February 2016 Features

  • Former Columbus Chamber President Mike Gaymon Pens Book "A View from the Backhoe"

    February 22, 2016

    It has been more than a year since Mike Gaymon retired from the Greater Columbus, GA Chamber of Commerce where he was known as a bold and effective leader that helped transform the Columbus community. Gaymon traded in the boardrooms and business meetings for a backhoe and a quieter life in the country where he has spent time reflecting on his decades-long career as a Chamber executive. It was this new view from atop a backhoe that inspired his book, aptly tilted, A View from the Backhoe.

  • A. West Enterprise Named a U.S. Chamber of Commerce 2016 Blue Ribbon Award Winner

    February 18, 2016

    The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce announced that A. West Enterprise was selected as one of the top 100 small businesses by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce and selected as a 2016 DREAM BIG Blue Ribbon Award winner for its business success and contributions to America’s economic growth and vitality.

  • Sasco Acquires RubiChem from HB Chemical

    February 15, 2016

    Sasco Chemical Inc. has acquired RubiChem Inc. from HB Chemical Corp. to bolster its rubber anti-tack products operation.

  • 3 Proven Strategies for Reducing Employee Turnover

    February 12, 2016

    Worried about reducing employee turnover? You should be. Consider these facts: the average raise an employee can expect is three percent, which ends up being closer to 1 percent with inflation — hardly a noticeable difference in a bi-weekly paycheck. If that same employee was to land a job at a rival company, however, they could expect a salary bump between 10 and 20 percent.

  • Southwest Georgia Shines During 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt

    February 11, 2016

    Albany and Southwest Georgia welcomed a record number of guests this week to the 28th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt. Nearly 30 site location consultants as well as recruitment and expansion prospects arrived in Southwest Georgia this week to learn about doing business in Georgia while enjoying the traditional quail hunting experience.

  • Watson Spence Attorneys Help Make Holidays Brighter for Local Charities

    February 04, 2016

    The law firm of Watson Spence wanted to find a way to help local charitable organizations during the holiday season while honoring the personal involvement and commitment of its partners and attorneys within the Albany community. The “Twelve Days of Christmas” initiative provided Watson Spence the opportunity to help deserving, local charitable organizations throughout the region.

  • The Sheriff Speaks: A Shining Star in the Department - Sgt. Rick Windham

    February 04, 2016