News

November 02, 2011

• Georgia Sells $247 Million in Bonds

• U.S. Private-Sector Employment Increased By 110,000 Jobs In October

• Confidence Declines Again Among Venture Capitalists in Silicon Valley and in China

• Total Outstanding Consumer Debt Now Nearly Equivalent to Pre-Recession Levels

• U.S. Ranks 10th In Global Prosperity Index - Falls Behind China In Economic Rankings

• Small Business Optimism Leaps 20% in October

November 01, 2011

• Compressed Natural Gas Fueling Stations Get Green Light in Georgia

• Bank of America Follows Suit, Drops $5 Debit Card Fee

• Hotel Price Index Reports a Continued Rebound in Global Business Travel

• Franchising Companies Outperforming Broader Market Indexes

• Emerging Market Growth Expectations High; Misconceptions, Disappointments Linger

• Study: Government Spending has Zero Effect on Private-Sector Job Creation During Economic Slumps

October 31, 2011

• Sasco Chemical Group Drawn as Star Business of the Week by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce

• Chexar Networks, Inc. To Create 500 Jobs In Crisp County

• SunTrust Responds to Client Feedback, Eliminates Check Card Fee

• Online Labor Demand Dips 13,600 in October

• Venture Investment in China Climbs in Third Quarter

• Nearly 60% of Business Owners Use Social Media Tools to Communicate With Their Customers

• September U.S. Containerized Imports Fall 6% From August as Retailers Restrain Inventories

• Restaurant Performance Index Rose Above 100 in September, as Sales and Traffic Levels Improved

• Only 17% of Americans Report Better Financial Situation than One Year Ago

October 30, 2011

• Albany Employer Committee Wins Rising Star Award

• Georgia-Based Newell Rubbermaid Posts Q3 Loss, Cutting 500 Jobs

• JP Morgan Chase Won't Charge Its Customers a Debit Card Fee

• Commercial Real Estate Execs Trim Expectations Amid Weak Job Growth. Regulations

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