Troy aerospace firm wins Tully Rinckey award
United Aircraft Technologies of Troy won first place in the business plan competition at this year’s Veterans in Economic Transition Conference organized by the Tully Rinckey Foundation, the charitable arm of the Tully Rinckey law firm. The conference took place Nov. 27 and Nov. 28 at the Desmond Hotel & Conference Center in Colonie. Renssealer Polytechnic […]
Kennedy: Veterans have harder time getting financing for business ventures
I should have thought to count the number of times Amy Amoroso peppered her talk with the word “free.” No matter, it was a lot. Amoroso, based in Watervliet, is director of the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Veteran Business Outreach Center for a federal region that covers New York, New Jersey, Puerto Rico and the […]
Capital Region Conference to Aide Veteran Transition into Life After Military Returns in November
September 7, 2017 – Albany, N.Y. – After a highly successful debut last year, the Veterans in Economic Transition Conference (VETCON) returns to Albany’s Desmond Hotel Nov. 28 and 29, 2017. Last year’s event brought together public and private businesses, non-profit and for-profit organizations, and New York State agencies for two days of hands-on workshops […]
VETCON Announces Free Job Fair and Employment Preparation for Veterans
Unprecedented Veterans in Economic Transition Conference (VETCON) coming to the Capital Region next week. VETCON is the first of its kind in Albany’s Capital Region and will provide support, advice, and direction to startups and existing businesses owned by veterans, as well as veterans (re)entering the workforce. The Job Fair, taking place on day two […]
Mario D. Cometti, Esq. sits down with LOOKTV
Join Look TV as we sit down with Mario Cometti of VETCON. We discuss the importance of helping our veterans get back into the workforce. VETCON is a conference helping veterans transition into their future professional careers. Please visit www.vetconny.com for more information and how YOU can get involved.
Top Speakers Announced for Unprecedented Capital Region Veterans Conference (VETCON)
Veterans in Economic Transition Conference promotes new opportunities and growth for veterans through education, entrepreneurship and employment. Oct. 14, 2016 – Albany, N.Y. –The Veterans in Economic Transition Conference is proud to announce the speakers for its 2016 event to be held on Oct. 24-25, 2016 at the Desmond Hotel in Albany, NY. VETCON is […]
VETCON Now Accepting Submissions for Business Plan Competition
VETCON Now Accepting Submissions for Business Plan Competition Winners will be awarded with in-kind legal, financial, and consulting services. September 19, 2016- Albany, N.Y.- Today, The Veterans in Economic Transition Conference (VETCON) announced that it will begin accepting submissions for their first-ever Business Plan Competition. The Business Plan Competition will provide professional and financial support […]
Unprecedented Capital Region Conference to Help Veterans Transition into Life After Military Service
Veterans in Economic Transition Conference promotes new opportunities and growth for veterans through education, entrepreneurship and employment. Aug. 11, 2016 – Albany, N.Y. – A first of its kind conference in the Capital Region will be held to help veterans as they transition into their future professional careers. The Veterans in Economic Transition Conference (VETCON) […]
