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SUMMARY:CEG Annual Meeting 2024
DESCRIPTION:Join the Capital Region’s business leaders & professionals for an evening of networking\, economic development and industry updates!\n\n\n\n\nAgenda\n4:30-5:00pm – Check-In & Networking\n5:00-6:00pm – Remarks & Program\n6:00-7:00pm – Networking Reception \nCEG Investors*:  $125 | Non-Investors: $165 \n*Discounted rate for CEG investors! Unsure if your company is an investor in CEG? Check out our investor list here. \n\nFor questions please contact lcognato@capitalregionchamber.com. Please be sure to write “CEG Annual Meeting” in the subject line & provide the email addresses\, full names & company names for those you are looking to procure tickets for.  \n  \n\nRegister here>>\n  \n\n\n\nPresenting Sponsor:\n\n  \n \n \nReception Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \n\n\n\n\n\n \nSupporting Sponsors:\n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n  \n \n\n\n\n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n \n\n\n\n\nContributing Sponsors:\n  \nAdvance Albany County Alliance \nBallston Spa National Bank (BSNB) \nCDTA \nCommunity Bank \nGlobalFoundries \nNixon Peabody \nNY Creates \nNYSEG (Rochester Gas & Electric) \nRivers Casino & Resort
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/ceg-annual-meeting-2024/
LOCATION:EMPAC\, 8th Street/College Ave\, Troy\, NY\, 12180
CATEGORIES:Business Networking
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SUMMARY:Knowledge @ Noon: Maximizing Lead Generation: Aligning Sales\, Marketing\, and Technology for Manufacturers
DESCRIPTION:In this month’s Knowledge @ Noon webinar\, we will explore innovative strategies for manufacturing companies to increase qualified leads. Learn how to effectively align sales\, marketing\, and technology to create a lead-generation engine that actually works. Our experts will share insights on data-driven prospecting\, content optimization for the manufacturing sector\, and implementing integrated systems that drive results. Discover practical techniques to overcome industry-specific challenges and position your company for sustainable growth in the competitive manufacturing landscape. We will leave time for questions at the end.  \nMeet our presenters: \nChristopher Ryan\, CEO & Supreme Commander\, SIX Marketing\, is a serial entrepreneur with a remarkable journey that began at 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 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 become 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\, brings a wealth of experience from her diverse marketing roles. She is 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 of Consulting Services/Account Management.  \nIn November 2009\, Leah founded Parillo Prime Marketing\, focusing on SaaS\, finance\, and technology\, and served as its Founder until July 2015. Before this\, she worked at McMurry/TMG\, LLC\, where she was Senior Account Manager/Strategic Marketing Consultant. Her responsibilities included developing new product lines and mentoring the account management team.  \nLeah’s earlier career included Marketing Director at RainMaker Software\, where she played a crucial role in expanding the business\, ultimately leading to its acquisition. Beyond her marketing expertise\, Leah also performs as a studio singer and entertainer. You can reach out to her at leah@six.marketing.  \n  \nKnowledge @ Noon is a monthly webinar series\, offered through the Manufacturing Innovation Network\, powered by CEG\, 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. \nRegister Here\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/knowledge-noon-maximizing-lead-generation-aligning-sales-marketing-and-technology-for-manufacturers/
CATEGORIES:Manufacturing
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SUMMARY:WolfJam 2024
DESCRIPTION:Wolfjam Hackathon is a weekend Hackathon that will take place in November where developers\, innovators and designers from Upstate New York come together in the Capital Region to share ideas\, form teams\, and build awesome products! \nThey will be hosting the event in-person and virtually so teams can participate and collaborate wherever is easiest for them. CEG is proud to sponsor this year’s event.  \nRegistration & More Details >>
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/wolfjam-2024/
LOCATION:ETEC
CATEGORIES:Game Development
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SUMMARY:National Apprenticeship Week Kick-Off Event: Coffee Connection
DESCRIPTION:National Apprenticeship Week highlights how apprenticeships help businesses fill key roles\, create talent pipelines\, advance equity\, and support communities. \nNational Apprenticeship Week is a nationwide celebration where employers\, industry associations\, labor organizations\, community-based organizations\, workforce partners\, education providers\, and government leaders host events to showcase the successes and value of Registered Apprenticeship. Apprenticeships are instrumental in re-building our economy\, advancing racial and gender equity\, building a pipeline to good quality jobs\, and supporting underserved communities. \nApprenticeship programs allow businesses to fill key positions\, create a pipeline of talent\, and offer training and growth opportunities to new hires. It also creates a system by which experienced tradespeople mentor new employees so that companies can retain institutional knowledge and prepare for retirements. \nJoin CEG and our partners for Coffee Connection and learn more about Registered Apprenticeship and how it could benefit your company. Full agenda available soon!\nSpeakers: \n\nMeredith O’Connell\, Workforce Development Manager\, Center for Economic Growth\nKim Thurn\, Apprenticeship Business Developer\, SUNY System\nMatt Gratton\, Director of Community and Workforce Development Plug Power\n\nPanelists: \n\nSarah Wilson Sparrow\, Vice President Community Education and Workforce Development SUNY Schenectady\nPatrisia Sheremeta\, Human Resources Manager Greno Industries Inc.\nGabriel Grimm-Hernandez\, current CNC apprentice Greno Industries Inc.\nCapri O’Hara\, Educational Outreach and Workforce Development Manager NY CREATES\n\n  \nRegister Today\n 
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/national-apprenticeship-week-kick-off-event-coffee-connection/
LOCATION:Center for Economic Growth\, 5 Computer Drive South\, Albany\, NY\, 12205\, United States
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SUMMARY:Startup Tech Valley Extended Happy Hour
DESCRIPTION:November is a time for gratitude and reconnecting with family and/or friends. This month\, we’re skipping the formal pitches and hosting an extended happy hour\, where the drinks are plentiful and the conversations flow just as freely! \nWhether you’re an entrepreneur or just someone with a passion for innovation\, this is the perfect chance to: \nUnwind with refreshing beverages and delicious bites\nNetwork with like-minded professionals and potential collaborators \nRegister here
URL:https://www.ceg.org/event/startup-tech-valley-extended-happy-hour/
CATEGORIES:Startups/Entrepreneurship
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