Discover Schenectady

🌟 Tourism isn’t just about visitors — it’s about us. 🌟 In a thoughtful piece in the The Daily Gazette by Mona Golub, active board member of Discover Schenectady, Mona explores how tourism goes beyond hotels and attractions. It’s a mirror reflecting the pride, traditions, culture, and creativity that make our community shine — from festivals and theaters to historic landmarks, art, and the local flavors we share every day. Tourism strengthens not only our economy, but also our sense of belonging and appreciation for Schenectady County's unique spirit. #DiscoverSchenectady #Schenectady #SchenectadyCounty #Tourism https://lnkd.in/gmZD4SSP

🌟 Schenectady County is home to an incredible business community—visionary leaders, dedicated organizations, and innovative thinkers who make our county a vibrant place to live, work, and visit. On Wednesday, October 15th, the Chamber of Schenectady County, an affiliate of the Capital Region Chamber, will host the 2025 Schenectady Business Awards at the beautiful @Glenn Sanders Mansion. Together, we’ll honor businesses and individuals making a lasting impact on our community. Congratulations to this year’s award recipients: 🏆 Corporation of the Year – Environment One Corporation 🤝 Community Partner – Liz Bishop 💡 Business Innovation – GE Aerospace Research 🌆 Renaissance – Civitello's Italian Pastry Shoppe 🚀 Enterprise of the Year – MTX Group 🔥 Entrepreneurial Spirit – Marcella's Appliance Center We can’t wait to come together and celebrate your achievements! 🎉 https://lnkd.in/ei4gSmTi #SchenectadyCounty #CapitalRegionChamber #BusinessExcellence #CommunityImpact #SupportLocal

#ICYMI — Discover Schenectady’s Executive Director, Todd Garofano, joined this week’s Assembly Update with Angelo Santabarbara to share all the exciting things happening in Schenectady County. One topic discussed was this weekend which is proudly call Festival Weekend—one of the most vibrant times of the year! 🎉 From cultural celebrations to music, art, and local traditions, there’s something for everyone: 🥙 St. George Greek Orthodox Church’s 29th Annual Greek Festival 🇮🇹 The 20th Anniversary of the Little Italy Street Fest 🌴 Caribbean Day at Central 🍻 Oktoberfest at Wolf Hollow Brewing 🎨 Stockade Art Show ✨ Autumn Glow Lantern Festival 🎶 Grand Opening of the M&T Bank Center featuring Lee Brice in concert *All events are family-friendly and free to attend (except for concert tickets 🎟️). 🌐 https://lnkd.in/g-vBx7W4

This Saturday, the brand-new M&T Bank Center at Mohawk Harbor makes its debut with a Grand Opening concert featuring country star Lee Brice 🎶 with local favorite David J opening the show. The state-of-the-art arena will serve as home ice for Union College hockey and transform into a premier venue for concerts, trade shows, and community events—bringing even more energy to the Harbor alongside Rivers Casino, hotels, and restaurants. This is a huge milestone for Schenectady’s growth and a win for the entire Capital Region. Who’s planning to be there on Saturday? https://lnkd.in/ggfRyku3

📊 The 2024 Tourism Economics numbers are in — and it was another record-breaking year! Tourism delivered growth in visitation, spending, economic impact, and tax revenue.   Here in Schenectady County, the tourism economy surged: ➡️ Visitor spending rose 5.7% to $582.5 million, outpacing the Capital-Saratoga regional average. ➡️ Growth was broad-based across lodging, dining, retail, and recreation. ➡️ Tourism continues to strengthen jobs, income, and tax savings for local households. Schenectady is quickly becoming one of the region’s strongest performers — and a destination on the rise. Dive into the full report: https://lnkd.in/g2MVE2RZ   Schenectady County Metroplex Development Authority #SchenectadyCounty #Schenectady #CapitalSaratoga #Tourism #SupportLocal #ExploreNY #EconomicDevelopment

#ICYMI - Schenectady County is the place to be this Fall! #schenectadycounty #schenectady #artofthebrick #savorschenectady #autumnglow #festivalweekend #rockinthedome https://lnkd.in/ghH_8GS6

Only 16 Days Left to Savor Schenectady! Don’t miss your chance to taste your way through Schenectady County with the Savor Schenectady: Summer Edition FREE Digital Dining Pass — happening now through August 31! From sizzling summer specials to off-the-menu surprises, every check-in gets you closer to winning prizes: 1️⃣ Sign Up Free – Grab your pass right on your phone. 2️⃣ Check In – Dine at participating restaurants and hit “Check In” to score points. 3️⃣ Win Big – First 10 food adventurers to hit 10 spots score a $50 gift card! (Plus, all others can enter our raffle!) Find all the details at: https://lnkd.in/g3aXtFVe #SavorSchenectady #DiscoverSchenectady #EatLocal #FoodieChallenge

Exciting news for (USTA) United States Tennis Association and the tennis players in Schenectady County! #Tennis #TennisCourts #USTA #Schenectady #SchenectadyCounty #CentralPark https://lnkd.in/gwEUZaBf

From the coffee shops that keep us caffeinated, to the boutiques that keep us stylish, to the companies building our future — our business community is the heartbeat of Schenectady. It’s time to give them the recognition they deserve! Nominations are now open for the Schenectady Business Awards! Know a business that goes above and beyond? Shout them out! Submit a nomination by Sunday, August 17th. https://lnkd.in/ei4gSmTi #Schenectady #SchenectadyCounty #Scotia #Glenville #RotterdamNY #Niskayuna #Duanesburg #CelebrateLocal #CapitalRegionChamber

Thank you to WAMC Northeast Public Radio for featuring our newest sustainability initiative, Skip the Stuff! This program helps local restaurants reduce unnecessary single-use items and encourages residents and visitors to embrace more eco-friendly dining practices. We’re excited to see this effort align with Schenectady County’s broader sustainability goals and make a positive impact on our community and environment. https://lnkd.in/gZZ8mGSi #Sustainability #SkipTheStuff #SchenectadyCounty #Schenectady #EcoFriendly