Capital Area Networking

We’d like to extend our thanks to Siena College and the Stack Center for Innovation and Entrepreneurship for hosting an incredible evening at the Spark Tank competition on Wednesday evening.

Stephen Hartmann, President of the Capital Area Networking Group and President of the Hartmann Financial Group, LLC, had the pleasure of participating as a judge at Wednesday’s event, where students pitched innovative ideas and showcased their passion for entrepreneurship.

Congratulations to all who presented - you inspired with your creativity and drive.

A special thank you to Professor Nichol Hall for the kind invitation and continued partnership.

CAN Member Representing at SUNY Oneonta

CAN President, Steve Hartmann attended an event at SUNY Oneonta on Monday 11/4. It was sponsored by students Bridget Doherty and Cortney Vanwormer and faculty advisors Katalina Hurwitz and Dona Siregar.

It was a great mentoring event with a lot of poignant questions from the students about careers in finance, sales, investing and accounting. Steve met with students representing several different majors. Some of the clubs in attendance were: OnMark (the student AMA chapter affiliated with NY Capital Region AMA), Finance, Management and Accounting.

CAN Nation President Steve Hartmann Contributing to Youth Entrepreneurship

I had the pleasure of sitting as a judge at the Blackstone Launchpad Ideas Competition yesterday at SUNY Albany. Thank you so much to Jenny Huang, manager for the Center for Student Entrepreneurship, for organizing the event. We listened to 12 pitches from students and alumni regarding various entrepreneurial business ideas. We wish them all success as they continue to develop their ideas.