Fenimore Asset Management, manager of the FAM Funds national mutual funds, has promoted Anne Putnam to Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2023. Anne’s promotion comes as the firm founded by her father, Tom Putnam, in 1974 nears its 50th year of service to investors in the Greater Capital Region and across the country.
Ms. Putnam is an…
Career Jam, the pioneering organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation workforce, announces the return of Career Jam Explore. This innovative career exploration initiative will host more than 2,000 eighth and ninth grade students from numerous Capital Region school districts at two dynamic events in October.
On Oct. 4, students will…
On July 30th, we celebrated the graduates of the twelve week English program which took place at the New Hope Church in Albany.
Pastor Bea Cardona of the New Hope Church in Albany identified a need for English instruction among the Spanish speaking churchgoers and reached out to LVORC for help. Three groups were formed and each have met to gain…
Community Resource Federal Credit Union (CRFCU) is excited to announce its recent relationship with LPL Financial*, a Fortune 500 company and the leading provider of investment products and services to banks and credit unions across the nation**. This collaboration marks a significant milestone for CRFCU and reinforces the credit union’s…
Albany, NY – Berkshire Bank, a leading community bank with financial centers in New England and New York, welcomes Rob Nichols as SVP, Business Banking Team Leader. Nichols joins Berkshire with over 33 years in commercial banking.
At Berkshire Bank, Nichols will lead the sales team for business banking within Central and Eastern New York,…
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (NASDAQ: PBFS) (“Pioneer”), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today hosted more than 1,000 children and families at Pioneer Plaza for its fourth annual Grand Carnival, a day of family-friendly games, activities, food and fun that raised more than $40,000 to help children in need throughout local…
Whiteman, Osterman & Hanna LLP, the Capital Region’s largest law firm, has announced that two new associates, Arthur Nix and David Craft, have joined the firm. Nix has joined the firm’s Litigation and Labor & Employment Practice Groups, and Craft has joined the Real Estate Practice Group.
In his new role, Nix will counsel both public and…
WHERE:
Pioneer Plaza
652 Albany Shaker Road, Albany, NY 12211
WHEN:
Saturday, September 16
11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
1,000 children and families will enjoy a fun-filled day, and more than $40,000 in funds will be raised to help Capital Region children in need, when Pioneer hosts its fourth annual Grand Carnival on …
Capital Region Living is 20! To celebrate our big birthday, we took a journey back in time, looking back at the magazine’s milestones and what was going in the world at the time. Take a trip down memory lane with us and read the rest of the awesome features in our fall edition here: https://crlmag.com/digital-issue/
Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute has established the Office of Strategic Alliances and Translation, a new area within the university that incorporates a number of key translational activities at RPI, including intellectual property and technology licensing, large-scale corporate partnerships, initiation and growth of start-up ventures, and…
Sidewalk Warriors - Troy's 3rd Annual Fall Fundraiser will be held at 6pm on Tuesday, October 17, at Franklin Terrace in Troy! Last year, Sidewalk Warriors- Troy's Fall Fundraiser raised more than $50,000 and was sold out with more than 250 attendees! They are looking to continue to grow this fundraiser to further fund their efforts.
Don’t miss…
Stefanie Wiley got some good news this summer after nearly three years of waiting: New York state agreed to renew a certification that helps her business, Hoosick Valley Contractors, win government contracts.
Wiley had been president and majority owner of the full-service construction company for more than six years when New York state denied her…
National Grid has been working for the past several weeks alongside other community partners with NBC’s "George To The Rescue" reality home improvement show hosted by George Oliphant to help renovate spaces and provide more energy efficiency measures at the Hope 7 Community Center in Troy.
The filming for the “reveal” segment of the episode (set…
The New York State Office of Court Administration’s Division of Professional and Court Services has
awarded Vanderheyden a grant in the amount of $346,141 to provide Enhanced Parenting Time Services (EPTS) to the
Rensselaer County Family Treatment Court.
Families referred to Vanderheyden by the Rensselaer County Family Treatment Court will be…
Pioneer Bancorp, Inc. (“Pioneer”) (NASDAQ: PBFS), a leading financial institution in New York’s Capital Region, today reported the results for the fourth quarter and fiscal year ended June 30, 2023.
Highlights
• Net income of $21.9 million for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2023 was up $11.7 million from the prior fiscal year…
Last week, KIPP Capital Region hosted a two-day professional development event at the Albany Capital Center. The event, which was attended by over 350 staff, left CEO Stephanie Valle feeling connected, inspired and prepared for the new school year ahead.
In addition to celebrating new staff (picture attached), the group in its entirety…
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 career…
Furthering the Pioneer Charitable Foundation’s mission of “Helping Kids be Kids,” Pioneer employees will be packing and delivering school supplies to benefit Capital Region students in need on Tuesday, August 15 at 2 p.m. at Pioneer’s headquarters, 652 Albany Shaker Road in Colonie.
Over the past month, as part of its annual School Supply Drive,…
Tech Valley Center of Gravity (TVCOG), a 501 (c)(3) nonprofit organization located in Troy, NY, will host a Hackathon on October 13th, 14th, and 15th. This 48- hour event will bring teams of talented people together to compete in creating solutions to real-world problems. Event challenges, to be announced on the first day of the event, will focus…
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Fenimore Asset Management, manager of the FAM Funds national mutual funds, has promoted Anne Putnam to Chief Executive Officer, effective October 1, 2023. Anne’s promotion comes as the firm founded by her father, Tom Putnam, in 1974 nears its 50th year of service to investors in the Greater Capital Region and across the country.
Ms. Putnam is an…
Career Jam, the pioneering organization dedicated to inspiring the next generation workforce, announces the return of Career Jam Explore. This innovative career exploration initiative will host more than 2,000 eighth and ninth grade students from numerous Capital Region school districts at two dynamic events in October.
On Oct. 4, students will…
On July 30th, we celebrated the graduates of the twelve week English program which took place at the New Hope Church in Albany.
Pastor Bea Cardona of the New Hope Church in Albany identified a need for English instruction among the Spanish speaking churchgoers and reached out to LVORC for help. Three groups were formed and each have met to gain…
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…
Get connected, develop leads and build relationships at our one-of-a-kind, fast-paced networking event. The Chamber’s networking events are a high-impact…
Check-In and Luncheon 12pm; Networking 12:30-1:30pm
Find inspiration to harness your powers, build your network and discover the Wonder Woman in you!
The Chamber’s upcoming Wonder Women Roundtable luncheon…
