May 2017



  Catalysts For pro·ac·tive Companies

  


MTEC has partnered with local resources for Hudson Valley manufacturers for an invite only event which will facilitate one on one interactions with contract manufacturers who add value to your products and prototypes. 

The event is a 3-hour, very exclusive opportunity for manufacturers looking to move their supply chain resources to the Hudson Valley area. Those who wish to submit themselves for consideration please click here .

MTEC Says Farewell to Graduating Interns

As the summer approaches, four of MTEC's interns are wrapping up their time with us. It is always a pleasure to get to know the students who contribute so much of their time and hard work to our team. We wish them luck in their future careers!



Stay tuned next month, as we introduce our new incoming interns.


It's crucial to track the purchases of your customers, and to understand their purchasing strategies, or your business may be devoured by the Anaconda.  Read more about supply chain management.
 
New York State Legislature passed the state's 2018 fiscal year budget. It includes appropriations for many of the initiatives that Governor Andrew M. Cuomo proposed for technology- and innovation-led economic growth.  Read more about manufacturing highlights
If you're a New York State manufacturer who's not exporting, you may be wondering if your business is too small for international sales. Don't let your company's size deter you. 85% of global economic growth is projected to occur abroad during the five-year period that ends in 2018.  Read more about what you need to know
 
Small Business Innovation Research awards enable companies to explore technology-based solutions and provide the incentive to profit from the commercialization of their research results. Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP) Centers provide a variety of support throughout the lifecycle of an SBIR project.  Read more about manufacturing innovation with SBIR
 

Industry News You Can Use




As part of our new Food & Beverage Initiative, MTEC would like to introduce ourselves to Hudson Valley's finest food and beverage manufacturers. For all industry news, visit our Food and Beverage page.




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Upcoming Events

Innovations in Food Systems: Feeding a Growing World
Date: June 7th, 8:00am - 5:00pm
Hosted by: Cornell Center for Materials Research
Location:  Cornell University Biotechnology Building G10 - Ithaca, NY

The CTL Partnership Forum entitled "Innovations in Food Systems: Feeding a Growing World" will bring together leaders from industry, the investment community, and academia to explore current topics and trends in agriculture and animal production to meet the challenges of feeding 9 billion


HR Network Meeting: I9 and Immigration Update
Date: June 9th, 8:30am - 10:30am
Hosted by: The Council of Industry
Location: 
Council of Industry Office, Media Room, The Desmond Campus MSMC - Newburgh, NY

Otieno Ombok, Jackson Lewis PC, will discuss immigration changes under the new administration and I-9 compliance in light of the new I-9 form
CCMR Symposium 2017

Date: June 16-17th, 2017
Hosted by: Cornell Center for Materials Research
Location: Cornell University - Ithaca, NY

The speakers will highlight recent advances in the development of atomic membranes, a new class of two-dimensional, free-standing materials only one atom thick yet mechanically robust, chemically stable, and virtually impermeable. 

DISRUPTED: The Future of the Hudson Valley Economy
Date: June 23rd, 8:00am - 10:30am
Hosted by: SUNY New Paltz
Location:  Student Union Building
               
Join HVEDC, keynote speaker Dennis Crowley the
Co-founder of Foursquare, and industry-leading panel of experts as they take a deep dive into the technological, demographic and workforce trends DISRUPTing the very fabric of the Hudson Valley economy.



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