Small Biz Stories

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”

The Italian American community in New York City is as established and historic as the city itself. Luckily for us,Continue reading “The Authentic CapNY Guide: Old-School Italian Restaurants”

Welcome to our celebration of Latin-owned restaurants in CapNY! Schenectady-based, Honduran-born artist Oscar Bogran and I (Maureen Sager, Executive DirectorContinue reading “5 Amazing CapNY Latin-Owned Restaurants”

When you think of Saratoga Springs, you probably picture horses and the bustling Broadway. You’re not wrong, but there isContinue reading “Saratoga’s Beekman Street Arts District – It’s a Vibe”

Meet five of the Capital Region’s most passionate and exciting creative businesses, run by Makers, Designers, Writers, Performers, and CulinaryContinue reading “5 CapNY Queer-Owned Creative Businesses”

If you ask, or simply look, around – it wouldn’t shock you to learn there hasn’t been much of aContinue reading “Six Rising Stars in the CapNY Fashion Industry”

CapNY is every foodie’s dream! We have an abundance of farm-to-table restaurants, nationally known farms, and incredibly unique food producers.Continue reading “Five CapNY Artisanal Foods You Must Try!”

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”

As the world gets smaller in the face of COVID-19, taking care of oneself can seem like a daunting task,Continue reading “5 Black-Owned Health & Wellness Businesses in CapNY”

Few people are lucky enough to find a full-time job that perfectly combines their talents, personal interests, and financial goals.Continue reading “6 Inspiring Side Hustles: Find Your Groove in CapNY”

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”

Last summer, like many avid explorers, I reluctantly respected new travel restrictions.  Temporarily bound to New York State, I neededContinue reading “5 Great NY State Parks: Empire Pass”

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”

Do you want quiet seclusion? Bustling city life and high energy? A little of both? While the most commonly knownContinue reading “5 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods and Towns In CapNY”

A constellation of small towns sprinkled across a largely rural landscape, Washington County prides itself on its attention to community.Continue reading “Washington County Makers and Doers: CapNY Entrepreneurs”

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”

Schenectady is undergoing a renaissance! There’s something new to explore every time you pop by. Come explore the craft breweriesContinue reading “5 Great Places to Visit in Schenectady: A Local Renaissance”

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”

Dating looks a little different these days…but we’re hopeful first dates will be a “thing” again sometime soon. So whenContinue reading “First Date Ideas in CapNY – Beyond the Ordinary”