he developed sales channels and manufacturing operations in several countries\, and has worked with major brands such as SC Johnson\, McDonalds\, and Kraft. His current venture\, Tucker Consulting\, focuses on assisting businesses with plastic-related projects and helping new business start-ups. \nThe Manufacturing Incubator at Tech Valley Center of Gravity provides expert coaching and incubation across industries\, advisory services and support for product-related startups. For members launching entrepreneurial ventures\, we offer resources for product development through the Prototyping Center\, with its advanced manufacturing equipment and flexible workspace.  \n \n \nREGISTER HERE>>\n \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/food-for-thought-virtual-luncheon-6-packaging-101/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201208T080000
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SUMMARY:NY-BEST Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium in partnership with the Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator\, is hosting its Annual Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference on December 8-9\, 2020 as a virtual event! \nOriginally scheduled for October 2020 in Binghamton\, NY\, the Technology and Innovation Conference has been re-scheduled due to COVID-19. To ensure everyone’s safety\, and given continuing restrictions on in-person meetings and travel for many companies\, NY-BEST will host our Technology and Innovation Conference as a virtual conference.\nCONFERENCE OVERVIEW\nEnergy storage technologies have made great advances over the past ten years and new innovations are emerging every day as energy storage technologies play an increasingly important role in our electric grid\, transportation system and economy. \nThis unique conference will be held over two days and will include live and on-demand sessions on the latest innovations and technological advances in energy storage\, including:  \n\nEnergy storage technology innovations\nNew battery technologies\nBattery reuse\, recycling and sustainability\nInnovations in energy storage management systems\nExpanding market applications for energy storage\nAnd more!\n\nCONFERENCE FORMAT\nThe Conference will include: \n\nKeynote presentations from leading energy storage technology experts\nPanels and roundtable discussions highlighting energy storage innovation\nOpportunities for audience participation through Q&A with speakers and virtual networking.\nInteractive company exhibition area\nStudent poster session and contest\nStart-up company showcase\n\n  \nLEARN MORE HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ny-best-energy-storage-technology-and-innovation-conference/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T080000
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SUMMARY:NY-BEST Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference
DESCRIPTION:The New York Battery and Energy Storage Technology (NY-BEST) Consortium in partnership with the Southern Tier Clean Energy Incubator\, is hosting its Annual Energy Storage Technology and Innovation Conference on December 8-9\, 2020 as a virtual event! \nOriginally scheduled for October 2020 in Binghamton\, NY\, the Technology and Innovation Conference has been re-scheduled due to COVID-19. To ensure everyone’s safety\, and given continuing restrictions on in-person meetings and travel for many companies\, NY-BEST will host our Technology and Innovation Conference as a virtual conference.\nCONFERENCE OVERVIEW\nEnergy storage technologies have made great advances over the past ten years and new innovations are emerging every day as energy storage technologies play an increasingly important role in our electric grid\, transportation system and economy. \nThis unique conference will be held over two days and will include live and on-demand sessions on the latest innovations and technological advances in energy storage\, including:  \n\nEnergy storage technology innovations\nNew battery technologies\nBattery reuse\, recycling and sustainability\nInnovations in energy storage management systems\nExpanding market applications for energy storage\nAnd more!\n\nCONFERENCE FORMAT\nThe Conference will include: \n\nKeynote presentations from leading energy storage technology experts\nPanels and roundtable discussions highlighting energy storage innovation\nOpportunities for audience participation through Q&A with speakers and virtual networking.\nInteractive company exhibition area\nStudent poster session and contest\nStart-up company showcase\n\n  \nLEARN MORE HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ny-best-energy-storage-technology-and-innovation-conference-2020-12-09/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T080000
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SUMMARY:II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote the “II International Virtual Trade Show”\, a multi-sector event that will bring together visitors and buyers from across Latin America looking for U.S. made goods and services being held December 9-11\, 2020. \nCompanies will have the opportunity to showcase their products in virtual trade booths\, join online educational seminars and schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business prospects. This virtual trade show will be a great outlet for those New York companies who are looking to export or expand their presence in Colombia and the Latin American region. \n PARTICIPATING SECTORS \nAgro-industry\, Manufacturing\, Technology and Services \n STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE \nFunding opportunities for this event are available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program(STEP). Registration costs for the virtual trade show and any translation services (if applicable) are covered under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs. \nQUESTIONS? \nIf you have additional questions\, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: November 13\, 2020 \nProgram: December 9\, 10 & 11\, 2020 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ii-international-virtual-trade-show-amcham-colombia/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Import/Export,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201209T180000
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SUMMARY:Pitch Your Pivot LIVE Competition
DESCRIPTION:Pitch Your Pivot is a LIVE\, virtual competition sponsored by KeyBank Business\, Boost & Build\, featuring 5 finalists pitching to win $5\,000.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event\n\n\nGrab dinner from your favorite local business and tune in for Pitch Your Pivot on Wednesday\, December 9\, 2020 from 6:00-8:00pm. \nFive finalists have been selected to deliver a pitch conveying how they have pivoted or saw an opportunity to modify their business during this challenging year of COVID-19. \nThe Winnings: \nTop Prize: $5\,000 \n2nd: $3\,000 \n3rd: $2\,000 \n4th & 5th: $1\,000 \n  \n\n\nAgenda: \n6:00 – 6:30pm | Welcome & Introductions \n6:30 – 7:15pm | Pitch Presentations & Judge Q&A \n7:15 – 7:30pm | Judges Deliberation/Audience Q&A \n7:30 – 7:35pm | Break \n7:35 – 7:45pm | Winners Announced \n7:45 – 8:00pm | Closing \n  \n\n\nTraining Sessions (Open to the Public): \nDuring the registration process you may select to attend these additional opportunities for business success: \n11/17/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nRevisiting Your Target Market: Has your business model pivoted? Use these tools to reevaluate your market size and customer profile so you can successfully tell your market story. \nAND \n11/24/20 6:00-7:30 pm EST \nMake Your Numbers Work For You: Plan for business success by understanding your profit & loss statement and balance sheet. \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\nZoom links will be provided in your registration confirmation email. \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/pitch-your-pivot-live-competition/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Business Networking,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T170000
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SUMMARY:II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote the “II International Virtual Trade Show”\, a multi-sector event that will bring together visitors and buyers from across Latin America looking for U.S. made goods and services being held December 9-11\, 2020. \nCompanies will have the opportunity to showcase their products in virtual trade booths\, join online educational seminars and schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business prospects. This virtual trade show will be a great outlet for those New York companies who are looking to export or expand their presence in Colombia and the Latin American region. \n PARTICIPATING SECTORS \nAgro-industry\, Manufacturing\, Technology and Services \n STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE \nFunding opportunities for this event are available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program(STEP). Registration costs for the virtual trade show and any translation services (if applicable) are covered under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs. \nQUESTIONS? \nIf you have additional questions\, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: November 13\, 2020 \nProgram: December 9\, 10 & 11\, 2020 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ii-international-virtual-trade-show-amcham-colombia-2020-12-10/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Import/Export,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201210T120000
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CREATED:20201113T141933Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201113T141933Z
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SUMMARY:Manufacturing Reimagined: Crisis Workarounds: Alternate Materials\, Product Redesign\, & Remanufacturing
DESCRIPTION:When life throws you lemons\, you make lemonade. But when life throws you a pandemic\, what do you do? For manufacturers\, you have to figure out how to deal with supplier issues and changing market requirements. This could mean redesigning your product to utilize different materials or address new customer needs\, or it could mean you have to reuse and remanufacture components in order to meet demand. The current manufacturing landscape is extremely dynamic\, and developing some product workarounds can help navigate the crisis. \nRegister to Attend\n  \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nManufacturing Reimagined is a series of webinars and workshops to help manufacturers manage the challenges created by COVID-19\, emerge from the crisis more resilient and adaptable\, and prepare for future emergencies. \nThese virtual training and educational opportunities include topics such as emergency preparedness\, supply chain utilization during crisis\, cybersecurity and digitization\, equipment strategies for manufacturing resiliency\, and disaster recovery.
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/manufacturing-reimagined-crisis-workarounds-alternate-materials-product-redesign-remanufacturing/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T080000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201211T170000
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SUMMARY:II International Virtual Trade Show AMCHAM Colombia
DESCRIPTION:Empire State Development (ESD) has partnered with the Colombian-American Chamber of Commerce to promote the “II International Virtual Trade Show”\, a multi-sector event that will bring together visitors and buyers from across Latin America looking for U.S. made goods and services being held December 9-11\, 2020. \nCompanies will have the opportunity to showcase their products in virtual trade booths\, join online educational seminars and schedule virtual one-on-one meetings with potential business prospects. This virtual trade show will be a great outlet for those New York companies who are looking to export or expand their presence in Colombia and the Latin American region. \n PARTICIPATING SECTORS \nAgro-industry\, Manufacturing\, Technology and Services \n STEP GRANT FUNDING AVAILABLE \nFunding opportunities for this event are available through the Global NY State Trade Expansion Program(STEP). Registration costs for the virtual trade show and any translation services (if applicable) are covered under STEP and reimbursable up to 70% of total eligible costs. \nQUESTIONS? \nIf you have additional questions\, please call 212-803-2300 or email us at globalny@esd.ny.gov. \n  \nRegistration Deadline: November 13\, 2020 \nProgram: December 9\, 10 & 11\, 2020 \nLEARN MORE & REGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ii-international-virtual-trade-show-amcham-colombia-2020-12-11/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Import/Export,Manufacturing,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T140000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201216T150000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123936
CREATED:20201215T152532Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20201215T152716Z
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SUMMARY:Issues to Consider Before Fundraising: Financial Housekeeping for Startups
DESCRIPTION:2020 CONCEPT TO COMMERCIALIZATION VIRTUAL SERIES: ISSUES TO CONSIDER BEFORE FUNDRAISING – FINANCIAL HOUSEKEEPING FOR STARTUPS\nJohn Pennett\, Eisner Amper \nWednesday\, December 16\, 2:00 – 3:00 EST \nPlease join us for our final virtual CNYBAC C-2-C Presentation “Issues to Consider Before Fundraising: Financial Housekeeping for Startups\,” presented by John Pennett\, Partner\, Life Sciences Group and Technology Group\, Eisner Amper.  John will discuss key issues to consider before fundraising\, raising the right amount of capital\, what VCs look for in an investment opportunity\, and being “diligence ready.” \nThis is a free virtual program\, all are welcome.  Slides will be sent to all registrants in advance of the program. \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/issues-to-consider-before-fundraising-financial-housekeeping-for-startups/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20201218T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T123936
CREATED:20201216T174911Z
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SUMMARY:Empire State Digital Retail Roundtable
DESCRIPTION:We are here to help With the latest restrictions being put in place to help keep us safe\, we know that our local retailers are struggling. Empire State Digital + Shopify have pulled together a team of experts to help your business setup an online store quickly! \nJoin us for a virtual round table! \nWe will have a panel of support team members ready to answer your questions about Shopify\, how you can get online easily\, and how Shopify and Empire State Digital can support you though your journey. \nReserve Your Seat Now: \nREGISTER HERE\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/empire-state-digital-retail-roundtable/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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