Spa Halcyon creates relaxation and sense of purpose
John Bowers had been working as a massage therapist [Read More]
HomeFront working on the frontlines to keep low-income seniors in safe, warm homes
Owners of older mobile homes can face a number [Read More]
Joyful Beginnings opens second location to meet childcare demand in Capital Region
Joyful Beginnings Early Education Program is a daycare center built on the premise that every child needs to be nurtured as an individual. The not-for-profit provides care for preschool age children, 91% of whom receive substantial DSS support. In 2019, Joyful Beginnings opened a second location in Waterford with assistance from the Community Loan Fund of the Capital Region.
Cambridge Food Co-op shores up store
The Cambridge Food Co-op has been serving the community since 1978. This year, with help from the Community Loan Fund they were able to tackle some important capital improvement projects and shore up the store for future generations.
Wilbur Session, owner of WJ’s Ultimate Cleaning, makes a clean sweep
Wilbur Session’s company WJ’s Ultimate Industrial Cleaning and Floors has [Read More]
The Bundle Store wraps up natural parenting products, classes, with advice and warmth
The Bundle Store is the Capital District’s first Natural Parenting Store, specializing in natural wellness during and after pregnancy for mom and baby. "When I opened The Bundle Store in 2013 with the help of The Community Loan Fund, my goal was to build an open and casual space that brought awareness to and connected all of the many options of birth and parenting that exist in the Capital Region," says owner Amber Chaves.
Beautiful and unusual: Makeup Curio makes up witches one day and brides the next
At Makeup Curio, Jenn Dugan "blends the beautiful and the unusual," and provides a mix of makeup and esthetic services. Her services include special occasion makeup - and special effects makeup. Dugan earned a Bachelor’s Degree in Fashion Design from Marist College, an Associates in Business Administration from Schenectady County Community College and her NYS Esthetics License. She opened the Makeup Curio in downtown Schenectady in 2017 with a loan from the Community Loan Fund.
Gatherer’s Granola started with beloved family recipe
Gatherer's Granola started with a winning family recipe. Now, it's [Read More]
This couple is on fire for dance – and you will be, too
Natalia O’Connor is a National Champion, World Semi-finalists and [Read More]
Kingdom Services Unlimited – snow removal, lawn mowing, and character development
In 2014, when John Walker was laid off during a [Read More]
