The Salvation Army has been operating in Albany since 1919, offering emergency shelter, two meals per day and social services assistance. A Place 4 Hope day center, offers direct homeless services. The Salvation Army, in partnership with the Marine Corps, provides Christmas toys for 1,000 children in need. Albany’s Salvation Army operates the largest emergency […]
Raymond James was founded in 1962 and is a full service investment securities firm. Raymond James sets itself apart by carrying forward small firm values with a large firm reach. Raymond James has been a chamber member since 2001. 624 Pointe North Blvd. 229.432.8428 | www.raymondjames.com Contact: Scott Marcus —sponsored by— Thanks to Dunkin’ Donuts for furnishing […]
Tuff Truckin has been in business for 20 years and is a turnkey operation that offers a full line of truck accessories and very competitive pricing. The business is family owned and operated and prides itself on providing personal service from trained professionals. Tuff Truckin has been a member of the Albany Area Chamber since […]
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce held its annual State of the Community luncheon Thursday at Darton State College. Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard, Dougherty Commission Chair Chris Cohilas, Darton Interim President Richard Carvajal, Albany State University President Art Dunning, Albany Technical College President Anthony Parker, Dougherty School Superintendent Butch Mosely and Commodore Conyers College and Career Academy CEO […]
Small businesses are a significant part of the Georgia economy, making a luncheon Wednesday on the subject for those interested in learning more about how to develop them a helpful one. The luncheon took place at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. Topics of discussion included a definition of small business, business opportunities created by […]
Troy University has been educating students in Albany since 2000. Troy offers associate, bachelor, master and doctoral degrees, as well as online certificate programs. The Albany Support Center offers in-class instruction in the evenings and admission assistance from recruiting and administrative staff, a student computer lab and test-proctoring. Troy is regionally accredited by the Southern […]
Alzheimer’s Outreach Center of South Georgia is an in-home respite care center that offers day care for those with dementia. Alzheimer’s Outreach Center has support groups for families, community education programs, individual consultation, information packets and annual training conferences. The organization is the only service of its type within a 100 miles. Day care and […]
Young professionals making a significant impact in Albany and Southwest Georgia were recognized at the annual 40 Under 40 Luncheon Thursday at Lee County’s Oakland Library. The annual recognition is jointly sponsored by The Albany Herald and the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. “We’re truly happy once again to be partnering with the Chamber of […]
The Board of Directors of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce announced today that Barbara Rivera Holmes will serve as the chamber’s president and CEO, effective August 1. “We’re thrilled to have Barbara on board,” said Ed Newsome, chair of the board of directors of the chamber, a 106-year-old business organization. “Barbara’s passion, expertise, professionalism, […]
Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany was in the spotlight Wednesday when a large crowd gathered for the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s Annual Rise N Shine Military Appreciation Breakfast. “The Marine base is one of Albany’s greatest assets, and is of great importance in the community,” Ed Newsome, chairman of the chamber’s board of directors said. […]