May 13 2017
News

Despite SUNY Poly scandal, region’s chip industry takes off

Times Union By: Larry Rulison The region’s computer chip industry appears to have emerged almost unscathed from the bid-rigging scandal that led to federal charges. Anchored by GlobalFoundries’ $12 billion Fab 8 factory, the sector is about to hit its stride. It is coming to fruition after multiple fits and starts

May 12 2017
General, News

CEG Economic Development Week in Review: May 6 – May 12, 2017

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on:   CEG IN THE NEWS Times Union: Solar energy from CEG shines from the rooftops

May 8 2017
News

Solar energy from CEG shines from the rooftops

Times Union By: Alicia Biggs The 2,400 solar panels lining the roof of the Stewart’s Shops Corp. manufacturing and distribution center in Greenfield are saving the company $40,000 a year on its energy bills. “The rooftop project has been particularly effective,” said Stewart’s spokeswoman Maria D’Amelia of the panels, which

May 5 2017
News

CEG Economic Development Week in Review – April 29 – May 5, 2017

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEG IN THE NEWS Saraogian: Spa City to host semiconductor conference REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS

May 3 2017
News

Success Story: Talent Connect Matches GE Global Research Engineer’s Spouse with Engineering Lecturer Position at Rensselaer

In spring 2015, Mahmood Hameed and his wife, Aqsa Patel, were preparing to receive their doctorates from the University of Kansas. Both would get doctorates in electrical engineering, but Mahmood’s focus was on fiber optic telecommunications whereas Aqsa’s was on radar. That May, Aqsa got a job offer for an

May 1 2017
News

Economic Development Month in Review: April

For the Top Economic Development News of the Month, CEG selects news articles about projects or developments that promise to improve and/or transform the Capital Region’s economy, particularly those that related to manufacturing and initiatives outlined in Capital 20.20, a five-year, multi-pronged plan for bringing economic prosperity to the entire

April 30 2017
News

Spa City to host semiconductor conference

The Saratogian By: News Staff SARATOGA SPRINGS, N.Y. >> A large regional semiconductor conference, featuring several industry leaders, is scheduled for June 8 at Saratoga Springs City Center. This first-of-its-kind event, hosted by the Center for Economic Growth, is called the 87/90 Semiconductor Summit. It will showcase the area’s history

April 28 2017
News

CEG Economic Development Week in Review – April 22 – April 28, 2017

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS Here’s the best small city in the Albany area to start

April 27 2017
News

Press Release: CEG Announces Major Semiconductor Event in Saratoga Springs

For Immediate Release: April 27, 2017 Media Inquiries: Timothy Dunn, Dunn Strategy Group 518.380.1765 tdunn@dunnstrategy.com CEG ANNOUNCES MAJOR SEMICONDUCTOR EVENT IN SARATOGA SPRINGS 87/90 Semiconductor Summit to Feature NYS Leaders, Industry Experts and Senior Regional Business Executives ALBANY, NY – Today, the Center for Economic Growth (CEG) announced a first

April 21 2017
News

CEG Economic Development Week in Review – April 15 – April 21, 2017

Stay up-to-date on business and economic development happenings in the Capital Region with the CEG Economic Development Week in Review. Don’t miss out on the developments that are transforming the region by following us on: CEG IN THE NEWS Times Union: CEG creates “87/90” summit on chip industry REGIONAL ECONOMIC

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