Features
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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.
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Do Customers Buy Because of Your Core Values?
July 07, 2014
As we've discussed in previous posts, customers buy brands and they pay more for brands that they want to be associated with. But, it's not just your logo and advertising that creates your brand.
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15 LinkedIn Mistakes You Can Easily Avoid
July 02, 2014
Are you a B2B professional who wants to make a standout impression with your expertise and build your personal brand? Want to meet and engage with other quality professionals in your industry? Want to stay up to date on interesting information shared by peers in your field? Then LinkedIn is the professional party you should attend when it comes to your social media mix.
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Sheriff Kevin Sproul: Thoughts for the Fourth of July
July 01, 2014
As the July 4th Holidays approach, Dougherty County Sheriff Sproul offers a few thoughts in this months "Sheriff Speaks."
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Education Leaders Schedule Albany-Dougherty Education Summit
June 30, 2014
To expand collaborative efforts of K-16 institutions in Albany-Dougherty County, the presidents of Albany State University, Darton State College, Albany Technical College and the Dougherty County School System superintendent, will host the first ever Albany-Dougherty County Education Summit from 6:30 – 9 p.m. Tuesday, July 1at the Monroe Comprehensive High School Cafeteria located at 900 Lippitt Drive.
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Balance of Social & Economic Strengths is Key to Attracting Talent to Cities
June 27, 2014
Today's urban professionals want to live in cities with strong reputations for developing intellectual capital and innovation, as well as high marks for employment prospects and quality of life, according to a new study--Cities of Opportunity 6: We, the urban people--released today by PwC US. The study focuses on urban demographics and includes findings from a global survey of 15,000 PwC staff in 30 cities, providing an in-depth look at what matters most to working professionals in the cities where they live.
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Aflac-Backed Communicorp Gives Customers FORTUNE 500 Stability
June 26, 2014
The seeds of Communicorp, Inc. started over fifty years ago as a vehicle to provide Aflac headquarters and field force offices with business cards, letterhead, and brochures. The concept quickly grew to an internal print shop chartered in 1981 to the Georgia-based corporation it is today with locations in Columbus and Atlanta, with a presence throughout Georgia.
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Darton Receives Reaffirmation of Accreditation
June 25, 2014
Darton State College announced that it has received notification from the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools Commission on Colleges (SACSCOC) reaffirming the institution’s accreditation for another 10 years.
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Georgia Ranked 10th Friendliest State for Small Businesses in Nationwide Survey
June 24, 2014
Thumbtack.com, in partnership with the Ewing Marion Kauffman Foundation, today released new data showing that Georgia has won praise as one of the top ten states for small businesses. Jon Lieber, Chief Economist of Thumbtack.com, said “Creating a business climate that is welcoming to small, dynamic businesses is more important than ever, and Georgia's friendliness towards small business is helping to make that happen.”
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The 5 Game Changing Benefits of Networking
June 23, 2014
We live, work and play in two worlds today – in person and online. They are equally important, inter-dependent and mutually beneficial. The importance of consistent, qualified, dedicated networking can never be stressed enough as a requirement, not an option today.
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The Role of Entrepreneurship in Rising Income Inequality
June 20, 2014
Income inequality is growing in America, and it has much of the chattering class in an uproar.
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13 Best Practices for Building Solid Small Business Operations
June 19, 2014
Running and scaling a business will always be challenging. But having a solid foundation of smoothly operating practices underlying your company can make it much easier. To find out how successful entrepreneurs were building their operations, we asked 13 founders from Young Entrepreneur Council (YEC) the following question: “As a business owner, what do you feel is most important when it comes to building solid small business operations?”
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Business is on the Move at Albany Travel
June 18, 2014
People are on the move again, according to Cheryl Haley of Albany Travel Agency, shedding the cautious stance they took during the recession. And they are moving back to traditional travel agencies from online agencies. As a result, Albany Travel is experiencing strong volume in 2014.