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Thursday, November 12, 2009

Eureka! Profit 101-Ideas for Profitable Growth

Thursday, November 12, 2009

7:30 am – 1:00 pm

$50.00

Learn the basics of Eureka! Winning Ways - a reliable system for stimulating, innovating and accelerating ideas for profitable growth. In this half-day workshop, participants will learn how to:

Sharpen your marketing message to triple your selling effectiveness.
Stimulate new growth ideas using Uniqueness, Customer and Technology Mining; a process 7X more effective than classic brainstorming.
Execute ideas faster and cheaper through a process reducing your risk, cost and time to market.
Practice open innovation and access the new online USA Innovation Marketplace developed by Planet Eureka! and the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Participants in the Profit 101 Growth Training Workshop will "learn by doing" through a highly interactive simulation of creating growth ideas for a fictional company, "Buzz Electronics."

You'll leave feeling inspired about the potential in your business and take away insights you can immediately apply to your company.

 

 

Friday, November 13, 2009

Entrepreneurship Seminar Series-Idea Validation & Opportunity Assessment

Friday, November 13, 2009

2:30 pm – 4:30 pm

The Cornell and local community including all those interested in economic development and entrepreneurial initiatives.

Idea Validation & Opportunity Assessment - Get it Right, Don't Chase Ghosts, Stay the Market!

For more information, contact Amanda Arliss at aa627@cornell.edu

 

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

Personalized Medicine: Genomics + Data = Better Care at Lower Cost?

Tuesday, December 1, 2009

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

Free

Personalized Medicine: Genomics + Data = Better Care at Lower Cost?
Omid A. Moghadam
Personal Genomics Research, Harvard Medical School
Chair, National Development Board, Ignite Institute for Individual Health
Founder and former CEO, Dossia Corporation

Program: 5:30 - 6:30 PM

Live web streaming and on-demand viewing available: http://tinyurl.com/RPI-Biotech-Seminar-Series

 

 

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

The Tech Garden's 5th Year Anniversary Celebration

Wednesday, January 13, 2010

3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Free but please RSVP to Lynn

Plan for a fun night! 

Program at 3:15 - hear highlights from the past five years!

Guest speakers who played a major role in making The Tech Garden a reality!

4:00 P.M. Networking begins with refresments...entertainment...snacks...please join us!  Entertainment by Frank Rhodes, Solo/acoustic guitar and vocals. 

PLEASE REGISTER AT: www.anniversaryparty.eventbrite.com

 

 

Saturday, January 16, 2010

Computer Engineering, Gaming, Entrepreneurship & MORE!

Saturday, January 16, 2010

The cafe speaker is David Jasper, graduate student in the College of Engineering & Computer Science at Syracuse University.

You might know David better as "The Rocketman," volunteering the past four years at the both the annual Rocket Challenge and the Build 'em and Bust 'em competition held at the MOST. David completed his Bachelor of Science in Information Management and Technology and is working on his M.S. in Information Management and Information Security Management from the top ranked program in the country.

David has worked for the University for about 4 years and currently performs systems and network administration for two divisions within the university encompassing departments all over the upstate campus as well as SU satellite locations in New York City, Washington, DC, and Los Angeles, California.

David also worked in India for about a year as a Software Engineer for the global consulting firm named Infosys. During this time he was working on programming online/e-banking applications using Java and other Web development technologies. David and his brother Steven are entrepreneurs in their spare time and have a company called The Sun Brothers.

This year they planted 10 acre of sunflowers and sold them as cut flowers at farmer's markets, festivals, and concert venues. The left over flower heads, yielding black oil sunflower seeds, are going to be used for bird food and dried and pressed for their oil. The oil is rich in Omega-3 fatty acids essential for cardiovascular health and mental well being. Many companies like Frito-Lay are using sunflower oil as a frying base for obvious health reasons, and the brothers would eventually like to work on methods for producing bio diesel.

Modeled after the International Café Scientifique, the TACNY Junior Café Scientifique features monthly talks by a guest speaker on current science, mathematics, engineering, or technology topics.

The program is sponsored by TACNY, the Technology Alliance of Central New York, and hosted at the MOST.

Please note: The target age for the TACNY Junior Cafe` Scientifique is Middle School & High School students, along with their parents or guardians. However, we ask that the question and answer period is for the students ONLY!

Following the talk, attendees are invited to explore the exhibits at the MOST. Additionally, continental breakfast will be served.

**Students need an adult chaperone within the museum during the exploration of exhibits, in case of emergencies. Thank you!
• Please RSVP

 

Milton J. Rubenstein Museum of Science and Technology

Armory Square

500 S. Franklin St.

Syracuse, New York

TACNY Junior Cafe` Scientifique is held every 3rd Saturday from 9:30AM to 11:00AM

Thursday, January 21, 2010

Closing Reception for Onondaga Historical Association Exhibit

Thursday, January 21, 2010

5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Free but please register a www.closingreception.eventbrite.com

The Clean Tech Center will host a closing reception for the exhibit, "Renewal of a Community Resource: Onondaga Lake's Historic Role in Creating Syracuse's Identify" currently on display at Syracuse Technology Garden.

The closing reception will differ from the Open House hosted by the Tech Garden in September as there will be several opportunities for visitors to take guided tours with Dennis Connors, Onondaga Historical Association curator and local author.

Visitors can examine over 30 paintings, maps, and photos depicting the lake's historical significance to region, over the past 500 years.  The exhibit begins with several paintings discussing use of the lake by the Iroquois and then illustrates the transition of the lake from a major manufacturing and commercialization site for salt and soda ash to a destination resort community.  The final pieces in the exhibit discuss the current status of the lake as well as possible future value that would result from the restoration of the waterfront community.

PLEASE REGISTER AT www.closingreception.eventbrite.com

 

 

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

Hiring an International Student: POSTPONED

Wednesday, January 27, 2010

4:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Free but please register by emailing Lynn Hughes

The seminar "Hiring an International Student-It's Just Smart Business" planned for January 27, 2010 at the Tech Garden has been postponed to a date yet to be determined. We will notify you via email when a new date has been selected.

In the interim, please contact either Andrea Godfread-Brown or David DiMaggio if you have any questions or immediate needs regarding this subject.

 


Thank you

David C. DiMaggio
CASE Industry Co-op Program
1-232 Center for Science & Technology Syracuse University
Syracuse, NY 13244-4100 315-443-5018/ fax 315-443-4745
Andrea Godfread-Brown
Hancock & Estabrook, LLP

1500 AXA Tower I | 100 Madison Street | Syracuse, New York 13202
Phone: 315.471.3151 | Fax: 315.471.3167 | Email: abrown@hancocklaw.com | www.hancocklaw.com

 

Syracuse University CASE Center, The Tech Garden, and Hancock & Estabrook invite you to join a panel of experienced business people in a discussion of the benefits of hiring international
graduate students, the process for doing so, and the best strategies for navigating the immigration rules and regulations.........

What's It About:
We will discuss the process of hiring an international employee from the perspective of the employer and the employee.
There will be a brief presentation on the recent changes and trends in immigration rules and in employer compliance programs.

Who Should Attend:
Upstate business owners and managers who are interested in finding highly-skilled graduate students or recent grads in the fields of engineering, computer science and I.T. will benefit from this lively discussion of how to find, hire and keep the best and the brightest.


Among the topics to be covered:

1. Statistics on S.U. grad students from in specific tech fields
2. Basic process for hiring an international student
3. Economy's effect on the H-1B program
4. E-Verify and I-9 compliance
5. Immigration Reform efforts-what to expect!
6. Strategies for immediate hiring and long-term employment planning.
7. Success stories of local employers with international employees.

 Opportunity to network at conclusion of program with light refreshments and snacks.

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

Green Business Development Days at The Clean Tech Center

Wednesday, February 3, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

FREE by appointment

The green economy is moving fast. What are you doing to capitalize on it?

Do you have a concept for a new green product or service, but need help refining your business plan? Could you benefit from some expert assistance by a professional business counselor?

The Clean Tech Center, in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is once again hosting monthly "Green Business Development Days" for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners will be able to meet with a counselor from the SBDC to obtain advice about business planning, financing, access to federal contracts and other SBA programs. "Green Business Development" counseling sessions are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Tech Garden. Meetings are by appointment.

 

Thursday, February 11, 2010

CNY Political Leadership Institute - Information Session

Thursday, February 11, 2010

6:00 P.M.

free

This exciting program is about to launch - the CNY Political Leadership Institute!

This effort is currently sponsored by the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Greater Syracuse, and WCNY.

The group is hosting a free information session on Feb 11th


Doubletree Hotel Syracuse (6301 State Route 298, East Syracuse, NY 13057)

Organization: CNY Political Leadership Institute

Details:
The non-partisan CNY Political Leadership Institute will be hosting a free informational reception on February 11 at 6 pm at the Doubletree Hotel Syracuse (6301 State Route 298, just off Carrier Circle) to provide an overview of the Institute's 2010 political training program. This training series will be offered to those interested in running for office and/or working on the operational aspects of a campaign. Interested parties are asked to R.S.V.P. by February 8th to Robin Holmquist at 315.422.5471 or email: robin@leadsyr.org, or visit our website for more information: www.cnypolitics.org.

Friday, February 19, 2010

Raising Money-Getting from Business Plan to a Funded Company

Friday, February 19, 2010

2:30 P.M. – 4:30 P.M.

Seminar Speaker Steven Gal is a career entrepreneur. In July 2009, he returned to teaching entrepreneurship at Cornell University's Johnson Graduate School of Management.  Steven's interests focus on the founding and building of new high-growth ventures.  Over more than a decade in the technology industry, Steven has co-founded and grown six venture-capital backed companies, raising more than $100 million.  These lead to an IPO, several successful sales, and one failure.  During these years, he solved entrenched problems for consumers and businesses across areas as diverse as identity theft, personal privacy, customer suppport, e-marketing, and internet search.  Prior to his technology career, Steven was an associate professor of clinical entrepreneurship in the Entrepreneur Program at USC's Marshall School of Business.  Earlier, he spent several years on Wall Street in risk arbitrage and on the floor of the New York Futures Exchange.  Steven is an attorney and a member of the California Bar.

Networking reception follows the program.  Seminar in B8 Sage Hall, The Johnson School, Cornell University. 

Webinar Available

This session is part of Cornell University's Entrepreneurship Seminar Series "Stimulating Economic Development Through Entrepreneurial Initiatives...Meaningful Topics...Meaningful Takeaways"

Upcoming seminar:  April 23.  Topic:  StartupKillers

 

Friday, February 26, 2010

PreSeed Workshop

Friday, February 26, 2010

7:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Do you have a technology with commercial potential?  This program can help vet your idea and shape strategy with a team of experienced professionals.  NYSERDA is providing scholarships to offset costs of participation for clean energy developers.  The Clean Tech Center will also be awarding a scholarship to an eligible company. 

Contact info@thecleantechcenter.com for more information regarding the scholarships.

Future workshops:

April 1,2 and 9 in Ithaca

April 29,3 and May 5 in Syracuse

June 7,8 and 15 in Buffalo

September 9,10 and 17 in Syracuse

November 4,5 and 11 (location to be determined)

Potsdam (date to be determined)

Binghamton (date to be determined)

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

2010 Green Business Development Days at The Clean Tech Center

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Free by appointment

The green economy is moving fast. What are you doing to capitalize on it?

Do you have a concept for a new green product or service, but need help refining your business plan? Could you benefit from some expert assistance by a professional business counselor?

The Clean Tech Center, in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is once again hosting monthly "Green Business Development Days" for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners will be able to meet with a counselor from the SBDC to obtain advice about business planning, financing, access to federal contracts and other SBA programs. "Green Business Development" counseling sessions are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Tech Garden. Meetings are by appointment.

 

Thursday, March 4, 2010

CNY Political Leadership Institute 2010 Political Training Program

Thursday, March 4, 2010

6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

75.00

The non-partisan CNY Political Leadership Institute will begin their 2010 Political Training Program in March. This seven-class series is for people interested in running for office and/or working on others' political campaigns. The first class will be held on Thursday, March 4th from 6:00 to 8:00 p.m. followed by classes every Wednesday through April 21. A modest fee of $75 includes meals and supplies for all class events. Space is limited. Interested individuals are asked to register by Wednesday, February 24th with Robin Holmquist at 315.422.5471 or email: robin@leadsyr.org. Please visit our website for more information: www.cnypolitics.org.

Thanks,
Druanne Fellmeth
CNY Political Leadership Institute
Register TODAY for the new CNY Political Leadership Institute -- A Non-Partisan Institute Formed to Train Candidates and Campaign Workers! The Institute kicks off March 4th and space is limited! Visit the LGS website for additional information.

 

Friday, March 5, 2010

Syracuse CoE Headquarters Building: Dedication Ceremony and Grand Opening

Friday, March 5, 2010

2:00 P.M.

Syracuse CoE invites you to join them as they welcome the community into their new headquarters building - a chance to showcase the facility and its related projects, as well as who they are, and what they do.  The building is located at 727 East Washington Street, close to the intersection of I-81 and I-690. 

There are two opportunities to be a part of the Dedication festivities: March 5 & 6. 

Details for March 5:

Starting at 2 PM a Dedication Ceremony will take place with featured speakers.  After the formal program, there will be self-guided tours and a chance to meet Syracuse CoE collaborators and learn about featured projects.  There also will be a ribbon-cutting event for the Carrier TIEQ Lab.  Refreshments will be available.  Please register.

Saturday, March 6, 2010

Syracuse CoE Community Open House

Saturday, March 6, 2010

1:00 P.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Syracuse CoE invites you to join them as they welcome the community into their new headquarters building - a chance to showcase the facility and its related projects, as well as who they are, and what they do.  The building is located at 727 East Washington Street, close to the intersection of I-81 and I-690. 

There are two opportunities to be a part of the Dedication festivities: March 5 & 6. 

Details for March 6:

From 1:00 P.M. until 4:00 P.M. Syracuse CoE will host a Community Open House, where all are welcome to take tours of the facility, learn from technology demonstrations, meet collaborators, discover Syracuse CoE projects, and enjoy musical entertainment from local performers.  Refreshments will be available.  Please RSVP for this event.

Friday, March 12, 2010

Annual Green Building Conference

Friday, March 12, 2010

8:30 A.M. – 6:00 P.M.

Please mark you calendar and visit the website for full details.  Event kicks off on March 11 with a reception and a Susanka book signing starting at 4:00 P.M.  More at www.notsobighouse.com

 

Thursday, March 18, 2010

OPERATION: START UP AND GROW

Thursday, March 18, 2010

8:00 A.M. – 3:00 P.M.

FREE

OPERATION: START UP & GROW is the premier veterans business conference in Upstate New York for veterans and members of the military community who want to start or expand their own small business.  

Keynote addresses from Justin Bajema, USMC veteran entrepreneur, and Lt. Col. Stacy Garrity, USA.

Interview with Collins White, USAF veteran entrepreneur.

Recovery Act, marketing, financing, business planning and government contracting presentations.

Breakfast and lunch included.

Exhibitors, networking, individual business counseling sessions and more.

Call 315-471-9393 or register online at www.sba.gov/ny/syracuse

 

Monday, March 22, 2010

Biotechnology Symposium: Innovation in Biofuels, and Biopharmaceuticals

Monday, March 22, 2010

Central New York Biotechnology Symposium 2010 will bring together Upstate New York's most promising and innovative biotechnology companies, including start-ups from universities such as SUNY ESF, Upstate Medical University, Syracuse University and Cornell University, as well as independent biotech start-ups.  This year, the program adds a green focus with sessions on biofuels and ag biotech.

Hosted by The Central New York Biotechnology Research Center, the annual Biotechnology Symposium will be held March 22, 2010.  The event will also provide an ideal opportunity to showcase the Central New York Biotechnology Research Center, a SUNY building that is currently under construction in Syracuse.  When completed, the CNY BRC will serve as an incubator facility for more than 20 biotechnology companies. 

Please visit the website for more details:  http://www.esf.edu/outreach/pd/2010/biotechnology/

 

Thursday, March 25, 2010

Syracuse Chamber Business Show

Thursday, March 25, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Mark your calendar to both exhibit and visit the Business Show.  Nearly 300 exhibitors and 7000 visitors at this event.  To reserve your booth contact Karen Villi at 315 470 1835.

Great Green Ideas That Can Change the World: A student innovation exposition

Thursday, March 25, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 5:00 P.M.

The Clean Tech Center, SUNY ESF's Sustainability and Green Entrepreneurship Project (SAGE) and the MDA are hosting the first-ever regional high school and college green science fair in conjunction with the Syracuse Chamber's Green Expo and Business Show.  Students from across the region will be presenting table top displays with their great ideas for new businesses related to sustainability.  Prizes will be awarded using peer judges voting on "most investable business" and as well as a "best in show" prize awarded by expert judges.  To register call 315 470 6817 or mhstefl@esf.edu

 

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

2010 Green Business Development Days at The Clean Tech Center

Wednesday, April 7, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Free by appointment

The green economy is moving fast. What are you doing to capitalize on it?

Do you have a concept for a new green product or service, but need help refining your business plan? Could you benefit from some expert assistance by a professional business counselor?

The Clean Tech Center, in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is once again hosting monthly "Green Business Development Days" for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners will be able to meet with a counselor from the SBDC to obtain advice about business planning, financing, access to federal contracts and other SBA programs. "Green Business Development" counseling sessions are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Tech Garden. Meetings are by appointment.

 

Thursday, April 8, 2010

Life Science Tools: Technology to Market

Thursday, April 8, 2010

5:30 P.M. – 6:30 P.M.

FREE

Strategies to translate a promising life science tools technology into a commercial reality by Harry Glorikian, Founder and Managing Partner with Scientia Advisors.

Harry Glorikian heads Scientia Advisors serving the health care and life science industries.  He is known worldwide as a leader in helping companies streamline their operations and accelerate their growth and in presenting current trends in life science, health care and business.  Prior positions include senior management positions at Applied Bio Systems, Signet Laboratores, in Massachusetts, and at X-Cell Laboratories, Inc., in California, Harry has deep commercial background in diagnostics, molecular biology, proteomics, cellular biology and biodefense.  Harry is an avid inventor who has several patents and patents pending in the US and abroad. 

This presentation - thru live web streaming and on-demand viewing at the website listed - is sponsored by Sevenino Center for Technological Entrepreneurship at the Lally School of Management and Technology. 

This is the 9th Biotechnology Management & Entrepreneurship Seminar Series.

Friday, April 16, 2010

Symposium on Energy in the 21st Century "The Energy Highway"

Friday, April 16, 2010

7:30 A.M. – 2:00 P.M.

Visit Site for this Info

Featuring:  Thomas King, President National Grid USA, Frank Murray, President & CEO of NYSERDA, Richard Kessel, President & CEO, NYPA, Garry Brown, Chairman of PSC, Carol Murphy, Alliance for Clean Energy, and Dr. Samir Succar, NRDC.

For more information about the symposium and the speakers please visit the website.

 

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

SyracuseBizBuzz

Tuesday, April 20, 2010

5:30 P.M. – 7:30 P.M.

Come network with business professionals!  This is a teaser event as we gear up for the first in-depth conference on Social Media on May 27th at the Oncenter.  SyracuseBizBuzz will focus on what's possible, what's working, what's now and what's next in the business use of social media.

Friday, April 23, 2010

Start Up Killers

Friday, April 23, 2010

More information is forthcoming.  Seminar is a part of Cornell University's Entrepreneurship Seminar Series "Stimulating Economic Development Through Entrepreneurial Initiatives Meaningful Topics - Meaningful Takeaways"

 

  • Location: Cornell University
  • Website:
  • Phone:
  • Email:
Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Creative Core $200,000 Emerging Business Competition

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

4:00 pm

We invite to come and watch the final presentations for the $200,000 Emerging Business Competition.  For more information, please check look at the website: http://www.creativecoreny.com/

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

Emerging Talk

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

FREE

Please join student entrepreneurs from
Cayuga Community College
LeMoyne College
Morrisville State College
Onondaga Community College
State University of New York - College of Environmental Science and Forestry
Syracuse University

Emerging Talk, where students who have started a business or who have a business idea will converge on the Syracuse Technology Garden to network with each other and meet other CNY entrepreneurs, investors, attorneys, web developers, accountants and advertisers. Over $100,000 in financial awards and over $20,000 in services will be available for student entrepreneurs. We hope you can attend!



RSVP to  by April 21, 2010

Quick Books Course for Small Businesses

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

$95 for all three 2 hour sessions

This course is designed for a person with no prior knowledge of how to use QuickBooks or someone familiar with the software who wants to learn new features and functionality of the latest version. You will be learning by hands on exercises.  There is ample opportunity to ask questions and interact with the instructor.

There are three 2 hour sessions: April 28, May 5 and May 12th. All from 6-8 pm. 

Register now: 315-471-9393 ext 245

Emerging Talk

Wednesday, April 28, 2010

6:00 P.M. – 8:00 P.M.

Join us at Emerging Talk, where students who have started a business or who have a business idea will converge on the Syracuse Technology Garden to network with each other and meet other CNY entrepreneurs, investors, attorneys, web developers, accountants and advertisers. Over $100,000 in financial awards and over $20,000 in services will be available for student entrepreneurs. We hope you can attend!

  • Location: Syracuse Technology Garden 235 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-0910
  • Website: emergingtalk.com
  • Phone:
  • Email:
Saturday, May 1, 2010

Imagine RIT-Innovation and Creativity Festival

Saturday, May 1, 2010

10:00 AM – 5:00 PM

FREE

Imagine RIT: Innovation and Creativity Festival is a campus-wide event that showcases the innovative and creative spirit of RIT students, faculty and staff. Visitors experience the breadth and depth of RIT through interactive presentations, hands-on demonstrations, exhibitions, and research projects set up throughout campus. Inflatables, games and multiple performance stages with live music and entertainment are also a hit with visitors of all ages. Held annually each spring, Imagine RIT is the annual kickoff to Rochester’s rich festival season.

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

Green Business Development Days at The Clean Tech Center

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Free by appointment

The green economy is moving fast. What are you doing to capitalize on it?

Do you have a concept for a new green product or service, but need help refining your business plan? Could you benefit from some expert assistance by a professional business counselor?

The Clean Tech Center, in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is once again hosting monthly "Green Business Development Days" for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners will be able to meet with a counselor from the SBDC to obtain advice about business planning, financing, access to federal contracts and other SBA programs. "Green Business Development" counseling sessions are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Tech Garden. Meetings are by appointment.

 

Accelerate CNY New Ideas in Technology, Manufacturing, Energy and the Environment

Wednesday, May 5, 2010

7:30 A.M. – 12 Noon

$45.00

Accelerate CNY is presented by regional business and economic development organizations seeking to foster economic vitality and environmental stewardship in New York's Creative Core.

The event caters to businesses, entrepreneurs and individuals interested in learning about the latest trends in technology, manufacturing, energy and the environment.

Please visit the website for full details and the link to register

 

Thursday, May 6, 2010

www.Project-ION.com

Thursday, May 6, 2010

10:00 A.M. – 11:00 A.M.

free

You are cordially invited to the offical press announcement of the new and improved regional internship opportunity website.  Project-ION plays a key role in demonstrating the internship and employment opportunities throughout the state funded in part by Empire State Development Corporation and the Governor's Small Business Task Force in association with the Young Leaders Congress.

Monday, May 10, 2010

Inaugural Meeting of the Chamber of Commerce and the MDA partnership

Monday, May 10, 2010

12:00 pm – 1:30 pm

$65/person, $650/ table

On behalf of the Boards of Directors of the Metropolitan Development Association and the Greater Syracuse Chamber of Commerce, you are invited to attend the inaugural meeting of our new Partnership. Pleas join us as we introduce our new organization for the first time and detail its role and mission for the region.  The winner of the New York's Creative Core $200,000 Emerging Business Competition will also be announced.  The meeting's keynot address will be delivered by John Wells, CEO, Interface Americas.

Register online: www.mda-registrations.com

Inivitation code: Partners2010

Checks made payable to the Metropolitan Development Association.

Mailed to: MDA-Chamber Partnership

Attn: Annual Meetings

109 South Warren Street, Suite 1900

Syracuse, NY 13202

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

Art Opening

Tuesday, May 11, 2010

5:00 P.M. – 7:00 P.M.

FREE; registering is appreciated

American Food and Vending will be sponsoring this event.  Exhibiting:

2010 Scholastic Art Awards Program- Artwork from teens throughout Central New York enrolled in Junior and Senior High Schools. Artists exhibiting: Christine Clifton, Harrison Rein, Joshua Henning, Joshua Shetterly, Mary Manchin, Jackie Riccio, Philippe Lewalle, Carolyn Meszko, Josh Snyder, Matt Kerr, Payton Morrell, Eric Gefell and Samantha Getman.

Syracuse Academy of Science- Art from students that attend Syracuse's Charter School. Mike Smith is the Chair of the Art Department.-Antonio Alvarez, Stephanie Chambers, Ashanti Bell, Devin Robertson and Kelly Nicholson

Cazenovia College- Work created by students enrolled in Cazenovia College's Division of Art and Design.-Jenna Petrone, Emily Thomas, Judith Anderson and Lindsey Matousek.

And a Selection from Local Artists:
Audrey Brooks Decker
Robert DeWolf
Ryan Giannotta
Wendy Moleski
Kathleen O'Brien
Ute Oestreicher
Mary Raineri
Yolanda Tooley
Mary Welch
Guifang Wu

 

 

Monday, May 17, 2010

2010 SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum

Monday, May 17, 2010

See info at website

For full details visit:
http://www.cnytdo.org/mail/2010ventureforum.html

Two day event:  May 17 - May 18, 2010

  • Location: Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conf. Ctr
  • Website: www.SmartStartvf.com
  • Phone:518 465 8975 x228
  • Email:

2010 SmartStart UNYTech Venture Forum

Monday, May 17, 2010

visit website for fee

The Center for Economic Growth (CEG) announced today that the 10th Annual SmartStart UNYTECH Venture Forum, will be held in Syracuse May 17-18, 2010 at the Sheraton Syracuse University Hotel & Conference Center. The forum is Upstate's premier venture forum to highlight the best early stage companies to investors.


"Supporting high growth companies is important for the Tech Valley region, as well as across the state. Moving this forum to different cities each year allows us to diversify opportunities presented to our entrepreneurs. The Center or Economic Growth is looking forward to another successful forum, connecting researchers and start-ups with the funded needed to move forward," stated F. Michael Tucker, president and CEO of the Center for Economic Growth.

This is the largest event for early stage companies and entrepreneurs in Upstate. It showcases local innovation before the entire Northeast investing and technology community. Every year, the forum provides a snapshot of the entire spectrum of New York state's latest emerging technologies and insights into future markets.

"The Tech Garden is truly excited to welcome UNYTECH and SmartStart to Syracuse. The two events together showcase the best of what Upstate has to offer--cutting edge technologies and strong cross-regional collaborations between universities, entrepreneurs and angel/venture investors," said Nasir Ali, president of The Tech Garden.

Since its inception 220 high-quality companies have presented and 62 have raised over $390 M in equity financing, including over $71 M directly attributable to their participation in the forum.
"The Smart Start Venture Forum is an exceptional opportunity to showcase the wealth of innovation, expertise and resulting leading technologies that exists in Central Upstate New York. This year's event being hosted in Syracuse will allow guests to meet and network with New York's Creative Core's fascinating local entrepreneurial and tech commercialization leaders," said Mitchell Paterson, Economic Development Coordinator of the Metropolitan Development Association (MDA) of Syracuse and Central New York.

"Syracuse University is proud and delighted to host upstate New York's largest technology-venture fair SmartStart UNYTECH. This will be an amazing opportunity for early-stage companies to showcase their businesses to investors and for aspiring entrepreneurs to see first hand on how to attract private investments for their venture. This forum will also provide established companies access to the innovative research happening in the region's world-class research institutions. Moreover, this event will provide networking opportunities with the people of upstate that are promoting an entrepreneurial ecosystem and a constellation of innovation possible," concluded Jeong Han Oh, director of Syracuse University Office of Technology Transfer and Industrial Development.

A call for entrepreneurs will begin in early January of 2010. For more information on the SmartStart UNYTECH forum, please contact CEG at 518-465-8975 or visit www.smartstartvf.com

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

2010 CCMR Symposium

Tuesday, May 18, 2010

Please follow website for this info

Nanostructured Functional Materials by Design - 2010 CCMR Symposium:

  • nanoparticles
  • functional materials
  • polymers
  • thermoelectrics
  • self assembly
  • nanofabrication
  • photovoltaics
  • fuel cells

Registration is open; please follow the website link.

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

Tapping the Talent Pool....Hiring an International Student

Wednesday, May 26, 2010

3:00 P.M. – 5:00 P.M.

Free

Join a panel of experienced business people in a discussion of the benefits of hiring international graduate students, the process for doing so, and the best strategies for navigating the immigration rules and regulations...

What's Its About:
We will discuss the process of hiring an international employee from the perspective of the employer and the employee.
There will be a brief presentation on the recent changes and trends in immigration rules and in employer compliance programs.

Who Should Attend:
Upstate business owners and managers who are interested in finding highly-skilled graduate students or recent grads in the
fields of engineering, computer science and I.T. will benefit from this lively discussion of how to find, hire and keep the best and the brightest.


Among the topics to be covered:

1. Statistics on S.U. grad students from in specific tech fields
2. Basic process for hiring an international student
3. Economy's effect on the H-1B program
4. E-Verify and I-9 compliance
5. Immigration Reform efforts-what to expect!
6. Strategies for immediate hiring and long-term employment planning.
7. Success stories of local employers with international employees.

Plus time for networking. 

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

Student Sandbox Opening

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

3:00 P.M. – 6:00 P.M.

HOLD THE DATE...MORE INFORMATION ON ITS WAY....

  • Location: Syracuse Technology Garden 235 Harrison St. Syracuse, NY 13202 315-474-0910
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Green Business Development Days at The Clean Tech Center

Wednesday, June 2, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

FREE by appointment

The green economy is moving fast. What are you doing to capitalize on it?

Do you have a concept for a new green product or service, but need help refining your business plan? Could you benefit from some expert assistance by a professional business counselor?

The Clean Tech Center, in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is once again hosting monthly "Green Business Development Days" for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners will be able to meet with a counselor from the SBDC to obtain advice about business planning, financing, access to federal contracts and other SBA programs. "Green Business Development" counseling sessions are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Tech Garden. Meetings are by appointment.

 

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

International Business Forum

Tuesday, June 22, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 10:30 A.M.

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Green Business Development Days

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

9:00 A.M. – 4:00 P.M.

Free by appointment

The green economy is moving fast. What are you doing to capitalize on it?

Do you have a concept for a new green product or service, but need help refining your business plan? Could you benefit from some expert assistance by a professional business counselor?

The Clean Tech Center, in conjunction with the US Small Business Administration (SBA) and the NYS Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is once again hosting monthly "Green Business Development Days" for entrepreneurs and small businesses. Entrepreneurs and business owners will be able to meet with a counselor from the SBDC to obtain advice about business planning, financing, access to federal contracts and other SBA programs. "Green Business Development" counseling sessions are 9 a.m. until 4 p.m. on the first Wednesday of each month at the Tech Garden. Meetings are by appointment.