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Building For Tomorrow 2018

November 28, 2018 – 10:19 pm

Joined by its investors, hundreds of community leaders and stakeholders, Capitalize Albany Corporation hosted its annual event, Building For Tomorrow 2018 on Nov. 27 at Fort Orange Brewing (450 N. Pearl), celebrating an extraordinary year of building momentum in the Capital City. In review of 2018, Capitalize Albany presented on an unprecedented year of investment and […]

$51.6 Million Sandidge Way Investment To Boost Revenue Generated More Than Four Times For Local Taxing Jurisdictions

November 15, 2018 – 9:47 pm

Click here to view the announcement’s press release An assemblage of property at the intersection of Sandidge Way (formerly Loughlin Street) and Fuller Road totaling 6.49 acres will be the site for construction of seven residential apartment buildings including a total of 252 apartment units. With this investment — the property will produce 4.47 times […]

International Downtown Association Awards Downtown Albany Residential Development Strategy

November 7, 2018 – 9:34 pm

Click here to view the announcement’s press release During its 64th Annual Conference and Tradeshow in San Antonio, the International Downtown Association recognized Capitalize Albany Corporation and the Downtown Albany Residential Development Infinitive, awarding the strategic plan a certificate of merit. The City began the Downtown Residential Development Initiative in 2002 with the purpose of […]

Nov. 27 | Building For Tomorrow 2018

November 1, 2018 – 7:08 pm

An annual event, Building For Tomorrow will be hosted this year in Albany’s warehouse district at Fort Orange Brewing — enjoy networking, a look at the new investment taking shape in the City of Albany, and an exciting panel discussion on local and statewide trends developing in the craft beverage industry. Hear from C.H. Evans […]

Amplify Albany | Classics of Science Fiction Film Festival & Lecture Series at The Linda

October 30, 2018 – 8:21 pm

November 1 – 4, the Writing and Critical Inquiry Program (WCI) at the University at Albany, in collaboration with The Linda, WAMC’s Performing Arts Studio, will host “Classics of Science Fiction,” the WCI Film Festival and Lecture Series’ third annual weekend-long educational and creative celebration. In Oct. 2016 and 2017 programming each year attracted hundreds […]

Capitalize Albany Welcomes Newest Team Member

October 29, 2018 – 9:05 pm

Strengthening its team’s wide-ranging expertise — Genevieve Zurowski has joined Capitalize Albany Corporation as Executive Assistant. Instrumental in the management of day-to-day operations, as Executive Assistant Genevieve also provides vital support services for the Corporation’s President and economic development team. Prior to Capitalize Albany — Genevieve worked under Governor Andrew M. Cuomo’s administration as Special […]

IGNITE 2018 In Albany

October 27, 2018 – 9:00 pm

IGNITE is an annual festival that supports non-profits and volunteer opportunities in the community. With support from Amplify Albany, programming is expanding this year providing more connections to local organizations, it will be held on Nov. 8 at the Albany Capital Center from 6 to 9 p.m. The event will also feature music from the […]

RFP: Banking/Investment Services

October 26, 2018 – 7:48 pm

Capitalize Albany Corporation is requesting proposals from qualified financial institutions to provide banking/investment services for a portion of its current unrestrictive fund balance. The objective is to identify the financial institution that can offer their services at the most competitive rates net of fees. Click Here To View And Download The Request For Proposals Respondent […]

Reinvestment In Strategic Programming Is Strengthening Neighborhoods Throughout The City of Albany

October 18, 2018 – 7:53 pm

Read more in the announcement’s press release here At its Thursday board meeting, the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) approved $25,000 more to support the Amplify Albany Grant Program. Administered by Capitalize Albany Corporation, the program is designed to create and expand programming that is driving foot-traffic throughout City neighborhoods and commercial districts. […]

Morris Street Apartment Building Poised to Further Park South Revitalization

October 18, 2018 – 7:45 pm

Read more in the announcement’s press release here  An important element in Park South Urban Renewal Plan implementation, this $5.3 million investment will remove neighborhood blight through construction of a new five story building with 28 market-rate apartment units. Creating two permanent and 40 construction jobs — during construction the project is estimated to generate […]