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SUMMARY:CCMR Facilities 101: Free Virtual Workshop
DESCRIPTION:With Covid-19 restrictions still in place\, the Center for Materials Research (CCMR) is taking our Facilities 101 workshop virtual this year. Since the event is virtual and FREE\, we are encouraging all managers\, engineers\, and research scientists from startups in incubators around the state who might need access to the sophisticated instruments and experts to attend. \nOur Virtual Facilities 101 will demonstrate that the CCMR is still open and able to help companies solve technical challenges occurring during this time. \nPresentations will include capabilities of the CCMR instruments! \nThere will be an opportunity for one-on-one discussions with our technical experts! \nAnd as always we will be giving away 5 free sample analysis! \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ccmr-facilities-101-free-virtual-workshop/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology/Life Sciences,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210407T140000
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SUMMARY:Learning from the Expert Series – Offshore Wind Technologies 101
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Walt Musial with the National Renewable Energy Laboratory (NREL) will provide an introduction to offshore wind technologies. Walt is a Principal Engineer and leads the offshore wind research platform at NREL\, which focuses on a wide range of industry needs and critical technology challenges. \nThis webinar is part of the Learning from the Experts series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team and featuring experts in key offshore wind topics\, including wind farm technologies\, development practices\, regulatory processes\, and research initiatives. \nTo learn more about this series here>>  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/learning-from-the-expert-series-offshore-wind-technologies-101/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Manufacturing,Offshore Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
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SUMMARY:Challenges and Opportunities for the OSW Supply Chain with the ITC
DESCRIPTION:Please join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann to discuss the investment tax credit and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain.\n \n\n\n\n\n\nAbout this Event \nPlease join the NOWRDC with Scott Zimmermann\, an attorney at Wilson Sonsini Goodrich & Rosati\, to discuss the investment tax credit (ITC) and how it relates to the offshore wind supply chain. \n\n\nThis webinar is a primer on the ITC and how such an incentive can be used to advance offshore wind development. This webinar will also look at the challenges of utilizing the ITC and what developers should consider when using this process. \nThe link to the webinar will be sent on a later date closer to the event. \n  \n\nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/challenges-and-opportunities-for-the-osw-supply-chain-with-the-itc/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Offshore Wind
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T190000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210408T210000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20200603T151135Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210325T131848Z
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SUMMARY:Hatched: An Inventors and Entrepreneurs Meetup
DESCRIPTION:Have a Product or Project Idea? Hatch it at the Center of Gravity.\nJoin 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. \nSHARING NIGHTS: Share your project’s current status\, get and give feedback\, explore next steps\, connect with potential team members. \nSPEAKER 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. \nApril 8th speaker: Lars Christensen – Fusion 360 Master and YouTube Star\n\nWe’ll also share other events that may be of interest to this community. \nThis 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. \nTVCOG Members: Free \nNon-Members: Suggested Donation $5.00 at www.tvcog.net/donate \n  \nREGISTER HERE >> \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/hatched-an-inventors-and-entrepreneurs-meetup-2021-04-01/
LOCATION:Tech Valley Center of Gravity\, 30 3rd Street\, Troy\, NY\, 12180\, United States
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T093000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210413T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210326T220527Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210413T005501Z
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SUMMARY:Capital Region Offshore Wind Virtual Summit
DESCRIPTION:Join the Center for Economic Growth to learn about how New York State is leading the nation in offshore wind development and emerging opportunities in the Capital Region. \nOur impressive line-up of speakers will provide high-level insight on what’s driving the US and New York markets\, how to build out a fully enabled region\, and what’s needed to ready the workforce. Learn what’s happening at our ports and hear from global offshore wind developers and manufacturers investing in the Capital Region. *No cost to attend. \nREGISTER\nTOPICS INCLUDE:\n\nThe State of Offshore Wind\nLessons Learned from Denmark’s Offshore Wind Cluster\nDevelopers’ Perspective on the Industry and the Capital Region’s Role\nPort Infrastructure and Activity\nInvesting in the Region\, the Nation’s First Offshore Wind Tower Manufacturer\nWorkforce Readiness and Supply Chain\nThe Region’s Next Steps\n\nAGENDA & SPEAKERS: VIEW HERE\nWHO SHOULD ATTEND: \nOur business community\, workforce and economic development partners\, manufacturers and potential supply chain participants\, elected officials and anyone interested in learning more! \nREGISTER\n  \n\nSUMMIT PARTNERS: \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n\nSPONSORED BY:\n \n\n\n\n\n\n\n\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/capital-region-offshore-wind-virtual-summit/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Clean Energy
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210414T120000
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SUMMARY:Fuzehub: How the North Country Keeps the World Moving
DESCRIPTION:FuzeHub invites you to join us as a resource for “How the North Country Keeps the World Moving\,” our first Manufacturing Forum of 2021. This virtual event offers your organization the chance to connect with companies in the transportation ecosystem who may need your services. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/fuzehub-how-the-north-country-keeps-the-world-moving/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Import/Export,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T130000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210329T161446Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210329T161510Z
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SUMMARY:CYBERSECURITY SELF-ASSESSMENT WORKSHOP
DESCRIPTION:Does your company need to comply with NIST SP 800-171\, a set of cybersecurity guidelines that the U.S. Department of Defense (DoD) requires all of its suppliers to meet? Before you can pursue compliance\, you’ll need to perform a cybersecurity self-assessment so that you can identify issues you’ll need to remediate. This process can be time-consuming\, but now there’s a way to complete a cybersecurity self-assessment in less time than if you did all on your own. \nJoin the New York Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) and its partners for a four-hour Cybersecurity Self-Assessment Workshop on April 21\, 2021 from 9 AM to 1 PM. Our experts will explain what you need to know about NIST SP 800-171 and guide you through hands-on exercises as you assess your cyber readiness. You’ll also learn about the Supplier Performance Risk System (SPRS) and how to determine your SPRS score so that you can submit it for DoD contract opportunities.  \nNYS manufacturing companies that enroll in this free workshop will receive: \n\nAccess to cybersecurity experts who will efficiently explain all 14 families in NIST SP 800-171\nPractical experience with identifying problems so that you can take corrective action\nThe ability to ask questions and get answers as you identify the issues you need to address\nHelp calculating your SPRS score so that you can submit it when you bid on DoD contracts\nAutomatic enrollment in a Cybersecurity Cohort that provides free training valued at $12\,000.\n\nThis event is powered by FuzeHub\, the statewide NY MEP center\, in partnership with the Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM) and the Manufacturing and Technology Enterprise Center (MTEC) (two regional NY MEP centers with proven cybersecurity assessment and remediation capabilities) along with NYS Procurement Technical Assistance Centers (PTACs) that provide government contracting assistance. You’ll also learn from the Global Cybersecurity Institute at the Rochester Institute of Technology (RIT). \nWhen: April 21\, 2021 – 9:00AM to 1:00PM  \nLocation: Online Virtual Workshop \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/cybersecurity-self-assessment-workshop/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Manufacturing
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T100000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T110000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210414T133426Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210414T141513Z
UID:14446-1618999200-1619002800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Legalized Marijuana and the Workplace: What Employers Need to Know
DESCRIPTION:This complimentary webinar will discuss some of the issues employers will face in adapting their policies and practices to New York State’s Cannabis Law.\n  \n\n\nTopics for Discussion\n\nWorkplace Protections\nLawful Cannabis Use\nMedical Use of Marijuana\nWorkplace Drug Testing\n\n  \n\n\nPhillips Lytle Labor & Employment Presenters\n\nJames R. Grasso\, Partner\nLinda T. Prestegaard\, Partner\n\n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/legalized-marijuana-and-the-workplace-what-employers-need-to-know/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T122000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210421T131000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210412T214431Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T214454Z
UID:14418-1619007600-1619010600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:MEDinISRAEL Conference - NY Payer Panel
DESCRIPTION:Israeli digital health startups are transforming healthcare with amazing technical breakthroughs\, primarily through solutions sold to providers and bio-tech.  Health plans can also attain significant financial gain\, but to-date there has been far less engagement between this sector and the Israeli digital health sector.  This panel will provide a discussion with senior executives from significant payers operating in New York on the challenges and “pain points” they face\, and some of possible ways in which the Israeli digital health ecosystem may be able to address these pain points. For more information on the MEDinISRAEL Conference please view the full agenda here.  \nWednesday\, April 21\, 2021\, 12:20 – 1:10 ET  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/medinisrael-conference-ny-payer-panel/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology/Life Sciences,Business Growth Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T090000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T100000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210201T204153Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210201T204305Z
UID:13629-1619082000-1619085600@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Ask the Experts: "Futurescaping - Entrepreneur’s Approach to Strategic Planning.”
DESCRIPTION:Tired of spinning your wheels? Need a path to the future?  \nFuturescaping is the newest approach to goal oriented growth and business development based on purposeful decision making. Presented by Kate Baker\, Interim Director of the New York State Small Business Development Center\, this session will give an overview of the futurescaping process\, tips for your business and ways to implement a new plan. \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ask-the-experts-futurescaping-entrepreneurs-approach-to-strategic-planning/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T110000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T120000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210401T164255Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210402T144623Z
UID:14315-1619089200-1619092800@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Focus on the Fundamentals Series w/ PTAC & SBDC: Contracting Basics - What You Need to Know to Get Started
DESCRIPTION:Interested in learning the basics of doing business with local\, state\, and federal governments? This webinar\, led by the IgniteU NY PTAC and Gina Hayduk\, government contracting coordinator for the Mohawk Valley Small Business Development Center\, will supply businesses with the tools and information they need to get started working with the government – at every level.  \nLocation: Virtual Webinar \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/focus-on-the-fundamentals-series-w-ptac-sbdc-contracting-basics/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T150000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210422T160000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210416T153401Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210416T153724Z
UID:14552-1619103600-1619107200@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:The Case for Re-shoring…or Not
DESCRIPTION:Program Overview: \n \n\n\n\nJoin MACNY’s Export/Import Council for… \nThe Case for Re-shoring…or Not \nPost-Pandemic\, there is much discussion about developing a supply chain closer to home. What thought processes and tools might there be to help this initiative? What barriers need to be considered? How do regulations play into this? \nWe will have a number of experts in the realm of re-shoring who will share their knowledge and experience\, including a company that is going through this currently. Come get your questions answered!   \nPresented by Rosemary Coates\, Executive Director\, Reshoring Institute; James D’Agostino\, Center Director\, TDO; Kristen Morneau\, Senior Consultant Trade Compliance Management\, Mohawk Global; and Peter Kip\, President\, Pelco Component Technologies.  \n**This event will take place via Zoom. Login details will be sent via email prior to the session.** \nREGISTER HERE>> \n\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/the-case-for-re-shoringor-not/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Import/Export
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210423
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210425
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210412T213545Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T213610Z
UID:14403-1619143200-1619229599@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Multi-Sector Virtual Trade Mission to Mexico
DESCRIPTION:GSGP is leading a multi-sector virtual trade mission to the Mexico from June 21-July 2\, 2021. The goal of this mission is to assist small to medium-sized companies from the Great Lakes St. Lawrence region to export products and services to this important market. Similar to an in-person trade mission\, each mission participant will receive a customized schedule of B2B meetings to meet with prospective customers and business partners. Mission participants will also benefit from a market briefing. A printable flyer is available HERE. \nVirtual Trade Mission Registration Deadline: April 23\, 2021 \nVirtual Mission Costs: \nParticipation Fee: US $1\,000 per company*\nBrief Market Research & Customized Appointment Setting Fee*:\nUS $2\,900 \n* Grant funding is available in many States to offset from 50-75%\nof mission costs. In some States\, the market research and\nappointment setting is complimentary. \nTo register for the mission please fill out the following: \na) Company profile form (or your State’s intake form) \nb) Mission registration form \nc) Mission hold harmless release \n  \nVirtual Trade Mission Registration Deadline: April 23\, 2021 \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/multi-sector-virtual-trade-mission-to-mexico/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Import/Export
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DTSTART;VALUE=DATE:20210426
DTEND;VALUE=DATE:20210428
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210412T215042Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210412T215323Z
UID:14425-1619402400-1619488799@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Entrepreneur Roundtable Accelerator Summer Program 2021
DESCRIPTION:Monday\, June 21\, 2021 – Friday\, October 8\, 2021   \nApplication Deadline: Monday\, April 26\, 2021\, 11:59 p.m.  \nAPPLY HERE>>\nThe companies selected to participate in the four-month program will receive a $100\,000 investment and the potential for follow-on funding from ERA’s Fund. As entrepreneurs with decades of experience in business\, technology and early-stage venture capital; ERA has successfully founded\, built\, run\, sold and financed businesses. Through ERA you will have access to the most experienced entrepreneurial experts in NYC\, all of whom are on deck to help solve every type of operating and strategic problem startups encounter.   \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/entrepreneur-roundtable-accelerator-summer-program-2021/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Startups/Entrepreneurship
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DTSTART;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T130000
DTEND;TZID=America/New_York:20210428T140000
DTSTAMP:20260409T044313
CREATED:20210407T140841Z
LAST-MODIFIED:20210407T141146Z
UID:14335-1619614800-1619618400@www.ceg.org
SUMMARY:Learning from the Experts: Article VII Permitting Process for Offshore Wind
DESCRIPTION:In this webinar\, Bill Flynn with Harris Beach law firm will discuss how Article VII of the New York State Public Service Law sets forth a review process for offshore wind projects seeking to deliver power to New York’s electricity grid. Bill is a partner at Harris Beach and is known for his experience in regulatory policies and legislation related to electricity\, gas\, water\, cable television\, and telecommunications services. \nThis webinar is part of the Learning from the Experts series hosted by NYSERDA’s Offshore Wind Team and featuring experts in key offshore wind topics\, including wind farm technologies\, development practices\, regulatory processes\, and research initiatives. \nTo learn more about this series here>>  \n  \nREGISTER HERE>>\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/learning-from-the-experts-article-vii-permitting-process-for-offshore-wind/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Clean Energy,Offshore Wind
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