Unlocking Success in Albany, NY

How a 60-Minute Netwinar Sparked 523 Referrals That Changed Lives

It might not end up in the Guinness Book of Records (then again, who knows?), but I was thrilled to lead an event that delivered results unlike anything I’d ever seen before.

As the number of participants poured into my Netwinar on Zoom, I became increasingly nervous.

The Zoom waiting room kept ticking up… 37, 45, 56. My excitement suddenly turned to panic. Soon, sixty people were ready to log into my netwinar, and I knew Zoom only allowed 50 Advanced Polls.

This wasn’t your typical Zoom webinar with hundreds of attendees. This was a netwinar (“net winner” = part webinar + part networking) where every participant needed time to speak, connect, and complete their polls for each other.

Needless to say… I was in trouble …

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💼 Albany at Work

Workplace Highlights in Albany, NY

The Albany–Schenectady–Troy metro area’s unemployment rate stood at 3.8% in October 2025, reflecting stable job conditions. Employment expanded in education and health services, construction, and information technology, offsetting small losses in manufacturing.

🔥 Top Job Postings

• Head of Business Development - FinTech/Payments at FalconX
  💵 US$242K–US$328K a year | 📍 Albany, NY (Apply)

• Business Development Manager - Property Management at Patriot Family Homes
  💵 US$70K–US$100K a year | 📍 Albany, NY (Apply)

• Territory Sales Manager at TSP, a Syneos Health company
  💵 US$95K–US$115K a year | 📍 Albany, NY (Apply)

👀 Top Job Seekers

• John Miller, Document Control Coordinator US Consultant
  👉 Looking for Worthwhile Opportunities |📍Albany, NY (Profile)

• Maheswari Koti, SPE & Subject Matter Expert
  👉 Looking for new opportunities |📍Albany, NY (Profile)

• Tanaia Virginia, Telecommunications Specialist & Teacher Assistant
  👉 Recent Grad Looking For Work |📍Albany, NY (Profile)

• Albany Parking Authority needs Engineering Services (Link)

• City School District of Albany needs Food Service Hot Kitchen Equipment Repairs (Link)

• Outdoor Aluminum Truss Stage Roof System needed at the Empire State Plaza (Link)

• Empire State Plaza Bird Waste Cleanup (Link)

• Election Law Book Publishing (Link)

• Warehousing & Distribution (Delivery) Services of USDA Donated Food Commodities in Region L – Counties of Cayuga, Onondaga, Ontario, Seneca, Wayne, and Yates (Link)

• Governor Hochul Announces $135 Million Made Available to Affordably Advance Local Water Infrastructure Projects Across New York State (More)

• Governor Hochul Named to the 2025 TIME100 Climate List of the 100 Most Influential Leaders Driving Business Climate Action (More)

• Governor Hochul Announces More Than $11 Million to Support Local Emergency Food Relief (More)

• The State University of New York-NY CREATES Technology Innovation Institute announced a $4 million investment this week for its first two years, focusing on semiconductor workforce development and clean-tech research in the Albany region. (More)

What are the top tips for doing business in Albany?

1. Tap into local economic-development resources
The City of Albany highlights that it has attracted billions in investment and that the non-profit Capitalize Albany Corporation (CAC) works directly with businesses to find locations, incentivize projects, and coordinate with city agencies...
2. Understand regulatory, zoning & compliance realities
Doing business in Albany means dealing with city regulations, building codes, vendor/event requirements, and environmental permits. Also, the broader state environment (New York) is noted for its relatively high tax burden and regulatory complexity…
3. Choose your location carefully & account for local dynamics
A recent guide emphasizes that in Albany, location matters: foot traffic, accessibility, and alignment with the target demographic are important factors. Especially if you’re in retail or service-based business, downtown vs suburban may behave differently…

🤝 11/11 Social w/ Walkable Albany — Capital Streets (Register)
🤝 11/19 Music and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Albany (Register)
🤝 11/19 Hospitality and Business Networking | Albany, NY (Register)
🤝 11/11 Social w/ Walkable Albany — Capital Streets (Register)
🤝 11/19 Finance and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Albany (Register)
🤝 11/19 Law and Business Networking | Elevating Your Potential - Albany (Register)
🤝 11/19 Engineering and Business Networking | Albany, NY (Register)
🤝 12/4 AMA Coffee and Connections - New York Capital Region - Albany (Register)

🤝= In Person, 💻 = Virtual