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Thursday, December 06, 2012  Updated with video; Cash mob, Invaded "My Sisters Place," on Broad Avenue, Thursday.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The Albany Downtown Merchants Association met Tuesday night to try to come up with a plan to bring more shoppers downtown.

Wednesday, July 04, 2012  Updated with video; The new ice cream shop "Cool Scoops" opened up this past Saturday and is located directly across from the Flint RiverQuarium.

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, January 06, 2012  Updated with video; A local business owner and theatre graduate is recruiting members for the newly-organized theatre group.

Friday, October 21, 2011  A new retail shop featuring various vendors and an express eatery are set to open in Downtown Albany in the very near future.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Local women comprise a large number of business leaders in Downtown Albany.

Monday, March 28, 2011  Verge, an upscale consignment shop is one of the newest additions to downtown Albany. Located in the old Churchwell’s building, Verge is not only a great place to shop for fashion but it turns out this business is also eco-friendly.  Check it out in this week’s Go Green.

Wednesday, March 16, 2011  Business is blossoming in Downtown Albany – three new shops are planting their seeds in the developing area.

Friday, May 21, 2010  Facebook and Twitter growing in popularity for downtown businesses.