October 15 2021
Entrepreneurship, Research & Development

Capital Region Firms Netted $15.5M in SBIR & STTR Funds in 2020

Fifteen Capital Region small businesses received $15.5 million in federal seed funding grants for research and development in fiscal 2020. That included a record annual sum from the National Science Foundation (NSF), according to a Center for Economic Growth analysis of SBIR.gov data. SBIR/STTR The SBIR program helps stimulate small

October 15 2021
Employment/Workforce, Manufacturing

Success Story: Blasch Precision Ceramics Skills up Staff with BGS Support

Background Blasch Precision Ceramics is a manufacturer of net shape ceramic products and refractory components for chemical processing, mining, heavy industrial processing, power generation and other applications. Its high-performing materials are used for the containment, control and refinement of molten metal. The 42-year-old company employs about 125 in Menands, New

October 15 2021
News

CEG in the News: September, 2021

See the below articles from the past month for news about CEG: CEG Announcements/Op-eds/Media Mentions Register-Star: CEDC offers business course amid growth Times Union: Craft beer and brewing programs continue to expand at SCCC Saratogian: Local children’s museums join forces to expand regional impact and increase efficiency Daily Gazette: Still

October 8 2021
General, News

Week in Review: October 4 – October 8, 2021

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 Spotlight News: Bethlehem Community Celebrates National Manufacturing Day Saratogian: Capital Region

October 1 2021
News

Week in Review: September 27 – October 1, 2021

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 Albany Business Review: Albany Inno – Three new startup incubators planned

September 24 2021
News

Week in Review: September 20 – 24, 2021

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 ABC News 10: Nearly 50% more craft beverage producers in Capital

September 24 2021
COVID-19, News

What Employers Need for NY HERO ACT Workforce Safety Plans

  With Gov. Kathy Hochul on Sept. 6, 2021 designating COVID-19 an airborne disease under the New York Health and Essential Rights Act (NY HERO Act), employers are required to implement workforce safety plans. Employers were required to adopt an airborne infectious disease by Aug. 5, 2021 and to provide

September 22 2021
Entrepreneurship

Census Business Builder: A Free Tool for Entrepreneurs in Need of Market Research Data

An easy-to-use and free tool available for entrepreneurs interested in demographic or market intelligence is the U.S. Census Bureau’s Census Business Builder (CBB). The CBB provides demographic data tailored to specific users: small business owners and regional analysts. The CBB pulls from data from the Census Bureau’s American Community Survey.

September 17 2021
Employment/Workforce, Regional/County Profiles

Capital Region County Economic Profiles – 2021

  See CEG’s latest county profiles below. These new promotional materials provide business leaders and talent with insights into the strength of the regional economy and why they should relocate or expand here. Select the link on each image to download the profile. The following county economic profiles are available

September 17 2021
News

Week in Review: September 13, 2021 – September 17, 2021

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 Albany area’s ‘artificial intelligence’ sector has potential, Brookings says Daily Gazette:

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