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Craig Camuso on Safety at CSX Transportation
February 20, 2017
Regional VP for State Government Affairs for CSX Transportation Craig Camuso talks about the importance their organization places on safety of trains and communities throughout Georgia.
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Governor Nathan Deal on State Budget Priorities for 2017
February 17, 2017
Governor for the State of Georgia Nathan Deal talks about some of his priorities for the state budget, such as working to provide better wages for state employees and strengthening educational opportunities for Georgians across the state.
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Bárbara Rivera Holmes on Advocating for the Community at the State & Federal Level
February 16, 2017
Albany Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bárbara Rivera Holmes discuss how the Chamber works with community partners to help advocate and send a strong message to both our state and federal leaders through two events - Albany-Dougherty Day at the Georgia State Capitol and the local D.C. Fly-In.
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Courtney Brinson on AT&T Supporting Education in South Georgia
February 15, 2017
Regional Director for External Affairs at AT&T Courtney Brinson talks about the company's longstanding commitment to Education in both the k-12 and the postsecondary education.
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SBDC's Heather Sharpe on Preparing for a Business Loan
February 14, 2017
Albany UGA SBDC Business Consultant Heather Sharpe talks about how you as a business owner can prepare for a business loan - what she calls the 5C's of Credit.
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Derek Waugh on Georgia Sports Hall of Fame & Partnering with Communities
February 13, 2017
President and CEO of the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Derek Waugh talks about the organization and working to partner with businesses and individuals to expose people both young and old to the Hall of Fame, which is the largest state sports hall of fame in the United States.
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Mike Gonzalez on Positives of the Community & Growing His Business Here
February 10, 2017
Owner of Pro Outdoor LLC Mike Gonzalez talks about the Albany Community and why he has chosen to grow his business in his hometown.
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Attorney General Chris Carr on the Georgia Attorney General's Office & Role it Plays
February 08, 2017
Attorney General for the State of Georgia Chris Carr discusses the Attorney General's Office and the role it plays in state government and protecting the interests of Georgians.
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Dr. Joe West on The UGA Tifton Campus & Importance of Agriculture Research
February 07, 2017
Assistant Dean for the UGA Tifton Campus Dr. Joe West talks about the UGA Tifton Campus and the important research in Agriculture that is going on in South Georgia.
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Lee Thomas on Georgia's Booming Film Industry
February 03, 2017
Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Film, Music & Digital Entertainment Office Lee Thomas discusses reasons that the film industry in Georgia is continuing its growth, which last year saw 245 feature films and television productions and $7 Billion Dollars worth of economic impact.
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Bárbara Rivera Holmes on the Business Assistance and Damage Assessment Survey
February 02, 2017
Albany Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bárbara Rivera Holmes talks about the Business Assistance and Damage Assessment Survey to better gauge the needs of the local business community in light of the recent storms.
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Draffin & Tucker's Bert Bennett on the Georgia Hospital Tax Credit Program
February 01, 2017
Partner at Draffin & Tucker Bert Bennett talks about the Rural Hospital Tax Credit - Senate Bill 258, that was passed last year to help aid rural hospitals across the state of Georgia.
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Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle on Launching the StartGeorgia Initiative
January 27, 2017
Lieutenant Governor of Georgia Casey Cagle talks about the launching of StartGeorgia, which will provide resources to small businesses and startups in our state, and his desire to make the Georgia the "Silicon Valley of the South."
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Karen Paty on the Economic Impact & Importance of the Arts in Georgia
January 26, 2017
Executive Director of the Georgia Council for the Arts Karen Paty talks about the importance of Arts in Georgia, and the economic impact it has on our state.
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Chris Cohilas Discusses Recent Storms in Albany, Devastation & Need for Resources
January 25, 2017
Dougherty County Commission Chairman Chris Cohilas talks about the impact of the recent tornados in Albany and Dougherty County over the past month - the devastation, loss of life and property, and the impact on business and industry. He also discusses how the community has come together like never before to help those impacted, but despite the best efforts, more help is needed as local resources are maxed out.
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Lauren Ray on Working with Community Minded People & Spirit of Hope
January 24, 2017
Executive Director of the Phoebe Foundation Lauren Ray talks about making a difference - and how Albany is filled with people and organizations that want to better our community.
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Josh Rogers on the Downtown & Historic Tax Credit Environment in Georgia
January 24, 2017
President & CEO of NewTown Macon Josh Rogers discusses tax credit climate in the state of Georgia and how developers and investors can redevelop historic and downtown buildings while getting a sizable portion of their investment back through state and federal tax credits.
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Only One Albany - After the Storm
January 23, 2017
A collaboration between the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (EDC) produced a video which shows the effect of the January 2nd storm on Albany.
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Brian Kemp on Annual Corporate Registrations Deadline & New Mobile App
January 20, 2017
Georgia Secretary of State Brian Kemp reminds business owners to renew their corporate registration before April 1st. He also updates us on some new technology that his office is implementing, such as their new mobile app, which allows business owners to renew their registration in one click.
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Rob Collins on NEOS X & Recruiting Talent
January 19, 2017
CEO of NEOS Rob Collins talks about their organization recruit, retain, and train internet technology professionals. He also talks about NEOS X, their self developed training regimen that all of their employees go through.
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AT&T's Glenn Lurie on Doing Business in Georgia
January 18, 2017
CEO of AT&T Mobility and Consumer Operations Glenn Lurie discusses what makes Georgia a great place to do business.
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Latoya Cutts on Downtown as a Catalyst for Albany's Growth
January 17, 2017
Downtown Manager for the City of Albany Latoya Cutts talks about momentum for growth in Downtown Albany and how the area can serve as a catalyst for our community's growth.
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Commissioner Camila Knowles on DCA & Job Creation, Downtown Development
January 16, 2017
Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Community Affairs Camila Knowles talks about working at the Department to create jobs across the state. She also talks about how the Department of Community Affairs offers programs to help business and communities grow.
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Chuck Knight on Knight's Appliance & Supporting Community
January 13, 2017
Co-Owner of Knight's Appliance Chuck Knight talks about the company and its Albany roots, which recently celebrated its 50th Anniversary. He also discusses the importance of supporting small businesses and shopping local.
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Chris Clark on the Upcoming Georgia Legislative Session
January 09, 2017
President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber Chris Clark talks about this year's legislative session, which kicks off today in Atlanta. He discusses issues coming up such as education, healthcare, and strengthening Georgia's military installations, as well as keeping Georgia an attractive place for business.