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Mike Marcellus
July 07, 2025

The Albany Networker
Connecting the Albany Business Community

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In today’s issue:

👀 Albany's Empire State Plaza goes green

👍 223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

💼 Top Jobs and Top Job Seekers in Albany, New York

✅ Albany organizations looking for Electrical Switchgear Maintenance, Event Management Services, parts and services, and more!

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➕ Plus, much more!

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COMMUNITY
🍇 The Albany Grapevine

  • New York braces for impact as Senate passes ‘Big Beautiful Bill’ (Read)

  • $13M Medicaid Scam: NY Transport Companies Stole Millions In Taxpayer Dollars, AG Says (Read)

  • St. Peter’s Health Partners expands primary care (Read)

  • Albany's Empire State Plaza goes green (Read) 

  • Saratoga Springs’ Adelphi Hotel reopens after $90 million renovation (Read)

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INSIGHTS
⭐ Deep Dive

223 Referrals in One Hour. Here’s How.

Discover the secret format for generating over 200 referrals for 28 strangers in just 60 minutes during a virtual networking event.

Last week, I was facilitating a virtual networking event that I wasn’t quite sure how to navigate.

I found myself running a Zoom meeting with nearly thirty total strangers.

Should I spend time highlighting the benefits of strategic networking?

Or let everyone dive right into their sales pitches?

Perhaps the simplest approach is to send them into breakout rooms and let the conversations flow naturally.

I had sixty minutes to deliver meaningful insights, spark networking among participants, and somehow tie it all together to kickstart real relationship-building.

Fortunately, I was well-prepared for the event…

Want to see how this new event model works in action? Join us at next week’s virtual Albany, NY business networking event and start generating your own referrals:

CAREERS
💼 Albany @ Work

New York Jobs Now At Risk After Policy Shift. Gov. Hochul says new policies are putting small businesses, health care, and thousands of New York jobs at risk. Here's who she says is being hit the hardest. (Read)

Top Jobs

Top Job Seekers

  • Chris Neuber, Albany, NY

    Successful senior executive looking for work with more than 20 years of experience in business development, association management, strategic planning, trade shows, and large-scale event development and execution. Management professional with exceptional interpersonal and communication skills. (More)

  • Michael Colucci, Albany, NY

    Director of Interior Design and former Executive Director of Design/COO seeking new opportunities. (More)

  • Jordan Robertaccio, Cohoes, NY

    A results-driven professional with a diverse background spanning HR, sales, customer service, and management. Currently working as a Human Resources Coordinator at Enterprise Mobility, where he leads onboarding, handles background checks, and ensures a smooth integration for new hires. Seeking Employment in Human Resources, Recruiting, Sales, and Management. (More)

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SALES
✅  Albany Leads

  • Electrical Switchgear Maintenance and Operations in Albany, NY (Link)

  • Event Management Services and Registration are needed at OGS (Link)

  • The APDC is seeking parts and services of heavy equipment at the Port of Albany (Link)

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SUPPORT
✅  Albany Resources

  • 53 businesses receive $950K in Albany County grants (More)

  • The Business Council launches second annual Coolest Thing Made in New York contest (More)

  • New York repays pandemic unemployment debt, raises benefits (More)

  • 17 small business grants and resources for veterans (More)

MARKETING
📄  Albany List

SPECIAL: The Albany Business List has hard-to-find decision makers in the Greater Albany NY region that approve projects & seek new sources of business. For a limited time, take $200 off (a 40% discount) with coupon code LISTS-JULY-2025

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NETWORKING
🤝 Albany Events

Tuesday 7/15: Free Capital Region Elite Rockstar Connect Networking Event. Join us for an unforgettable evening of connection and opportunity at the Rockstar Connect Networking Event on Tuesday, July 15, 2025, from 6 PM to 8 PM at BJ's Restaurant and Brewhouse. (More)

Wednesday 7/16: Albany Business Networking Event - A virtual networking event for Greater Albany, New York professionals. Join us for an exciting online business networking event that will focus on strategic networking, connecting professionals, and sharing business opportunities in the Greater Albany region. Wednesday Jul 16, 2025 from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM EST. FREE. (More)

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