finishes and full wall-to-wall carpet replacement. I’m proud to say we did not go the traditional route with one static pattern for the whole space.The ACCA worked with a design company and we brought in some really thoughtful designs. The pre-function space downstairs has its own look and feel; the meeting rooms have their own look and feel; the upstairs space has its own look and feel. We made them destinations within the convention center,” Licygiewicz shares. “In addition to the carpeting, almost every single white wall in the building got some sort of treatment – wallpaper, tiling, millwork, stainless steel. It’s quite a stunning upgrade and it really takes us into a luxurious atmosphere. The level of luxury that we created with this new interior atmosphere is going to be unmatched in our area.” The ACC also partners with Discover Albany, an independent, non-profit corporation that serves as Albany County’s official Tourism Promotion Agency. The Discover Albany staff has been assisting visitors and meeting specialists for more than 30 years, acting as a community concierge to attract tourists and assure successful meetings, conventions and events held in Albany. “They will bring in a local pop-up shop for us, which is basically their visitor center that 135 BUSINESS VIEW MAGAZINE VOLUME 11, ISSUE 12 THE ALBANY CAPITAL CENTER
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