Eligible Businesses Please See full Program Guidelines for details are subject to change

Primary examples of eligibility include, but are not limited to:

• Located within the City of Albany. 

• Have no more than 20 full-time or full-time equivalent employees. 

• Not be a Franchise or Chain as defined by the SBA

• Be a registered New York State business 

• Be engaged in activities that are legal under New York and federal law. 

• Must be in good standing with local, state, and federal agencies, including Taxes, building and codes, and law enforcement. 

• Businesses must currently have undisputed and valid permits to operate the business.

• See full guideline for details HERE

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