Capital Region Global Business Network

Events
The Capital Region Global Business Network.

The primary agenda of our programs is to help members develop their global business expertise. Programs are designed to transfer skills and knowledge, to facilitate introductions in the community and beyond, and to shape the thinking and conversations of members so they can be more effective in their identification and pursuit of international business opportunities.

Coming Events:

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Meet the 2008 Excellence in International Trade "Globie" Award Winners:

Large Manufacturer of the Year: SI Group, Inc

Small/Medium Manufacturer of the Year: Guyson Corporation

New to Export Award: BullEx, Inc

Exporter of Services Award: Innovative Control Systems, Inc

Trade Partner of the Year: Tom Valentine, Mainfreight, Inc

Please join us November 13, 2008 for dinner at the Glen Sanders Mansion to honor some of Tech Valley's finest companies.

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Recent Events:

October 21, 2008 - Business Opportunities in Canada - A distinguished panel featured Margaret Lange, Consul and Trade Commissioner of the Canadian Consulate General in Buffalo; Yves Gignac, Representative of the Empire State Development Corp. in Montreal; David Guilzion, National Sales Manager of Hannay Reels and Tony Sirco of Radiant Pools. The panel discussed how area companies can get started or enhance their current sales with Canada -- New York's largest trading partner.

August 21, 2008 - Export Compliance Training - Trade consultant Richard Allocca of Alloca Enterprises provided an 11-point checklist to guide exporters on ensuring full compliance on the ever-changing security requirements.

June 17, 2008 - Trivia Night - Join the Capital Region Tech Valley Global Business Network (TVGBN) for an informal evening of fun, food and global trivia at Aperitivo. Network with businesses from around the Capital Region while growing your knowledge of global trivia.

May 20, 2008 - Developing a Multi-Lingual, Culturally Sensitive Website - Don't miss a great presentation on how to efficiently leverage the content and appearance of your website in a world of global business opportunities.

March 26, 2008 - GBN International Business Briefing Series presents a roundtable discussion around topics of currrent interest, including economical recession and currency issues.

November 15, 2007 - Excellence in International Business Awards "Globie" Dinner: Our 14th annual recognition of companies making a real difference in building Capital Region's international business.

The Capital Region Global Business Network recognized six "Globie" award winners at the organization's annual dinner event at the Glen Sanders Mansion in Scotia on November 15, 2007.

Before an audience of 200 area business people, GBN recognized each of the six companies with the Globie world statuette for their roles in enhancing and promoting international trade in the Capital Region. Each award winner was featured in a brief video highlighting the company and its international reach. The 2007 winners were:

Gurley Precision Instruments, Manufacturer of the Year [video]
Adirondack Speciality Adhesives, Small Manufacturer of the year [video]
American Bio Medica Corporation, New to Export Award [video]
MSE Power Systems, Exporter of Services Award [video]
Mohawk Global Logistics, Trade Partner of the Year [video]
Ralph Bocchino, HSBC, Global Vision Award [video]

Walt Borisenok, president of Fortitech Inc., an accomplished Schenectady-based company that produces fortified ingredients for the global food and pharmaceuticals industries, was the keynote speaker. Wally Altes, host of WMHT's "The BottomLine" business program was the evening's emcee. GBN President Bill Berezansky gave the opening remarks that featured the state of international business in the Capital Region and a video presentation of the membership organization.

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July 18, 2007 - Summer Soiree at the Albany Institute of History & Art: Come network with other Capital Region Global Business Network (GBN) members and future members while you get a glimpse of the Albany Institute of History & Art’s collection of international items through a behind-the-scenes tour.

May 24, 2007 - Doing Business with Russia - at the Heffner Alumni Center, Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute, Heffner Alumni House. Panel including:

Irina Mitchell, Trade Specialist -- Russia, U.S. Dept. of Commerce
Alexandre M. Bulatov, Senior Investment Officer, Trade Representative of the Russian Federation in the USA, New York Office
Bryan Minch, Business Development & Acquisition Integration Leader, Global Supply Chain Management, GE Power
David Simonian, Vice President of Finance, Simmons Machine Tool Corp., Albany
Martin Gordinier, Vice President, Gurley Precision Instruments, Troy

March 21, 2007 - What Can Nano do for You? The Local Impact and the Global Reach. Dr. Edward Cupoli, professor and head of the Nano Economics constellation at the College of Nanoscale Science and Engineering (CNSE) followed by a facility tour and networking reception.