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COMMENTS FROM THE 2013 CHAIRMAN When I started my year as Chamber Chair, several past Chair's told me it would fly by! I really had no idea just how fast. While the time has flown, we have certainly made good use of every minute. Please allow me a few minutes to reflect and share my appreciations. We began the new-year re-instituting the tradition of inviting our ex-officio members to join us at our Chamber Board meetings to update us on happenings at our higher ed campuses, city and county government, the Dougherty County School System, and MCLB Albany. This addition has been extremely informative for our board and has given us new insight to our Allies. A special thank you to Jim Wilcox who chaired the Allies division this year for an outstanding job of keeping us informed and updated on current affairs. We began a new year with a new division called Leadership Development led by Vice Chair Kirt Phillips. This division led Emerge, the young professionals group, and began the development of a new leadership development program Cynthia George that will be unveiled in 2014. With co-leaders Erin Whatley and Haryl Dabney, Artesian Consulting Emerge transitioned into a young professional learning and development group that is growing every month. Ron Wallace, our newly elected Vice Chair, served two roles this year both as treasurer and chair of the education division. Ron's leadership brought new structure to our finance committee that has enhanced oversight, fiduciary responsibilities, and planning. His leadership in education has helped form a partnership with the Dougherty County School System so that we, as business leaders, can learn more about the needs and strengths of our school system. This partnership is a win/win for our schools, our community, and our businesses. Jay Smith continues to lead the efforts of the Economic Development Commission and his experience in that arena is priceless to our community. The chamber works hand in hand with the EDC and Jay makes that flow smoothly working with both organizations. The Small Business Expo was just one of the events put on by the Small Business Resource Committee led by Vice Chair Tommy Clark, and it was a raving success. This energized committee is working on more events and learning opportunities for our members, so look for news shortly for more networking and learning continued on page 13
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Let’s Grow Together
Keep it local One Albany merchant, who had plenty to say but opted for anonymity lest he alienate potential customers, suggested – tongue-incheek – that he had the shopping habits of women all figured out. "Women here in Albany seem to think they can find everything they want in places like Columbus, Macon, Atlanta and Tallahassee, so they'll get in their vehicles and drive all day to get to those places, fight the traffic and crowds, and end up buying the very same things that we have here," this veteran retailer said. "Meanwhile, it's the people in all the surrounding small towns that figure we have everything they want, so they come to Albany." While there's certainly no statistical data to support the merchant's claim, his theory is indicative of a need that every small business owner in the state claims is the lifeblood of his or her business. Shop local. "For a lot of us, getting local people to support our business has become a matter of survive or die," Riverfront Bar-B-Q restaurant owner Dale Saunders said. "If we don't get enough of them to come to our place on a regular basis, we won't survive. We have to do our part by offering good food and friendly service, but people in the community have to get it in their mind that they're going to support the local — and especially family-owned — businesses." Factors such as an ever-tightening economy, increasing health care costs, a declining job market, and rising prices in the food and energy sectors have curtailed most Americans' spending habits in the aftermath of one of the nation's worst recessions ever. With less expendable income, more shoppers are looking closely at every penny they spend. That, local merchants say, is among the primary reasons smart shoppers will look closely at what's available close to home before heading off on out-of-town shopping expeditions. "When you shop with local merchants, not only are you supporting your friends and neighbors who own businesses, you're investing in your own community," The Flower Basket store manager Tibbie Watson said. "You're getting the same items you could get anywhere else, and you're allowing your local merchants to hire more local people and pay more local taxes. "But it's more than just a financial matter. Local businesses support local charities and events. They're involved in the community." Community involvement, Mike's Country Store manager Diane Rogers says, is a more important component of local business than most realize. "I've been in (the retail grocery) business for 43 years, and one of the things I've always done that I believe is most important is teach the young people who work in our store," Rogers said. "A lot of them are looking for part-time jobs while they're in high school or college, and most are really just looking for a way to make some money. But I make
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a point of teaching them how to operate a business. "It's an education they're not necessarily going to get at school. They learn things that will help them in whatever field they eventually go into, and for some it gives them a reason to stay local rather than leaving the community." While the available pie has grown smaller in recent years as local and area shoppers have curtailed their spending habits, there's still quite a pie for local merchants who entice consumers to purchase their wares. Officials in the Albany and Dougherty County Finance Departments offer evidence that there is indeed spending going on at businesses in the city and county. The city of Albany collected $9,847,834.38 in sales tax revenue in Fiscal Year 2012-2013, while Dougherty County took in $6,565,224 in localoption sales tax revenue and $5,920,846 in special-purpose localoption sales taxes during that same period. The lure of all-day shopping excursions in larger cities that the unnamed merchant above lamented is not the only issue that has taken a bite out of local entrepreneurs' bottom lines. Online shopping has exploded in the last five years, giving consumers the option of making purchases from the comfort of their own homes. Figures released by the National Retail Federation show that Americans spent $579.5 billion on online purchases in 2012, 19.3 percent of all retail sales in the country. "We draw a daily customer base from a 40- to 60-mile radius," P.J.'s Decorative Fabrics owner Mitch Mercer said. "The trend that has developed lately has dropped the number of customers that come in by as much as 50 percent. The Internet has a lot to do with that.
"Despite the online competition, though, we offer something people can't get from the Internet. We can customize orders. With online shopping, you get what they send. People will say to me 'I can get that item $20 cheaper on the Internet,' but I point out that if they get something wrong they usually can't return it. We've stressed since we opened our business the importance of customer service, and that's more important now than ever." Knights Appliances store manager Jerry Justice noted that there is a hit-ormiss quality to online shopping that should make customers wary. "Often, you just don't know what you're getting when you order something online," he said. "What's advertised as 'new' may be refurbished or it may not even be what you wanted in the first place. You don't have the option of looking at what you're getting and talking with someone about its features. "Yes, shopping local is important to the local economy and brings in tax revenue that supports services provided in the community. But it also makes sense to smart shoppers who are concerned about the quality of the products they buy." Local merchants are quick to point out that consumers are not sacrificing when they make a concerted effort to shop locally. "The Big Box stores are going to make their money regardless," Shanna Boges-Shealy, owner of Sweet Potatoes, said. "They don't rely on Albany shoppers to make a living. We do. But we should be able to rely on local shoppers because we're a part of their community. We're going to be more personally involved in their lives, and we're going to work with them to get the things they need. "This is our home, and we're going to work with our customers and our community."
Adds Ivey's assistant store manager Chris Kendrick: "The things that we offer — from the product lines to the specials we have — are based on the needs of our local customers. They tell us the things they want, and we try to provide them. Plus we're employing local folks. Around 90 percent of our employees are from Albany." In addition to spending their money with local merchants, at-home shoppers are also those merchants' biggest advertisers. "We do our business through wordof-mouth," Tommy McDowell, owner of Tommy Mc's Country Store, said. "That can be your best friend or your worst enemy. Thankfully, we have a lot of loyal customers who've told others good things about us. "We offer a world of local and Georgia products and goods, so it becomes even more valuable when local consumers support our business. The next six weeks are going to be crazy around here — we have more than 100 gift basket orders already and we're just getting into the holiday season — but we're looking forward to this season." Keesha Jackson, owner of the CakeO-Licious baked goods outlet, said support from local customers allows her to invest in the community. "We have to have the support of local shoppers to stay in business," Jackson said. "We ship some products, but mostly we rely on our local customers to shop with us and tell their friends about us. All of the specials we have — like our $1 cupcake offers on 'Blowout Thursdays' — are geared toward showing our regular customers how much we appreciate their business." That two-way street of community involvement and investment makes "Shop Local" much more than just a slogan as the holiday season approaches.
Did you know... Your dollars spent in locally-owned businesses have three times the impact on your community. When shopping locally, you simultaneously create jobs, fund more city services through sales tax, invest in neighborhood improvement and promote community development.
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AFFORDABLE HEALTH CARE ACT LUNCH & LEARN The Affordable Health Care Act has many business people perplexed. For this reason, the Albany Area Chamber held a “Lunch & Learn” for our members to inform them about how health care reform will impact their business. Paul Hardin, of Moulton & Hardin. lead the session for the more than 40 people in attendance at the Albany Welcome Center.
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And the Civilians Win AGAIN! Twice a year the Marines and members of the Chamber’s Military Affairs Committee battle it out on the golf course during the Salty Sandbagger Golf tournament. The fall tournament took place at Stonebridge Golf Course with the civilians reigning victorious. Once again the trophy will happily reside at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce until the next battle which will be held in the spring of 2014. For more photos go to http://albanyga.com/events/photos/
Maj. Gen. Broadmeadow (left) hands the Salty Sandbagger trophy to Chris Hardy.
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Business After Hours Phoebe Digestive Health Center Phoebe Digestive Health Center opened their doors to show off their new facility located at 2740 Ray Knight Way, Meredyth Place II during the October Business After Hours. More than 100 members were treated to great food and given the opportunity to tour the facility.
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Continued from page 6 opportunities. And, tourism is alive and well in Albany! From ASU's homecoming, to the Marathon, motorcoach tours to bike races...there is always something going on to bring people to town. Hats off to Rachelle Beasley and her staff that work with Vice Chair Bobby McKinney! Finally, a committee that works year round to make sure that when the legislators go into session, Albany is on their mind...the Legislative Affairs Committee, led by Vice Chair Michael Meyer Von Bremen, is busy working to finalize the Legislative Agenda for 2014. And the glue that holds it together is at 225 W. Broad Ave! We have the most talented, dedicated staff in the world led by our President Chris Hardy. You not only make us look good, you make us proud to be part of the Albany Chamber. Thanks for a tremendous year. I've enjoyed every minute.
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YOUR CHAMBER MEMBERSHIP PROVIDES ACCESS TO DISCOUNTS While the Affordable Care Act by law brings an end to all discounts on medical insurance, a rich and comprehensive array of insurance products and human resource services will continue to be offered to our members through our participation in the Healthy Business Alliance®. Top names in the industry, including UnitedHealthcare, Companion Life, Principal Financial Group, SunLife, Banker’s Fidelity, Netchex and many other carriers will continue to offer Chamber discounts for life, dental, vision, and both short-term and long-term disability insurance. Health and lifestyle discount offerings, financial wellness, partially self-funded medical plans, HSA savings plans, and even payroll and HR services are included in the wide range of opportunities for savings that you can take advantage of through your broker and Purchasing Alliance Solutions. And while the current list is impressive, there’s more good news… the Healthy Business Alliance® will continue to grow as Purchasing Alliance Solutions seeks out new offerings to benefit our members and our local insurance brokers, who are themselves small businesses. To learn how you can take advantage of the discounted programs offered through the Healthy Business Alliance®, contact your local Chamber member insurance broker or Purchasing Alliance Solutions at (800) 782-8254.
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EMERGE HOLDS SEMINAR FOR “EMERGING” YOUNG BUSINESS PROFESSIONALS Emerge Albany is dedicated to encouraging young professionals to not only become more philanthropically involved in the community, but to become financially secure. In November, Emerge Albany hosted “Ask the Experts: Financial Planning and Management,” a seminar that allowed young professionals the opportunity to ask various financial “experts” questions regarding personal and business financial management, and how to read financial reports for potential board positions. We had numerous students from the College of Business at Albany State University in attendance, as we encourage “emerging” young business professionals to prepare for real world experiences. If you would like to become a part of this dynamic group please contact Courtney Spencer at cspencer@albanyga.com or 317-7170.
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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO Keep Our Dollars Local Every Season As our local economy, local sales tax and hotel/motel sales tax collections continue to make strides in the right direction, it’s a good time to take a moment to appreciate our local business community. Agriculture is the largest economic industry in the state of Georgia. Our farmers throughout the state benefit directly from eating locally. Local restaurants and markets are more likely to carry locally produced foods, which in turn supports local agriculture. Small business in Albany / Dougherty County provides a majority of jobs and job growth. Local businesses tend to become reflective of our community’s unique culture, bringing an increased level of guest services and understanding our community brand to their customers. As if those examples were not enough, here are a few more that are sure to be the icing on the cake. The sales taxes generated by our local business community helps support the City of Chris Hardy, IOM, CCE Albany and Dougherty County. This allows them to fix our roads, maintain our recreational President/CEO facilities while helping bring new economic drivers to our community. Local businesses have a vested interest in the future of our community. Local business owners often possess a level of expertise and a passion for the products they sell that is unmatched. With that being said, I would be remised if I didn’t advocate on behalf of our local businesses that support the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce when making your buying decisions. They are easily identifiable with a Chamber window sticker at their location. Members using members for their product or service needs have numerous benefits to the local community and to the businesses. Some members offer special offers and member-to-member discounts, and the majority of our members are located right here in Dougherty County, although we do have valuable members in surrounding counties such as Lee, Terrell and Worth. They offer convenience and allow you to develop personal relationships and increased levels of service when compared to shopping online or outside of our county. One major benefit through doing business with our Chamber members aside from the direct support, is it in turn allows the Chamber to expand on our efforts to better our economic environment for our members and the business community as a whole. Our members vary from retail, restaurant, business to business service, construction and other professional services that every citizen and business needs. It is easy to find our members via our webpage at www.albanyga.com. So next time you consider a shopping trip outside of Dougherty County or online, take a moment to look inside our community first. I bet it will be hard to find a product or service that you may want or need that we don’t offer with appreciative service.
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There is a great need in our community to help families break the cycle of generational poverty, and you have the opportunity to help. By donating to Strive2Thrive you can help our neighbors so they can set goals, attain their dreams, and realize the pride experienced through true self-sufficiency. Your gift will help Strive2Thrive help families end their cycle of poverty...and the money stays right here in Albany! Send a supporting contribution to the Strive2Thrive Fund or make an online donation by going to www.cfsga.net/DFundStrive2Thrive.php. Your involvement is deeply appreciated. It does make a difference! For more information call 229-317-7175 or visit www.strive2thrive.org.
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Albany has seen an increase in motorcoaches this year. October’s featured group was Purpose Driven Motorcoach tour with 37 attendees. They were given the behind the scenes Sherwood movie tour by one of the starring actors Ken Bevel.
CVB hosted an Albany State University Homecoming Celebration. A joint press conference was held where both Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard and Dougherty County Chairman Jeff “Bodine” Sinyard presented proclamations to ASU proclaiming Saturday, October 19, Blue and Gold Day.
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Rick Osborne was the winner of the photo contest “Zoom in on Albany.” Rick is an Albany native that now lives in Stone Mountain, GA. The winning photograph was taken while he was in town visiting family. New Holiday vacation package includes an overnight stay at participating hotels and passes to the Chehaw Festival of Lights and Thronateeska Santa Exhibtion! CVB staff decorated downtown with Blue and Gold in preparation for Albany State University’s Homecoming week festivites.
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. Our hours are 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 or special event.
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PARTNERS IN EXCELLENCE RISE N SHINE BREAKFAST The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Partners In Excellence Rise n Shine Breakfast was attended by more than 250 representatives from the business community. This breakfast honors the business partners that give tirelessly to the Doughery County School System making it a better learning environment for the students. U Save It Pharmacy and Procter and Gamble sponsored the breakfast. Both sponsors stressed the importance of public education to our area and especially in the business community. The Westover Comprehensive High School Concert Choir sang the National Anthem magnificently and the pledge and invocation were given by International Studies Elementary Charter School and Merry Acres Middle School respectively. Miles Espy presented a check from the Chamber Foundation for sholarships to deserving students to be used to continue their educaiton in the arts. Each school decorated their tables. Sherwood Acres Elementary won first place for best table decor and Live Oak Elementary was runner up. Leland Burkart presented a check from the Military Affairs Committee to go towards the World War II memorial.
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WELCOME TO OUR NEW MEMBERS July/August
VISIT WWW.ALBANYGA.COM AND VIEW THE WEB PAGES FOR ALL CHAMBER MEMBERS. Albany ENT/Hearing Center PHYSICIANS/SURGEONS 605 Pointe North Blvd Albany, GA 31721 (229) 435-7161 (800) 342-2031 Fax: (229) 938-8588 www.albanyent.org ltodd@albanyent.org Country Inn & Suites HOTELS/MOTELS/BED & BREAKFASTS 2809 Nottingham Way Albany, GA 31707 (229) 317-7100 Fax: (229) 317-7107 www.countryinns.com/albanyga jaye.lomax@countryinns.com Flint Outdoors SPORTING GOODS/SUPPLIES/REPAIR 2500 N. Jefferson Albany, GA 31701 (229) 405-2498 flintoutdoors@gmail.com FlipKey Vacation Rentals RENTALSERVICES,TRAVEL/ TRAVEL AGENCIES 179 Lincoln St. Suite 405 Boston, Ma 02111 (857) 366-6864 www.flipkey.com/georgiacabinrentals/g28931 claire@flipkey.com
Flowers by Derrell FLORISTS/FLORAL SUPPLIES 185 Glen Arven Drive Leesburg, GA 31763 (229) 439-0551 jscottkavanaugh@gmail.com Georgia Wing Fest 810 S. Westover Boulevard Exchange Club Fairgrounds Albany, GA 31721 (229) 869-0364 (800) 507-0970 www.georgiawingfest.com rick@georgiawingfest.com Ginkgo, LLC GIFT SHOPS, SPECIALTY SHOPS/ITEMS 2206 - C Dawson Road Albany, GA 31707 ginkgo.decor@yahoo.com Kauffman Tire AUTOMOTIVE/REPAIR/PARTS/ PAINT & BODY/TOWING 1018 Pine Ave Albany, Ga 31701 (229) 299-8545 Fax: (229) 299-8550 g58@kauffmantire.com Liberty Tax Service BOOKKEEPING/TAX PREPARER 202 E. Oakridge Dr. Suite E Albany, GA 31701 (229) 233-7203
McDonald's Restaurants RESTAURANTS McDonald's/Harris Joint Venture 440 Pine Avenue Albany, GA 31701 (229) 431-2082 Fax: (229) 431-2291 mike.harris@partners.mcd.com New Visions Community Development Corp. NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATIONS 1506 South Slappey Blvd Albany, GA 31706 (229) 436-7707 Fax: (229) 436-7772 newvcommoutreach@aol.com Threeforty Creative Group EVENT PLANNING, MUSIC/ENTERTAINMENT 2516 Dawson Rd Suite 4 Albany, GA 31707 (229) 496-1633 340creativegroup.com info@340creativegroup.com Wild Side Running SPECIALTY SHOPS/ITEMS 2341 Lake Park Drive Albany, GA 31707 229-395-5778 wildsiderunning@gmail.com
Did you know... • For every $100 spent at a locally owned business, $73 remains in the local economy, and $27 leaves. • For every $100 spent at a non-locally owned business, $43 remains in the local economy, and $57 leaves. • When you shop locally owned businesses, your money is recirculated over and over and creates up to 75% more tax revenue to your community and state.
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1 Key Realty LLC.........................2008 A-1 Wrecker Service ....................1997 A. West Enterprise .......................2009 AB&T National Bank ....................1998 Adams, Bob .................................2005 Addison Properties, LLLP ............2002 Agape Christian Worship Center ..........................2009 Aha...............................................2012 Airgas South ................................1975 Albany Area Primary Health Care, Inc.........................2002 Albany Civil Rights Institute .........1998 Albany Land Co., Inc....................1979 Albany Museum of Art .................1987 Albany Pathology Associates .......2012 Albany Regional Plastic Surgery .2000 Albany Springs Apartments .........1995 Albany State University National Alumni Association ......2007 Alltech Service Company ............2008 America's Home Place .................2011 Andrew Tent Co. Inc. ....................1989 Anytime Bail Bonding ...................2011 AT&T Georgia ..............................1975
DJ's Car Wash II ..........................1986 Dougherty County Board of Education ....................1975 Dougherty County Schools..........1995 Dougherty Glass Company .........1975 Drawdy Roofing, Inc.....................2008 Eagle Cleaners ............................1999 F & W Forestry Services, Inc. ......2007 Farris Screen Printing ..................2002 Finnicum Motor Company............2008 Flint Community Bank .................2005 Flower Basket, The ......................2012 Forrester Senior Living, LP ..........2012 Futral, Harry M.............................2003
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Beckhom Behavioral Consulting ..2010 Bennett Feed & Seed ...................2011 Best Western ...............................1998 Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany........2011 Capitol Materials, Inc. ..................1997 Carrington Plastering & Dry Wall, Inc. ..........................2003 Checkers......................................2004 Clean Start, Inc............................2009 Commercial Construction Consortium ................................2009 Communities In Schools, Albany/Dougherty Partnership in Education...................................1993 Concurrent Technologies Corporation................................2007 Courtyard by Marriott ..................2004 Crown Networking Consultants ...2006 D & D Tree Service.......................2012 D&D Kitchen Center ....................2007 Dasher & Padgett Financial Advisors, Inc. .............................1985 David I. Peterson, Inc. ..................1977 Deerfield-Windsor ........................1981 28
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Greene Finance Company...........1997 Hall, Booth, Smith, PC .................1989 Handwash & Detail Center...........2010 Hasan Shrine Temple ..................1982 Hatcher Petroleum Transport, Inc. ............................2010 Henrietta Singletary .....................2012 Hester, J. Dennis, CPA.................1989 Holistic Healthcare in Albany .......2003 Housing Authority of the City of Albany...................1992 Huggins Outboard, Inc.................1997 Judicial Alternatives of Georgia, Inc. ..........................2000
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Katz Floorcovering Inc. ................2007 KingsMark Private Financial Advisors ......................2012 Knights of Columbus ...................2006 Labor Finders...............................2000 Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club ................................1997 Lanier Engineering, Inc................1997 Lee County Chamber of Commerce .............................2001 LifeLink of Georgia.......................2002 Limbcare Prosthetics and Orthotics of Ga, ..................2005 Logos-Plus, Inc. ...........................1989 Lula B. Davis Realty Company ....1994 Mallary Baptist Association, Inc...2006 Mark's Melon Patch .....................1999 McAfee, Emily Jean .....................1988 Mediacom ....................................1975 Medical Associates of Albany, PC .............................2005 Mellow Mushroom .......................2006 Microf Financial Services .............2012 Mikata Japanese Steak House & Lounge ...................................1987 Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers, PC ...........................1994 Office Depot, #417 .......................1997 Oladunjoye, G. Titi .......................2003 Olive Garden of Albany, Ga..........2012 Papa John's Pizza .......................1995 Partners In Excellence/School Volunteers ..................................1995 Pittman & Pool Construction ........2009 PT Gym Personal Training ...........2002 Railway Freight ............................1975 Raytheon Technical Services Company ....................2006 Robert Baker and Associates, CPA's ......................1997 Roger Marietta - Albany City Commissioner............................2007 Sasco Chemical Group, Inc. ........1975 SB&T ...........................................1975 Shutters Plus, Inc.........................2005
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Sizemore Plumbing Company, Inc.............................2004 Southeastern Paper Group ..........2010 Southern Elegance Catering .......2004 Southwest Georgia Pediatrics, PC1981 Southwest Georgian.....................2010 SOWEGA Council on Aging, Inc. ..................................1987 State Farm Insurance - Dan Hobby, Agency Field Recruiter ...............2012 State Farm InsuranceTim Thomas................................2011 Sunbelt Ford Sylvester.................1997 Talecris Plasma Resources .........2008 Target Container ..........................1997 Taylor Chandler, LLC ...................2012 Toyota of Albany ..........................2008 Turner's Fine Furniture.................1993 Turpin & Turpin, O.D., PC.............1997 UniFirst Corporation .....................2011 Vansant & Corriere, LLC ..............1977 Webco Electrical Construction & Design...............2000 Wendy's .......................................2010 Westwood Apartments.................2012
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