Capitalize Albany Corporation

Selling plumbing, heating, kitchen and bath supplies and fixtures is a very hands-on process. Contractors need to come and pick up their orders, residential customers need to come into the showroom to consult with designers and select their preferred products from cabinets and sinks to toilets, tubs and showers. At least, that’s how it worked at Capitol District Supply pre-COVID. Capitol District Supply is #Back2Business.

Strengthening the Capital Region's semiconductor ecosystem and supporting opportunities for innovative breakthroughs and hundreds of jobs - Intel and IBM will collaborate on next-generation semiconductor research in a new initiative to be based from IBM's #Albany research facility at SUNY Poly. https://www.timesunion.com//Intel-IBM-team-up-in-move-that Center for Economic Growth, SUNY-Polytechnic Institute Wildcats

#downtownworks for Brown & Weinraub. Working in its new location at Redburn Development's The Kenmore at 76 N. Pearl St., the firm's combined love of downtown and all it has to offer plus the proximity to the state Capitol ultimately sealed the deal. National, and local trends signal the trajectory for progress and success downtown hasn’t slowed businesses have adapted, and key strategic investments are taking shape. The many companies occupying downtown Albany offices, an...d their talent, are innovative and resilient. As more return to the office, Capitalize Albany Corporation and the Downtown Albany BID (Downtown Albany, New York are gathering insights from industry experts to support office occupiers in making informed decisions. And in speaking with local businesses we’re also learning more about upcoming plans and opportunities and remote-work balance strategies. See more

Albany's Irie Vybez is #Back2Business. A successful pandemic pivot, co-owner Shaun Freeman shifted focus to promoting the restaurant and its unique offerings online and doubled down on delivery. It worked far better than ever expected. https://capitalizealbany.com//03/back-to-business-irie-vy/

The Capitalize Albany team is celebrating today's exciting Skyway news, announced today - construction is set to begin this month: https://www.governor.ny.gov//governor-cuomo-announces-cons. Here's a look back to one of the earliest project stages as one of the vision concepts included in the 2015 #impactdowntown Playbook (http://CapitalizeAlbany.com/impact-downtown). We're grateful to Capitalize Albany Corporation's board for its support since the inception of this monumental project.

From #ImpactDowntown plan concept to Capitalize Albany Corporation's Skyway feasibility study, to construction ready drawings and design. With continued support from Albany Mayor Kathy Sheehan, local leaders, the NYS Department of Transportation and #NewYork State - the Skyway's next exciting milestone, was announced today. #Albany.

#SupportsmAlbany: As part of an end-of-year pandemic relief package, Congress has passed several changes to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and created a Second Draw PPP for small businesses who have exhausted their initial loan. Other changes impact eligibility for initial PPP loans, the loan forgiveness process, and the tax treatment of PPP loans. Congress has also made changes to other programs including Economic Injury Disaster Loans (EIDL Program), the Employee Retention Tax Credit, a Venue Grant program, and SBA loan programs that will benefit small businesses...https://www.supportsmalbany.com//what-business-owners-need

**A Snow Emergency Has Been Declared in the City of #Albany Beginning Friday, December 18 at 8:00 AM.** Learn more about Snow Emergency rules here: https://bit....ly/AlbanySnowDec17 I have also directed all City Buildings to close Thursday. Reports originally anticipated today’s snow storm would conclude early this morning, however the late shift in weather patterns have extended the duration of the storm well into the early afternoon, and has already led to significantly higher than expected snowfall totals. City of Albany Department of General Services employees have been working around the clock since the first snow fell, however the rapid increase in snowfall over the last several hours has made travel especially difficult. Please stay off the roads and allow our DGS crews the space needed to safely and efficiently clear the snow.

#Back2Business: Like so many other businesses adapting, earlier this year Lark Street Mercantile quickly pivoted to online sales, for which they previously had the capacity, but never experienced such a pressing need to build it out... https://capitalizealbany.com//back-to-business-lark-stree/

#SupportsmAlbany: Restaurants and food service businesses that join Ritual through the Empire State Digital initiative will be able to accept touch-free payments from customers using their PayPal and Venmo apps, and will not be subject to Ritual processing fees for a limited time. https://www.supportsmalbany.com//second-phase-of-empire-st

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The end of the year is traditionally a time both for reflection and planning for the future. This year, which brought both unprecedented challenges and unexpected opportunities, this exercise is more important than ever. At Capitalize Albany, we are taking inventory of 2020 while looking ahead with excitement to what 2021 will bring. In spite of the difficulties we have collectively faced over the past 12 months, it was an extremely productive year. That’s thanks to the tireless dedication of our staff and volunteer board, as well as the continued support of our many stakeholders, economic development partners, City and state officials. #BuildingAlb2020 #Albany