September 2015 Features

  • UGA President to Visit SBDC-Assisted Business, Speak to Albany Rotary Club Thursday

    September 23, 2015

    University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead will be in Albany on Thursday, for an overview of the university's role in economic development in Dougherty County through the work of the UGA Small Business Development Center.

  • ASU Recognized as #1 Public HBCU in Georgia

    September 22, 2015

    U.S. News & World Report has released this year’s list of top ranked colleges and universities. Albany State University is listed among the nation’s top Historically Black Colleges and Universities and the #1 public HBCU in the state of Georgia for the second year in a row. ASU made the cut at #13 among all public HBCUs in the nation.

  • Georgia's Pro-Business Climate Drives Investment and Job Creation in Key Industries

    September 17, 2015

    Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 26,951 new jobs and generate $4.75 billion in investment during FY15. This growth is a result of the expansion or relocation by 329 companies including those in software and technology, aerospace and food processing sectors.

  • Is Your Business Ready for Digital Commerce?

    September 15, 2015

    What is “digital commerce” you might ask and why is it important for small businesses in particular? Let’s define what digital commerce is. Contrary to what most might think, it is not just eCommerce.

  • How to Keep Bad Reviews from Hurting Your Business

    September 10, 2015

    A less than flattering online review about your business is not something you would normally celebrate. However, bad customer comments will not necessarily cause your sales to plummet, provided you manage online reviews properly, promptly and efficiently.

  • Lt. Governor Cagle, AT&T Georgia President Beth Shiroishi Host Check Presentation to Support Albany College and Career Academy

    September 04, 2015

    Lt. Governor Casey Cagle hosted a $10,000 check presentation with AT&T Georgia President Beth Shiroishi and the Dougherty County Community to support efforts to develop a College and Career Academy. The event held at the Kirkland Center at Albany Technical College included State Senator Freddie Powell Sims and multiple community leaders and businesses.

  • 5 Ways to Turn Failures at Work into Life Lessons

    September 03, 2015

    Mistakes are inevitable. Not only are they an essential part of being an adult. They are also responsible for some of the most brilliant inventions known to mankind. When you find yourself facing the occasional slipup and experiencing some failures at work, instead of getting frustrated, let this lift you up taller and help make you a better person.

  • Sheriff Kevin Sproul on Sex Offender Registry in Albany-Dougherty County

    September 01, 2015

    As Sheriff, I am often asked questions about the sex offender registry process. I know that this is of great concern to many of you and I hope this article will both enlighten you and increase your confidence that we are doing what needs to be done to make this community safe.