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Mortgage and Commercial Business Drive Performance at Ameris Bank in Albany
August 19, 2014
According to the Mortgage Bankers Association, borrowing by commercial and multifamily real estate owners through the end of July is running at the same pace as last year. Low interest rates and improving property fundamentals are cited as the primary drivers of the steady demand for mortgage loans. Albany and the surrounding region are experiencing the same borrowing demand, according to Ameris Bank Albany Market President Cal McMillan.
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How Good-Natured Humor Can Enhance Your Personal Brand
August 18, 2014
You should have humor as part of your personal branding – but make sure your humor fits the situation. Choose the right time and place to use suitable, relevant, and brief wittiness. Still, if in doubt, go for it. Good people will be grateful for your attempt to put them at ease.
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Darton Names Interim Chief Advancement Officer
August 15, 2014
Darton State College has named Cynthia George as the interim Chief Advancement Officer and Executive Director of Institutional Advancement. George will start her new position today.
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Pellicano Construction Continues Georgia Expansion
August 14, 2014
Pellicano Construction recently opened its fourth office location in Macon on June 2nd. Currently, Pellicano is managing projects across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States to a broad base of clients in the retail, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, corporate commercial, restaurant, entertainment, automotive, assisted living, and faith-based market segments.
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GDEcD Highlights Albany on a Budget
August 13, 2014
In a recent series highlighting tourist spots across the state, the Georgia Department of Economic Development's Tourism Arm highlights fun things to do in the Good Life City that won't break the bank.
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Daniel Titus on What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Web Design
August 12, 2014
Working on designing websites for many different types of businesses, Web Designer Daniel Titus often comes up against the same issues. Regardless of the industry, there are a few things that every small business owner needs to know about their company website. The way he sees it, these things break down into four areas: Form, Function, Format and Information.
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How Has the Financial Condition of Private Companies Changed in Recent Years?
August 11, 2014
As you might have expected, the financial condition of private companies have changed substantially over the past twelve years, as the country experienced the end of a housing boom; a financial crisis that nearly took down Wall Street; the deepest economic downturn since the Great Depression; and five years of one of the country’s weakest economic recoveries. But you might be surprised to learn how those financials have shifted. The changes aren’t all as one might have predicted.
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Women Who Make A Difference: LaDonna Urick
August 08, 2014
Albany CEO and Mom's Morning Coffee have partnered together to spotlight women in Albany and the Southwest Georgia Community that are making a difference in the area. This week we profile LaDonna Urick.
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8 Things to Ask Your Employees Before They Leave for Vacation
August 07, 2014
Summer vacations are a great time for employees to relax and recharge. However, it does leave your team in the office short staffed. Luckily, with the right systems in place your office can continue to run just as smoothly in their absence.
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Film Industry Generates $5.1 Billion in Economic Impact in Georgia
August 06, 2014
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia-lensed feature films and television productions generated an economic impact of $5.1 billion during Fiscal Year 2014. The 158 feature film and television productions that shot in Georgia spent $1.4 billion during that time.
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New Executive Director Looks to Evolve Role of the Albany Arts Council
August 05, 2014
Nicole Williams joined the Albany Area Arts Council as executive director on May 1st with the aspiration of "making the town I've chosen to live in an even better place." With a husband who is an art professor at Albany State University, Williams has always been very involved in the local arts scene even as she worked in the private mental health field for the past eight years.
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Sheriff Kevin Sproul on Controlling Your Digital Footprint
August 04, 2014
I read an interesting fact the other day; 87% of Americans are active online. I’m not surprised, considering all the people I know who spend time on Facebook, Twitter, Pinterest, and Amazon. On-line hacking is big business. There are many nefarious characters out there that spend their time trying to hack on-line accounts to obtain personal information that they can then misuse or sell.
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Women Who Make A Difference: Janet Goree
August 01, 2014
Albany CEO and Mom's Morning Coffee have partnered together to spotlight women in Albany and the Southwest Georgia Community that are making a difference in the area. This week we profile Janet Goree.
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SB&T & Synovus Formalize Leadership Positions
July 31, 2014
On August 1st, Pam Simmons will step into the role of president and CEO of SB&T in Albany, a division of Synovus Bank. Simmons, a 30+ year banking veteran, has worked closely with SB&T President and CEO Mark Lane since early 2012, filling in as he also served as Regional CEO for Synovus with responsibility for the banking operations of seven divisions including SB&T.
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Watson Spence Helps Shape Food Safety Act Regulations
July 30, 2014
Watson Spence LLP has been a leading legal advisor to the agri-business industry for more than fifty years. Thus, it is fitting that Watson Spence has taken a lead role in developing comments to be submitted to the U. S. Food and Drug Administration regarding proposed regulations implementing the federal Food Safety Modernization Act.
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ASU to Offer MBA Degree in Supply Chain and Logistics Management
July 29, 2014
This fall, Albany State University College of Business will introduce a new Master of Business Administration (MBA) degree concentration in Supply Chain and Logistics Management.
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Women Who Make a Difference: Nicki Wilson
July 25, 2014
Albany CEO and Mom's Morning Coffee have partnered together to spotlight women in Albany and the Southwest Georgia Community that are making a difference in the area. This week we look at Nicki Wilson from Easter Seals of Southern Georgia.
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Gretchen Corbin: HomeSafe Georgia Helps Unemployed Homeowners Keep Their Homes
July 23, 2014
While business and community leaders in Southwest Georgia are working hard to improve the local economy, many homeowners whose lives and jobs were impacted by the Great Recession are still looking for relief. With the region’s unemployment rate at more than 8 percent, homeowners in financial distress need to know that help is available.
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Albany Area Chamber Chair Jim Deal Talks ABC's
July 22, 2014
In his first six months as Chair of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, Jim Deal has focused on improving the attitude of people in Albany. He terms it the "ABCs" where "a" is attitude, "b" is behavior and "c" is commitment.
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Manage Your Future – Building your personal brand...
July 18, 2014
Have you ever wondered why certain people always appear to be in te right place at the right time? You know the ones I’m talking about; they always seem to get the next great opportunity; the promotion, the new job, the big order. In a world with so much noise and so many choices, how do we set ourselves apart and actually differentiate who we are? How do we become this sought-after person?
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Merrill Lynch Scorecard Shows Productivity Tied to Employees’ Financial Well-Being
July 17, 2014
Merrill Lynch recently released their 401(k) Wellness Scorecard for the second quarter, with results showing a positive increase in financial habits from plan participants. We spoke with James Wallace and Deborah Howard, Managing Directors – Wealth Management, Global Corporate & Institutional Advisory Services, to get their take on the results of the scorecard and why more companies need to become invested in the financial well-being of their employees.
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There's Only One Albany Campaign Launches Today
July 14, 2014
Expect to see a familiar faces talking about the good things in Albany, as the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission launches its There's Only One Albany marketing campaign today.
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Women Who Make A Difference: BJ Fletcher
July 11, 2014
Albany CEO and Mom's Morning Coffee have partnered together to spotlight women in Albany and the Southwest Georgia Community that are making a difference in the area. This week we look at businesswoman and commissioner BJ Fletcher.
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3 Classic Recipes in Case Your Brand Ever Gets Grilled
July 10, 2014
Yes, it’s true. The Paula Deen Network is launching in September. The celebrity cook, whose career was nearly burnt, is cooking up something new – and digital. Just in case your brand ever gets grilled, we look at three fast and easy tips inspired by the digital rebranding of Paula Deen.
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Adams Exterminators Helps Keep Albany Pest-Free
July 08, 2014
From dehumidifiers to backyard mosquito treatments, Adams Exterminators offers the latest in pest control services. Established in 1971, the business serves all of southwest Georgia with employees across the region. It’s a family-owned and operated business run by Jeff Sinyard and his sons Bridges and Stuart.