The Authentic 518 Guide:
Speakeasy-Style Bars
ACE partnered with StraightUpstate for our Authentic 518 Guide to Speakeasy-Style Bars in the 518. These sexy, Valentine-friendly venues are found in historic buildings which have been stylishly revamped by visionary owners. Every detail -- from the cocktail list to the lighting to the decor -- has been curated to make your evening memorable.

This photo of The Maker in Hudson gives a hint of what's in store. Click to find out all four that made the list.

This article is presented through a content collaboration with ACE and CapNY. Visit us on Instagram at @upstatecreative and @gocapny!
Dishing Out the Deets with
Food Writer Susie Davidson Powell
ACE Senior Correspondent Corey Aldrich interviews Albany Times-Union food writer Susie Davidson Powell. Though she insists her job is not all glamour, we've got to say that this Porsche-driving tastemaker has got the scoop on all that's cool in the culinary-and-cocktail scene in the Capital Region.

Find out how Susie found her way from London to the 518, how she became an Albany Times-Union food writer, and what she's most proud of and interested in about her work.
Canva Video Workshop with Michael Roach
Want to create compelling and exciting videos for social media, presentations, and more? Do it with Canva, the FREE graphic design platform. In 60-minutes flat, Michael Roach of Michael Roach Creative gives you the scoop on everything you need to know to get started making and editing videos with Canva.

This is a sliding-scale event, so please choose a level -- $5, $10, $15 or $20 -- that you can afford. Your donation helps ACE pay a fair wage to our instructors. If you're not able to pay any fees at this time, please write to Maureen at maureen.sager@gmail.com.
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Apply for the NYS Small Business Recovery Grant
The New York State COVID-19 Pandemic Small Business Recovery Grant Program provides flexible grant assistance to small and micro-businesses and for-profit independent arts organizations who experienced economic hardship due to COVID-19. 

Small businesses may also request a one-on-one session. Contact 518.431.1445 or lspringstead@capitalregionchamber.com.