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SUMMARY:Global NY's Doing Business in West Africa Webinar
DESCRIPTION:Global NY’s Doing Business in West Africa Webinar \nWednesday\, October 4\, 2023    I   1:00PM via ZOOM \nWith representatives around the world and programs offering export funding and assistance\, Global NY helps New York businesses enter or expand their presence in the global marketplace.  Global NY is inviting you to learn industry opportunities in the West African market such as: \n\nAgricultural Products and Equipment\nElectricity and Power Generation\nHealthcare and Medical Devices\nInformation and Communication Technology\n\nRegister here: https://zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_jpvYHzpcRN6_yStVI-aulw \nPresentations by:  Mo Sumbundu\, International Trade Manager\, Global NY \n                                 Richard Zurba\, Africa Director\, Global NY
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/global-nys-doing-business-in-west-africa-webinar/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Business Growth Solutions,Import/Export,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon - The Practical Guide to AI for Business Owners and CEOs
DESCRIPTION:This workshop aims to cut through the noise and hype of Artificial Intelligence (AI) and give business owners and executives a practical guide to leveraging AI technologies within their business. In this highly interactive workshop\, we will explore ~20 different AI applications that can provide immediate value for your sales\, marketing\, service\, operations and backoffice teams. \nMeet the Presenter: \nJeff Oskin is the managing principal at Newlogiq\, a Saratoga Springs\, NY-based consulting firm focused exclusively on helping small-to-midsize businesses maximize their value through the deployment of artificial intelligence applications. He is the former Founder and CEO of Jolt Consulting Group\, a Salesforce consultancy Jeff started\, grew organically and inorganically and ultimately sold in 2022\, a past Vistage Chair and the former President of a publicly traded software company. Jeff brings over thirty years of strong leadership and financial acumen to his role as a leader\, coach and mentor. Jeff is an expert in helping businesses craft and implement business strategies that improve enterprise value. He has proven countless times throughout his career an ability to be a savvy executive who understands the nuances of optimizing business operations\, managing change\, acquiring technology and managing large-scale programs/projects. He is a certified Artificial Intelligence (AI) expert and has spent nearly his 30+ year career in the technology space. In addition to his role at Newlogiq\, Jeff currently is the Chair of Sage Advisors\, an Albany\, NY area CEO peer advisory group\, an executive coach to dozens of executives and sits on the board of the Saratoga Senior Center\, a non-profit serving the senior community of the greater Saratoga Springs\, NY region. Jeff earned his BS in Mechanical Engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and his MBA from Boston University. Jeff resides in upstate New York with his wife and enjoys golf\, hockey and spending time with his family. \n  \nKnowledge @ Noon is a monthly webinar series \, offered through the *Manufacturing Innovation Network\, designed to help manufacturers stay up-to-date with the latest trends\, ideas\, and best practices. Each month will feature a new topic led by industry experts who will share insight and provide valuable knowledge and tools to help your organization learn and grow. \n  \nRegister here!\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noon-the-practical-guide-to-ai-for-business-owners-and-ceos/
LOCATION:NY
CATEGORIES:Advanced Electronics & Manufacturing,Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:New York State Innovation Summit
DESCRIPTION:FuzeHub invites you to join us for the New York State Innovation Summit on October 16-17\, 2023 at the Saratoga City Center. This multi-day is event for NYS organizations that want to showcase and discover new and emerging technologies that support innovation and drive business growth. \nThe event serves as an opportunity to foster collaboration; introduce industry to experts that can assist growth\, strengthen our statewide innovation ecosystem and showcase promising early stage companies.  Whether you’re a startup\, an economic developer\, or an established manufacturer\, the NYS Innovation Summit is for you. \nThe 2023 New York State Innovation Summit will showcase companies and researchers at the forefront of emerging technologies and new advancements in production capabilities. This event celebrates New York State leadership in technology-led economic growth with experts in biotechnology\, new materials\, energy innovation\, and artificial intelligence that will explore current technology convergence opportunities\, ways to accelerate commercialization\, and issues of manufacturing sustainability. \n“New York State Innovation Summit to Feature Top Leaders of GlobalFoundries\, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute\, Empire State Development\, NYSERDA” \n  \nLearn More & Register Here!\n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/new-york-state-innovation-summit-3/
LOCATION:Saratoga City Center\, 522 Broadway\, Saratoga Springs\, NY\, 12866
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:2023 Capital Region BioInnovation Forum
DESCRIPTION:JOIN US \nCapital Region BioInnovation Forum 2023 \nFostering Industry and Academic Partnerships \nWednesday\, October 18 |  8am – 12pm\nUniversity at Albany\, ETEC\, 1220 Washington Ave\, Albany\, NY 12226 \nThe Capital Region BioInnovation Forum showcases New York’s expanding and vibrant life science hub. This event brings together industry experts\, innovators\, academics\, and leaders who are transforming the field of Life Sciences. National Science Foundation Program Director for Industry-University Cooperative Research Centers\, Crystal Leach\, will serve as keynote speaker. The session will also feature panel and case study presentations centered around early ideation\, the development stage and partnering locally and regionally to achieve success. Win Thurlow\, Executive Director of LifeSciencesNY\, formerly MedTech\, will serve as moderator. \n  \nLearn more & Register here\n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/2023-capital-region-bioinnovation-forum/
LOCATION:ETEC Building – University at Albany\, SUNY\, 1220 Washington Avenue\, Albany\, NY\, 12206\, United States
CATEGORIES:Biotechnology/Life Sciences,Business Networking,Education/Training
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SUMMARY:Career Jam™ Explore
DESCRIPTION:Career Jam™ Explore is back in the Capital Region this Fall! Don’t miss your chance to sign up for the upcoming events: Thursday\, October 19 at Tec-Smart in Ballston Spa and Thursday\, October 19 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Shape the future workforce through this transformative experience! \nSchool registration (Bring your 8th & 9th grade students!): https://bit.ly/3Qv4S12 \nEmployer registration (Showcase your business!): https://bit.ly/3OzlsdH \nSponsor CapNY Career Jam events: https://bit.ly/45t78Kx \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/career-jam-explore/
LOCATION:TEC-SMART\, 345 Hermes Road\, Malta\, NY\, 12010\, United States
CATEGORIES:Workforce/Talent
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SUMMARY:Career Jam™ Explore
DESCRIPTION:Career Jam™ Explore is back in the Capital Region this Fall! Don’t miss your chance to sign up for the upcoming events: Wednesday\, October 4 at Tec-Smart in Ballston Spa and Thursday\, October 19 at Hudson Valley Community College in Troy. Shape the future workforce through this transformative experience! \nSchool registration (Bring your 8th & 9th grade students!): https://bit.ly/3Qv4S12 \nEmployer registration (Showcase your business!): https://bit.ly/3OzlsdH \nSponsor CapNY Career Jam events: https://bit.ly/45t78Kx \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/career-jam-explore-2/
LOCATION:Hudson Valley Community College\, Troy\, New York\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Workforce/Talent
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SUMMARY:Mastering Sustainable Growth: A 360° Approach to Effective Sales & Marketing Processes Workshop
DESCRIPTION:Mastering Sustainable Growth: A 360° Approach to Effective Sales & Marketing Processes WorkshopPresented by: The Manufacturing Network Powered by CEG\, Sandler – Albany & SIX Marketing \nIs the slower growth of your manufacturing company causing frustration as it falls short of projected expectations?  \nJoin us on October 31st\, from 8 – 11 AM at CEG/Capital Region Chamber Office\, 5 Computer Drive South Albany\, NY 12205\, for insights on aligning sales and marketing strategies to foster sustainable growth within your organization. \n\nDiscover how your company can: \n\nshorten sales cycles\,\nproactively prospect\,\nimplement effective sales processes\, and\nstart developing a sales team culture that produces real results.\n\n\nTopics to be discussed include: \nAn intro to the Manufacturing Innovation Network powered by CEG and how it can help your organization become more competitive and successful \n\nIdentifying your Highest Value Customers\nHow to Attract Them\nHow to Build-First Touch Credibility – what to say once they are engaged\nHow to Properly Qualify & Close Prospects & Ultimately Shorten the Sales Cycle \n\nDon’t miss out on this chance to learn how to effectively grow your business from manufacturing sales and marketing experts. \n\nQ&A questions may be submitted in advance of the event during registration checkout! \nEARLY BIRD PRICING – $99.00 – Ends Friday October 20th at midnight.\nGeneral Admission -$149.00 – Starting Saturday October 21st.\nIncludes continental breakfast  \n\nREGISTER HERE!\n \nMeet the Presenters: \nDonald J. Wiesenforth M.B.A.\, Senior Vice President\, Center for Economic Growth\, Director of the MEP\nDon is a seasoned leader with over twenty-six years of diverse professional experience including as owner and president of a local manufacturing company\, founder and partner of an exhibition management company\, leading a lean transformation in healthcare\, as well as a strategic business advisor to manufacturing and technology companies. \nThroughout his career\, Don has been successful using the servant leader mindset to drive staff engagement\, operations excellence\, and change management. Don is a certified TWI (Training within Industry) Job Instruction\, Job Relations and Job Method Improvement Instructor\, a certified Innovation Engineering blackbelt through the NIST Manufacturing Extension Partnership\, and a highly experienced lean leader/practitioner. Don holds a Master of Business Administration from the State University of New York at Albany and a Bachelor of Science from Bentley College with a major in Marketing Management. \n\nMatt Scarchilli\, Owner\, Sandler Training Albany\, NY\nMatt worked as a staff pharmacist for Latham Pharmacy (5 yrs) and Supervising Pharmacist with Community Health Plan in Troy (5 yrs) before transitioning to pharmaceutical sales (10 yrs). In 2004\, Matt was president of Latham Circle Soccer Club where he and John Haller met and together\, they founded SportsSignup. SportsSignup was a SaaS business that automated the tasks in running a youth sports organization (online registration\, scheduling\, stats\, standings\, etc.). While at SportsSignup\, the company made 3 acquisitions. Matt’s role was Managing Partner and Vice President of Sales. After building the business to national success with 40+ employees and managing a team of 15 in the sales department\, SportsSignup was acquired by Time\, Inc. in July of 2015. The company was run as Sports Illustrated Play while owned by Time Inc. The SportsSignup software is now owned and run by NBC Sports. \nHaving 25 years of sales experience\, Matt started Winning Process\, LLC and acquired Sandler (sales\,management and customer service training and consulting) in 2016. He can be contacted at Matt.Scarchilli@sandler.com \n\nChristopher Ryan\, CEO & Supreme Commander\, SIX Marketing\nChristopher Ryan\, the CEO & Supreme Commander of SIX Marketing\, is a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable journey that began at the age of six when he founded his first successful venture\, opening a blackberry business that partnered with the renowned local figure\, Farmer John. \nWith a career spanning over 25 years in marketing\, Christopher’s expertise evolved through ownership of a thriving promotional company and leadership as the Director of Marketing at a prominent pharmaceutical chain. Over twelve years ago\, he founded SIX with an ambitious mission to revolutionize the traditional advertising agency model by aligning marketing\, sales and technology to maximize growth. \nToday\, SIX’s excels in empowering the manufacturing industry through specialized marketing solutions. In addition to his role at SIX Marketing\, Christopher also owns another successful business focused on providing turn-key supply chain management for manufacturers\, streamlining their processes. Christopher’s unwavering commitment to the success of manufacturing businesses allows him to offer invaluable insights to those striving to excel in the competitive market. \nUnder Christopher’s visionary leadership\, SIX Marketing has grown into an industry powerhouse\, leaving an indelible mark on countless enterprises. With his passion\, expertise\, and dedication\, Christopher Ryan continues to steer the company towards unparalleled success\, shaping a brighter future for businesses worldwide. He can be reached at cfr@six.marketing. \n\nLeah Parillo\, VP Business Development\, SIX Marketing\nLeah Parillo brings a wealth of experience from her diverse marketing roles. Currently\, she holds the position of VP of Business Development at SIX Marketing\, specializing in manufacturing marketing and contributing significantly to the company’s growth. \nBefore her role at SIX Marketing\, Leah was at RenderTribe\, initially as a Strategic Marketing Consultant and later as VP Consulting Services/Account Management. \nIn November 2009\, Leah founded Parillo Prime Marketing\, with a focus on SaaS\, finance\, and technology\, and served as its Founder until July 2015. Prior to this\, she worked at McMURRY/TMG\, LLC\, where she held the position of Senior Account Manager/Strategic Marketing Consultant. Her responsibilities included developing new product lines and mentoring the account management team. \nLeah’s earlier career included the role of Marketing Director at RainMaker Software\, where she played a key role in expanding the business\, ultimately leading to its acquisition. \nBeyond her marketing expertise\, Leah also performs as a studio singer and entertainer. You can reach out to her at leah@six.marketing. \n  \n  \nREGISTER HERE!\n  \n  \n  \n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/mastering-sustainable-growth-a-360-approach-to-effective-sales-marketing-processes-workshop/
LOCATION:Capital Region Chamber / CEG\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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