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28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame

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Celebrate Our Local Leaders!

When: Thursday, May 28, 2026
Where: Albany Marriott
Time: 5:00 PM ET
The 28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame is proudly presented by Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York and the Center for Economic Growth. Please join our hosts Mark Eagan, President & CEO, Center for Economic Growth, and Christine Horne, President, Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York, as we celebrate our inductees. This event starts at 5:00 pm with a Cocktail Reception, followed by dinner seating at 5:50 pm. Dress is business attire. All proceeds benefit the mission of Junior Achievement of Northeastern New York.

28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame Inductees

Induction into the Capital Region Business Hall of Fame is a preeminent business leadership award. As such, those chosen to receive the award must not only meet the high standards established for the honor but should themselves be a sign of the quality of the award. The honorees will be part of an illustrious group who have exemplified business and entrepreneurial leadership and demonstrate a deep commitment and dedication to our community.

Please join us in celebrating the induction of three outstanding individuals at the 28th Annual Capital Region Business Hall of Fame:

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Andrea Crisafulli

President
Crisafulli Bros.
Image of C.J. DeCrescente

C.J. DeCrescente

President
DeCrescente Distributing Company
Image of Tom Putnam

Tom Putnam

Founder & Executive Chairman
Fenimore Asset Management
Dinner and Induction Ceremony will take place the evening of Thursday, May 28 at the Albany Marriott

Sponsors

Presenting Sponsors

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Platinum Sponsors

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Video Sponsor

Hors d'Oeuvre Sponsor

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Wine Sponsor

Gold Sponsors

Silver Sponsors

NDT Corporation

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