
WELCOME
New York State’s food, agriculture, and manufacturing ecosystem are coming together for a Mohawk Valley event that’s something to crow about.
Vitality in the Valley is where NYS companies in all three industries will connect with each other, and with resources that can help them grow.
As an exhibitor at this amazing event, you will:
- Meet potential buyers and suppliers
- Talk to business and technical resources
- Hear from industry experts
- Learn about new technologies
- Find potential distribution channels
- Discover funding opportunities
- Network with peers at a pre-event reception
Non-exhibitors are welcome to register as attendees. Sponsorship opportunities that let you showcase your organization are available.
June 6-7, 2023
Location: Herkimer College100 Lou Ambers Drive
Herkimer, NY 13350
AGENDA
June 6, 2023 - Day One
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3:00 PM
Exhibitor Setup Begins
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6:00 PM
Networking Reception
June 7, 2023 - Day Two
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7:30 AM
Doors Open
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8:00 AM
Registration & Breakfast
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8:30 AM
Event Begins
Welcome, Sponsor Addresses
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9:00 AM
Morning Keynote
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9:30 AM
Exhibitor Showcase
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11:00 AM
Morning Breakout Session
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12:00 PM
Lunch
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12:45 PM
Afternoon Keynote
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1:15
Break
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1:30 PM
Afternoon Breakout Sessions
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2:30 PM
Exhibitor Showcase
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3:30 PM
Event Ends
PARTNER SPEAKER
Michael is the president of the Long Island Food Council and leading the council’s efforts to connect companies in the Food & Beverage industry.
Michael Tucker
President, Long Island Food Council
PARTNER SPEAKER
Mr. Hamilton is the Director of Programs for Economic Development. He oversees five major program areas within Economic Development.
David Hamilton
Director of Programs for Economic Development - Stony Brook University
MASTER OF CEREMONIES
Everton is a manufacturing virtuoso focused on helping the manufacturing community, industry, start-ups, local colleges and universities, and business leaders to advance innovation and technology. More...
Everton H. Henriques
NY MEP Solutions Manager | FuzeHub
HOTEL INFORMATION

Hilton Long Island / Huntington
598 Broadhollow Road,
Melville, NY 11747
Phone: (631)845-1000
Room Rate: $129
How to Book Online:
- Visit hiltonlongisland.com
- Select your arrival and departure
- Check rates
- Click special rates
- Enter group code 91D
- Search
Other booking options: call Hilton direct at 1-800-hilton or call the front desk directly.
SPEAKERS & PANELISTS
As CEO of two startups – Daneli Partners, LLC dedicated to leader development, and Rock City Development, LLC dedicated to real estate development David and his partners have built and operate 10 businesses within these two entities, with 70 employees locally. more...
David Casullo
CEO & Author
Bill has served Herkimer College as associate dean of academic affairs for the Business, Health, Science and Technology division since 2017. Bill is responsible for the management of the division, including supervision and evaluation of full and part time faculty. More...
Bill McDonald
Associate Dean of Academic Affairs Herkimer Community College
Everton is a manufacturing virtuoso focused on helping the manufacturing community, industry, start-ups, local colleges and universities, and business leaders to advance innovation and technology. More...
Everton H. Henriques
NY MEP Solutions Manager | FuzeHub
Since 2007 Cory Albrecht has been assisting manufacturers in the Mohawk Valley Region through the New York State Manufacturing Extension Partnership (NY MEP) Program as the Director of MVCC’s Advanced Institute for Manufacturing (AIM). More...
Cory Albrecht
Director - AIM at MVCC
After serving on the Board of Directors for a number of years, and serving as Chairman for two, John was appointed to the position of Executive Director of the Herkimer County Industrial Development Agency. More...
John Piseck
Executive Director Herkimer County IDA
Dr. Cathleen C. McColgin joined Herkimer County Community College in June 2015 as the institution’s fourth president. Dr. McColgin previously served as provost and senior vice president at Onondaga Community College. More...
Dr. Cathleen McColgin
President, Herkimer College
Steve Melito is the Senior Solutions Specialist for FuzeHub and the host of its NYS Manufacturing Now podcast. He also moderates events for FuzeHub and is a regular contributor to its print and digital publications. More...
Steve Melito
Senior Solutions Specialist, FuzeHub