Men's College Basketball tournament nearly doubles projected economic impact
The economic impact of the Men’s College Basketball Tournament at the MVP Arena on March 17 and March 19, 2023, come in at $6.7 million in direct business sales, nearly doubling the originally projected $3.5 million expected ahead of the games.
Albany County Farmers Market starts July 16
Vendor application open now for the Albany County Farmers Market that begins July 16 outside the MVP Arena.
BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic expands space, services
As client list grows, BeAti Acupuncture Wellness Clinic expands Downtown space and services
Downtown in 2022-2023 Book of Lists 70+ times
Downtown listings range from among the longest-running family owned businesses to largest office buildings; and businesses to buildings.
Tea steeped in family history, bottled in downtown Albany
The opening represents the first bottling facility Nani's Iced Tea owner Maria Gallo has operated.
Downtown is Pawsome
The 2019-20 Downtown is Pawsome public art installation has concluded. While some of the sculptures have now found their "fur-ever" homes, a number of the pieces will remain in publicly accessible Downtown locations.
Small Business Vitality Assistance program now open
The intake form for the Small Business Vitality Assistance program, which will invest $750,000 in Albany entrepreneurs and businesses, is now open.
South End Grocery now open
The Black-owned and charity-controlled store is located at 106 S Pearl Street
