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The Alliance is here to support businesses of all sizes and across all sectors as they navigate our county’s incentive and support programs. We can help you make your entrepreneurial dreams a reality or expand your established business into a new region. Whether you’re an independent bookstore, a startup technology company, a manufacturer, or a growing service provider- we are ready to help you.


Al Tech Loan Fund

The Al Tech Loan Fund offers economic development financing at competitive interest rates to supplement traditional bank lending.

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Arts and Culture Grant Program

Administered by the Albany County Arts and Culture Advisory Council, this program is committed to promoting diverse cultural expressions, strengthening local arts institutions, and ensuring that all residents have access to meaningful artistic experiences.

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Business Retention & Expansion Program

We created our Business Retention and Expansion Program to help our County’s existing businesses grow and stay in Albany County. Through surveying and meeting with local businesses we will understand the needs, barriers, and issues that may be holding businesses back from thriving and growing.

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The Sustainable Technology and Green Energy (STAGE) Grant Program

The Sustainable Technology and Green Energy (STAGE) Grant Program provides financial assistance to support the retention, expansion and attraction of clean energy industries in Albany County. Grants will be provided based on applicant need and project impact, including levels of investment and job creation.

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$500,000 Grant Award to Boost Shovel-Ready Tech Manufacturing Site Development in Colonie Read the Article

The Advance Albany County Alliance has received a $500,000 FAST NY grant award from Governor Kathy Hochul and Empire State Development for the 58-acre Al Tech Advanced Manufacturing Campus: the single-best industrial development site in Albany County. Under the Governor’s dynamic leadership, essential funding is now available to partner with local economic development organizations and advance “shovel-ready” sites, creating more competitive opportunities. The site, which sat vacant and contaminated for many years before the Alliance’s involvement, is being redeveloped and

ACPHLA Board Approves Sale of Five Former College of Saint Rose Properties to Albany County Read the Article

The Albany County Pine Hills Land Authority (ACPHLA) board today voted unanimously to approve the sale of five properties on the former College of Saint Rose campus to Albany County. The $6,000,000 sale includes major purpose-built structures such as the Event and Athletics Center and the former Hearst Communications Center. While Albany County has been operating under a temporary use agreement for the facilities approved earlier this year, the sale now transfers sole ownership to Albany County. The five properties