Capitalize Albany Corporation

06/08/2026

06/08/2026

With the first one tomorrow - Join the City of Albany, Capitalize Albany Corporation, and Empire State Development in June for three (3) Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) Technical Assistance Workshops. As part of Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs' continued focus on expanding access to opportunity and resources across Albany’s neighborhoods, workshops will be offered in multiple locations throughout the city to make technical assistance more accessible to businesses, nonprofits, developers, and community organizations. To date, through the NYS REDC Initiative, more than $9 billion has been awarded to more than 11,000 job creation and community development projects consistent with each region's strategic plan. These sessions will help participants better understand available funding opportunities, navigate the application process, and strengthen project proposals ahead of CFA submissions. Attendees will receive guidance on eligibility, project readiness, application strategies, and available resources to support competitive applications.

https://capitalizealbany.com/news-events/2026/06/2026-redc-cfa-process-resources-and-local-workshops/

06/04/2026

The 2026 NYS REDC initiative and Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process is underway and Capitalize Albany staff is available to assist local applicants. To further strengthen the momentum already building through Governor Kathy Hochul's CAP Initiative, Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs announced an expanded number of local REDC Initiative related workshops being offered this year ahead of the July 31 4 p.m. CFA deadline, both in person and virtual. The first workshop is June 9. Registration options, more information and additional REDC resources are available here: https://capitalizealbany.com/news-events/2026/06/2026-redc-cfa-process-resources-and-local-workshops/

Capitalize Albany staff is available for technical assistance and will also coordinate requests for letters of support from the Office of the Mayor and resolutions from the City of Albany Common Council on behalf of local applicants when required. Applicants intending to request a letter of support or a municipal resolution must complete the 2026 CFA Project Intake Form available on our website and submit it to Capitalize Albany no later than 4:00 p.m. on June 25 to ensure timely coordination of supporting materials. Follow the link for more information.

Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs

05/29/2026

Next Week - In preparing for the Consolidated Funding Application (CFA) process, on Tuesday Empire State Development is hosting a Capital Region workshop at HVCC to provide insights and guidance regarding New York State’s CFA which supports access to annual economic development funding and State agency grants. This workshop will give participants the opportunity to discuss the application process, meet with agency staff and ask any questions.

For more information and to RSVP, visit here:

Empire State Development (ESD) is hosting a workshop to provide valuable insights and guidance regarding New York State’s Consolidated Funding Application (NYS CFA). The CFA was created to improve the business climate and expand economic growth in NYS. This workshop will give participants the oppo...

05/28/2026

Nice! Stacks Espresso Bar at 90 State Street is officially open. Its new second downtown Albany location is a decade in the making after opening its first Downtown location at 488 Broadway, with this latest strategic investment Stacks Espresso Bar has grown to five locations total in the Region. Congratulations to the Stacks Espresso team! Learn more via WNYT NewsChannel 13 below.

This expansion places Stacks Espresso in the heart of downtown’s central business district among its residential population which is poised for growth, steps from the capitol and adjacent to Albany’s evolving warehouse district.

Made possible through the Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program, Stacks Espresso Bar received a matching grant award to complete renovations of The new 1,104-square-foot space, which expands beyond the building’s former Stagecoach Coffee’s space into an adjoining area. The Downtown Albany Retail grant program is supported by the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) and administered by Capitalize Albany Corporation.

This is Stacks Espresso Bar’s second award and project supported through the matching grant program which also assisted with renovations of its first downtown location at 488 Broadway.

Stacks Espresso began on Lark Street and then in 2016 expanded to Broadway in Albany, its other locations are in the NYS Museum with its Carousel Cafe and on Third Street in downtown Troy.

Since its inception in 2016, the Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program has proven to be an advantageous tool in attracting new, and supporting the expansion of existing downtown businesses. The program has supported more than a dozen new and expanding businesses in recent years, helping revitalize the city’s urban core. Since its launch, the program has leveraged more than $2 million in private investment and helped attract a diverse mix of restaurants, retailers, and creative spaces including The Bevy Vintage Collective, Viva Empanadas, Loch & Quay, and Stacks Espresso Bar.

Stacks Espresso Bar is expanding, opening a new downtown Albany shop at 90 State Street.

05/27/2026

Nice! Stacks Espresso Bar at 90 State Street is officially open. Its new second downtown Albany location is a decade in the making after opening its first Downtown location at 488 Broadway, with this latest strategic investment Stacks Espresso Bar has grown to five locations total in the Region. Congratulations to the Stacks Espresso team!

This expansion places Stacks Espresso in the heart of downtown’s central business district among its residential population which is poised for growth, steps from the capitol and adjacent to Albany’s evolving warehouse district.

Made possible through the Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program, Stacks Espresso Bar received a matching grant award to complete renovations of The new 1,104-square-foot space, which expands beyond the building’s former Stagecoach Coffee’s space into an adjoining area. The Downtown Albany Retail grant program is supported by the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation (CRC) and administered by Capitalize Albany Corporation.

This is Stacks Espresso Bar’s second award and project supported through the matching grant program which also assisted with renovations of its first downtown location at 488 Broadway.

Stacks Espresso began on Lark Street and then in 2016 expanded to Broadway in Albany, its other locations are in the NYS Museum with its Carousel Cafe and on Third Street in downtown Troy.

Since its inception in 2016, the Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program has proven to be an advantageous tool in attracting new, and supporting the expansion of existing downtown businesses. The program has supported more than a dozen new and expanding businesses in recent years, helping revitalize the city’s urban core. Since its launch, the program has leveraged more than $2 million in private investment and helped attract a diverse mix of restaurants, retailers, and creative spaces including The Bevy Vintage Collective, Viva Empanadas, Loch & Quay, and Stacks Espresso Bar.

Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs
Downtown Albany, New York

Newly Renovated Space At 90 State Street To Serve As hub For Coffee Enthusiasts, Gathering Spot For Professionals, Residents And visitors Near Capitol. Stacks Espresso Bar’s leadership and management team gathered with City of Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs, community leaders, the Downtown Albany...

05/21/2026

We couldn’t have achieved the success of 518 Day without our incredible sponsors. A huge thank you to Capitalize Albany Corporation for their support throughout the event. The Clinton Market Collective space is centrally located, welcoming, and filled with beautiful amenities that helped make the day so special. 🤩

Thanks to the Amplify Albany Grant, we were able to take the celebration to the next level and create an even bigger, better experience for the community.

We’re so grateful for the partnership and already counting down to next year’s 518 Day! 🎉

05/21/2026

REMINDER!! CALL FOR ARTISTS & VENDORS for ACG’s 3rd Annual Summer Art Fest on Saturday, July 18, 2026 in Downtown Albany!

SUBMIT HERE: http://albanycentergallery.org/SummerArtFest2026CallforArt
Deadline: Wednesday, June 10, 2026 at 11:59 p.m. (submitting early is encouraged)

Summer Art Fest is free and open to the public. This immersive ALL AGES outdoor art festival has interactive activities, live art-making, pop-up gallery, a kid’s art corner, and much more! NEW this year, there will ALSO be a curated Vendor Market featuring the work and creations of various local artists, artisans, and makers - that could be you!

Last year, this event drew a large crowd of over 1,000 attendees from all across the Capital Region.

This Call for Artists & Vendors is for the curated Pop-up Gallery on site, as well as the Vendor Market happening DURING the festival.

If you would like to be considered for both the Pop-up Gallery AND as an Artist Vendor, you MUST submit an application for BOTH opportunities. It is FREE to submit.

About the Pop-up Gallery:
A curated selection of artwork installed on several temporary walls during the event where attendees can view and enjoy; festival goers have the option to purchase, if the artist chooses. ACG handles art sales, installation, labeling, etc, on site.

About the Vendor Market:
A curated group of artists, artisans, and makers promoting or selling products & services in a 10 x 10 ft booth space. If selected, vendors are required to handle all loading in/out, set up, materials, sales, etc independently.

Thank you to our event sponsors for keeping the 3rd Annual Summer Art Fest free and open to the public - Albany Convention Center Authority, Albany County Convention and Visitors Bureau Fund of the Community Foundation for the Greater Capital Region, Albany Wine and Dine for the Arts, Capitalize Albany Corporation, City of Albany, Olde English Pub, Palace Theatre, ParkAlbany, Tammis K. Groft, Upside Collective, and Upstate Theater Coalition for a Fairgame Grant Program.

Graphic by Upside Collective

05/21/2026

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