Meet Our Entrepreneurs & Freelancers

Startup formation throughout Upstate New York has been second strongest in the Capital Region, according to a Center for EconomicContinue reading “2 Hot Woman-Run Startups in CapNY”

Despite systemic barriers in place for marginalized communities, there are countless thriving Black-owned businesses in CapNY. Many use their resourcesContinue reading “Making an Impact: 3 Black Entrepreneurs in CapNY”

If you’ve spent time in Albany, there’s a chance that you’ve noticed a bright red ‘X’ on multiple buildings. AlbanyContinue reading “4 Millennial Changemakers in CapNY Housing”

In the last year COVID-19 has drastically altered the way we approach life and the ways in which we inhabitContinue reading “5 CapNY Creative Side Hustlers You Need to Know About”

Anthony D’Argenzio was named one of The 100 Most Creative People in the U.S. by Country Living Magazine. His workContinue reading “Anthony D’Argenzio: Hudson Valley Entrepreneur”

The Capital Region is rich with resources for today’s budding entrepreneurs and business owners.  There are so many potential resourcesContinue reading “CapNY Entrepreneur Resources”

Throughout CapNY, you’ll find all different kinds of innovative businesses that impact their communities in various ways. In this article,Continue reading “5 Companies With Unique Social Missions: CapNY”

Jay Zhang is committed to both outstanding visual representation, as well as community care. As a self identified queer personContinue reading “Jay Zhang Photography: CapNY LGBTQIA+ Entrepreneur”

Support 250+ Capital Region Black-owned business and black-led organizations by shopping, hiring, posting, contributing funds, volunteering, and learning more aboutContinue reading “CapNY Essentials: A Guide to Black-Owned Businesses and Black-Led Organizations”

“My dream of opening a gallery would be impossible in NYC. Here in the Capital Region, there’s a feeling thatContinue reading “Collective 131: A CapNY Woman-Owned Business”

Meet Hassan Eminyawi, owner of Urban Aftermath Books, an online book business with a warehouse in Menands and a physicalContinue reading “Hassan Eminyawi of Urban Aftermath Books: CapNY Creatives”

CapNY Creatives is a segment that highlights creative professionals across the Capital Region. This discussion took place during this periodContinue reading “Photographer Konrad Odhiambo: CapNY Creatives”

Jade Warrick is a powerhouse artist and freelancer. Known in the art world as “TrashKid.” Jade is not only aContinue reading “Jade Warrick “TrashKid”: CapNY Freelancer & Activist”

Meet Community Builder & Entrepreneur, Richard Lin! Richard put together a very comprehensive list of information and resources for businessContinue reading “CapNY Creative: Richard Lin, Entrepreneur”

Aaron Moore started “Acting with Aaron,” in 2012. Born, raised, and still living in Albany, he started teaching acting whenContinue reading “Aaron Moore: CapNY Freelancer, Acting with Aaron”

Meet Kristoph DiMaria. Many call him Rags, short for “Ragliacci,” his clown-performer-artist’s identity name. And Will Kempe’s Players (Cooperative) isContinue reading “Kristoph DiMaria: CapNY Freelancer, Clown-Performer-Artist”

“One of the things that attracts me to Troy the most is the diversity of culture, thought, gender and generally,Continue reading “Top Picks in Downtown Troy: CapNY Freelancer, Corey Aldrich”

There are over 16,000 freelancers in the CapNY’s Creative Economy. The “CapNY Freelancers” segment will be highlighting talented individuals fromContinue reading “Jayana LaFountaine Photographer: CapNY Freelancer”

David Reali is a 34-year-old, Schenectady born creator who now lives and loves Troy, NY. He is the creator ofContinue reading “David Reali LYF Supply: CapNY Entrepreneur”

Kaciem Swain was born and raised in Arbor Hill and the South End of Albany, in an underserved community. HisContinue reading “Kaciem Swain Has A Vision: CapNY Entrepreneur”