Around the Web – January 2023

Some links we thought you might find interesting this month: Plug Power’s new $125M Vista Tech Campus Factory is Online (Albany Business Review) Video Game Studio Moving to Glenville (Daily Gazette) Developer Clears Big Hurdle in Plans for Downtown Troy Atrium (Albany Business Review) Downtown Troy Demolition Clearing Way for $67M Apartment Complex (Albany Business Review) Bard & Baker Expanding…
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Capital Region coworking spaces thrive as people recreate work conditions

As seen in the Times Union Shayla Colon Flexible and coworking spaces are rebounding from the pandemic with continuous growth after COVID thrust creative work conditions onto employers. Coworking hubs are locations occupied by several companies and individuals. They typically offer private offices for rent or memberships where individuals can work out of an open desk environment and share common…
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Albany Institute’s Hudson River School collection goes virtual

In its latest move toward virtual art exhibits, the Albany Institute of History and Art has launched a 3D digital tour of its Hudson River School collection — highlighting 83 paintings by Frederic Church, Thomas Cole, Asher Durand and 32 other artists. The technology showcases one of the museum’s most popular exhibits — also one of the largest and most…
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The rise of gig workers in the Capital Region

Writers, designers and other creative types working in the Troy Innovation Garage on 4th Street are among the rising number of gig workers nationally. The $1.3 million development project opened this spring. “We have 80 members today and I am actively pursuing developing other spaces around the region and in other markets,” Tom Nardacci, founder of the Troy Innovation Garage…
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Co-working spaces gain foothold in Capital Region

Albany region catching up after holding off on trend. There are now at least eight co-working spaces in the Capital Region, and each one has a distinct personality and things to offer. Rather than seeing themselves in competition for members, leaders of the spaces said they view themselves as collaborators in a growing movement. Click to read full article of…
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The rise of gig workers in the Capital Region

Writers, designers and other creative types working in the Troy Innovation Garage on 4th Street are among the rising number of gig workers nationally. The $1.3 million development project opened this spring. “We have 80 members today and I am actively pursuing developing other spaces around the region and in other markets,” Tom Nardacci, founder of the Troy Innovation Garage…
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