Capitalize Albany Corporation

10/23/2026

The holidays are quickly approaching and the city of Albany is gearing up to celebrate.
READ MORE: https://www.news10.com/news/albany-county/multiweekend-holiday-market-festival-to-return-to-albany/?utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook_WTEN

10/23/2026

Maybe you have a business idea. Maybe you have considered buying a franchise. Or maybe you are simply curious about what it would take to build something of your own.

Whatever brought you to the idea, there is a place to explore it.

Join us November 9 for Pathways to Franchising: Albany, NY Capital Region!

Connect with business experts, discover resources, ask questions, and meet others who are exploring their own paths to entrepreneurship.

Enjoy complimentary food and beverages during our dedicated networking hour from 5–6 PM, with opportunities to make meaningful connections.

📍 Albany Capital Center
📅 Monday, November 9 | 5–8 PM

No business plan required. Just bring your curiosity.

Your next chapter could start here. 👇
https://bit.ly/PathwaystoFranchising_Albany

10/23/2026

DECK THE HALL-BANY HOLIDAY MARKET AND FESTIVAL RETURNS NEXT MONTH!🎄✨

On Saturdays, November 21 and 28, and December 5, Quackenbush Square and Clinton Market Collective will once again transform into a destination for premier holiday fun, including 60+ vendors, delicious food and free hot chocolate, live entertainment and pop-up performances, character meet-and-greets, a photo booth, holiday decor, and more!

📅 Saturdays: November 21 & 28, December 5
📍 Quackenbush Square and Clinton Market Collective
🎟️ Free to enter and enjoy!

Learn more and save the date: Link in comments.

Thank you to our partners and sponsors: Bath Fitter, KeyBank, DePaula Auto Group, Ayrloom, B95.5, Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs (City of Albany),
Assemblymember Gabriella A. Romero, Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA, Capitalize Albany Corporation, Discover Albany, ParkAlbany, and Downtown Albany, New York.

10/21/2026

Reminder: this round's application window closes tomorrow, Oct. 22 at 3PM! Applications are available as part of the City of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program’s Round Eight funding window with matching grants being made available to support small business owners citywide. The program can provide matching grants to assist eligible small businesses and not-for-profits with up to $10,000 for exterior renovations. Learn more and apply: https://www.capitalizealbany.com/grants-facade/

For questions or technical assistance, please contact Capitalize Albany staff at [email protected]. Grant applications are due at 3 p.m. on October 22, 2026.

10/16/2026

Reminder - this round's application window closes Oct. 22! Applications are available as part of the City of Albany Small Business Facade Improvement Program’s Round Eight funding window with matching grants being made available to support small business owners citywide. The program can provide matching grants to assist eligible small businesses and not-for-profits with up to $10,000 for exterior renovations. Learn more and apply: https://www.capitalizealbany.com/grants-facade/

For questions or technical assistance, business owners can contact the City’s economic development organization Capitalize Albany Corporation at [email protected]. Grant applications are due at 3 p.m. on October 22, 2026.

10/16/2026

Join the team at Capitalize Albany with the UpState NY Black Chamber of Commerce and the International Franchise Association at Pathways to Franchising: Albany, NY Capital Region to explore opportunities, resources, and practical steps involved in starting a business. Whether you have a business idea, are considering buying a franchise, or are simply curious about entrepreneurship, you’ll have the opportunity to connect with experts, ask questions, explore your options, and meet others who are considering their own path to business ownership.

https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pathways-to-franchising-albany-ny-capital-region-tickets-2002569197377?aff=oddtdtcreator&keep_tld=true

International Franchise Association
UpState New York Black Chamber of Commerce

10/15/2026

Fantastic having the New York Upstate Chapter - American Planning Association exploring this week, the Upstate Renaissance conference is underway through Friday. Capitalize Albany is looking forward to all of the mobile tours this week and being a part of giving an on-the-ground look at some of the many exciting investments taking shape in downtown Albany!

From Wednesday's session with Capital District Transportation Authority - CDTA.

10/13/2026

Thank you to all who joined us at Building For Tomorrow 2026. Celebrating at the Albany Capital Center, this year's event highlighted a major Liberty Park redevelopment milestone and a transformative year of new investment reshaping Albany’s commercial real estate landscape, strengthening neighborhoods, and building a brighter future for the City of Albany.

https://www.timesunion.com/seen/article/capitalize-albany-corporation-s-building-22473338.php

Thank you to our incredible sponsors: Albany Capital Center, Port of Albany, Beacon Bank, Brown & Weinraub Advisors, CHA, Café Capriccio, Capital Region Chamber and CEG, Cass Hill Development, CBRE-UpState NY, Community Bank, CSArch, Hodgson Russ, LLP, LaBella, NBT Bank, Omni Development Co., Inc., The Palace Theatre, Tri City Rentals, Young / Sommer, LLC, Whiteman Osterman & Hanna

Were you Seen at Capitalize Albany Corporation’s Building For Tomorrow on Oct. 8, 2026, at the Albany Capital Center?

10/06/2026

This is your weekly reminder that there is an awesome, FREE event at Clinton Market Collective this Wednesday that you won't want to miss! 🧘‍♂️

Unroll your mats with certified yoga instructor Nikki B. Rogers and enjoy beats by DJ HollyW8D. Free and open to the public!

📍 Clinton Market Collective | 11 Clinton Ave.
✨ Wednesdays at 5:30 PM through October
🧘‍♀️ FREE yoga in an open-air environment

For details, see the link in the comments.

10/06/2026

Congratulations to Historic Albany Foundation, an exciting project to watch and support!