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Moe’s Southwest Grill

Moe’s Southwest Grill has been serving Albany Southwest TexMex cuisine for 14 years. Moe’s Southwest Grill is proud to provide the total package to its customers – healthy, fast food with great music and a fun atmosphere. A member of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce for 14 years, Moe’s Southwest Grill believes its Chamber membership helps to forge relationships with other businesses in the community.

1016 N. Westover Blvd. Ste. C
229.639.1050
www.moes.com
Contact: Mac Hare

 

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Coats & Clark Career Opportunity: Plant Manager

COATS & CLARK IS HIRING

  • Plant Manager•

Position Responsibilities:

  • Evaluate annual production estimates and prepare operating budget and necessary budget revisions for inclusion in annual hand knitting budget.
  • Direct and maintain safety standards and training to meet all State, Federal, Local and Company guidelines.
  • Evaluate monthly and periodically adjusted production requirements to determine area capacities, Work Schedule, and the effect on Cost, Quality and Customer service to Corporate Staff. Make adjustments as necessary to meet budget standards in all areas including Fixed, Variable and Raw Material Costs.
  • Plan and direct maintenance activities to insure the maximum utilization of Plant Equipment, Energy Conservation, Productivity, Quality, Cost and Safety.
  • Direct and monitor all purchases related to the manufacturing process and facility maintenance.
  • Direct and provide on-going training and career development programs to ensure continued development in all areas of the including, but not limited to: Safety, Quality Procedures/Control, Employee Involvement and Development, Production, Corporation and Company Policies and Procedures, Process Improvement/Cost Reduction, Maintenance, Customer Awareness, and Vocational Training
  • Maintain Fixed Asset Management Audit Program
  • Direct and enforce all Company and Corporate policies to ensure all policies and procedures are administered fairly and consistently to all associates consistent with all State, Federal and Company guidelines
  • Direct all office functions including Personnel Administration, Payroll, Workers Compensation, Insurance, and other assistance to associates as required
  • Maintain relations with suppliers to ensure standard levels of quality and performance are met in all areas.
  • Maintain relations with all local educational, business, governmental and Civic Organizations
  • Stay abreast of technological developments so as to develop and make recommendations to Capital Investment strategies and long term business strategy.
  • Prepare RO and AFE documents to Corporate Staff and implement approved capital expenditures ensuring all conditions of approval are met.
  • Participate in Product development and make recommendations consistent with cost, quality and market strategy.

Position Requirements:

  • Bachelor’s degree required in Engineering, or Business or related discipline (or equivalent manufacturing management experience;
  • Seven to ten years of manufacturing management experience. Experience in Textile Management Preferred.
  • Excellent computer skills required. Microsoft Suite Experience.

Institute for Leadership Development Graduates Class of 2016-2017

Fourteen business professionals graduate Thursday, May 25,  from the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Institute for Leadership Development, a program that aims to create stronger leaders to serve Albany Area businesses and the community by effectively utilizing the resources of the chamber. The graduation ceremony will be hosted at Wynfield Plantation in Albany at 5:30 p.m.

“The Albany Area Chamber’s Institute for Leadership Development has been successful in molding future business leaders through personal and professional development. It is important to build upon the professional skills of our participants and realize that leaders can be developed from all levels within an organization,” said Bárbara Rivera Holmes, president and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

A key element of the Institute for Leadership Development is the mentor-mentee program, which pairs current community leaders with young professionals, providing invaluable experience and knowledge to help fully develop the participants’ talents. Along with mentorship, the curriculum provides a genuine and detailed focus on several key leadership qualities including effective networking, delegation; understanding leadership style; visioning and strategic planning; political savvy; influence and negotiation; image and the media.

INSTITUTE FOR LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT CLASS OF 2016-2017

David Anderson       MCLB Albany

Kimberly Carter       Albany State University

Deborah Clemons    Renasant Bank

James T. Ealum        Campaign Manager

Lola Edwards            Albany Technical College

Erin Freeman            Albany Area Resource Center

Reedi Hawkins         Albany-Dougherty EDC

Tim Hunter                Tim Hunter, CPA

Haley Janousek         Mauldin & Jenkins

Michael Kennedy      Lee County Library

Whitney Passmore    AB&T

Latreesa Perryman   MCLB Albany

Daniel Stone              SB&T

Jason Wilson             Southern Point Staffing

On May 11, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and Leadership Albany announced a merger of the two leadership programs. The merger allows for the blend of the Leadership Albany program, which places a strong emphasis on building community trustees, and curriculum programs of the chamber’s Leadership Institute, which focuses on developing traits such as political awareness, media savvy and business leadership.

Auto Air Electric, Inc.

Keith and Cheryl Stripling purchased Auto Air Electric, Inc. from Cleve Wester in 1999. Keith and Cheryl had both worked for Mr. Wester prior to purchasing the business. Auto Air Electric, Inc. specializes in air conditioning, but they also offer heating, electrical wiring and brake service. When the Striplings purchased Auto Air Electric, they wanted to provide the best A/C service to the citizens of Albany and surrounding counties, and over time they have grown to be like family with their employees and customers. Auto Air Electric, Inc. has been a member of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce for five years, and is most appreciative of the recognition they receive from the Chamber as a small business.

1012 W. Broad Avenue
229.446-4455
Contact: Keith Stripling

 

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Leadership Albany and Albany Area Chamber Leadership Institute Announce Merger

With a focus on developing effective business, community and elected leaders and recognizing the unique strengths of each program toward that goal, Leadership Albany and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s Leadership for Institute Development announced Thursday the merger of the two programs.

The announcement took place Thursday at Leadership Albany’s 2016-2017 class graduation ceremony at L. Orene Hall at Albany State University.

“It is with great anticipation that we announce the merger of Leadership Albany and the Albany Area Chamber’s Institute for Leadership Development. Both programs have relatively similar missions: to create stronger leaders to serve our businesses and our community. By joining forces, we will only strengthen our commitment to that mission and ensure the longevity of a local leadership development program for years to come,” said Carroll Weaver, chair of the Leadership Albany Board of Directors.

Leadership Albany was established in 1984 for the purpose of identifying and developing leaders in the Albany Area. With more than 800 alumni, the organization’s roster reads like a who’s who of area business, nonprofit and city/county leaders. The Leadership Institute started in 2015 at the urging of area businesses that saw the need for new skill sets in their workforce.
The merger allows for the blend of the Leadership Albany program, which places a strong emphasis on building community trustees, and curriculum programs of the chamber’s Leadership Institute, which focuses on developing traits such as political awareness, media savvy and business leadership.

“The Albany Area Chamber believes in results-oriented partnerships and in the effective use of resources. Blending the strong business leadership program of the chamber’s Institute for Leadership Development with Leadership Albany’s mission to develop leaders for the common good will provide a well-rounded experience for participants who have demonstrated a willingness and capacity to lead,” said Jenny Savelle, chair of the board of directors of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Active planning of the merger began earlier this year when the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce submitted a letter of intent to the Leadership Albany Board of Directors. A committee was then formed to discuss the feasibility of the merger and evaluate the benefits to the community and the organization.

During the next few months, the Leadership Albany Board of Directors will be releasing more information on the specifics of the merger and updated programming.

State of the Community: After the Storms

The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s State of the Community brings together community leaders for an insightful dialogue about trending topics and the issues that matter most. After The Storms: Commerce and Community focuses on how storm-impacted government and businesses are rethinking, retooling and reinvesting in ways that drive innovation, efficiency and a competitive edge.

The panelists will include Mayor Dorothy Hubbard, City of Albany; Chairman Christopher S. Cohilas, Dougherty County; David Castellano, Georgia Center Manager, Hamilton Relay; and Werhner Washington, Plant Manager, Procter & Gamble.