Capitalize Albany Corporation

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.

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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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05/21/2026

Thank you to all who came out to the inaugural 518 Day celebration in the heart of Downtown Albany, New York! It was a day full of activity with a first-of-its-kind road race, awesome live local music and a great turnout for the 518-themed Vendor Village at Clinton Market Collective, Melba Madness Stroll, and more. Let's do it again next year!

05/18/2026

05/06/2026

Spread the word about our available programs and resources, it's + and we want to bring even more support to Albany businesses! Our team is celebrating ten years of administering a few of our available programs. Over the past decade Capitalize Albany grant awards have helped businesses reinvest, attract customers, open a first storefront, expand, accelerate, and adapt operations: https://www.capitalizealbany.com/grants/.

Since its start in 2016, the grant program has been activating neighborhoods and commercial districts citywide, supporting events and programming and attracting 50,000+ people to be part of what's happening around the city. Launched alongside the Amplify Albany program, the Downtown Albany Retail Grant Program has leveraged more than $2 million in private investment and helped open a diverse mix of restaurants, retailers, and creative spaces including The Bevy Vintage Collective, Viva Empanadas, Loch & Quay, and Stacks Espresso Bar, which is expanding its downtown footprint. Our team has designed and administered several programs since launching these resources. Our current active programs include the above, plus our Neighborhood Retail Grant Program, and the Small Business Facade Improvement Program is on track to open a new application window later this year. Administered by Capitalize Albany, these programs are made possible by the City of Albany Capital Resource Corporation.

05/06/2026

With the application process underway for $200M in targeted Downtown Albany Strategy funding as part of Governor Kathy Hochul’s broader CAP Initiative, our team is ready for this incredible opportunity to support projects that strengthen our capital city and move Albany forward. In coordination with Albany Mayor Dr. Dorcey Applyrs' office and City departments, Capitalize Albany Corporation staff is available to help project applicants throughout the application process, providing technical assistance and support. Our staff is available for guidance on project development and alignment, as well as coordinating letters of support to strengthen competitive submissions. More from WNYT NewsChannel 13 below.

ALBANY, N.Y. (WNYT) – The City of Albany is encouraging developers and organizations to bring forward “big, bold ideas” as applications open for a $200 million state funding initiative aimed at transforming downtown.Mayor Dorcey L. Applyrs announced a new process to provide letters of support ...