Features
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5 Simple Reasons You Shouldn’t Be Afraid of Selling
March 16, 2016
Many entrepreneurs are afraid of selling. It’s a pretty common fear. While there are many reasons to fear selling, there are also great reasons why entrepreneurs shouldn’t be afraid of selling. That’s what this article is about.
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Sheriff Sproul: Springtime is in the Air!
March 09, 2016
Spring is one of my favorite seasons of the year and it is right around the corner. It is also the time of year for many people to get out and begin enjoying several months of outdoor recreation. Because of the time change, we get to stay out at the lake a little longer or play a few extra holes of golf before darkness sets in.
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Georgia’s Aerospace Industry Reaching New Heights
March 08, 2016
The Centers of Innovation, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is focused on helping industries and small businesses connect, compete, and grow globally. This is the first in a series of articles focused on the Georgia Department of Economic Development Centers of Innovation, which has six centers located throughout the state: Aerospace, Agribusiness, Energy Technology, Information Technology, Logistics, and Manufacturing.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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The Sheriff Speaks: A Shining Star in the Department - Sgt. Rick Windham
February 04, 2016
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UGA Law Students Gain Valuable Work Experience in the Atlanta Market
January 25, 2016
Students at the University of Georgia School of Law can now earn full-time professional experience in the Atlanta market while continuing to work toward a degree from the state’s flagship institution. The Georgia Law Atlanta campus is located at the Terry College of Business Executive Education Center, across from the Lenox Square Mall in Buckhead.
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Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” Draws Over 2,000 Business Leaders to World Congress Center
January 14, 2016
An agenda featuring Georgia’s senior government officials—U.S. Senator Johnny Isakson, Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker Dennis Ralston—drew over 2,000 business and community leaders to the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast on Tuesday.
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Sheriff Sproul Looks Back at 2015 for the Sheriff's Office
January 07, 2016
As 2015 has come and gone and as we forge ahead into 2016, Sheriff Kevin Sproul shares some of the accomplishments of the Sheriff’s Office. The resilient and hard-working employees of the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office endured another tough year, but as in the previous year, they stepped-up and performed at a high level of efficiency.
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Cancer Coalition to Honor ATC President Dr. Anthony Parker for Third Annual Night for Hope Gala
January 04, 2016
The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia will host its third annual Night for Hope fundraising gala on Saturday, February 6th at the Hilton Garden Inn in downtown Albany. The 2016 gala proudly honors three-time cancer survivor, Dr. Anthony O. Parker. The elegant, formal celebration includes a plated dinner, live and silent auctions, and live musical entertainment.
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Why You Need to be Happy at Work
December 14, 2015
A sweeping misconception among many American workers regarding happiness and success is how the two coincide with one another. It is commonly thought that happiness is a result of success. For instance, once an individual gets the raise they want or the promotion they desire, then they will become happy.
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Small Town, Big Opportunity: Where Do Startups Fare Best?
December 08, 2015
When it comes to small business startups, location is a key component of success. When choosing which town might be best for your business, factors like economic health, annual income, unemployment, and cost of living should be considered. As it turns out, major cities like New York and San Francisco are not high on the list for reasons like high taxes and strict regulations that can hinder growth. Interestingly, small businesses actually tend to perform best in small towns.
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TCSG Announces $3.3M in Funding for Albany College & Career Academy
December 04, 2015
The board of the Technical College System of Georgia today awarded grants totaling $10 million to help establish three new college and career academies in Georgia. In Albany, the grant will largely go towards transforming what is currently Southside Middle School into the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy, which will serve students in the Dougherty County, Terrell County and Calhoun County School Systems.
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Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide
December 04, 2015
Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.
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Joe Dent on Recent Updates on the Constitutionality of Georgia Garnishments
December 02, 2015
On September 8, 2015, Judge Marvin H. Shoob, Senior Judge of the United States District Court for the Northern District of Georgia turned the collection world on its head when he held that Georgia's post-judgment garnishment statute, O.C.G.A. § 18-4-60 et seq. was unconstitutional.
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Phoebe Welcomes Chief Nursing Officer Evelyn Olenick
November 30, 2015
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital announces the appointment of Evelyn Olenick, DNP, RN, NCA-BC, as its Chief Nursing Officer. Olenick assumes the position from Laura Shearer, who remains with Phoebe as Senior Vice President of Operations, focusing exclusively on advancing the strategic and operational plans of surgical, women and children, oncology and emergency services.
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Kia Motors, Blue Bird Bus Corp. Executives Steer "Georgia Manufacturing Summit" in New Directions
November 20, 2015
Executives of the Blue Bird Bus Corporation and Kia Motors addressed over 300 attendees at the inaugural “Georgia Manufacturing Summit” held recently at the Cobb Galleria Centre, calling for collaborative thinking, as well as intra-state, inter-company commerce among local manufacturers.
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2015 Transportation Summit: Blueprint for Future Projects in Georgia
November 17, 2015
Over 700 Georgia engineering, transportation and public policy leaders gathered at the Georgia World Congress Center recently to lay out a blueprint for the state’s future strategic projects and their economic effect.
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Why Offering Free WiFi to Your Customers is Wise
November 13, 2015
Today, people are making more use of the Internet while on the go and thus, they expect to access the WiFi hotspots while they are on the move. The business houses of today are rushing to meet the demand of offering free WiFi to the customers. If you have a physical business space, offering free WiFi to your customers can provide you a series of advantages.
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Huckaby Recommending Consolidation of Albany State University and Darton State College
November 09, 2015
Chancellor Hank Huckaby plans to recommend to the Board of Regents the consolidation of Albany State University and Darton State College. The consolidation of the two institutions is to increase educational attainment levels, student success and transform how the University System impacts southwest Georgia. The proposed consolidation is a long-term investment in the region.
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Touch a Truck at the Albany Museum of Art this Saturday
November 06, 2015
The Albany Museum of Art will be holding the third annual Touch a Truck event on Saturday from 10 AM to 2 PM. Name a child who wouldn't love to climb aboard a fire truck, big rig or bulldozer.