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Port of Albany-Rensselaer CEO unanimously elected as Chairman of AAPA
Port of Albany-Rensselaer, NY CEO Richard J. Hendrick was unanimously elected Chair of the Board of Directors of the American Association of Port Authorities (AAPA) at its Annual Convention in New Orleans. AAPA represents more than 130 public port authorities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Latin America. “This is a crucial moment for our industry as Ports are integral to the national economy, security and transportation network and this new Board brings together some of the most experienced and
Grace Roofing Donating Work to Waterproof VFW
Grace Roofing is proud to support our local Veterans of Foreign Wars (VFW) and the veterans who have dedicated so much of their lives to serving our country. Grace Roofing has donated a large portion of the work needed to waterproof the VFW’s roof, and we are asking our community to help raise funds toward the remaining work needed to complete the project. As a local company, we believe in giving back to the community and supporting the people and organizations that make a difference. We are raising funds
DEC Offers Sustainable Business Navigator Program
DEC is proud to launch the Sustainable Business Navigator (SBN) program. SBN provides fast, free, and impactful advice to help small businesses meet their sustainability and cost cutting goals. Businesses that participate in the program have a one-hour conversation with DEC’s sustainability experts on topics that matter to them. Since one size doesn’t fit all, what sustainability topics the business wants to talk about are up to them. They can include: Waste reduction Energy efficiency Toxics use
Verizon Small Business Grants
Owners of for-profit small businesses based in the United States, Puerto Rico, or the U.S. Virgin Islands who are 18 or older may apply by registering and completing any combination of two eligible courses or events anytime in 2026 to unlock the grant application. Apply once to remain eligible for $10,000 grants awarded throughout the year. Applications will be reviewed monthly from June through December 2026. Each month, 10 small businesses will be selected for grants. If you are not selected in a given

