Students 2 Workforce Registration
Thursday, February 11, 2010
Holiday Inn Riverview - Elmira, NY
In honor of all your hard work, we invite the top students from Chemung County to "Students 2 Workforce." This formal event is a forum for today's business, political, and community leaders to present future career opportunities in Chemung County.
Please fill out the form below if you've received an invitation to register. The event is free and hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served. For more information, please email info@p4pnetwork.com.
FREE Arts and Economic Impact Workshop:
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Panel presenters include: Celeste Lawson, Executive Director, Arts Council in Buffalo and Erie County; Andy Glanzman, President & CEO, Northern Lights Candles, and Founder, Wellsville Creative Arts Center; John "Jack" Hart, attorney,Wagner & Hart LLP; Anne Conroy-Baiter, Executive Director, Cattaraugus County Arts Council, and Kimberly LaMendola Driscoll, Programs & Grants Manager, Cattaraugus County Arts Council
Join us for this interactive and contemporary panel discussion that puts the focus on the positive economic impact that arts sector activities generate. From outdoor community concerts and art exhibits to regional theatre companies and multi-arts centers, the arts are a catalyst for community development and economic impact and contribute to creating vibrant communities with stimulating quality-of-life assets. Presenters will talk about how their organizations are integrating the arts with economic development strategies and discuss cultivating new sources of revenue for arts and cultural organizations. This panel discussion continues the pace and theme of NYSCA's Cultural Blueprint sessions that explore new strategies and partnerships for arts and cultural organizations.
FREE but pre-registration by June 16 is appreciated | Light refreshments served
RSVP Cattaraugus County Arts Council 716-372-7455 or artscouncil@verizon.net
Location Olean Public Library, 134 North Second Street, Olean, NY 14760
You’re Invited to Take a Closer Look at Starting a Company
Thursday, June 04, 2009
Startup Boot Camp is a one-day workshop and networking event focused on the
issues and challenges involved in starting a company. It is brought to you by
The Cornell Center for Technology Enterprise and Commercialization (www.cctec.cornell.edu).
This year's panelists will share
practical advice and their experiences in starting companies.
Panel topics include:
- Basic Training: What You Need to Know Before You Take the Leap
- In the Trenches: Organizing the Startup
- The Frontlines: Making the Pitch
- The Battlefield: Surviving the Hard Times
To register for Startup Boot Camp, visit http://www.cctec.cornell.edu/events/startup-boot-camp-registration.php5
For more information, contact Amanda Arliss at AA627@cornell.edu.
PDF File for more info: Click here
Binghamton Students Propose Change
Tuesday, May 12, 2009
On Monday, May 11 in the new Binghamton University Downtown Center, students from the Catalyst for Intellectual Capital Leadership Institute (CIC-LI) presented their final projects in front of scores of community representatives. The students, ranging from freshmen to seniors and from a cross-section of majors, flowed through four major themes to address region-wide "brain gain" issues: connect, engage, educate, and innovate.
The outbound director of Catalyst for Intellectual Capital 2020 (CIC2020), Kathryn Fletcher, introduced CIC-LI and their final projects by defining change as opportunity. The theme carried throughout the presentation as students identified best practices and made recommendations for connecting, engaging, educating, and innovating to retain young professionals and grow intellectual capital.
CONNECT
Students from the "connect" group talked about the importance of regional marketing through new media outlets to promote the area's quality of life. Successful tactics, they suggested, could increase global and international awareness. Some best practices were identified as Broome Community College's presence on iTunesU and GrafiQa's innovative marketing techniques as a growing southern-tier business. Their recommendations included......
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P4P Officially Launches Regional Workforce Action Plan
Thursday, April 23, 2009
In an event at the Corning Museum of Glass on Thursday, April 23, P4P officially launched the Regional Workforce Action Plan. In February 2008, P4P announced it would be working on a plan to produce concrete steps to attract and retain talent throughout 13 counties in the Southern Tier. With research and support from Cornell University and the involvement of stakeholders throughout the region, the plan was drafted and is ready for implementation.
P4P outlined five main strategies in the document: fostering a regional identity, educating and attracting a talented workforce, targeting and supporting industries with high growth potential, building entrepreneurial capacity in the region, and embracing arts, culture, recreation, and entertainment as regional assets. In addition to outlining important steps for success, each strategy describes the potential for collaboration with colleges and universities and with appropriate regional businesses and organizations.
We have already started to take action through regional initiatives. For example, Binghamton University’s Catalysts for Intellectual Capital 2020 (CIC2020) administers a course that engages students through research revolved around retaining young professionals in the community after graduation. P4P provides guidance and support for these students, and plans to help implement some of the ideas that come out of the class. In addition, P4P recently announced the winner of the BeHere Video Contest. Laurence Morey of Painted Post, NY created a video of some of the best regional assets, which has been featured on local TV stations and websites.
Anticipation for the Action Plan Launch was built through our social media pages on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Twitter. Group members have been actively participating in discussion boards, event invitations, and posting opportunities. Continuous feedback is valued as we move forward.
On April 23, those in attendance at the Corning Museum of Glass heard brief presentations from regional stakeholders and saw a video outlining the Regional Workforce Action Plan. The Plan is available for download here.
Binghamton Student Video
Thursday, February 12, 2009
Binghamton University student Sean Cunningham recently won the I Love NY
Video Contest with his entry featuring Upstate NY, particularly some of the
wonderful destinations in our region!
Discover
a Different New York - I Love NY Grand Prize - More free videos are here
On Tuesday, March 10, P4P will announce the winner of the BeHere Video
Contest - stay tuned!
Virtual Media Kit Available
Friday, September 05, 2008
Download the Virtual Media Kit to prepare for our Action Plan Launch Party on
April 23rd at the Corning Museum of Glass.
The kit contains a Press Release, list of important links, Action Plan
Document, Action Plan Summary, and postcard invitation to the Launch Party.
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