Business Development

Albany Capital Center to Open Ahead of Schedule for MAAC Tournament

December 5, 2016 – 3:41 pm

The Albany Capital Center announced it will have a soft opening March 2 to coincide with the MAAC basketball tournament at the Times Union Center, ahead of its March 22 opening when the Capital Center hosts its first trade group. An event that attracts thousands of fans, NCAA and Division 1 college basketball officials will also get […]

Building For Tomorrow 2016

November 16, 2016 – 9:58 pm

Joined by its investors, hundreds of community leaders and stakeholders, Capitalize Albany Corporation hosted its annual event, Building For Tomorrow 2016 on Nov. 15, 2016 at the Hilton Garden Inn at Albany Medical Center, celebrating an extraordinary year of building momentum in the Capital City. In review of 2016, Capitalize Albany presented on an unprecedented year […]

RSVP: Building For Tomorrow 2016

November 15, 2016 – 12:00 am

Click Here to Register Join the Capitalize Albany Corporation board of directors and staff to celebrate this year’s citywide economic development accomplishments. Before and after the program, attendees will have the unique opportunity to network with staff, the board members, elected officials, staff and Capitalize Albany’s investor base all in one place. Location Hilton Garden […]

Stacks Espresso Bar Opens 2nd Albany Location Bringing New ‘Third Place’ Coffeehouse to Downtown

November 7, 2016 – 6:02 pm

Click Here to View The Announcement Press Release  Photos >>> @StacksEspresso opened today in downtown #Albany: https://t.co/jw4KUiGTJp #CapAlbGrants #ImpactDowntown pic.twitter.com/NKweSl3Nk2 — Capitalize Albany (@CapAlbanyCorp) November 7, 2016 Stacks Espresso Bar announced its new second Albany location at 488 Broadway in downtown Albany is open for business starting today, with hours every day, 7 a.m. to […]

Park South Urban Renewal Plan Receives International Economic Development Council Excellence in Economic Development Award

September 27, 2016 – 7:19 pm

During its 2016 annual conference in Cleveland, OH on September 27, the International Economic Development Council (IEDC) recognized Capitalize Albany Corporation and the Park South Urban Renewal Plan, awarding the Silver Excellence in Economic Development Award. Marking a decade’s worth of implementation, the Park South Urban Renewal Plan was submitted into the IEDC Awards’ Neighborhood […]

Capitalize Albany Announces Grant Programs to Support Retail Business Growth in Albany

March 23, 2016 – 8:50 pm

Two Programs Aimed at Attracting Retail Tenants and Driving Foot Traffic to Commercial Districts Backed By City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation Capitalize Albany Corporation announced today the launch of two groundbreaking grant programs to benefit the City of Albany’s various commercial districts and its downtown’s retail market. At an informational programs launch event held […]

Announcing Two New Capitalize Albany Grant Programs Backed By City Capital Resource Corporation Designed to Support Albany Business Growth

March 21, 2016 – 8:09 pm

UPDATED POST: Click Here For Full Details On Our Grant Programs   Capitalize Albany Corporation will be hosting an informational event, 11 a.m. on Wednesday at 59 North Pearl Street about the launch of two groundbreaking grant programs. Citywide business owners, other City stakeholders and those interested in doing business in downtown Albany are encouraged […]

Family Dollar Opens In South End Albany

March 17, 2016 – 3:11 pm

Capitalize Albany Corporation joined City of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, Assemblymember John McDonald, Council Member Vivian Kornegay, other officials and Vanguard-Fine to celebrate the grand opening of the Albany‬ South End Neighborhood’s Family Dollar. The neighborhood’s newest asset is located at 418 South Pearl Street, shelves are stocked with everyday items including food and grocery […]

McLaren Engineering Group Opens Office In Downtown Albany

February 11, 2016 – 12:36 am

McLaren Engineering Group, a full-service engineering firm with eight divisions officially opened their newest office at 5 Clinton Square in downtown Albany’s Patroon Building on Wednesday. The new location will allow the firm to serve its growing roster of public and private sector clients. Capitalize Albany Corporation joined the Capital Region Chamber, the Downtown Albany Business Improvement […]

Crave Is Welcomed To Albany

January 29, 2016 – 12:00 am

Capitalize Albany Corporation joined City of Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, the Capital Region Chamber of Commerce, other City leaders and stakeholders for Crave’s official ribbon cutting and grand opening celebration Thursday. Located at 217 Western Ave., Crave specializes in comfort food and frozen yogurt. It’s co-owned by Devin Ziemann and Kaytrin Della Sala. To learn more […]