We’re inspired by the potential of our region and the people who call it home. We do more than live in this community, we imagine what it could be and push it to be greater.
The Capital Region has 1.1 million people living in eight counties: Albany, Columbia, Greene, Rensselaer, Saratoga, Schenectady, Warren and Washington. The region spans 5,336 square miles; about the size of Connecticut. In addition to being the home of New York’s capital city (Albany), the region is a major talent generator with 23 higher education institutions. Key regional industry clusters include Semiconductors, Life Science, Digital Gaming and Clean Energy.