Economic development groups have launched a grant program designed to boost retail in downtown Albany, N.Y. The programs will offer grants of up to $100,000 to help new retail businesses launch, $30,000 for existing merchants to spruce up their shops and $5,000 to launch ideas and events such as outdoor markets and pop-up shops. Read the Times Union story here
Beacon launches annual campaign to celebrate women in roofing
In honor of “Women’s History Month,” leading specialty wholesale roofing distributor Beacon has launched its fifth annual North American Female Roofing Professional of the Year campaign. The campaign celebrates women across the