Area Businesses Step Up in Wake of Military Furloughs
Friday, July 12th, 2013
South Georgia businesses are stepping forward to help the furloughed employees at Albany's Marine Corps Logistics Base. The base civilian employees will lose 20 percent of their pay, as they are furloughed one day a week for 11 weeks.
Now South Georgia business owners will offer discounts to help the furloughed employees through their financially challenging time. The Marine Corps Logistics Base is one of the biggest employers in Albany with a civilian workforce of nearly 3000 people.
The Albany Chamber of Commerce is asking businesses willing to help their neighbors to join their effort and show their support.
