Features
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ASU to Celebrate 2014 Homecoming Next Week
October 17, 2014
Homecoming is a celebration of tradition, legacy, and accomplishment at Albany State University. During the week-long event from Oct. 19-25, the campus family and community pay homage to past milestones, present achievements and alumni whose service empowers communities, the nation and the world.
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When to Give Business Gifts and Who to Give Them to
October 16, 2014
You don’t have to wait for the holidays to send out business gifts. There are several different groups of people that might warrant gift giving. But if you’re wondering when to give business gifts and who to give them to, a general rule of thumb is to send gifts to the people who help make your company great.
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Case Study: Reimagining Our Downtown, How Greenville SC is Building One of the Best in America
October 15, 2014
In Savannah, a Critical Issues presentation by HunterMaclean featured the successful and now famous revitalization efforts in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina, and its mayor, Knox White. White, the featured presenter at the seminar held at Savannah Technical College, said, “We’ve worked very intentionally with planners to create a great city.” And a great city they did make.
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Mars Celebrate's 50th Anniversary of the Albany Plant
October 14, 2014
If you've enjoyed a Mars Chocolate North America product in the last 50 years that features peanuts or peanut butter – whether it be SNICKERS Bars, SNICKERS Ice Cream Bars, M&M'S Peanut Butter Candies, TWIX PB Bars, or DOVE Peanut Butter Promises – chances are those peanuts have been roasted at the company's Albany, Ga., facility.
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Georgia's Credit Union Celebrate International Credit Union Month
October 13, 2014
Credit unions statewide are celebrating International Credit Union Month this October. In Albany, its no different, with DOCO Credit Union joining in the celebration.
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South Georgia Business Outlook Dives into Economic Data
October 10, 2014
The South Georgia Business Outlook is a quarterly publication that reports the economic conditions and events that influence the South Georgia business environment. The primary focus is on the thirty-two counties that comprise the South Georgia region.
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How to Balance Leadership and Management
October 09, 2014
As people, we need leaders. Whether it’s the President of the United States, a religious leader or the “head” of your family – we look to leaders to guide us through difficult or uncertain times, to set an example, and to demand a high level of ethics from those around us.
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UGA SBDC Launches Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Albany
October 07, 2014
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is launching Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Albany October 15, followed by more Digital Boot Camps scheduled throughout the state, providing the latest marketing strategies for business. Digital Marketing Boot Camp is designed specifically for business owners and organizations who want to strategically develop marketing technologies to build loyal customers and increase profits.
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Jay Montgomery Reflects on Two Years in South Georgia as SunTrust President
October 02, 2014
Formerly serving as the dealer services relationship manager for SunTrust, Jay Montgomery covered his old stomping grounds of Atlanta where he grew up. “I mostly focused on car dealers and real estate previously, but I’m really glad to get back to commercial banking. Throughout most of my 29 years with SunTrust, my background has been in commercial banking serving the middle market,” Montgomery says.
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Delta Community Credit Union CEO Lends an Ear and a Hand to Members, Employees
October 02, 2014
Chat with Delta Community Credit Union CEO, Hank Halter, about auto financing, mortgages and commercial lending, and he’ll give you his full attention and impart a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
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High Adventure in Georgia Offers Team Building & Reward Opportunities
September 30, 2014
High adventure tourism is on the rise. It’s a more than $260 billion a year industry for the Americas and Europe, and it has grown as much as 65 percent year over year since 2009, according to the 2013 Adventure Tourism Market Study.
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2014 Results of the Biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey Conducted by GaMEP
September 24, 2014
The 2014 results of the biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey conducted by GaMEP was released today. Data was gathered from February through June from 504 Georgia manufacturers with 10 or more employees.
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EMC Engineering Finds Growth in Project Diversity
September 23, 2014
Surveying activity, which can be a harbinger of future growth in design and construction work, is up at EMC Engineering Services in Albany. A number of diverse, smaller projects including public sector transportation work and private sector work are driving the activity.
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U Save It Pharmacy Uses Service Model to Deliver Customer Value
September 18, 2014
U Save It Pharmacy prides itself on the relationships it builds with customers, as well as the convenience it provides. Extensive knowledge of patient needs, fast service – including free delivery – and accessible locations all play an important part in the pharmacy's model for delivering value to its customers.
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Jobs & Economic Development Drive Michelle Nunn – In Her Own Words
September 16, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In our second of a planned series of interviews with the four candidates, we talk to Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn.
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Kim Colby Joins Flint Community Bank
September 10, 2014
On July 31st, Kim Colby joined Flint Community Bank as a vice president. Her role blends personal banking and business banking, an approach that fits well in a community bank and the Albany market.
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Why Candidate Deal Should Remain Governor Deal – In His Own Words
September 09, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In the first of four planned interviews, we speak with Georgia's current Governor Nathan Deal.
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Women Who Make a Difference: Diane Fletcher
September 05, 2014
Another wonderful contribution to our series entitled “Women Who Make A Difference." We have been scouring the SWGA area for women in all walks of life who contribute to their communities in politics, health, education, social services and other areas. This week we learn a little more about Diane Fletcher, CEO of the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia.
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Vince Dooley Talks About Success, Passion and His Role with the Georgia Historical Society
September 04, 2014
Most mornings before you even wake up, Vince Dooley has already worked out. Retired football coach for the University of Georgia, vice chairman of the board of curators at the Georgia Historical Society, published author, noted speaker, and beloved grandfather, Vince (still lovingly referred to as “Coach”) knows something about success that many people grasp for all their lives.
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Georgia Department of Labor Keeps Albany Labor Market Moving
September 03, 2014
Although many people might think of the Georgia Department of Labor as the unemployment office, GDOL Albany Area Manager Catherine Hogg prefers to think of it as the employment office.
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GHA Reports Economic Impact of Georgia’s Hospitals
September 02, 2014
The Georgia Hospital Association released a report today regarding the economic impact of the state’s hospitals. Based on a study completed by the American Hospital Association and updated with the most current economic multipliers available from the Bureau of Economic Analysis, United States Department of Commerce, GHA’s report estimates that Georgia’s hospitals and health systems contribute $40 billion to the economy of the state.
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Quitting Your Day Job to Start a Business? Take This Test First
August 27, 2014
Unlike popular business myths, not everyone should start their own company. In fact, it is not the path to happiness and wealth for most people. Unfortunately, most of these people that make the jump to quit their day job are making one of the biggest mistakes of their lives. Take this test before quitting your day job.
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Albany Leaders to Discuss the State of the Community
August 25, 2014
On Aug. 28, Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard, Dougherty County Commission Chairman Jeff "Bodine" Sinyard and Dougherty County School System Superintendent of Schools Dr. David "Butch" Mosely will give their perspectives on the "State of the Community."
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Huggins Outboard Passes to Fourth Generation
August 22, 2014
Four generations of the entrepreneurial Huggins family have operated Huggins Outboard in Albany, Ga., since it was founded 73 years ago. Matthew Huggins recently resigned from Draffin & Tucker to take the helm of the family company.
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Q&A with Gretchen Corbin, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Community Affairs
August 21, 2014
On August 1st, Commissioner Corbin celebrated her 1-year anniversary of being at the helm of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs. While she feels that a lot was accomplished in her first year, she has no plans of slowing down and is dedicated to making an even bigger splash—with the help of her great team—in year two. We chatted with Ms. Corbin about adjusting to her role and what else she has up her sleeve for Georgia’s economic development.