CEG Economic Development Week in Review January 5 – January 9, 2026
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CEG IN THE NEWS
Times Union: Climate goals must be matched with realistic policy
Times Union: Federal nuclear sub contracts could boost Capital Region jobs
Post Journal: State Needs Diversity In Energy
Observer Today: Industry needs a diverse energy strategy
CNHiNews.com: New York’s manufacturers need an all-of-the-above energy strategy
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT NEWS
Skin Deep Naturals lands deal with Market 32 / Price Chopper
“Skin Deep Naturals, a skincare company, is the latest local business to be stocked at Market 32/Price Chopper stores in the region.
The company, owned by Octavia Maxwell, has products available at 10 Market 32/Price Chopper stores, including in Albany, Troy, Rensselaer, and Clifton Park.”
Serta Simmons property in West Coxsackie sells for $15M
“A manufacturing complex in West Coxsackie off the Thruway’s Exit 21B has sold for $15 million, according to a recent Greene County deed filing.
The 230,900-square-foot facility at 15 Houghtaling Road was sold by SSB Manufacturing Co., an entity related to Serta Simmons Bedding.”
Energy Catalyst plans to expand Troy manufacturing facility
“Heat-pump manufacturer Energy Catalyst wants to expand its Troy headquarters to increase its production capacity.
The geothermal startup is seeking permission from the city of Troy’s land-use boards to build a 10,000-square-foot addition at 60 113th Street in Lansingburgh. It purchased the property about a year ago.”
Shelter Enterprises acquires second site in Cohoes
“A Cohoes-based manufacturer of plastic foam used in construction has purchased a second facility in the Albany County city.
An affiliate of family-owned Shelter Enterprises Inc. closed last month on a $2.6 million purchase of 461 Saratoga St. in Cohoes, a portion of the former Mohawk Fine Papers complex that was previously occupied by Crane Stationery, according to an Albany County deed filing.”
