Features
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Albany Area Chamber Hosts PROPEL: A Women at Work Program
September 18, 2023
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, as a component of its Diversity, Equity and Inclusion initiative, recently hosted PROPEL: A Women at Work Program at Chehaw’s Creekside center.
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USG Foundation Raises $827,000 for Need-Based Student Scholarships
September 18, 2023
The 19th annual Regents’ Scholarship Gala on Friday, Sept. 8, raised $827,000 from generous sponsors to support and provide need-based scholarships for University System of Georgia (USG) students across the state.
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Georgia’s Job And Labor Market Soar To All-Time Highs
September 18, 2023
Georgia Labor Commissioner Bruce Thompson announced that Georgia's August unemployment rate was 3.3 percent, up one-tenth from a revised 3.2 percent in July. The unemployment rate was five-tenths lower than the national unemployment rate of 3.8 percent.
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Consultants Rank the “Top States for Doing Business” — Georgia Ranks #1
September 15, 2023
Area Development, the leading site selection and facility planning publication, announces the results of its 2023 Top States for Doing Business survey of location consultants.
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goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Alex Willson, CEO of Sunnyland Farms
September 15, 2023
Sunnyland Farms and its CEO Alex Willson were recently awarded the goBeyondProfit Champion award for their comprehensive, generational approach to generosity. Evidence that this notion of going beyond profit, infuses a company with enduring qualities that helps everyone around them prosper.
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Partners Launch Second Year of FLEX ABY Youth Entrepreneurship Competition
September 14, 2023
Earlier this month the Albany Area Chamber Foundation, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission and the Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy kicked off year two of FLEX ABY, a youth entrepreneurship competition which encourages innovation, enhances employability and creates prosperity.
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Albany State University Continues to Make Major Impact on Southwest Georgia Economy
September 14, 2023
Albany State University's impact on the region’s economy continues to be strong, providing a critical source of jobs and revenue that impact Albany, Dougherty County, and the southwest region.
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Celebrating 50 Years of the Georgia Film Office, Film, TV Productions Spend $4.1B in State
September 14, 2023
As the State of Georgia celebrates 50 years of the Georgia Film Office, Governor Brian Kemp announced another blockbuster year for the film and television industry as productions spent $4.1 billion in Georgia during fiscal year 2023.
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New MCLB Albany Commanding Officer Aiming to Boost Community Engagement, Raise Up Next Marine Generation
September 13, 2023
Col. Matthew McKinney assumed the reins at Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany bursting with ideas and enthusiasm on how to move the base forward. Much of this enthusiasm centers around strengthening the base’s bond with people they depend on both in and outside the fence line.
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Georgia Breaks Tourism Records in 2022
September 13, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that calendar year 2022 was record-breaking for the state’s tourism industry, welcoming the largest number of visitors the state has ever seen.
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Georgia Tech’s GaMEP is Driving Innovation in Manufacturing Across Georgia
September 12, 2023
“A stitch in time saves nine,” goes the old saying. For a company in Georgia that adage became very real when damage to a key piece of machinery threatened its operation. The group helping with the stitch in time was the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP), a Georgia Tech program that — for more than 60 years — has been helping small- to medium-sized manufacturers in Georgia stay competitive and grow, boosting economic development across the state.
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Chehaw Hosting Annual Casino Night Fundraiser
September 11, 2023
Chehaw is hosting its annual Black Jack & Black Rhinos Casino Night Fundraiser Thursday, Sept. 21 at the Creekside Center from 6 to 10 p.m. Guests will be transported to Las Vegas and have the opportunity to try their luck at a variety of live action game tables like blackjack, craps, roulette, and Texas hold ‘em.
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MARTA Railcars Head for Atlantic Ocean as Part of Department of Natural Resources Reef Project
September 11, 2023
The Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority shipped off the first of two railcars bound for the Georgia coast and eventually the Atlantic Ocean. MARTA is partnering with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources Reef Project to contribute railcars from MARTA’s original fleet as they are replaced by new railcars in coming years.
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South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative Names Inaugural Cohort
September 08, 2023
The South Georgia Women’s Leadership Initiative is proud to announce the participants of its inaugural cohort of women leaders who will engage in an immersive development experience designed to create clarity of voice and intentionality for female leaders across the region.
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Health Connect South Celebrates Ten Years With Event Full of Industry Leaders
September 08, 2023
Health Connect South, a nonprofit dedicated to promoting collaboration and innovation in healthcare, will host its tenth annual gathering on September 21.
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Sunnyland Farms Honored with the goBeyondProfit 2023 Champion Award
September 07, 2023
goBeyondProfit, a first-of-its-kind business leader initiative that inspires business generosity, today announced it has honored Albany-based Sunnyland Farms and its CEO, Alex Willson, with the goBeyondProfit Champion Award.
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Georgia Quick Start: Meeting the Demands of Georgia’s Clean Energy Boom
September 06, 2023
It’s no secret the demand for clean energy is rapidly rising. Global corporations throughout the clean-energy sector are spending billions to build facilities to manufacture a wide array of solar, e-mobility, and innovative battery products. The State of Georgia ranks as a top-choice destination for these projects, which are literally creating tens of thousands of jobs in the state.
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Georgia Revealed to be the BEST State for Business Growth, According to New Research
September 05, 2023
New research has revealed the best states for business growth, with Georgia taking the top spot. Business consulting firm Venture Smarter analyzed data from the U.S Bureau of Labor Statistics to discover the business growth rate in each state based on the number of establishments in December 2021 compared to December 2022.
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Hyundai Motor Group & LG Energy Solution to Invest Additional $2B in Bryan County
September 05, 2023
Governor Brian Kemp announced that Hyundai Motor Group & LG Energy Solution will invest an additional $2 billion in their battery cell manufacturing joint venture at the Metaplant in Bryan County, raising the JV’s total investment value to more than $4.3 billion. This expansion will create another 400 new jobs.
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New Coalition Takes Aim at Tort Reform in Georgia
August 31, 2023
A new nonprofit founded by three high-power lobbying firms is setting its sites on tort reform in Georgia. Competitive Georgia announced its formation Tuesday, the latest sign that business leaders are preparing a major push for the General Assembly to curb what they see as frivolous lawsuits that drive up the cost of doing business.
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Georgia DOT Celebrates Connected Vehicle Technology Integration
August 29, 2023
Georgia Department of Transportation recently held a ribbon cutting to celebrate Cellular Vehicle-to-Everything waivers granted by the Federal Communications Commission allowing Georgia DOT to integrate C-V2X technology across the state.
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Charlie Harper: Preparing For The Last Season Of College Football As We Know it
August 28, 2023
The weather says summer, but the calendar says fall. We know this because the University of Georgia Bulldogs are ready to suit up between the hedges in Athens to defend their National Championship. Or better said, Championships. Plural.
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Albany Area Chamber Hosts State of the Community: “Issues & Insights”
August 25, 2023
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s signature "State of the Community" event Wednesday featured dynamic panels of prominent leaders who engaged in a comprehensive dialogue about pressing topics shaping the Albany Area, including health care, housing, economic development education and transportation.
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CE Family Announces CEO Transition
August 24, 2023
The CE Family, a leading conglomerate of businesses, is excited to announce a significant transition within its organization. CEO Natalie Dixon has decided to embark on a new journey, following her passion for ministry with Hope City United Church. This transition marks an inspiring change for both the CE Family and Natalie Dixon herself.
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Georgia Energy Cities Showcase Prime Business Opportunities During ECG-MEAG Power Economic Development Southwest Georgia Bus Tour
August 23, 2023
This week marked a pivotal event as the Georgia Energy Cities extended a warm welcome to the ECG | MEAG Power Economic Development Southwest Georgia Bus Tour. This initiative has unveiled the promising prospects available for potential businesses seeking to establish a foothold in Georgia.