Features
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No Such Thing As Bad Publicity? Apparently There Is
May 09, 2014
Think all that matters is how much people are talking about your brand online? Think again. A recent study finds sentiment is more important than volume of online conversations when it comes to driving sales.
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Georgia's Tourism Industry Impact Hits Record High With $53.6B
May 08, 2014
Georgia Tourism, a division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD), announced Thursday that tourism demand generated $53.6 billion in business sales including direct, indirect and induced impact in 2013, up 4.5 percent, according to the U.S. Travel Association and Tourism Economics.
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Self Employment Continues to Decline, Despite the Recovery
May 07, 2014
The recently released Kauffman Index of Entrepreneurial Activity (KIEA) shows that pace of entry into self-employment declined last year. The media has put a positive slant on the news. Because many people go into business for themselves out of necessity when the economy is doing poorly and they have few employment alternatives, this decline is okay, the reporters say. It means that the jobs market is doing better.
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Albany Internal Medicine Embraces New Approaches to Patient Care
May 05, 2014
With the upheaval in health care created by the Affordable Care Act and the shift away from fee-for-service payment models, independent medical practices face an uncertain future. Albany Internal Medicine grabbed the bull by the horns over two years ago and set about identifying the most likely future scenario for primary care as well as the skills needed to thrive in that environment.
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Sheriff Kevin Sproul on Important Facets of the New Georgia Gun Law
May 02, 2014
Each year, the Georgia Legislature passes new laws and amends old ones. Most of the changes go relatively unnoticed, but it seems that any time there are changes to the gun laws everybody notices. The new changes to the gun laws have been widely publicized and hotly debated. Sheriff Kevin Sproul updates us on the law and what it means for citizens of Albany.
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SunTrust Finds Business Leaders Rank Companies Stronger Than Economy
May 01, 2014
Business owners and top decision-makers are more optimistic about their own businesses in 2014 than they are about the overall U.S. economy, according to an annual survey sponsored by SunTrust Banks, Inc.
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Talk to the Hand, Cause the Face Ain’t Listenin’
May 01, 2014
When I was in the fourth grade, I had a crush on Jill. It was a one-sided relationship, but as Valentine’s Day came closer I decided the best way to wow her was to walk to Lintner’s Drugstore and buy her a heart-shaped box of Russell Stover chocolates. It took about 6 weeks allowance to be able to afford that purchase, but to me Jill was worth it.
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AT&T Commits to Georgia’s Future
April 30, 2014
AT&T made a significant investment in both serving Georgia customers and employing more Georgians in 2013 through the communication company’s Project Velocity IP. Georgia CEO spoke to AT&T Media Relations Manager Ann Elsas on the impact AT&T is having on the state.
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Lessons Learned From Your 2013 Tax Return
April 28, 2014
With another tax filing deadline in the rearview mirror, most people don’t think about taxes until the next year. However, take a few moments to review your return before you stock it away. This year’s return can provide valuable information on the financial health of your business, as well as show you ways to improve your tax situation in time for next year’s filing.
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5 Possible Outcomes in Franchise Ownership
April 25, 2014
It always helps to have a goal or two in mind when pursuing something big, like becoming the owner of a franchise business – any business. Do you have a specific goal in mind? Do you have your “end game” visualized? Have you thought about some of the possible outcomes? Or, are you thinking about becoming the owner of a franchise business just to escape a lousy career-related situation? We look at some possible long-term outcomes that can happen as the result of becoming the owner of a franchise business.
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Research Shows How Retirees Strengthen Georgia’s Economy
April 24, 2014
The State of Georgia can bolster its economy by attracting more retirees, according to new research from the University of Georgia’s Selig Center for Economic Growth.
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Batson-Cook Construction: Building Partnerships First
April 23, 2014
From its humble beginnings in the early 20th century in West Point, Ga., Batson-Cook Construction has always operated on the philosophy of building relationships with clients and partnerships with its owners, architects and subcontractors on every building project.
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Alarion Bank Agrees to Merge with HeritageBank of the South
April 22, 2014
HeritageBank of the South, the banking subsidiary of Heritage Financial Group, Inc., and Alarion Bank, the banking subsidiary of Alarion Financial Services, Inc. today jointly announced a merger in which Alarion Bank will merge with and into HeritageBank, and Heritage will acquire all of the common stock of Alarion in a stock transaction valued at approximately $22.1 million.
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ADEDC Wraps Up Industry Week Celebration With a Look Ahead
April 21, 2014
Last week, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission celebrated existing industries in the community with a series of events designed to build community awareness and support. Events included a new video launch, awards ceremony, golf outing and Business After Hours networking reception.
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Darton State College to Hold Annual Scholarship Gala in May
April 18, 2014
The Darton State College Foundation will host its annual Scholarship Gala on May 15th. The Gala is an evening of dinner, dancing, and fun. It is the foundation’s largest fundraising event, raising scholarship money to support general scholarships, including the Dean and Merit Scholarship programs.
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Interim President Justin Strickland Reflects on ADEDC Progress
April 17, 2014
To mark Albany-Dougherty Industry Celebration Week, AlbanyCEO posed a series of questions to Justin Strickland, interim president, Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission on the ADEDC and the state of economic development in the area.
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Q&A with Georgia DOL’s Business Service Unit Director
April 17, 2014
As the Georgia Department of Labor approaches the first anniversary of their Business Service Unit, we chatted with Director Linda Manis about their progress in year one and what lies ahead for the BSU.
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Albany-Dougherty EDC Honors Existing Industries With Annual Awards
April 16, 2014
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission recognized existing industries Coats & Clark, Outdoor Network, Better Brands of South Georgia and Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital for their global commerce, innovative business practices, impact and corporate giving, respectively.
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ADEDC Highlights Albany’s Existing Industries in New Video
April 15, 2014
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, long an advocate for the community’s existing industries, today released a video highlighting Albany-made products that are used throughout the world.
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Curt Fowler: The #1, Best Exercise To Do With Your Team
April 14, 2014
One of the hardest things about building trust in work environments is that there can always be ulterior motives to any good deed we do. We need each other at work. So, how can we do good for someone at work without expecting anything in return?
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ADEDC Industry Week Celebration Begin Today, Continues All Week
April 14, 2014
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) today kicks off a weeklong celebration of existing industries in Albany-Dougherty County. Albany-Dougherty Industry Celebration Week is one of the ways the commission provides recognition to the successes and contributions of existing industries to the community.
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Daniel Titus: The Internet is Shrinking
April 11, 2014
The internet really is shrinking. No, it's not becoming less popular, and it's certainly not less populated. In fact, it's brimming and almost ubiquitous. It is, nonetheless, shrinking.
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Mercer University Beats Duke; Prepares for Continued Growth
April 10, 2014
The past few years have been all about growth for Mercer University—especially in the medical sector--with a continued effort to double the number of medical students by adding more programs for aspiring medical professionals, such as their Ph.D. in Clinical Medical Psychology degree and a four-year program added at the Savannah campus. The Mercer Health Sciences Center, which opened in 2012, is another piece to help "address the shortage of healthcare access in our region," President Underwood says.
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Baja’s Albany: Albany, Ga.'s First FRESH Tex-Mex Cuisine
April 10, 2014
The grill restaurant that its owners call “The BIG experiment” opened in Albany in February of this year to a warm reception and rave reviews, according to co-owner Ben Austin. “We’ve had a great response from the community,” said Austin.
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Savannah Author & Social Media Professional Debuts at #1 on Amazon in Category
April 10, 2014
Savannah writer and social media professional Shawndra Russell released a new ebook yesterday filled with tips for how business owners can step up their social media game.