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IMMEDIATE OPENING | EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Senior Economic Developer

September 20, 2019 – 5:32 pm

Senior Economic Developer Capitalize Albany Corporation – Albany, NY About the Position Capitalize Albany Corporation is seeking a highly motivated, professional and experienced candidate for Senior Economic Developer. This is a fast-paced position responsible for managing the administration of business development programs, including the Corporation’s attraction and retention efforts, lending programs and strategic initiatives. The […]

With Completed Renovations at 90 North Pearl Street ‘The Bishop’ Opens In Downtown Albany

September 19, 2019 – 11:53 am

Click Here To View The Announcement’s Press Release With completed renovations at 90 N. Pearl, downtown #Albany‘s newest restaurant The Bishop, offering a farm to table, bourbon and steak focus, was officially welcomed to the Capital City for its grand opening. https://t.co/CpyGn1DfFg #ImpactDowntown #CaoAlbGrants pic.twitter.com/uRScbTlzKx — ᴄᴀᴘɪᴛᴀʟɪᴢᴇ ᴀʟʙᴀɴʏ (@CapAlbanyCorp) September 19, 2019 The storefront at […]

IMMEDIATE OPENING | EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Program Assistant

September 13, 2019 – 4:05 pm

Program Assistant Capitalize Albany Corporation – Albany, NY About the Position Capitalize Albany Corporation is seeking a highly-motivated candidate for Program Assistant. The Corporation operates in a fast-paced, dynamic environment that has broad and lasting positive impact on the City and Region. An integral responsibility of the position is to support the Corporation’s executive staff […]

288 Lark Wine & Tap Now Open On Lark Street

September 6, 2019 – 3:30 pm

The new 288 Lark Wine & Tap was officially welcomed to Lark Street on Wednesday with a ribbon cutting ceremony. The wine bar’s menu focuses on pastas and Mediterranean dishes, and features both wine and whiskey chocolate pairings. Ownership purchased the vacant building at 288 Lark Street in 2017 and recently completed renovations. New doors, […]

New Street Decals Enhance Capital City Trolley Service And Connectivity

August 13, 2019 – 3:01 pm

The Capital District Transportation Authority recently installed new street decals, making it even easier to find its stops and ride the free Capital City Trolley connecting downtown Albany and the Lark Street business district. The Trolley operates Thursday – Saturday from 5 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Check out the new street decals in Downtown Albany […]

Transformational Projects Announced For Clinton Square As Part Of $10 Million Downtown Revitalization Initiative Award

July 24, 2019 – 8:37 pm

View the announcement’s press release, click here The City of Albany’s Downtown Revitalization Initiative Plan and Award Booklet can be found here Governor Cuomo announced 12 transformational projects for Albany’s Clinton Square neighborhood as part of the $10 million Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI) award. The strategic investments in Clinton Square will enhance the neighborhood’s role […]

IMMEDIATE OPENING | EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Vice President

July 19, 2019 – 7:35 pm

Capitalize Albany Corporation is searching for a proactive, collaborative and detail-oriented executive who has a track-record of innovative problem-solving and achieving impactful results. Capitalize Albany Corporation has been the designated economic development organization for New York State’s Capital City since it was formed in 1979, providing strategic, real estate and business development services on behalf […]

Construction Progresses Full STEAM Ahead At Central Avenue Business Incubator

July 15, 2019 – 8:26 pm

The Central Avenue Business Improvement District broke ground last summer on the STEAM Garden Business Incubator at 279 Central Avenue in Albany, the former St. Patrick’s Catholic School. The STEAM Garden is a collaborative effort to turn the vacant school into an innovative living lab focusing on science, technology, engineering, art & design, and media […]

‘The Bishop’ At 90 North Pearl Street Readying For Opening

July 15, 2019 – 4:42 pm

The Bishop, a new downtown full service restaurant is planning to open in the coming weeks. Supported in part by the Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program, The Bishop will offer a large array of spirits, common cocktails and craft beer, with a main focus on bourbon. Since its inception the Retail Grant Program has leveraged more than […]

Groundbreaking Marks Important Milestone For Mount Hope Commons Project at 351 Southern Boulevard

July 10, 2019 – 7:01 pm

Joined by Sonic Drive In, Trinity Realty Group broke ground on its Mt. Hope Commons project at 351 Southern Boulevard in Albany — a more than $23 million redevelopment of the 10.5-acre site will create hundreds of jobs, several public infrastructure upgrades, new neighborhood amenities and increased tax revenue. A groundbreaking marked an important milestone […]