Features
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Locate South Georgia Takes Economic Development to a New Regional Level
March 09, 2015
Leaders of Locate South Georgia, a newly formed regional economic development group representing 21 counties, were in Atlanta last week to promote the group to state economic development officials. Launched at the beginning of 2015, Locate South Georgia combines the efforts of two previous groups – an older version of Locate South Georgia and the Southwest Georgia Chamber Council.
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How to Get Your Management Team to Buy Into Marketing Strategy
March 06, 2015
Have you ever had your management team agree on something unanimously? If I were a betting man, I’d say probably not. That’s why facing a challenge like implementing a new marketing strategy can be so tiring. Not only do you have to develop the strategy – which will definitely take up a fair amount of time and resources – you also have to get your management team to support the plan.
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From The Floor Up – Georgia's Shaw Industries Invests In People
March 05, 2015
Vance Bell, CEO of Shaw Industries, headquartered in Dalton, maintains that there are few businesses for which people aren’t the company’s greatest asset. That is why Shaw’s mission —“Great People. Great Products. Great Service. Always.”—begins with people.
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Albany State University President Announces Senior Leadership Appointments
March 03, 2015
Albany State University Interim President Arthur Dunning announced today changes to his executive leadership team. He has named Abiodun Ojemakinde provost and vice president for academic affairs; Chanta Haywood as vice president for institutional advancement; Clifford Porter as executive assistant to the president for government and community relations; and, Cynthia Hoke as senior advisor and special assistant to the president. Hoke will serve a one-year appointment.
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Sheriff Kevin Sproul on Making A Difference
March 02, 2015
Every individual in our community makes a difference. We all have opportunities to act in a way that promotes the common good, or causes friction. I made this statement in last month’s article while acknowledging and thanking those who do make a difference in our community. I mention this because I am very fortunate to have many individuals at the Sheriff’s Office who work beyond their normal duties to make a difference in our community.
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Georgia Chamber CEO Chris Clark on Transportation Funding: We Can’t Afford to Wait
February 27, 2015
There are few things more important to any community than transportation, and the same goes for any business. No matter what size or location our communities need safe, efficient connectivity for both residents and businesses. This is why improving Georgia’s transportation infrastructure has long been a focus of the Georgia Chamber and why it is our highest priority for the 2015 legislative session.
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Albany Technical College Celebrates Engineering Technology Week
February 26, 2015
Albany Technical College will celebrate Engineering Technology Week with an event today beginning at 1pm in the Kirkland Conference Center.
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Jason Wilcox on FLSA 2015: Employee Classification and Revised Exemptions
February 25, 2015
Change is coming to the Wage and Hour landscape and employers should take time now to analyze the classification of each exempt employee to avoid large headaches and penalties later in the year. Attorney with Moore Clarke DuVall & Rodgers Jason Wilcox gives us some more insight into the Fair Labor Standards Act.
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Albany Marathon & Street Festival Set for the First Weekend in March
February 23, 2015
The 2015 Albany Marathon and Mardi Gras Street Festival are scheduled for Saturday, March 7th. A qualifier for the Boston Marathon, the race attracts runners from around the world. Last year, more than 1,400 runners from 40 different states, Austria, Canada, United Kingdom and Venezuela registered and 1,280 runners finished the race.
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Albany Lands WebstaurantStore Distribution Center, 150 Jobs
February 19, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal and local officials announced this morning that WebstaurantStore, an e-commerce brand that sells restaurant equipment and supplies, will create 150 jobs and invest $10 million into a distribution and fulfillment center in Albany over the next three years.
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Georgia Southwestern Interim President Patterson Takes a Long View
February 18, 2015
Dr. Charles Patterson took the reins at Georgia Southwestern State University on Jan. 1, 2015, as interim president. Former president Dr. Kendall Blanchard retired at the end of 2014 after leading the university for six years.
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Transportation Survey Finds Georgians Solidly Support Funding Reform
February 17, 2015
The Georgia Transportation Alliance today released a survey of statewide voters on the topic of transportation funding. Results indicate that likely voters are willing to pay more at the pump to maintain and enhance critical transportation infrastructure.
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ASU College of Business Students Excel in Top Internships
February 16, 2015
The Albany State University College of Business is preparing students for premier business information systems (BIS) internships.
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$200M Albany P&G Biomass Facility Green Lit: 500 Construction Jobs, 50-70 Permanent Jobs Coming
February 13, 2015
Construction activities have already begun on the P&G and Constellation Energy biomass plant, scheduled to begin commercial operation in June 2017. Construction is expected to create up to 500 new jobs over the next two years, with an additional 50 to 70 permanent local jobs for ongoing operations once the plant is built.
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The 27th Annual Quail Hunt Sells Southwest Georgia
February 12, 2015
While business expansion and recruitment for Georgia is the overall goal of the 27th annual Georgia Quail Hunt this week, the wooing is taking place among the wiregrass and pines of Southwest Georgia plantations.The event welcomed 18 business and industry recruitment and expansion prospects from around the world to Southwest Georgia. State and local leaders weigh in on the importance of the event to the state, and Southwest Georgia.
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Governor Deal Pushes Georgia to Improve Education and Infrastructure in 2015
February 10, 2015
Georgia ranks number one in the nation in terms of its business climate. In an interview with Georgia CEO, Governor Nathan Deal shares how he believes attention to industry and infrastructure in 2015 will move Georgia forward and preserve its status as the best state to do business.
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Nominations Open for Annual ADEDC Industry Awards
February 09, 2015
Nominations are open for the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission’s annual Industry Awards, which recognize the successes of the community’s existing industries. The awards application deadline is March 6th; winners will be announced at an awards breakfast on April 15th.
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10 Board Trends for 2015
February 06, 2015
"As corporate boards kick off the year in a generally positive global economic climate, directors can think more strategically about growth," says Susan Stautberg, CEO of WomenCorporateDirectors. "2015 will deliver more opportunities for established industries and fast-growing sectors alike, and boards will need to ensure their companies are continuing to evolve."
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Invision Technologies Acquires Alarm Detection Technology to Further Growth
February 05, 2015
On January 1st, Invision Technologies LLC acquired Alarm Detection Technology, Inc., the ADT Security Services provider for South Georgia. Both firms are located in Albany. The new combined company, which will use the Invision Technologies name, will continue to provide ADT security and automation services along with IT services and support.
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AT&T Georgia: Connectivity and the Internet of Things
February 04, 2015
Under the guidance of Beth Shiroishi, President, AT&T Georgia, the company participates in and supports the eco-system created by the crossover of the technology and communications industries. The company focuses on improving high speed access to networks and the productive, innovative use of those networks to change the way people interact with their world.
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Sheriff Kevin Sproul: Thank You for Your Support
February 02, 2015
Being a law enforcement officer used to be considered a “glamorous” career. Television programs like “COPS” and others portray the officer’s time as full of intrigue and excitement. A law enforcement officer’s job is often thankless, with long hours and low pay. One of the most important things to any law enforcement officer is to have the support of the community he/she serves. Our community, on the other hand, has shown great support for local law enforcement all along.
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Leadership Albany’s CustomerCentric Program Takes Training to New Level
January 30, 2015
Leadership Albany’s CustomerCentric training program will offer two courses on February 24th aimed at providing businesses with the resources to deliver stellar customer service, with the goal of increasing customer and brand loyalty, and polishing the community’s image as a first-class service center.
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A. West Enterprise Awarded $8.8M NASA Contract
January 29, 2015
Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, (GA-02) announced that A. West Enterprise of Albany has been awarded an $8.8 million contract to implement various safety and reliability upgrades to the institutional power system at National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA)’s Kennedy Space Center at Cape Canaveral, Florida.
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Tommy Clark Begins Term as Chair at Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
January 28, 2015
On Jan. 1, Tommy Clark began his one-year term as chair of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce with a commitment to "keep fighting every day for a better business community in Albany."
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Chris Clark Discusses The Georgia Chamber's 2015 Initiatives, 100th Anniversary
January 27, 2015
2015 marks the Georgia Chamber of Commerce’s centennial year. Lucy Adams, Senior Editor, spoke with Georgia Chamber of Commerce President and CEO, Chris Clark, about the Chamber’s plans to expand Georgia2Georgia, remain active in the political sphere, promote leadership in Georgia’s communities and commemorate its 100 year milestone.