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Business (U.S.P.S. 886-680) is published bimonthly by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 225 W. Broad Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701. Subscription rate of $50 is included in membership investment. Periodicals postage paid at Albany, Georgia. POSTMASTER: Send address changes to: Business Magazine, 225 W. Broad Avenue, Albany, Georgia, 31701. For more information about this publication or advertising rates, call (229) 434-8700. This publication is produced by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. Reproduction in whole or part of this publication without expressed written consent of the publisher is prohibited. All claims, materials, and photos furnished or used are, to the publisher’s knowledge, true and correct. Hence liability cannot be assumed by the publisher for errors or by the publisher for errors or omissions. Advertisements and editorial information published in this publication is subject to the unrestricted right to edit of, and by, our editor/publisher. U.S. Postal Service Statement of Ownership, Management and Circulation Date of Filing: 9/29/08 Business (U.S.P.S. 886-680) is published bi-monthly by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, 225 W. Broad Avenue, Albany Georgia 31707. Subscription rate of $50 is included in membership investment. Periodicals postage paid at Albany, Georgia. Owner/Publisher: Albany Chamber of Commerce 225 W. Broad Avenue, Albany, Georgia 31701
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ABOUT THE COVER In August of 2014 the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce launched “Institute for Leadership Development.” We are pleased to share infomration on the program and our inaugural class. Please turn to page 8 to read more about the program. If you are interested in participating in the next class call Chris Hardy at 434-8700. Design by Rachelle Bitterman
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COMMENTS FROM THE 2014 CHAIRMAN thaNkS fOr a GrEat YEar! My year as Chamber Chairman is quickly coming to an end! I would like to thank all of you for allowing me to serve as your Chair this year. It has been a blessing for me to serve you. I have met many wonderful people and have had the opportunity to do many different things. I have gained more from this experience than I have given. My finance and executive committees have been such an asset for me this year. We have stayed on point and we have made both fair and tough decisions to keep our Chamber strong and resourceful for years to come. The Chamber staff is so capable and have given me the support and guidance that I needed to have a successful year. My thanks to Chris, Mary, Donna, Cassandra, Rachelle, Deborha and Lovick for all that you do for Albany. Jim Deal Albany Communications
The annual meeting in January was a great success and we had a capacity crowd at the Hilton Garden Inn to start our year. In February I had an unexpected surgery and was out of commission for a couple of weeks and the staff and volunteers at the Chamber did not miss a beat! Thank you for that!
Some highlights of the year were: Star Student Luncheon, 40 under 40 Luncheon, Small Business of the Year, State of the Community Luncheon – new for 2014, Business Expo, and Institute for Leadership Development that began in September of this year. Your Chamber has been busy and we will continue to promote events that are important to the Albany Area! My good friend, Ron Wallace, who was Chair-elect has been transferred to Tennessee and I will pass the Chairmanship to Tommy Clark in January. Ron has done so much for the Albany area and his involvement as Chairman of the Education Committee has been phenomenal. Ron, you will be missed, but we wish you the best in your career. I hope that you will remember 2014 as the year that we started to feel better about the Albany Area. We have seen new businesses coming to town and new construction can be seen everywhere. I know that Albany has a great future and if we remember that Attitude, Behavior, and Commitment can make all the difference in the world, we will continue to thrive and improve as the leader of southwest Georgia. I hope that you will have a kind heart and a peaceful mind in the New Year! Jim Deal
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FROM THE SYMPHONY, TO SOUL, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.
I can always find something interesting to do in Albany. But being open-minded is key. Whether I’m taking in the symphony, relaxing by the river, or playing guitar with friends, this city just moves me.
Matt Reed, Native Albanian
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Meet Our Class of 2015 Chris Hardy, President & CEO
Earlier this year we announced a new program of the Chamber called Institute for Leadership Development. The inaugural class began in August with an Orientation consisting of all the class participants and their assigned mentors. The purpose of the program is to prepare our young professionals while providing valuable tools and resources to develop into future business and community leaders. This program effectively utilizes the resources of the Chamber to develop and enhance leadership skills of our young professionals with a focus on essential skills for business, community and personal growth. One of the many parts of this program that we are really excited about is the involvement of our existing business leaders serving as mentors to these young professionals. With the experience each one of them possesses, they are sharing those experiences and knowledge that only helps them grow that much more. Business leaders and members of the Chamber’s Leadership Development Committee gathered in the Chamber Board room along with this year’s program participants for Orientation. This program allowed everyone to get to know each other on a personal level along with setting program expectations. Business leaders in the community are serving as mentors to the program participants to share their leadership experiences and ideas that will help them develop personally and professionally.
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This program and curriculum was designed after a year of planning by the Chamber’s Leadership Development Committee. Along with mentorship being a major part of the program, the curriculum provides a genuine and detailed focus on several key leadership qualities such as Effective Networking, Effective Delegation, Understanding your Leadership Style, Visioning and Strategic Planning, Political Savvy, Influence and Negotiation, Image and the Media and much more.
The November program for Institute for Leadership Development was held at the home of Major General John Broadmeadow, Commanding General Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. General Broadmeadow opened up his home to our business leaders, committee members and program participants for a great meal while discussing what leadership means to him and how he has used his leadership principals to succeed in the United States Marine Corps. The attendees took over 30 years of experience with them that they can in turn use in their own personal and professional lives. www.AlbanyGa.com
Introducing our inaugural class and the future leaders in our community
Bill Usher CTSI
Rashelle Beasley Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau
April James
Kyle Nichols
HeritageBank of the South
Mauldin & Jenkins
Krissy Waller MCLB Albany
Erica Wilson MCLB Albany
Dr. Kimberly Lee
Erin Hutchins
Albany Technical College
Albany YMCA
Dana White AB&T
Gary Sanders
Rob Douglass
Courtland Harris
First Mount Olive Baptist Church
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The 2015 Legislative session is just around the corner and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce gave our legislators the opportunity to look into their crystal balls and talk about the upcoming session at the Legislative Rise N Shine held at Merry Acres Event Center. Representative Ed Rynders, Senator Freddie Powell Sims, Representatives Gerald Green and Winfred Dukes (pictured from left) all spoke, each touching on items they felt were important to our region, such as education, transportation and healthcare funding. Also pictured are Darrell Ealm, who will be sworn-in to represent Georgia House District 153, and Chris Hardy, president CEO Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. Thank you to our Legislative Partners - AlbanyDougherty EDC, Albany CVB, ASU Foundation, Darton State College, Georgia Power, Georgia Regents University, Phoebe Community Visions, Procter & Gamble, Webb Properties and Supporting Sponsors - Albany Technical College, Kelly Services and Pfizer
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MARK YOUR CALENDAR January 29 ANNUAL MEETING Hilton Garden Inn Confernce Center featuring John Brandt As publisher and editor-inchief of IndustryWeek magazine; president, publisher, and editorial director of Chief Executive magazine; and now CEO and founder of The MPI Group, a global research ďŹ rm, John Brandt has spent more than two decades studying leadership in effective, purpose-driven organizations.
February 17 BUSINESS AFTER HOURS American Cancer Society 5:00pm-7:00pm Sponsored by American Cancer Society
March BUSINESS AFTER HOURS Advent Business Interiors 5:00pm-7:00pm Sponsored by Advent Business Interiors
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The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce was the host for the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) Regional Road Show. This event brought 13 Chamber executives from around south Georgia together to hear Patrick Burns, founder and president of Arc3 Communications, speak about how local chambers can utilize social media to achieve organizational goals.
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The Civilians Reign Victorious at the Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournment Thirty Five Marines and Military Affairs Committee members converged on River Pointe Golf Course for the 2014 Fall Salty Sandbagger Golf Tournament. The day could not have been more beautiful for the battle that ensued for the coveted trophy. At the end of the day the civilians won the prize back from the Marines. Great JOB!
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albany area Chamber holds Lunch & Learn
On October 29, the Chamber afforded members the opportunity to learn more about Healthcare Reform 2015 at a Lunch & Learn entitled “Does Healthcare Reform Scare the Boo Out of You?” Jacqueline Turner, Broker Sales Vice President Southeast Georgia Territory, Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. presented a very informative session. Some of the topics that were addressed: • Who can shop for coverage in an Exchange? • When is Exchange enrollment? • What are my options for coverage after open enrollment? Thank you to our sponsor The Albany Herald. November/December 2014
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Community and Business Leaders Gather for Partners In Excellence rise N Shine
The Albany Area Chamber received “Partner of the Year.” From left: Superintendent Butch Mosley, Chairman of the Board Jim Deal, Chairman of Education Committee Ron Wallace and President CEO Chris Hardy
There was a packed house at the Hilton Garden Inn Conference Center for the Partners In Excellence Rise N Shine Breakfast. This breakfast gives the Dougherty County School System the opportunity to publically thank the businesses and civic organization that partner with schools. The winner for the best decorated table was Lincoln Elementary Magnet School. Nicole Williams, Executive Director Albany Area Arts Council, judged the tables. The finale of the breakfast was the announcement of the winner
The winning table decoration was Lincoln Elementary Magnet School
of “Partner of the Year.” The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce was the recipient of this award. The Chamber is proud to be a major player in making sure the students of Albany/Dougherty County have the best education possible and spread the word about all the excellent work the administration and teachers are doing to make Albany/Dougherty County a great place to live. Thank you to our sponsors who helped make this breakfast possible: Procter & Gamble and U Save It Pharmacy.
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BROWN & MCDANIEL CPA'S, LLC 1500 Dawson Road 229.432.1956
PRATT INDUSTRIES (formally Target Container) 1809 Turbine Lane | 229.435.2088
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LAKE PARK STORAGE 2220 Gillionville Rd. | 229.446.1444 www.lakeparkstorage.com
D & D KITCHEN CENTER 604 N. Washington Street | 229.883.8687 www.danddkitchens.org
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CVB UPDATE
Albany CVB was a game sponsor for the Labor Day Atlanta Braves game. We set up a booth and handed out fans, visitors guides, and other items to promote Albany to more than 30,000 attendees.
Commissioner Chris Carr and his leadership team toured Albany and the Plantation Trace area, including Richland Rum, Still Pond Vineyard, Terrell County, McKleskey Mills’s cotton gin, MARS, ArtPark on Pine, and Albany Civil Rights Institute October 14-15.
Painted the town Blue and Gold by decorating the streets with garland, bows, and banners for ASU Homecoming. Partnered with ASU, City, County, and Chamber to host the first community wide ASU homecoming pep rally and kick off with the band, cheerleaders, and student government in attendance Monday Oct. 20.
Albany Civil Rights Institute’s historical marker unveiling took place September 17, 2014.
Hosted Lee Formwalt book signing September 20, for his book Looking Back, Moving Forward. Hosted Travel writer John Felsher, an outdoors writer who focuses on the river and hunting. CVB took him fishing on the Flint, touring Resora and quail hunting Oct 5-8.
Hosted business after hours at ASU stadium with a tailgate theme to kick off the homecoming week Tuesday Oct. 21
Staff attended Governor’s Conference in Macon, where Rashelle Beasley earned her GACVB Leadership of Excellence Certification from Columbus State University Leadership Institute. It was a three-year training program. Kicked off the weekly Lunchbox Friday in Riverfront Park to help bring people out and in the downtown area. This was in partnership with the Downtown Managers office and Chehaw.
Visit the Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) at www.visitalbanyga.com for information on upcoming events, attractions, historic sites, dining, shopping and much more. Come by and see us at 112 N. Front St. Monday-Friday 9am-5pm; Saturday 10am-4pm; Sunday noon-4pm or call us at 229.317.4760 and we will personally help you plan your family gathering, meetings or special event.
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Worked with State Tourism office to arrange the Freedom Singers Performance at the Rejuvenate Marketplace hosted in Atlanta Oct. 29
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the albany area Chamber Makes it Easy to Gift Local The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with MicroNet, GiftCards.com and Discover to offer you an easy way to give that hard to buy for person the perfect gift. With the purchase of the Chamber’s community giftcard recipients can shop at hundreds of member businesses. They can purchase fuel for their car, groceries, that special outfit, go out to dinner or pamper themselves at one of our member day spas just to name a few. It’s easy and quick and you don’t have to leave the comfort of your home to buy these cards. Just go to www.AlbanyGa.com then click Member Directory on the navigation bar. On the right side you will see a button
entitled “Purchase Your Community Gift Card Today.” Click on that button and follow the directions. You can even pick out a scene from around Albany to be on your card. The gift card will be mailed to the recipient or if you want to give that card to them personally just have it mailed to you. It takes about five working days for the card to get to the recipient. Remember that gifting local not only helps our member businesses but it also helps our community.
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FASTRACK IMMEDIATE CARE Contact: Kim Hilbun 2822 4 Nottingham Way (478)-304-1268 www.hillcresturgentcare.com
FLINT RIVERQUARIUM BUTTERFLY ENCOUNTER Contact: Emily Jean McAfee 117 Pine Avenue (229) 639-2650 www.flintriverquarium.com
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DUNKIN DONUTS Contact: Teresa Salter 311 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. (229) 496-1150 dunkindonuts.com
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If your business has moved or expanded and you would like to have a Ribbon Cutting or Groundbreaking contact Mary Bickerstaff at 317.7183 or mbickerstaff@albanyga.com.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS October/November
VISIT WWW.ALBANYGA.COM AND VIEW THE WEB PAGES FOR ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS. American Cancer Society NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 323 Pine Avenue, Suite 100 Albany, GA 31701 Contact: Glenda Davis (229) 246-0030 www.cancer.org glenda.davis@cancer.org Daniel Titus.com INTERNET SERVICES/ HOSTING/WEB DESIGN 312 N. Residence Ave. Albany, GA 31701 Contact: Daniel Titus (229) 234-0839 www.danieltitus.com daniel@danieltitus.com Englewood Health Care, Inc. HEALTH CARE SERVICES 907 North Madison Street Albany, GA 31701 Contact: Sheri Barlow (229) 883-4844 sheriaka@yahoo.com Four Star Freightliner TRUCKING COMPANIES 1803 West Oakridge Drive Albany, GA 31707 Contact: Amanda Granger (229) 888-1923 www.fourstarfreightliner.com amandagranger@fourstarfreight liner.com
Hadden's Flowers FLORISTS/FLORAL SUPPLIES 711 B N. Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31707 Contact: Anne Gray (229) 435-0209 Toll Free: (800) 222-0435 haddensflowers.com anne@haddensflowers.com Humana INSURANCE & INSURANCE ADJUSTERS Branch Naval Health Clinic HCO Albany 814 Radford Blvd Albany, GA 31704 Contact: Kathleen Schleehauf (502) 318-5263 www.humana-military.com kschleehauf@humana.com In The Light, LLC DAY SPA, SPECIALTY SHOPS/ITEMS 2925 Ledo Road Suite 25 Albany, GA 31707 Contact: Cynthia Hinderliter (229) 347-7028 inthelightalbany@gmail.com Innovative Senior Solutions HEALTH CARE SERVICES 231 West Lamar Street Americus, Georgia 31709 Contact: Whitney Kimbrough (229) 928-3673 www.innovativeseniorsolutions.com innovativeseniorsolutions @gmail.com
Leesburg Wharf Express RESTAURANTS/CATERERS 1561 US. 19 S. Unit 4 Leesburg, GA 31763 Contact: Michael Ingram (229) 405-2863 www.wharfexpress.com michael.ingram.2008@gmail.com Magnolia Mattress FURNITURE STORES, APPLIANCE STORE 910 W. Broad Ave. Albany, GA 31701 Contact: Nathan Borer (229) 889-8101 nate@borerco.com Merritt Insurance, Investments & Consulting INSURANCE & INSURANCE ADJUSTERS, PROFESSIONALS 112 Ashley Court Leesburg, GA 31763 Contact: Jay Merritt (229) 325-3324 www.merrittfinancialgps.com merritt_jay@hotmail.com Morningside of Albany HEALTH CARE SERVICES 1721 Beattie Road Albany, GA 31721 Contact: Becky Hendricks 229-483-0325 www.phoebeputney.com/PhoebeCo ntentPage.aspx?nd=1217 rhendric@ppmh.org
START SAVING ON OFFICE PRODUCTS TODAY The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has partnered with Office Depot to provide our members with deep discounts on office supplies.
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NEW MEMBERS continued Pfizer MANUFACTURER/PROCESSOR P.O. Box 2280 Albany, GA 31702 Contact: James Donavan (229) 446-3000 www.thermacare.com janice.evans@pfizer.com Riverfront Red Entertainment District CATERERS, RESTAURANTS 105 W. Broad Ave. Albany, GA 31701 Contact: Demetrius Love (229) 573-7092 Ryan's Grill, Buffet & Bakery RESTAURANTS 1228 N. Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31707 Contact: Tim Bowles (229) 446-4340 ry120@ryans.com Shipp's Building Contracting CONTRACTORS/ BUILDERS/INSPECTORS 1106 Moultrie Rd. Albany, GA 31705 Contact: Ricky Shipp (229) 405-2755 rickylshipp@hotmail.com Technology One LLC COMPUTER/SALES,SERVICE,CO NSULTING,SOFTWARE 2810 Archwood Drive #1 Albany, GA 31707 Contact: Frank Lamb (229) 496-1037 www.techonellc.com frank@techonellc.com Wal-Mart Neighborhood Market GROCERS-RETAIL 100 Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31707 Contact: Duane Staggers (229) 438-9962
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This year, we’ll make another 800 contributions to the region’s economy. Every year over 800 graduates leave Darton well-prepared to go directly into a profession or pursue a higher degree. Each with the professional education our economy needs: • Associate Degrees • Online Degrees • Bachelor Degrees • Professional Certificates That’s why supporting Darton is just good business.
What a great idea... A college for everybody.
For more information, call 229-317-6740 or go to darton.edu
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THANK YOU RENEWING MEMBERS September/October
A. West Enterprise .......................2009 A-1 Wrecker Service.....................1997 AB&T National Bank ....................1998 Addison Properties, LLLP ............2002 Aha ...............................................2012 Albany Area Arts Council ..............2011 Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc....................................2002 Albany Land Co., Inc. ...................1979 Albany Museum of Art..................1987 Albany Regional Plastic Surgery .....................................2000 Albany Springs Apartments..........1995 Albany State University ................1975 Albany State University Foundation, Inc. ........................1996 Alltech Service Company .............2008 Anytime Bail Bonding....................2011
Dougherty Glass Company ..........1975 Drawdy Roofing, Inc. ....................2008 Eagle Cleaners.............................1999 Econo-Lodge Inn & Suites ...........1994 ERA All in One Realty of Albany ........................2013 Finnicum Motor Company ............2008 First State Bank of Albany ...........1996 Flint Community Bank..................2005 Flower Basket, The.......................2012
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Berney's Tire Service....................2012 Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany ........2011 Brickhaven Personal Care Home ................................2011 Burkart, Leland.............................1986 Capitol City Bank & Trust Company ..........................2001 Carrington Plastering & Dry Wall, Inc..............................2003 Checkers ......................................2004 Clay Spot, The ..............................2013 Clean Start, Inc. ...........................2009 Clear Choice Engraving & Awards ...................................2013 Communities In Schools, Albany/Dougherty Partnership in Education .............................1993 Concurrent Technologies Corporation ...............................2007 Cookie Shoppe, The.....................1986 Country Inn & Suites ....................2013 Courtyard by Marriott ..................2004 Coveris .........................................1990 Crown Networking Consultants....2006 D&D Kitchen Center.....................2007 Dasher & Padgett Financial Advisors, Inc. .............................1985 David I. Peterson, Inc. ..................1977 Deerfield-Windsor ........................1981 Dialysis Clinic, Inc.........................1976 DJ's Car Wash II...........................1986
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Forrester Senior Living, LP ...........2012 Fowler, Michael.............................2011 Freeze Frozen Yogurt Inc. .............2012 Futral, Harry M. ............................2003 GA Foam Solutions.......................2011 Georgia Department of Labor ......1984 Georgia Farm Services, LLC........2009 Greene Finance Company ...........1997 Hall, Booth, Smith, PC .................1989 Hall, Thomas K., CPA...................1992 Hatcher Petroleum Transport, Inc.............................2010 HeritageBank of the South ...........1976 Hester, J. Dennis, CPA .................1989 Housing Authority of the City of Albany ............................1992 Huggins Outboard, Inc. ................1997 Jaxx Beer & Wine.........................2003 Judicial Alternatives of Georgia, Inc. .........................2000
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Junior League of Albany, Georgia Inc., The ......................2006 Katz Floorcovering Inc. ................2007 Kauffman Tire ...............................2013 KIA of Albany, Inc..........................2011 KingsMark Private Financial Advisors .....................................2012 Knights of Columbus ....................2006 Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club................................1997 Lanier Engineering, Inc. ...............1997 Lee County Chamber of Commerce.............................2001 Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics of Ga, Inc. ..................2005 Logan's Roadhouse ......................2011 Logos-Plus, Inc. ...........................1989 Magnolia Pet Resort & Spa..........2007 Mallary Baptist Association, Inc. ........................2006 Mann's Moving & Storage Inc. .....2002 Mark's Melon Patch......................1999 McAfee, Emily Jean......................1988 Mediacom.....................................1975 Medical Associates of Albany, PC.............................2005 Mellow Mushroom ........................2006 Moe's Southwest Gril ..................2003l Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers, PC ..........................1994 NEOS Technologies .....................2006 Newell Construction......................2013 Olive Garden of Albany, Ga ..........2012 Overhead Door Company of Southwest Ga. .......................2012 P.J.'s Decorative Fabrics, Inc........1985 Papa John's Pizza........................1995 Paul Davis Emergency Services...2013 Pittman & Pool Construction ........2009 Professional Plumbing..................1995 Quality Inn ....................................2013 Railway Freight .............................1975 Raytheon Technical Services Company....................2006 RHC, Inc.......................................2007
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Roger Marietta Albany City Commissioner ........2007 SB&T............................................2007 Servpro of Albany and Americus.............................2013 Smart Cars Etc.............................2008 Southern Elegance Catering ........2004 Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center, Inc................2002 Southwest Georgia Obstetrics & Gynecology ............................2012 Southwestern Machine & Tool Works..............................2013 SOWEGA Council on Aging, Inc...1987 Strategic Management Initiatives, LLC ...........................2013 Tara Foods ...................................1976 Troy University ..............................2001 Tuff Truckin ....................................2011 Turpin & Turpin, O.D., PC .............1997 Vansant & Corriere, LLC ..............1977 Verizon Wireless...........................1987 Wendy's ........................................2010
Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley and Hins, LLP..............2010 Westover Cleaners........................2011 Westwood Apartments .................2012 Williams Transmission Service.....2009 Windham Builders ........................2010 Wingate Inn Hotel.........................1998 WJ Kirksey Construction, LLC .....2007 Wright Turf Farms .........................2001 Wynfield Park Health & Rehabilitation Center .............1985
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO a Very Special thank You Many times we come across people who are either a new member of our Chamber, new to the community requesting information on how to get more involved, or long time business leaders looking to give back one more time; not just with our Chamber but in our community as well. Volunteering at the Chamber includes many different aspects including serving as a Chamber Ambassador, being a member of a Chamber committee, being elected to serve on our Board of Directors or just to help out with a program or event. Regardless of the reason or method of volunteering, each plays an important role with the success of YOUR Chamber. Volunteering not only benefits the Chamber but also the volunteer. When someone donates their time, the difference made is tremendous. It shapes our community for the better and the experience improves the person who donates their time. Volunteering is what makes a community. It brings people together to work on a common goal. Whether it is a fundraiser, to help a family in Chris Hardy, IOM, CCE need or an organization to accomplish its mission, volunteers makes it happen. President/CEO In addition, volunteering strengthens skills and shows that an effort is being made to give back while meeting the employer’s needs and responsibilities. Skills acquired through volunteerism include communication, working with others, taking direction, leading others, dedication and time management. Employers realize that as a volunteer you must be able to prioritize your schedule in order to devote time for activities that benefit others. They also recognize that most people who volunteer are conscientious, honest and hard-working. All this brings me to the following--a special thanks to all our volunteers that helped the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce accomplish many goals in 2014. Thank you to our board of directors for their guidance and leadership. Thank you to our committee members who helped each of our committees accomplish our goals and satisfy our mission. Thank you to our Ambassadors who show up to each Star Business of the Week, Ribbon Cutting, Business After Hours and other events to help greet and provide our guests with an enjoyable experience while showing our member businesses they are appreciated. Thank you to everyone who gave their time this year to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. I assure you we do not take your time for granted and you all are very much appreciated.
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albany CVB & aSU team Up for Business after hours
Chris Cameron (left) was the winner of the $100 drawing
It was tailgating at its finest when the Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau and Albany State University teamed up to host the October Business After Hours as part of the ASU
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Homecoming pregame festivities. Everyone enjoyed the food provided by Sonny’s Real Pit Barbeque, the ASU band, cheerleaders and dance line.
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albany Museum of art, Cintas, WSWG and Locos Grill & Pub Business after hours Once again the Albany Museum of Art, Cintas, WSWG and Locos Grill & Pub hosted a fantastic Business After Hours. It was held at the Albany Museum of Art and Locos provided a huge spread of delicious food. Cintas held a drawing for fishing equipment and WSWG drew for tickets to attend a Jacksonville Jaguars game. The evening culminated with the drawing for $100 from the Chamber won by Troy Puckett.
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