Upcoming Events
Mid-Hudson Workforce Solutions Webinar Series: The Mid-Hudson Regional Economic Development Council (MHREDC) has put together a webinar series for organizations to learn about workforce best practices and resources to help retain and attract talent. Register to attend any of the webinars below!
- 1/27, 2pm-2:30pm – Mid-Hudson Workforce Solutions: Open Hiring – Greyston’s Model for Talent Attraction
- 2/4, 9am-10am – Mid-Hudson Workforce Solutions: NYS Workforce Development Funding
- 2/11, 8:30am-9am – Mid-Hudson Workforce Solutions: Child Care Resources for Employers
- 2/16, 9am-9:45am – Mid-Hudson Workforce Solutions: NYS Department of Labor Recruitment Resources
New: Office of Cannabis Management officially invites you to attend Cannabis Conversations
- A series of 11 regional discussions across the state about cannabis legalization – including one in Spanish
- The Office of Cannabis Management will start the conversation to inform people about the legalization law, health and safety, and goals to build an inclusive, equitable new industry
- The Office of Cannabis Management will be responding to questions
- The registration link is on the flyer, available here
- Questions can be submitted in advance when you sign-up and will be answered live during the Conversation
- Go to cannabis.ny.gov for the latest information
- You can also sign up for updates from the Office here
New: NYS Career Center Events & Recruitments
- New York’s Career Centers offer a variety of classes, workshops, job fairs, job clubs including virtual career fairs and virtual workshops, including informational sessions on a variety of topics
- They also offer recruitments for numerous companies. Discover what is being offered in your area and take advantage of what your local Career Center has to offer to help you prepare for your next career
- Select your Labor Market Region or your local Career Center from the filters on the left to find events and recruitments in your area
- If you have any questions about attending any of these events or recruitments, be sure to contact your local Career Center
Project Highlights
- Funding Awards Will Aid Seniors, Veterans, and Disabled Households; Provide Assistance to First-Time Homebuyers
- Complete List of Statewide Awards Available Here
- The Drive Clean Rebate Program Helps New Yorkers Drive Cleaner Cars and Reduces Upfront Costs
- $2.7 Million Awarded in Grants for 49 Municipal Projects to Fund Zero-Emission Vehicles and Chargers, Helping to Reduce Emissions
Economic Development Opportunity Highlights
- Funding Helps Municipalities Establish Community Forests
2022 Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim and Witness Assistance Request for Applications
- New York State Office of Victim Services (OVS) is announcing a funding opportunity available to any nonprofit organization, hospital, law enforcement agency, coalition, or other entity that meets the application requirements. The goal of this Request for Applications (RFA) is to outline how to apply for funding to support direct services that meet the immediate and long-term needs of victims of crime under the Victims of Crime Act (VOCA) Victim and Witness Assistance Grant Program.
- Proposals for this opportunity are due Thursday, March 24th, no later than 2:00 PM (EST) PM.
Reminder: FuzeHub 2022 Manufacturing Grants – Round 1 – Awards up to $50K Each | Deadline is February 4, 2022
- Eligible Applicants: New York State not-for-profit organizations that partner with at least one New York State small to medium-sized manufacturer
- Eligible Partner Manufacturers: Each manufacturer (industry partner) identified in the application will need to evidence:
- At least one physical establishment in New York State, and no more than 500 employees across the entire firm or enterprise worldwide;
- Registration with Dun & Bradstreet evidenced by a D&B account number. The D&B profile must include a manufacturing North American Industry Classification System (NAICS) code. See guidelines for list of eligible NAICS codes.
- At least 4 awards will be granted to projects in which the industry partner is a startup manufacturer who does not request funds toward the cost of purchasing equipment. For the purposes of this grant, a startup is a company that has:
- Less than $2M in revenue to date; and
- Been in business for 5 years or less (7 for life science, biomedical, or medical device companies).
- Apply Here