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Roger Rosenbaum
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REGIONAL COMMUNITY COLLEGES JOIN ROUNDTABLE DISCUSSION ON ALTERNATIVE ENERGY
Virtual Hudson Valley Center for Innovation moves breakfast to Seven21 Media Center in Kingston
KINGSTON, N.Y. (SEPTEMBER 10, 2009) Four regional community colleges will join an unprecedented roundtable discussion on their role in training and educating a workforce dedicated to careers in renewable energy.
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation (HVCFI), a virtual technology accelerator, is holding the breakfast event on Wednesday September 23rd from 8:00-10:00 a.m. at the Seven21 Media Center located at 721 Broadway in Kingston.
“Community colleges play a pivotal role in developing a renewable energy industry in the Hudson Valley. We wanted to have ‘a meeting of the minds’ intended to encourage collaboration and innovation,” said Les Neumann, HVCFI managing director.
According to Neumann, HVCFI's Entrepreneurs Breakfast Series roundtable participants will include Ulster County Community College President Dr. Don Kott, Dr. Cliff Wood representing Rockland Community College, Dr. Ellen Galligan from Sullivan Community College and Dr. Bill Richards representing Orange County Community College and Dr. Andres Fortino from NYU Polytechnic University. The panel discussion will be moderated by Dr. Arthur Anthonisen who currently serves as the Chairman of the Association of Community College Trustees and a longtime local resident.
The breakfast will also feature a presentation by Don Perry who will provide an update on the progress of the WindPower Initiative and Les Neumann who will give a presentation on what he calls “Incentivitis – How can Small Business Compete.”
The HVCFI, along with its founding partner, the Hudson Valley Technology Development Center (HVTDC), is the regions technology accelerator serving the entrepreneurial community in the Hudson Valley from Westchester to Albany. The HVCFI provides targeted, 21st century business, academic and technical assistance to early stage alternative and renewable energy and information technology focused companies seeking to accelerate their growth, develop and validate their intellectual properties and initiate aggressive commercialization strategies designed to position themselves for long-term success in the global marketplace.
The breakfast is sponsored by: Rosenbaum Media Group, Saile Ackerman LLC, SUNY Ulster, Sullivan County Community College, Ellenbogen Group, Rondout Savings Bank, Sawyer Savings and Ulster Savings.
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Thursday, September 10, 2009
Wednesday, April 22, 2009
Wind Power Initiative Launched at HVCFI
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CENTER FOR INNOVATION LAUNCHES WIND POWER INITIATIVE CONCENTRATING ON RESEARCH, TESTING AND CERTIFICATION
Community colleges to help turn Hudson Valley epicenter of wind energy development
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (APRIL 22, 2009) In honor of Earth Day, the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation (HVCFI), the region’s nonprofit virtual technology accelerator will launch its new Wind Power Initiative (WPI) at its upcoming Entrepreneurs Breakfast on April 22 in the Lake Katrine location. The breakfast takes place between 8-10 a.m. at 703 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine.
Les Neumann, managing director of the HVCFI, said the initiative will be an addition to the non-profits current Cleantech Accelerator Program (CAP) started in 2007. Foreign and domestic companies are already participating in HVCFI’s Cleantech Accelerator Program (CAP) and have joined the wind power initiative. Some of the CAP technologies currently growing under the mentorship of the HVCFI include: solar, hydrogen, pollution control and wind. The impetus for a dedicated WPI arose due to the increasing number of wind turbine technologies that had applied to the CAP and required more focused attention.
“The timing is right. The Hudson Valley is suited to become the global epicenter of distributed wind energy development,” said Don Perry, LEED-AP, a green business strategist and consultant to the WPI. “The WPI will concentrate exclusively on late stage-technology development (full-scale pilot deployment), research, testing, siting, data acquisition and analysis leading to the certification of wind energy systems focusing specifically on small wind, (wind turbines in the 1kW to 100kW range) and medium wind (wind turbines from 100kW up to utility scale 2mW) technologies. “The HVCFI has formed a significant knowledge base of technical expertise in the area of small and medium wind technology, business commercialization and intellectual property development,” Perry said.
The WPI plans to conduct wind turbine training, testing and analysis at selected community colleges throughout the Hudson Valley, including Sullivan, Orange, and Ulster, along with its primary academic partner, the Polytechnic Institute of NYU. Les Neumann stated that; “The goal is to provide students with real world experience working with real wind energy systems and help them become expert in their design, installation, testing, and maintenance, as well as helping to push the technology envelope further and create new wind turbine generators of even greater power production, efficiency and cost competitiveness. Moreover, for companies that participate, the WPI provides an excellent introduction to the potential of the Hudson Valley as a location which is in close proximity to the largest concentration of end-users (New York City and the Northeast corridor), has a qualified and trained workforce and is ready to support manufacturing, distribution and headquarters facilities,” said Neumann.
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A major thrust of the WPI will be establishing test bed facilities throughout the region to assist developers in meeting new Small Wind Certification protocols that will be announced shortly by the American Wind Energy Association. Becoming AWEA certified is a critical component, towards sanctioning products and services to be sold here in the United States and globally. The WPI is a cornerstone initiative and outcropping of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation that can rapidly matriculate to full scale commercialization including manufacturing, distribution, workforce and economic development for the region.
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Tuesday, March 17, 2009
CENTER FOR INNOVATION HOSTS GREEN MARKETING SEMINAR
EFFECTIVE GREEN MARKETING FOCUS OF CENTER FOR INNOVATION BREAKFAST
Learn how small and large companies profit from green marketing
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (March 16, 2009) The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation (HVCFI) will host a breakfast seminar on Wednesday March 25 on the benefits and pitfalls of green marketing.
The breakfast seminar held from 8-9:30 at 703 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine will feature Beth Bengtson, an expert in developing green marketing strategies. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to specialevents@hvcfi.com. A donation of $10 with a reservation and $15 at the door is suggested.
Bengtson is the former VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at imc2, a top-tier digital marketing and communications company serving major blue-chip companies.
Seminar attendees will learn how companies have successfully implemented green marketing campaigns and how others have missed the mark. "Using green marketing appropriately has been shown to increase a company's bottom line but they have be able to walk their talk. The internet and the use of social media has enabled a new level of transparency into company’s behavior," said Bengtson.
Entrepreneurs can play a role in developing products and services that support the environmentally friendly practices of global companies. "Green marketing is not a trendy strategy. It is essential for the long-term survival of companies and the environment," said Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
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ABOUT HVCFI:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement, of the cost-effective Business incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com
Learn how small and large companies profit from green marketing
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (March 16, 2009) The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation (HVCFI) will host a breakfast seminar on Wednesday March 25 on the benefits and pitfalls of green marketing.
The breakfast seminar held from 8-9:30 at 703 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine will feature Beth Bengtson, an expert in developing green marketing strategies. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to specialevents@hvcfi.com. A donation of $10 with a reservation and $15 at the door is suggested.
Bengtson is the former VP of Corporate Social Responsibility at imc2, a top-tier digital marketing and communications company serving major blue-chip companies.
Seminar attendees will learn how companies have successfully implemented green marketing campaigns and how others have missed the mark. "Using green marketing appropriately has been shown to increase a company's bottom line but they have be able to walk their talk. The internet and the use of social media has enabled a new level of transparency into company’s behavior," said Bengtson.
Entrepreneurs can play a role in developing products and services that support the environmentally friendly practices of global companies. "Green marketing is not a trendy strategy. It is essential for the long-term survival of companies and the environment," said Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
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ABOUT HVCFI:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement, of the cost-effective Business incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com
Tuesday, March 10, 2009
Catskill Mountain Ski Areas Ride Out Season Together...
Media Advisory:
Contact:
Lance Matteson
lmatteson (at sign) ulsterny.com
845-338-8840
ANNOUNCEMENT: FIVE CATSKILL SKI AREAS ANNOUNCE HISTORIC AGREEMENT
Resorts Join Forces In Push for Spring Skiing in Catskill Mountains
KINGSTON, N.Y. (March 10, 2009) Five Catskill Mountain-area ski resorts will announce on Wednesday a marketing partnership to promote Spring skiing in the region.
The ski areas in four counties are promoting affordability and accessibility off of the New York State Thruway during some of the best conditions of the season.
The news conference is slated for WEDNESDAY MARCH 11 at 1 p.m. At the Ulster County Office Building at 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor. Kingston, NY.
Please let us know if you would like a copy of the release.
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Contact:
Lance Matteson
lmatteson (at sign) ulsterny.com
845-338-8840
ANNOUNCEMENT: FIVE CATSKILL SKI AREAS ANNOUNCE HISTORIC AGREEMENT
Resorts Join Forces In Push for Spring Skiing in Catskill Mountains
KINGSTON, N.Y. (March 10, 2009) Five Catskill Mountain-area ski resorts will announce on Wednesday a marketing partnership to promote Spring skiing in the region.
The ski areas in four counties are promoting affordability and accessibility off of the New York State Thruway during some of the best conditions of the season.
The news conference is slated for WEDNESDAY MARCH 11 at 1 p.m. At the Ulster County Office Building at 244 Fair Street, 6th Floor. Kingston, NY.
Please let us know if you would like a copy of the release.
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Tuesday, February 17, 2009
NEWS RELEASE
Media Contact: Roger Rosenbaum 845-943-5366
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HVCFI HOSTS TALK ON LINKING UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cornell Center for Material Research Seeks Industrial Partnerships
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (February 16, 2009) Hudson Valley Center for Innovation's (HVCFI) February 25th Entrepreneur's Breakfast Series will feature John Pochan Ph.D., visiting scientist at the Cornell Center for Material Research (CCMR).
Dr. Pochan will explain the collaborative partnerships offered by Cornell University to technology and manufacturing companies in the Hudson Valley.
The breakfast featuring Dr. Pochan will take place from 8:00 a.m. To 10 a.m. at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation located at 703 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine. A donation of $10 with a reservation at the door and $15 without is suggested. Please RSVP to specialevents@hvcfi.com
"John Pochan gained industrial research experience with companies such as S.C. Johnson and Sons, Eastman Kodak and the Xerox Corporation. Now, as a visiting scientist at Cornell University he is working to bring academic faculty and student brainpower to help promote economic development," said
Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
The mission of CCMR’s Industrial Partnerships Program is to promote active cooperation between CCMR and industry to foster technology transfer, strengthen the links between university based research and its application, and promote economic development.
Dr. Pochan's role now is to visit companies and explain what services faculty and students from Cornell can offer. He is noted on 17 patents and has over 130 publications.
According to Neumann, Pochan is highly qualified to demonstrate to small businesses that Cornell can concretely help in solving problems related to materials development, properties and manufacturing.
"Harnessing the research power of academic institutions will be essential for companies in the Hudson Valley to remain competitive or excel to become cutting edge," said Neumann.
Video from last month's breakfast:
http://rosenbaummedia.magnify.net/video/Jeff-Peterson-Talks-at-HVCFI-mo
ABOUT HVCFI:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement, of the cost-effective Business incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com
Media Contact: Roger Rosenbaum 845-943-5366
roger (at sign) rosenbaummedia.com
HVCFI HOSTS TALK ON LINKING UNIVERSITY RESEARCH AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT
Cornell Center for Material Research Seeks Industrial Partnerships
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (February 16, 2009) Hudson Valley Center for Innovation's (HVCFI) February 25th Entrepreneur's Breakfast Series will feature John Pochan Ph.D., visiting scientist at the Cornell Center for Material Research (CCMR).
Dr. Pochan will explain the collaborative partnerships offered by Cornell University to technology and manufacturing companies in the Hudson Valley.
The breakfast featuring Dr. Pochan will take place from 8:00 a.m. To 10 a.m. at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation located at 703 Grant Avenue in Lake Katrine. A donation of $10 with a reservation at the door and $15 without is suggested. Please RSVP to specialevents@hvcfi.com
"John Pochan gained industrial research experience with companies such as S.C. Johnson and Sons, Eastman Kodak and the Xerox Corporation. Now, as a visiting scientist at Cornell University he is working to bring academic faculty and student brainpower to help promote economic development," said
Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
The mission of CCMR’s Industrial Partnerships Program is to promote active cooperation between CCMR and industry to foster technology transfer, strengthen the links between university based research and its application, and promote economic development.
Dr. Pochan's role now is to visit companies and explain what services faculty and students from Cornell can offer. He is noted on 17 patents and has over 130 publications.
According to Neumann, Pochan is highly qualified to demonstrate to small businesses that Cornell can concretely help in solving problems related to materials development, properties and manufacturing.
"Harnessing the research power of academic institutions will be essential for companies in the Hudson Valley to remain competitive or excel to become cutting edge," said Neumann.
Video from last month's breakfast:
http://rosenbaummedia.magnify.net/video/Jeff-Peterson-Talks-at-HVCFI-mo
ABOUT HVCFI:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement, of the cost-effective Business incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com
Monday, January 12, 2009
HVCFI/NYSERDA
MEDIA CONTACT:
Roger Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum Media Group LLC
845-943-5366
roger (at sign) rosenbaummedia.com
For Immediate Release
HVCFI HOSTS TALK ON CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS GROWTH AND INNOVATION
Entrepreneurs' Breakfast Series Focuses on NYSERDA Programs
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (January 12, 2009) Businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the emerging renewable energy market can learn how the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) can assist with their efforts during a breakfast event at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation (HVCFI).
Jeff Peterson from NYSERDA will present to HVCFI's Entrepreneurs Breakfast Series on Wednesday January 21st from 8:00-10:00 a.m. 703 Grant Avenue. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to specialevents@hvcfi.com. A donation of $10 with a reservation and $15 at the door is suggested.
Jeff Peterson, NYSERDA program manager for energy resources, will discuss how to grow clean energy businesses. Peterson manages the primary research program for renewable and natural gas resources for NYSERDA.
NYSERDA partners with businesses in New York to create new technologies that can be used around the world. Peterson's program supports workforce training as well as development of products and services in New York that meet customer demand for renewable energy around the world.
"There are a tremendous number of opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses in our region to create products, services and support for the renewable energy market. This is a hot topic and the event is likely to be well attended," said Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
On September 15, HVCFI announced the creation of the Cleantech Acceleration Program (CAP™) which is specifically designed to assist clean tech, green tech, alternative and renewable emerging energy enterprises bring their products or services to market in an accelerated time frame.
"NYSERDA plays a key role in the development of alternative and renewable energies developed right here in the Hudson Valley. Last fall, one of HVCFI's licensees, AeroCity LLC, received a $1 million grant from NYSERDA to continue research and development of its wind turbine designed for use in urban settings," said Neumann.
Highlights of the AeroCity LLC news conference can be seen by going to:
http://rosenbaummedia.magnify.net/video/AerocityNewsRelease8-mov
For those located outside of the Hudson Valley, a live web cast of Jeff Peterson's presentation will be available by signing up in advance by contacting specialevents@hvcfi.com.
ABOUT HVCFI:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement, of the cost-effective business incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com
About NYSERDA:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority. NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Subsequent research and development projects focused on topics including environmental effects of energy consumption, development of renewable resources, and advancement of innovative technologies. For more information go to: www.nyserda.org
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Roger Rosenbaum
Rosenbaum Media Group LLC
845-943-5366
roger (at sign) rosenbaummedia.com
For Immediate Release
HVCFI HOSTS TALK ON CLEAN ENERGY BUSINESS GROWTH AND INNOVATION
Entrepreneurs' Breakfast Series Focuses on NYSERDA Programs
LAKE KATRINE, N.Y. (January 12, 2009) Businesses and entrepreneurs seeking to tap into the emerging renewable energy market can learn how the New York State Energy Research Development Authority (NYSERDA) can assist with their efforts during a breakfast event at the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation (HVCFI).
Jeff Peterson from NYSERDA will present to HVCFI's Entrepreneurs Breakfast Series on Wednesday January 21st from 8:00-10:00 a.m. 703 Grant Avenue. Those wishing to attend should RSVP to specialevents@hvcfi.com. A donation of $10 with a reservation and $15 at the door is suggested.
Jeff Peterson, NYSERDA program manager for energy resources, will discuss how to grow clean energy businesses. Peterson manages the primary research program for renewable and natural gas resources for NYSERDA.
NYSERDA partners with businesses in New York to create new technologies that can be used around the world. Peterson's program supports workforce training as well as development of products and services in New York that meet customer demand for renewable energy around the world.
"There are a tremendous number of opportunities for entrepreneurs and businesses in our region to create products, services and support for the renewable energy market. This is a hot topic and the event is likely to be well attended," said Les Neumann, managing director of the Hudson Valley Center for Innovation.
On September 15, HVCFI announced the creation of the Cleantech Acceleration Program (CAP™) which is specifically designed to assist clean tech, green tech, alternative and renewable emerging energy enterprises bring their products or services to market in an accelerated time frame.
"NYSERDA plays a key role in the development of alternative and renewable energies developed right here in the Hudson Valley. Last fall, one of HVCFI's licensees, AeroCity LLC, received a $1 million grant from NYSERDA to continue research and development of its wind turbine designed for use in urban settings," said Neumann.
Highlights of the AeroCity LLC news conference can be seen by going to:
http://rosenbaummedia.magnify.net/video/AerocityNewsRelease8-mov
For those located outside of the Hudson Valley, a live web cast of Jeff Peterson's presentation will be available by signing up in advance by contacting specialevents@hvcfi.com.
ABOUT HVCFI:
The Hudson Valley Center for Innovation, Inc. (HVCFI) is a not-for-profit corporation formed to foster the growth and development of emerging high value business and technology development firms, and the creation of high-value jobs throughout the Hudson Valley region of New York State through the implementation, and enhancement, of the cost-effective business incubation model. Go to: www.hvcfi.com
About NYSERDA:
New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) is a public benefit corporation created in 1975 under Article 8, Title 9 of the State Public Authorities Law through the reconstitution of the New York State Atomic and Space Development Authority. NYSERDA’s earliest efforts focused solely on research and development with the goal of reducing the State’s petroleum consumption. Subsequent research and development projects focused on topics including environmental effects of energy consumption, development of renewable resources, and advancement of innovative technologies. For more information go to: www.nyserda.org
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