Features
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Leadership Albany Announces Class of 2016
August 28, 2015
Leadership Albany, Inc. held its annual alumni reception and orientation Thursday evening at the Albany Museum of Art. The 24 members of the Class of 2016 were honored with a reception hosted by alumni, followed by an orientation focusing on their imminent experience over the next 9 months.
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Bush Wealth: 4 Things You Shouldn’t Do Right Now
August 28, 2015
When markets take a dive, it’s natural to worry about what’s happening and where markets will go next. However, part of being a stock investor is taking market swings in stride. Now is the time to stay cool-headed and focused on your long-term goals. On that note, here are 4 things that you definitely should not do after last week’s market pullback.
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Blanchard Forum Focused on Changing Leadership Culture
August 27, 2015
More than 1,200 people packed the Columbus Convention & Trade Center for the 10thannual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Aug. 24-25. Hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, this year’s forum featured an acclaimed group of best-selling authors, leadership experts, and a social entrepreneur.
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Bush Wealth Management Provides a Unique Financial Advising Experience
August 26, 2015
A passion to provide world-class financial planning to South Georgia and the surrounding area is what led Stacy Bush to open the doors of Bush Wealth Management in 2004. Now, over a decade in the business, Bush Wealth Management has created a brand that is devoted to not only offering professional financial guidance and investment strategies but establishing life-long relationships with their clients.
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How Augmented Reality Can Heat Up Summer Marketing Campaigns
August 25, 2015
With interactive solutions constantly evolving, it’s no surprise that marketing leaders are constantly looking for new ways to use technology and stay abreast of the latest digital trends that consumers now crave. One interactive tool gaining a lot of popularity is augmented reality (AR), with more than 1.4 billion downloads of mobile AR applications expected by the end of this year alone. AR transforms static displays, point-of-purchase materials, print ads or marketing collateral into real-word environments.
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Albany Mayor’s Forum to Highlight New Leadership
August 24, 2015
Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard will host a public forum on August 27th to provide a community introduction to the city’s new leadership including City Manager Sharon Subadan, Albany Police Chief Michael Persley and Albany Fire Chief Ron Rowe.
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Q&A With GDEcD Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau: Why are Companies Choosing Georgia?
August 20, 2015
Continuing our series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, Deputy Director of Global Commerce Tom Croteau talks about what makes Georgia stand out for companies who are looking to relocate or expand.
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Hammer Jam Raises Money for Flint River Habitat for Humanity
August 18, 2015
Fun, food, and music are just a few of the reasons to attend the fourth annual Hammer Jam on Saturday, August 22nd at Merry Acres. Hosted by the Flint River Habitat for Humanity, this year’s event is designed to bring awareness and raise funds for veteran’s housing programs in Lee and Dougherty counties.
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Albany State of Community Luncheon Highlights Collaboration
August 13, 2015
Collaboration and education seemed to be the most highlighted themes at the “State of the Community” luncheon on August 12th.
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Albany Tech & Turner Job Corps Sign Prior Learning Articulation Agreement Today
August 11, 2015
Albany Technical College and Turner Job Corps will hold a Prior Learning Assessment (PLA) articulation agreement signing ceremony on Today, beginning at 10am in the Executive Board Room of Albany Tech’s Logistics Education Center at 1704 South Slappey Boulevard.
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5 Killer Tips to Keep Your Small Business WiFi Up and Running
August 07, 2015
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How to Ensure Career Opportunities for Employees
August 07, 2015
If HR professionals aren’t focusing on company wide career development programs in 2015, a new study show they’ll regret it in 2016. Recent research (PDF) conducted by the Society for Human Resource Management (SHRM) revealed that career advancement opportunities were highly important to nearly half of everyone who was surveyed.
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Verizon Wireless Responding to Georgia’s Marketplace
August 06, 2015
Jonathan LeCompte, president of the Georgia/Alabama Region for Verizon Wireless, has been with Verizon and its legacy companies for over 20 years, starting out in the organization as a customer service representative. Not only have his responsibilities expanded and changed over the last two decades, but so has the wireless industry.
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AB&T National Bank Announces Promotions
July 30, 2015
The board of directors recently voted to name four bank officers to the position of Senior Vice President - Gayle Woolard, Joe Pierce, Perry Revell, and Matt Rushton.
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How Business and Personal Credit Cards Are Different
July 30, 2015
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Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital Lowers and Maintains Medical Costs for Five Fiscal Years
July 28, 2015
Recent data has shown that a number of hospitals across the country are continuing to struggle with procedure and production costs as the health care system continues to rapidly change. Reports reveal that these changes have particularly affected rural hospitals and in many instances has forced them to close their doors. Procedure costs affect not only patients, but the hospitals as well, and it is no easy task to actively lower or maintain those costs on a consistent basis. Nevertheless, upon reflecting on the past five fiscal years, Phoebe has recently shown that they have managed to do just that.
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5 Tax Related Changes for Your Healthcare in 2016
July 28, 2015
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A Celebration for the American With Disabilities Act, ADA, 25th Anniversary Held at Easter Seals
July 27, 2015
Easter Seals Southern Georgia and Albany ARC provide exceptional services to ensure that all people living with disabilities or special needs, and their families, have equal opportunities to live, learn, work, and play in our community. Together we celebrated the anniversary with individuals with disabilities.
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Atlanta Braves EVP, Mike Plant, Well-Trained for Olympian Task of Moving Team to Cobb County
July 23, 2015
The first sporting event at the Atlanta Braves’ Turner Field in June of 1996 was not a baseball game, but, rather, the venue for the U.S Olympic Track and Field Trials, followed the next month by the actual Olympic Games. That irony is not lost on Atlanta Braves’ Executive Vice-President, Mike Plant, an Olympian speed skater and member of several Olympic committees, who has taken on overall responsibility for the 2017 move of the team to SunTrust Park in Cobb County.