Echoing what Dan McCoy-CountyExec said below. Today's Capital Region BOCES ribbon cutting is the largest workforce development project in the Town of Colonie, Albany County & the Capital Region. Thank you for including AACA. For More Info-capitalregionboces.org

Registration is now open for the 12th Annual NYS Minority & Women-Owned Business Enterprise Forum. Right here in Albany County at The Albany Capital Center on October 6th-7th. Please click here for more information tinyurl.com/2p8bb7yh

Check out the @DiscoverAlbany App & explore Albany County! albany.org/about/discover…

Now Open New York's $200M Seed Funding Grant Program Application Portal at nyseedgrant.com @SBDCUAlbany will be holding a FREE webinar about the new grant program this Friday, September 16th at Noon. Register at tinyurl.com/5bn8skn

Reminder: NY Forward application is due by 9/23/22 at 4:00pm. The NY Forward program is to invigorate & enliven downtowns in New York’s smaller & rural communities. NY Forward builds on the success of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative (DRI). More info tinyurl.com/mwjysemv

Today Kevin Catalano, SVP & Director of Commercial Lending at AACA joined County Executive Daniel McCoy, Commander Col. Alain Fisher, Congressman Paul D. Tonko & other local leaders at the briefing on the modernization of the U.S. Army Watervliet Arsenal here in Albany County.

Today I'm proud to join County Comptroller Rizzo & leaders of Albany County Leg. to release our American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Public Engagement Survey, seeking community input on how to use the 2nd tranche of federal funding secured for Albany County. (1/2) albanycounty.com/Home/Component…

ICYMI: On October 6th-7th, Advance Albany County Alliance team members & committee members attended as well as participated in the 12th Annual NYS MWBE Forum held here in Albany County at the Albany Capital Center. Recordings are now available at tinyurl.com/yv9p6tvr

Restore NY has launched & the Intent to Apply Form is due Wednesday November 30, 2022, by 5:00pm EST For more information- esd.ny.gov/restore-new-yo…

11/30/22: Please join us & The Stakeholders, Inc. for an evening of bright discussion & networking on green energy, including the Port of Albany’s offshore wind project, Plug Power in Bethlehem, & more. For more info & to register- tinyurl.com/bde6jwn9 Hope to see you there!

12/7/22: The Capital Region Empowerment Job Fair at the Albany Career Center, will provide resources & services to support individuals looking for work. For morning information & to register- on.ny.gov/registerEJF

Register by 12/7/22 for the Equinor Supply Chain Expo- Capital Region on 12/13/22 at Hudson Valley Community College. For more information & to register-tinyurl.com/4parratk

It was great to be at The Century House for The Stakeholders Inc Sustainable Communities Institute panel last night. I discussed w/ business & community leaders how we can support renewable energy & economic development at the same time for a healthier, more prosperous Capital Region.

We were happy to be a sponsor & have our CEO Kevin O'Connor join Daniel McCoy - Albany County Executive & other Albany County leaders to talk about The Future Of Albany County Is Green at The Stakeholders Sustainable Communities Institute panel discussion last night.

Support Local & check out Discover Albany's 2022 Guide to Holiday Events & Experiences in Albany County & Beyond. tinyurl.com/mr32b99v

Now Accepting Letters of Intent: Governor Hochul Announces Up-To-$200 Million "Fast NY" Grant Program to Attract Key Industries to Shovel-Ready Sites Across The State. December 15th- webinar & application opens. For more info- esd.ny.gov/fast-ny tinyurl.com/jdd3h9n9

Advance Albany County Alliance is now hiring for two positions: 𝐑𝐞𝐜𝐞𝐩𝐭𝐢𝐨𝐧𝐢𝐬𝐭- lnkd.in/e_GstW24 𝐄𝐱𝐞𝐜𝐮𝐭𝐢𝐯𝐞 𝐀𝐬𝐬𝐢𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐧𝐭 𝐭𝐨 𝐂𝐄𝐎- lnkd.in/eGftYzY9

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On the 1st day of #BlackHistoryMonth, I'm excited to congratulate the Albany Black Chamber on the ribbon cutting of their new space at 141 Washington Ave. in Albany. The hard work of Deshanna, Jahkeen, Business for Good & others have brought new life to this historic building.

Today I delivered my 12th State of the County Address at Plug Power Inc.'s new hydrogen fuel cell manufacturing facility in Bethlehem. I am proud to say that the state of the county is strong & we've come back from the pandemic stronger than ever! (1/3) albanycounty.com/Home/Component…