January 2012 Features

  • State Seeking Georgia Companies for Upcoming International Trade Missions

    January 31, 2012

    Do you run a small or medium-sized Georgia business interested in growing its exports? By exhibiting with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, your company can take advantage of reduced exhibit fees, co-branded marketing opportunities, market intelligence, and local business contacts.

  • Albany's Human Resources Inc. Sees Business Uptick

    January 29, 2012

    Beth Lane, Manager for Human Resources Inc. in Albany, talks about the company's history and services they provide, and shares insight into how healthcare reform is affecting businesses.

  • Katz Floorcovering Urges Consumers to Buy Local

    January 24, 2012

    Chuck and Sara Katz, Owners of Katz Floorcovering in Leesburg, give some background about their company. They also talk about the affect the housing market has on businesses, and share some thoughts on buying local.

  • SWGA Regional Airport Director Cautiously Optimistic for 2012

    January 22, 2012

    Yvette Aehle, SWGA Regional Airport director, talks about what she expects for the airport in 2012. She also talks about the presence UPS brings to the area and gives an update on the new terminal project.

  • Bil Sadler Shares Seven Common Retirement Plan Mistakes

    January 19, 2012

    Bil Sadler, a Retirement Advisor in Albany, talks about participation in company retirement plans. He outlines employee responsibility and tips on how to avoid common mistakes made by participants in employer retirement plans.

  • Toyota of Albany Expects Big Year

    January 17, 2012

    Mike Neves, General Manager for Toyota of Albany, looks back on 2011. He gives insight on the growing popularity of hybrids, and how the internet has become the go-to point for today's informed car consumer.

  • Albany Electric Launches Plumbing Service in 2012

    January 10, 2012

    With the start of the New Year, Albany Electric has launched a new plumbing service, Albany Plumbing. The firm has hired a Master Plumber with more than 17 years of experience in the plumbing business.

  • EDC President Ted Clem: It's Every Business Leaders' Job to Sell Albany

    January 08, 2012

    Ted Clem, President of Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, takes a look back at Albany's 2011 success. He also shares ADEDC's focus on retailing, the financing hurdle that many are coming in contact with, and how peoples impression of Albany may surprise you.