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Albany to Join the X-League Football
January 26, 2015
The X-League has already started to expand for the 2016 season, the latest member of the league being Albany, with local businessman Justin Andrews leading the ownership group.
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How to Craft an Employee Feedback Survey (to Get Useful Answers)
January 22, 2015
Employee satisfaction surveys are important for keeping your team happy and productive. In general, you should run an employee feedback survey at least once per year to find out how happy your employees are and what they might change about your workplace culture.
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Franchise Businesses Continue Rapid Growth Despite Concerns
January 20, 2015
Franchise businesses are growing at a rate faster than any other sector of the economy. And they’re creating jobs at a faster clip, too. For the fifth consecutive year, 2015 is expected to see another big expansion, according to projections from the International Franchise Association.
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SASCO’s Marc Skalla Elected to NAM Executive Committee
January 19, 2015
The National Association of Manufacturers (NAM) announced that Marc Skalla, president of SASCO Chemicals, has been elected to the NAM Executive Committee. Skalla will join the 32-member NAM Executive Committee to advance a robust, pro-growth manufacturing policy agenda.
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3 Points to Getting Online With Your Business
January 16, 2015
When you first think of getting online with your business, what comes to mind? Probably a website. Luckily today there are several ways to have an “online presence” for your business. Not all of them involve a website. In fact, social media and ecommerce platforms can serve as stand-ins for a website until you are ready. Here are some things to consider.
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Kim Gilman Named as CEO of Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center
January 15, 2015
Phoebe Putney Health System President/Chief Executive Officer, Joel Wernick, announced that Kim S. Gilman, RN has been appointed as Chief Executive Officer and Chief Nursing Officer for Southwest Georgia Regional Medical Center (SGRMC), a 25-bed critical access hospital managed by Phoebe in Cuthbert. This appointment comes in addition to Kim’s current role as CEO/CNO of Phoebe Worth Medical Center, a 25-bed critical access hospital in Sylvester.
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Georgia Chamber “Eggs & Issues” - Education, Transportation Initiatives Key to Georgia Maintaining Competitive Edge, Top Business Ranking
January 14, 2015
The state’s top three executives--Governor Nathan Deal, Lt. Governor Casey Cagle and House Speaker David Ralston--stayed on message and virtually read from the same page at the annual Georgia Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast” held yesterday at the Georgia World Congress Center. An attendance of nearly 2,000 executives, business owners, elected officials and Chamber of Commerce members celebrated the organization’s 100th anniversary while warmly welcoming the pro-business remarks of the state’s leadership.
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Darton State College Cordele Center Opens its Doors
January 13, 2015
On Wednesday, January 7th, the Darton State College Cordele Center welcomed students to its new center in downtown Cordele as classes for the spring semester began. The new three-story, 60,000+ sq. ft. building enables Darton to offer more courses and offer extensive support services.
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Mayor Hubbard to Host Education Chiefs in Public Forum
January 12, 2015
Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard will host the heads of Albany’s four public educational institutions as well as the director of Turner Job Corps Center during a community-‐ wide forum focused on education, to be held on January 13 in downtown Albany.
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Don’t Expect To Sell Your Business To Fund That Golden Retirement
January 09, 2015
Business owners who are expecting to sell their companies to fund their golden retirement years may be in for a surprise. They simply may not be able to sell their businesses when they want to, or get the amount they want from the sales.
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Georgia’s Global Gateway Staged to Grow in 2015
January 08, 2015
Curtis Foltz, Executive Director, Georgia Ports Authority, looks forward to another year of record growth in 2015, which is slated to ring in with the Savannah Harbor Expansion Project and a continued focus on efficiency.
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Cancer Coalition to Honor Ruthie Garner, for Second Annual Night for Hope Gala
January 06, 2015
The Cancer Coalition of South Georgia is preparing to host its second annual Night for Hope fundraising gala on Saturday, February 14. The 2015 Albany Night for Hope honoree is Mrs. Ruthie Garner, a WALB-TV News Anchor who is a beloved personality and an encouraging voice across South Georgia.
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Sheriff Kevin Sproul Looks Back at 2014
January 05, 2015
2014 was a busy year for the Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office. Dougherty County Sheriff Kevin Sproul highlights some of the other initiatives that the Sheriff’s Office undertook during 2014 to serve you and keep you safe.
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Small Business Loans Bounce Back in November
December 18, 2014
Big bank lending to small businesses rebounded in November and resumed a positive trend that has lasted much of the year. This latest data from Biz2Credit’s Small Business Lending Index should be good news to any small business owner seeking more capital to expand or diversify their operations.
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Many Now Believe There's Only One Albany
December 17, 2014
There's Only One Albany – the marketing campaign launched by the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) – finished its six-month run this month. The campaign was designed to positively change how people who live and work in Albany feel about their community.
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Last Minute Corporate Gift Ideas for When Time is Running Out
December 16, 2014
No one has to tell you that your business relationships are important. Saying thank you and showing your appreciation creates a good rapport with your colleagues, partners, and clients. One of the best ways to do this is with thoughtful and timely gifts. But often in the busy business world it’s not possible to spend a great deal of time picking the perfect gift for every person you work with.
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Tis the Season for Strategic Giving
December 15, 2014
With the holidays just around the corner many are focused on giving back, especially in Atlanta, the fourth most charitable large metro in the United States. Forty-three percent of wealthy donors said that they make more charitable contributions during the holiday season compared to the rest of the year, according to the recent Bank of America Study on High Net Worth Philanthropy.
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Daniel Titus: The Importance of an Honest Business Image
December 12, 2014
I am always telling people, "Trust your designer." Even if your designer is not me, trust your designer. However, it occurred to me recently that not all designers are honest. Not all creative people are honest about who they are or what kind of work they do or what kind of price they charge or ... whatever. It's shocking; I know. So, what is my advice to those who have a designer (or other creative professional) who is not honest? This is not something I say often because I think that one's work should speak for itself, but my advice is this.
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HeritageBank to Merge with Mississippi-Based Renasant Corporation
December 11, 2014
Renasant Corporation and Heritage Financial Group, Inc. jointly announced today the signing of a definitive merger agreement pursuant to which Renasant Corporation will acquire, in an all-stock merger, Heritage Financial Group, Inc., a bank holding company headquartered in Albany, Georgia, and the parent of HeritageBank of the South, aGeorgia savings bank.
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Construction Begins on New Ambulatory Surgical Center in Albany
December 09, 2014
Albany will soon be home to a new ambulatory surgical center located on a 2.4-acre site on Westover Blvd. Albany Surgical, P.C., a six-physician general surgery practice, broke ground Monday on a new 25,000 square foot office and surgical facility, which is expected to be complete in 11 months.
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Regions Bank Georgia President: Going Beyond the Brick and Mortar Branch
December 08, 2014
Now that the U.S. has traversed the recession and planted its feet on the banks of a new economic era, the banking industry is strengthening. Leaders within the banking industry are mobilizing to reinvigorate commercial enterprises that make the economy hum. Bill Linginfelter, Area President of Regions Bank for Georgia and South Carolina, says, “We try to take a lot of the financial management tasks off their plates so they can spend more time developing their business or making more products or innovating.”
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Albany Tech Named a Top School in Advanced Education's Guide to Colleges & Universities
December 05, 2014
Military Advanced Education (MAE) has awarded Albany Technical College the designation of a Top School in its 2015 MAE Guide to Colleges & Universities, measuring best practices in military and veteran education.
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Mediacom Business Launches Real Customer Story Series
December 03, 2014
We recently chatted with Kristi Salmon, Mediacom Business’ Marketing Director, to find out what the telecommunications service provider is planning for 2015, especially concerning the hot topic of Google Fiber.
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Who Do You Tip at the Holidays (and How Much)?
December 02, 2014
Tipping service providers during the holidays is a great way to show your appreciation for services throughout the year. Who do you tip at the holidays? And how much do you tip them? What is an appropriate gift or tip for that courier who always delivers your packages, or your hairdresser, or your landscaper?
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BCBS Georgia President Morgan Kendrick: Blue Cross Blue Shield Starts New Healthcare Discussion
December 01, 2014
As the Affordable Care Act (ACA) continues to unfold, insurance providers and businesses, particularly small to medium sized businesses, continue to adjust. Making decisions that best serve both the bottom line and employees requires knowledge and flexibility. Morgan Kendrick, President, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Georgia (BCBSGa), acknowledges that the ACA is a response to health care costs that had risen to an untenable level.