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BJ Fletcher Talks Changes & Renovation at the Hilton Garden Inn
September 18, 2013
Hilton Garden Inn Director of Sales BJ Fletcher shares about the extensive renovations and changing the dynamic of the hotel and conference center here in Albany. Updated guest rooms, dining area, and a new Starbucks are just a few of the updates you see at the hotel.
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Melanie Hannnasch Talks About Mediacom FIber Optic Solutions for Businesses
September 12, 2013
Melanie Hannasch, area operations manager for Mediacom in South Georgia, shares information about their newly completed fiber optic network, and how area IT companies can partner with Mediacom to help consult businesses on their specific internet needs.
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Anthony Parker Talks About The Importance of Technical Education in South Georgia
August 27, 2013
President of Albany Tech Anthony Parker shares how Albany Tech prepares students for the workforce through high tech training and internships. He also talks about the new Center for Business Solutions, a great resource for area businesses for training and opportunities for their employees to develop new skills and strengthen existing ones.
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Phoebe Invests in Facilities & Programs to Promote a Healthy Workforce
August 14, 2013
Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital's Wellness Manager Julian Maddox talks about how Phoebe invests in facilities and programs to promote better health in their employees. He also shares how you as a business owner can institute similar programs to keep your employees healthy, and in turn lower your healthcare costs.
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AB&T's Matt Rushton Talks About 3 Common Threads in Business Banking
August 08, 2013
Matt Rushton, a commercial banker with AB&T, talks about 3 key threads that he has sees between businesses and business owners while banking - conversation, operating efficiency, and risk tolerance versus risk management.
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Robert Collins of NEOS Technologies Talks Trends in Health IT
August 06, 2013
President of NEOS Technologies Robert Collins talks about recent trends in Health Informations Technology, and how through collaboration and data management, the process of coordinating care has been enhanced.
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Kent Buescher on the Return to Direct Mail
August 02, 2013
Kent Buescher, President/CEO of U.S. Press, talks about the marketing mix, and how U.S. Press has seen an increase in direct mail pieces for clients.
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Lee County Chamber Chair Jud Savelle on How the Chamber Can Add Value to Your Business
July 30, 2013
Jud Savelle, 2013 Chairman of the Board of the Lee County Chamber of Commerce, talks about the chamber,and events that can help you network and grow your business. He also shares how even in a down economy, Lee County has continued to grow.
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Cancer Coalition of South Georgia: Your Local Cancer Organization
July 25, 2013
Coalition CEO Diane Fletcher shares what separates the SWGA Cancer Coalition from national cancer organizations, such as reporting of funds and helping local residents in the Southwest Georgia Area. She also discusses the success of their cancer screening program, and gives a first hand account of how it has saved someones life.
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How Georgia Power Keeps The LIghts on in South Georgia During Disaster
July 16, 2013
RIch McDonnell, distribution manger for Georgia Power in the South Georgia Region, talks about the time and resources that go into preventative maintenance that goes into the South Georgia power grid. He also shares how the partnerships between sister companies and sharing resources have been key in disaster relief.
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How Georgia Power Keeps The LIghts on During Disaster
July 16, 2013
RIch McDonnell, distribution manger for Georgia Power in the South Georgia Region, talks about the time and resources that go into preventative maintenance that goes into the Georgia Power grid across the state. He also shares how the partnerships between sister companies and sharing resources have been key in disaster relief.
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Albany SBDC Director Debbie Finney on Things to Think About When Growing Your Business
July 09, 2013
Albany Area SBDC Director Debbie Finney shares some great things to examine when looking to expand. She talks about cash flow, strategic planning, examining strengths and weaknesses, marketing, and online presence as great things to analyze when thinking of expansion.
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Aaron Blair Talks About the State of Downtown & Recent Progress
July 02, 2013
Downtown Manager for the City of Albany Aaron Blair gives us an update on the downtown sector of Albany. For the past two years, Downtown Albany had a private sector investment of $3.5M, and saw 24 new businesses open up.
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Daniel Titus Answers: Should My Business Have a Mobile App?
June 28, 2013
Daniel Titus of Danieltitus.com talks about mobile apps, and what types of business can benefit from having an app. Odds are your business doesn't need one.
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Lance Whitley of HeritageBank of the South on the Importance of Keeping Healthcare Costs Low for Your Employees
June 25, 2013
HeritageBank of the South Director of Human Resources Lance Whitley shares ways to keep healthcare costs low for the employees in your organization.
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Prince Automotive Celebrates 47 Years as a Family Owned Business
June 18, 2013
Jay Prince from Prince Automotive Group talks about the history of the company his grandfather founded, and what makes Prince a true family owned business. He also shares the challenges the many family owned businesses face, and the one thing that he feels certainly sets them apart - their employees.
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Louis Hatcher of Watson Spence on How in a Down Economy Employment Lawsuits Rise
June 12, 2013
Employment Lawyer Louis Hatcher of Watson Spence talks about employment law and how the economy affects the number of employment lawsuits. He also shares how the employer is at a serious disadvantage in any lawsuit and/or claim.
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Chris Hardy on Improving Chamber Services to Businesses
June 07, 2013
Chris Hardy, President/CEO of the Albany Chamber, talks about some initiatives to better serve members and potential members. Such as redesigning the chamber website, improving visibility to chamber sponsors at events, the small business health care pool and partner card program, and additional steps the chamber is taking in the coming years to better serve its members.
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Deidra Langstaff on How the Best Days for QR Codes are Behind Us
June 04, 2013
Deidra Langstaff with Langstaff Marketing talks about QR Codes and using them for your business, and how in light of studies and overall market attitude towards them, it may be time to look at other options.
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Luke Flatt Talks Past, Present, & Future of AB&T
May 30, 2013
President of AB&T Luke Flatt shares some thoughts on rebranding the bank throughout the past few years, and speaks further on the bright future he sees for AB&T and Southwest Georgia in the coming years.
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Wendy Howell Talks About Upcoming Albany Tech Events, Programs
May 21, 2013
Director of Public Relations at Albany Tech Wendy Howell shares some information about summer events and gives an update on new things happening at Albany Tech.
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Robert Collins of NEOS Technologies Talks About IT Share
May 09, 2013
President of NEOS Technologies Robert Collins talks about a new about a new industry buzz term - IT Share, or managed services as it is sometimes called. This is a service that has evolved over time to include all types of technology for your business and it allows the business owner to not have to worry about their in house technology needs.
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Kent Buescher on Getting to Know Your Business
April 30, 2013
Kent Buescher, President/CEO of U.S. Press, talks about knowing your business, and more importantly knowing your customers. He gives the example of the founding and growing of Wild Adventures Theme Park as a great learning experience in finding out what customers want.
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How Do Core Values and Culture Drive Your Brand?
April 26, 2013
In our fourth and final video this month on branding, Steven Heddon with Fusion Creative Marketing and Curt Fowler with Fowler & Company talk about how your company's values, culture, and brand connection can drive your profitability.
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Albany-Dougherty EDC President Ted Clem on the Economy & Local Job Creation
April 23, 2013
President of the Albany-Dougherty EDC Ted Clem talks about economic development and economic conditions in Albany, and shares some things that are high on the EDC list to help bring jobs to the "Good Life City."