People from all over the world call CapNY home. In this segment of CapNY Transplants, we highlight Rachel Malik, entrepreneur, who recently moved to CapNY to East Greenbush from overseas. Why did you relocate, Rachel? I relocated to the region in April 2022 to join my husband who has been living here for a coupleContinue reading “CapNY Transplant: From England to CapNY, Rachel Malik”
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CapNY Changemakers: Deshanna Wiggins, CEO of the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce
In the Capital District we have many individuals who are looking to improve our larger community in terms of mental and physical health, wealth, and connectivity. Here at CapNY we call those champions of advancement changemakers. One champion of change we’d like to highlight is returning Upstate NY native Deshanna Wiggins, CEO of the AlbanyContinue reading “CapNY Changemakers: Deshanna Wiggins, CEO of the Albany Black Chamber of Commerce “
From Westchester to CapNY, A Transplant Story
Gabby Lichtenberg is a perfect example of the power of the CapNY network. And that network is open to anyone, whether you’re a lifetime resident or find your way here as a transplant. Making the Move Lichtenberg, 37, and her husband moved to CapNY in 2017 from Westchester. They were spending enough hours a weekContinue reading “From Westchester to CapNY, A Transplant Story”
From Ohio to CapNY: A Transplant Story
Alex and Sam both grew up in a suburb of Cleveland, Ohio, and attended Ohio State University. Alex graduated with a degree in chemical engineering, and Sam with a degree in public affairs journalism, from Ohio State in 2021. After graduation, Alex had secured a job offer with Regeneron, and Sam didn’t have a job,Continue reading “From Ohio to CapNY: A Transplant Story”
Making the Move from North Carolina to CapNY: A Career Transplant Story
If you follow Forbes on social media, you might’ve noticed that they recently posted a study by Niche that ranked Albany as the #4 best places in country to be a young professional. CapNY is booming with potential, opportunity, & young professionals from all over the world are making the move to our Upstate NYContinue reading “Making the Move from North Carolina to CapNY: A Career Transplant Story”
Celebrating Pride Month in CapNY: 3 Leaders Who Make it Happen
Pride Month is recognized around the world, to celebrate the LGBTQIA+ community. It takes place every June, in honor of the historic June 1969 Stonewall Uprising, which helped kickstart the Gay Rights Movement. It’s a month not just to celebrate, but to remember, to honor, to raise awareness, and to support. This June, there wereContinue reading “Celebrating Pride Month in CapNY: 3 Leaders Who Make it Happen”
Thriving in CapNY: Women in Digital Gaming
CapNY offers a level up for those looking to break into the gaming space. Jobs in game design, character development, software, and so much more are plentiful with 24 studios (7 large, 17 indie) calling the region home. An Industry BOOMING Many have produced games of our childhoods such as Tony Hawk’s Pro Skater asContinue reading “Thriving in CapNY: Women in Digital Gaming”
4 Millennial Changemakers in CapNY Housing
If you’ve spent time in Albany, there’s a chance that you’ve noticed a bright red ‘X’ on multiple buildings. Albany has a lot of homes that are currently vacant, dilapidated, and not up to safety codes. Seeing all of those properties that have great potential, you can’t help but to dream of all the possibilities,Continue reading “4 Millennial Changemakers in CapNY Housing”
Arts on the Move: CapNY Creative Transplants
The myth of Upstate New York being a place where art and culture is lacking is officially over. In the last couple of years, not only have our own residents paved the way for arts to take the forefront, but the recent influx of urban creatives have helped the growth of arts communities. An UptickContinue reading “Arts on the Move: CapNY Creative Transplants”
Anthony D’Argenzio: Hudson Valley Entrepreneur
Anthony D’Argenzio was named one of The 100 Most Creative People in the U.S. by Country Living Magazine. His work has been featured in Condé Nast Traveler, Domino, and Architectural Digest. Why does Anthony love CapNY? READ ON! Photo by: Winnie Au “I’ve always been interested in upstate New York and the Hudson Valley,” saysContinue reading “Anthony D’Argenzio: Hudson Valley Entrepreneur”