Economic Development Officials set Lofty Goals for Job Development

Press release from the issuing company

Thursday, September 16th, 2010

Albany economic developers set a goal to create 500 new jobs over the next year in Dougherty County.

They admit that's a lofty goal in these economic conditions. The Economic Development Commission will bring in state officials this month to sell them on Albany, hoping they can help market southwest Georgia.

Economic Development officials courted a new prospect Wednesday, brought in by state officials for a site visit. They won't say where the company is looking, because of confidentiality agreements.

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