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Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; It's often been said that small businesses are the backbone of America.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; President Obama's State of the Union speech has people talking, including the business owners of Downtown Albany.

Friday, August 19, 2011  Downtown Albany Consignment Shop Verge is branching out and starting a fragrance line.

Tuesday, July 26, 2011  Updated with video; Local businesses say they see less foot traffic during summer months when people tend to leave town for vacations.

Thursday, July 21, 2011  Downtown Albany consignment shop Verge holds "Recessionista:" A fashion show for those on a tight budget.

Tuesday, February 08, 2011  The upcoming, high-end consignment Verge is accepting gently used clothes or items with tags still attached from the public to help start up their store.