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THANK YOU. Because of your support, we’re thrilled to announce that Magnetworks has been accepted into the Berkshire Innovation Center's Stage 2 Accelerator program. This program is designed for companies like ours—on the verge of something new, with a strong track record to show our vision is coming to life. It’s a validation of the community-…
THE CAPITAL REGION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Providing Workforce Solutions for Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Albany, NY - The Capital Region Workforce Development Board has named Tim Drawbridge as the new Assistant Director for Business Workforce Development Services. “I am very excited to join the Capital Region Workforce Development…
The Foundation has invested more than $1.9M in the Malta community in the last 14 years Deadline for grant applications is October 31, 2024   MALTA, N.Y., September 9, 2024— GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF), announced that the GF-Town of Malta Foundation is proud to be accepting grant applications for the fourteenth consecutive year for its next…
WHAT:                   Pioneer’s Grand Carnival to welcome 1,200 children and families, raise $60,000 to support local nonprofits that are “Helping Kids be Kids”   WHERE:                Pioneer Plaza 652 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211 WHEN:                    Saturday, September 14  11 a.m. to 3 p.m.  Offering games, activities, food and…
How to Successfully Navigate the Next Industrial Transformation  2024 Annual Manufacturing Outlook | UHY (uhy-us.com) September 26, 2024 Crowne Plaza Albany – The Desmond Hotel, Albany, NY or via livestream Middle market manufacturers, now more than ever need to invest in strategies that will propel them to be successful in the next industrial…
Mohawk Hudson Humane Society- Fall Fest Sunday, September 22nd | 11:00AM - 3:00PM Menands Farmers Market (381 Broadway, Menands) Crafters, Vendors, Kids' Activities, Food Trucks & More! Friendly Dogs Welcome Learn More: mohawkhumane.org/fallfest
Albany, NY – On the first two days of the 2024-2025 school year, KIPP Tech Valley Middle School (KTVMS) leaders organized events for students to be greeted by over 140 men and women from throughout the Capital Region community. This included elected officials, board members, families, members of the faith community, Divine Nine Sororities and…
She brings valuable experience in leading Lilly Broadcasting’s New York State Capitol Bureau, where she covered elected officials, key policymakers, and important state issues since 2022 Albany, NY – WMHT Public Media, a multichannel public communications organization serving Eastern New York and Western New England, today announced the addition…
Great Barrington, August 27, 2024:  The Berkshire Bach Society (BBS) announces its annual Harpsichord Festival with two concerts at Saint Paul’s Episcopal Church in Stockbridge, MA.  On September 21, 4pm, Peter Sykes plays a 50th Anniversary Recital commemorating his public debut in 1974; and on October 19, 4pm, Elliot Figg and Caitlyn Koester…
Literacy Volunteers of Rensselaer County (LVORC) has been awarded $10,000 by The McCarthy Charities, Inc., a private foundation based in Troy, N.Y.  The grant will help LVORC with operating expenses and enable LVORC’s professional staff in Troy to administer literacy programs and services that are offered at no cost to adult learners in Rensselaer…
Schenectady, NY- The Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region is proud to announce the commencement of our 75th “9-Week Business Planning Course”, set to take place in Schenectady this September. The course, which began as the 8-Week Business Planning Course, has been a cornerstone of the Community Loan Fund’s mission for many years now. The…
WHAT:                   Pioneer employees collect 4,800 items in annual School Supply Drive, help present 183 backpacks filled with school supplies to local children in need WHERE:                Capital City Rescue Mission 259 South Pearl St, Albany, NY 12202 WHEN:                    Thursday, August 29 – 3 p.m. The upcoming school year will get…
NBT Bank has leased a floor of the prominent 677 Broadway office building in downtown Albany to accommodate its growing non-retail workforce. The Norwich-based bank expects to move more than 40 employees, including commercial banking and wealth management teams, into the 15,000-square-foot space by the end of the year, regional president Ruth…
One-hour, locally produced program will showcase the history of these natural treasures, explore their ecological and environmental future, and highlight the importance of conservation Premiere screening event, which is free and open to the public, will be held on September 9 at the Spa Little Theater in the Saratoga Spa State Park Albany, NY – …
Albany, NY - KIPP Capital Region celebrated the construction of its new high school with an event at which faculty, staff, board members, students, and families, along with state and local representatives and community leaders, were invited to “leave their mark” by signing the structural beams of the school’s learning stairs. KIPP Capital Region…
LaBella Associates, an international architecture, engineering, environmental, and planning firm, today announces it has acquired Process Pipeline Services, Inc. (PPS), a provider of engineering, design, and consultation services focused on the natural gas industry. With offices in Massachusetts and New Hampshire, the addition of PPS expands…
Albany, N.Y. (August 13, 2024) – A memorial scholarship fund established by Excelsior University to honor the life of student and National Guard service member Casey Frankoski has surpassed $10,000 in donations. The Casey Frankoski ’24 Ever Upward Scholarship will remain open to contributions through September 1. These funds will help support…
106 Smith Boulevard, Albany, NY 12202 Registration and refreshments begin at 9:30am. Invitation and Full Agenda to follow.  The program will include internationally renowned Port and Transportation leaders and speakers:  Paul Anderson President/CEO | Port Tampa Bay Chair | American Association of Port Authorities  Jonathan T. Daniels Executive…
Albany, N.Y. – National Grid, through its Grid for Good program, has provided a $75,000 grant to 518ElevatED to connect young people and work-ready adults with training and job opportunities in the energy industry. Through the partnership between National Grid and 518ElevatED, up to 30 students a year will be provided scholarships for a 10-month…
Juergen Hahn, Ph.D., professor and head of the Department of Biomedical Engineering at Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute (RPI), has been elected to the prestigious European Academy of Sciences and Arts for his outstanding and sustained impact on science and society. He will be formally inducted into the organization in 2025. Hahn is the first RPI…
THANK YOU. Because of your support, we’re thrilled to announce that Magnetworks has been accepted into the Berkshire Innovation Center's Stage 2 Accelerator program. This program is designed for companies like ours—on the verge of something new, with a strong track record to show our vision is coming to life. It’s a validation of the community-…
THE CAPITAL REGION WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT BOARD Providing Workforce Solutions for Albany, Rensselaer, and Schenectady Albany, NY - The Capital Region Workforce Development Board has named Tim Drawbridge as the new Assistant Director for Business Workforce Development Services. “I am very excited to join the Capital Region Workforce Development…
The Foundation has invested more than $1.9M in the Malta community in the last 14 years Deadline for grant applications is October 31, 2024   MALTA, N.Y., September 9, 2024— GlobalFoundries (Nasdaq: GFS) (GF), announced that the GF-Town of Malta Foundation is proud to be accepting grant applications for the fourteenth consecutive year for its next…
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When you're growing your business or getting ready to take on a new opportunity, there are many funding options available to you. Which one is the best…
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Attention rising professionals! Elevate your financial experience by joining us at Tech Valley Center of Gravity for an exclusive talk with Aaron Fagan…
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A Celebration of Excellence in Our Community For more than 30 years, the Chamber has recognized businesses that invest in the economic, cultural and…
5:30pm - Check-in & Cocktail Hour, 6:30pm - Awards & Dinner