CEG in Albany has been working “nonstop” over the past several weeks with regional economic development leaders, Empire State Development, elected officials and outside consultants to finalize the proposal, said Andrew Kennedy, president and CEO of CEG.
By: Michael DeMasi
“Pursuing the makerspace idea is a great way to add to the residences and the services that will be available,” said Kristen Holler, the director of the Albany Barn, Inc.
By: Indiana Nash
The Albany-based Center for Economic Growth (CEG) announced this week that the editor and managing director of Fast Company, Robert Safian, will speak at its annual meeting and anniversary celebration on Thursday, Nov. 2 at the Hall of Springs in the Saratoga Spa State Park.
By: Larry Goodwin
I had been a frequent visitor to Marotta’s on Union Street in Downtown Schenectady and was shocked when I heard they were undergoing this change. I had a chance to see what they’re doing over there at RARE Craft Steak and Cocktail House now and of course, I had to order the steak.
By: Jessica Sims
His love for the show “Shark Tank” inspired him to host a “Shark Tank” of his own as one of the many Ronald McDonald House fundraisers. His continuing hunt for possible fundraisers to benefit the RMHC led him to the The Masquerade, a night of elaborate décor and entertainment held later this month.
By: Kristi Gustafson Barlette
Nearly 34,000 people now work in manufacturing in the eight-county region, Center For Economic Growth President Andrew Kennedy told them, and there are good wages and diverse opportunities in the field.
By: John Cropley
The Barn, together with the Albany Housing Authority, will host a block party at the North Swan Street Park from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday. It is a kickoff for the (He)Art of the Hill, an effort to attract businesses to the neighborhood.
By: Leigh Hornbeck
The event, organized by the Center for Economic Growth in partnership with Silicon Europe Worldwide and NY Loves Nanotech, is designed as an opportunity for North American and European-based companies to explore and discuss opportunities in the Capital Region, relevant to autonomous operations, health applications, smart cities and advanced electronics.
By: John Cropley
The Center for Economic Growth is leading the Capital Region’s effort to develop an HQ2 proposal and is collaborating with our partners in government, industry, academia and the nonprofit community.
By: Andrew Kennedy
The Center for Economic Growth in Albany is holding a three-day Business Connection Forum at SUNY Polytechnic Institute starting Tuesday morning that will focus on autonomous operations, health applications, smart cities and advanced electronics.
By: Larry Rulison
Brian Hartman works for Appolo Heating & Cooling. He’s used to hot weather but not so late into September.
By: Andrew Banas
For several months The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region has been keeping a secret: the location of their annual fundraising event. All that was previously revealed was that it would be in Schenectady, but now we know exactly where The Masquerade will be taking place next month.
By: Erin Nudi
The Ronald McDonald House Charities of the Capital Region is such an amazing organization in our area, helping those who have children getting treatment at Albany Med. Every year they look forward to the annual Masquerade and though it’s usually in Albany they have just announced this year’s location is changing.
By: Jessica Sims
Marla Ortega is the executive chef and owner of The Illium Café in downtown Troy, and one of the featured chefs for the Albany Barn’s anti-gala known as Fusion, which is scheduled for Friday, October 20.
By: Lauren Halligan
The leader of the Center for Economic Growth is convinced the Albany-Saratoga region can compete with cities across North America to land a new $5 billion Amazon headquarters.
By: Mike DeMasi
Finding the perfect hat for the track with Julie Potter, the six year winner of the Saratoga Creative Hat Award.
By: Andrew Banas
Most authors who are serious about writing good books and selling more of them turn to a few favorite and trusted sources for book marketing tips and advice.
By: Sandra Beckwith
With back-to-school just around the corner, a group of volunteers at Shaker Pointe in Latham is trying to make sure these kids get the school supplies they need for classes.
By: Dan Bazile
People living at Shaker Pointe came together to collect new pens, pencils, binders, paper, and other school essentials for the drive.
By: Staff
Ballston Spa National Bank has opened its 13th banking office and its third in Albany County, at 13 Maple Road in Voorheesville.
By: John Cropley