October 2011 Features

• BJ Fletcher Cites Job Creation Experience

  October 30, 2011

  On Mondays leading up to Election Day on Nov. 8, AlbanyCEO.com will feature a profile of one of the candidates for mayor of Albany. This week, we profile BJ Fletcher.

• Meeting a Need at the Hilton Garden Inn Albany

  October 25, 2011

  Erin Whatley of the Hilton Garden Inn Albany shares how the Hilton is benefitting from downtown growth. She also shares how the Albany Conference Center can accommodate all of your meeting needs.

• John White Thinks Globally for Albany

  October 24, 2011

  On Mondays leading up to Election Day on Nov. 8, AlbanyCEO.com will feature a profile of one of the candidates for mayor of Albany. This week, we profile John White.

• Albany's Breakaway Cycles Sees Growing Interest in Biking

  October 19, 2011

  Gene Kirk, owner of Breakaway Cycles, shares about how biking in Albany is growing in popularity, and what cycling events are coming up in the community.

• Dorothy Hubbard Seeks to Build a Team for Albany

  October 17, 2011

  On Mondays leading up to Election Day on Nov. 8, AlbanyCEO.com will feature a profile of one of the candidates for mayor of Albany. This week, we profile Dorothy Hubbard.

• Unemployment Report Shows Economic Erosion; Recovery Indicators Contract

  October 14, 2011

  Last week’s unemployment report had something for everyone, pessimists and optimists alike. On the whole, it was more disappointing than as reported in the business press headlines. Dr. Joe Webb shares his insight on the jobs report and how the economy is still in efficiency, and not expansion mode.

• Albany Businesses Give Students with Disabilities Real-World Experience

  October 12, 2011

  Amanda Wildes, Program Coordinator of Lee County High School's Vocational Instruction Program, talks about how students with disabilities are gaining valuable job experience at Albany area businesses.

• Entrepreneurs vs. Managers: Which Are You?

  October 10, 2011

  Many believe the classic small business maxim that "Successful entrepreneurs know their weaknesses as well as their strengths." Self-aware people are well-positioned for success, and when it comes to being self-aware there are two distinct types of business owners: entrepreneurs and managers.

• Three New Reasons For Your Business to Care About Facebook

  October 05, 2011

  John Foley, CEO of Grow Socially, talks about why your business should start paying attention to Facebook as way to grow your business.

• Albany Aflac Agent Melissa Etheridge Sells Peace of Mind For Good Times and Bad

  October 03, 2011

  Albany's Melissa Etheridge from Aflac Insurance tells how Aflac sells peace of mind, enhances employee benefits, and talks about Aflac's dedication to cancer treatment and research.