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June 10, 2020

Albany Capital Center Announces Partnership with Saratoga Courage Distillery

The Albany Capital Center (ACC) will soon be welcoming guests back to its facility and with that new protocols in place.

In accordance with guidelines issued by Venueshield, ASM Global’s new environmental hygiene protocol in response to evolving guest expectations, stemming from the coronavirus pandemic, the New York State Department of Health, the Albany Capital Center will be providing hand sanitizer for all attendees, made by Saratoga Courage Distillery.  Hand sanitizer dispensers’ stations have been placed throughout the facility and accessible to all individuals entering and present in the building.

The Albany Capital Center supports local businesses, and has long featured local Pick Six Vodka, Saratoga Courage Distillery’s award-winning flagship product.  Now, this trusted partnership is coming together to help keep the public safe as our community reopens for business.

“We initially started making and donating hand sanitizer as a way to give back to our community during COVID-19” says Saratoga Courage CEO, Holly Shishik.  “The Convention Center has been a big supporter of Pick Six Vodka and we are proud to be able to provide them and their patrons with our sanitizer to further aid in decreasing the transmission of the virus and providing a safe environment for our community.”

“As we look to reopen our facility, the safety of our attendees will be the highest priority, with a great focus on hygiene for attendees, having hand sanitizer readily available is a key part of our plan.”  said Doug McClaine, general manager of the Albany Capital Center. “We are fortunate to have the resources here with local companies like Saratoga Courage to move NY forward with reopening of business.”