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- 2 Hot Woman-Run Startups in CapNY
Startup formation throughout Upstate New York has been second strongest in the Capital Region, according to a Center for Economic … Read more - The Authentic CapNY Guide: Old-School Italian RestaurantsThe Italian American community in New York City is as established and historic as the city itself. Luckily for us, … Read more
- 5 Amazing CapNY Latin-Owned RestaurantsWelcome to our celebration of Latin-owned restaurants in CapNY! Schenectady-based, Honduran-born artist Oscar Bogran and I (Maureen Sager, Executive Director … Read more
- Saratoga’s Beekman Street Arts District – It’s a VibeWhen you think of Saratoga Springs, you probably picture horses and the bustling Broadway. You’re not wrong, but there is … Read more
- 5 CapNY Queer-Owned Creative BusinessesMeet five of the Capital Region’s most passionate and exciting creative businesses, run by Makers, Designers, Writers, Performers, and Culinary … Read more
- Six Rising Stars in the CapNY Fashion IndustryIf you ask, or simply look, around – it wouldn’t shock you to learn there hasn’t been much of a … Read more
- Five CapNY Artisanal Foods You Must Try!CapNY is every foodie’s dream! We have an abundance of farm-to-table restaurants, nationally known farms, and incredibly unique food producers. … Read more
- CapNY Entrepreneur ResourcesThe Capital Region is rich with resources for today’s budding entrepreneurs and business owners. There are so many potential resources … Read more
- 5 Black-Owned Health & Wellness Businesses in CapNYAs the world gets smaller in the face of COVID-19, taking care of oneself can seem like a daunting task, … Read more
- 6 Inspiring Side Hustles: Find Your Groove in CapNYFew people are lucky enough to find a full-time job that perfectly combines their talents, personal interests, and financial goals. … Read more
- 5 Companies With Unique Social Missions: CapNYThroughout CapNY, you’ll find all different kinds of innovative businesses that impact their communities in various ways. In this article, … Read more
- 5 Great NY State Parks: Empire PassLast summer, like many avid explorers, I reluctantly respected new travel restrictions. Temporarily bound to New York State, I needed … Read more
- Jay Zhang Photography: CapNY LGBTQIA+ EntrepreneurJay Zhang is committed to both outstanding visual representation, as well as community care. As a self identified queer person … Read more
- 5 Up-and-Coming Neighborhoods and Towns In CapNYDo you want quiet seclusion? Bustling city life and high energy? A little of both? While the most commonly known … Read more
- Washington County Makers and Doers: CapNY EntrepreneursA constellation of small towns sprinkled across a largely rural landscape, Washington County prides itself on its attention to community. … Read more
- CapNY Essentials: A Guide to Black-Owned Businesses and Black-Led OrganizationsSupport 250+ Capital Region Black-owned business and black-led organizations by shopping, hiring, posting, contributing funds, volunteering, and learning more about … Read more
- Collective 131: A CapNY Woman-Owned Business“My dream of opening a gallery would be impossible in NYC. Here in the Capital Region, there’s a feeling that … Read more
- 5 Great Places to Visit in Schenectady: A Local RenaissanceSchenectady is undergoing a renaissance! There’s something new to explore every time you pop by. Come explore the craft breweries … Read more
- Hassan Eminyawi of Urban Aftermath Books: CapNY CreativesMeet Hassan Eminyawi, owner of Urban Aftermath Books, an online book business with a warehouse in Menands and a physical … Read more
- First Date Ideas in CapNY – Beyond the OrdinaryDating looks a little different these days…but we’re hopeful first dates will be a “thing” again sometime soon. So when … Read more
