Kelsey Brown

3 weeks ago | timesunion.com | Kelsey Brown |Elizabeth Izzo

ALBANY — The Trump administration’s decision on April 1 to not renew contracts of 10 Manufacturing Extension Partnership centers after the contracts expired at the end of March has sparked fear of cuts to the entire national program. The Manufacturing Extension Partnership, or MEP, is a nationwide public-private network created in 1988. Its goal is to support small and mid-sized manufacturers by sharing resources, expertise and training designed to boost their growth.

2 months ago | timesunion.com | Kelsey Brown

The NY Women's Expo celebrates 15 years this weekend with more than 150 vendors offering a variety of services, from chemical peels to IV hydration.

Jan 16, 2025 | star-telegram.com | Kelsey Brown

The Community Loan Fund, a nonprofit community development financial institution based in the Capital Region, is in search of a new executive director. Its previous executive director, Linda MacFarlane, recently announced her retirement from the nonprofit after 11 years of service. MacFarlane was responsible for the growth of the Community Loan Fund's small business and nonprofit loan portfolio, as well as the expansion of additional public-private partnerships.

Jan 16, 2025 | star-telegram.com | Kelsey Brown

SARATOGA SPRINGS - Tree House Brewing is adding local staff, a sign the popular Massachusetts-based beer maker is getting closer to opening its sprawling restaurant, brewery and taproom on South Broadway, the company's first location in New York. The company held a job fair Wednesday at the Homewood Suites located near the 3376 South Broadway location where the business is taking shape. Last month, the company started selling beer for curbside pickup.

Jan 16, 2025 | timesunion.com | Kelsey Brown

SARATOGA SPRINGS — Tree House Brewing is adding local staff, a sign the popular Massachusetts-based beer maker is getting closer to opening its sprawling restaurant, brewery and taproom on South Broadway, the company’s first location in New York. The company held a job fair Wednesday at the Homewood Suites located near the 3376 South Broadway location where the business is taking shape. Last month, the company started selling beer for curbside pickup.