Albany-Dougherty Day

from BIZ Magazine | March - April 2020

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LED BY THE ALBANY AREA CHAMBER OF COMMERCE, the Albany-Dougherty County leadership delegation gathered on February 12 at the Georgia State Capitol to visit with state leaders and legislators, discussing needs and goals of Albany and Southwest Georgia though our legislative agenda which includes funding for special projects at Albany Technical College, Albany State University and the Commodore Conyers College & Career Academy; advocating for pro-business policies and incentives; support for quality of life projects; transportation infrastructure investment; strengthening military communities and improving rural healthcare.

"IT IS IMPORTANT TO KEEP THE NEEDS AND PRIORITIES OF ALBANY-DOUGHERTY COUNTY TOP OF MIND WITH OUR STATE LEADERS IN ATLANTA.

This facilitates opportunities and increases awareness about our regional assets,” said Bárbara Rivera Holmes, president and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

THE CHAMBER THANKS SENATOR FREDDIE POWELL SIMS, REPRESENTATIVES GERALD GREENE, WINFRED DUKES, CAMIA HOPSON AND BILL YEARTA FOR THEIR PARTNERSHIP IN THIS EVENT AND FOR SO WELL REPRESENTING ALBANY-DOUGHERTY COUNTY.

The Chamber's Legislative Affairs Committee is chaired by Jake Reese, vice president of LRA Constructors. To get involved, call the Chamber at 229.434.8700.

A special thank you to our sponsors: LRA Constructors, Phoebe Putney Health System, Albany Technical College, Albany State University, Dougherty County School System, The City of Albany, Dougherty County, Georgia, Visit Albany, GA, Georgia Power, Georgia CEO, Horizons Community Solutions, AT&T and AB&T.

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