Congratulations to Albany Area YMCA, this week’s Albany Area Chamber Star Business. The Albany Area YMCA serves children, youth, adults, seniors, and families through a variety of health, fitness, recreational, social, and leadership programs. Programs such as after school, summer camp, swim lessons, youth sports, family fitness and older adult fitness. Programs for everyone. Each year, over 12,000 people are involved in YMCA programs. These programs are provided at the Central Facility, Lee Branch and Sports Park. The YMCA strengthens the community by providing programs and services that focus on Youth Development, Healthy Living, and Social Responsibility. Every Y program, especially those programs designed for youth, incorporate the four YMCA character values of Caring, Honesty, Responsibility, and Respect. Today’s event was unique because the honorable Mayor, Bo Dorough was on hand to sign a proclamation in honor of National Water Safety Day. To learn more about the YMCA visit www.albanyareaymca.com.

[The Star Business of the Week program is sponsored by Fleming & Riles Insurance and WALB News 10. Treats provided by Dunkin’ at 311 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. in Albany.] #AACCStarBusiness #AlbanyAreaChamberGA #AlbanyGAChamber

Congratulations to Dental Partners of Southwest Georgia, this week’s Albany Area Chamber Star Business. Dental Partners provides general dentistry for the entire family from ages 3 and up. They offer Friday and Saturday office hours, root canals, Invisalign, orthodontics, in-house bone grafting, implant placement and restorations, IV conscious sedation, removable and fixed prosthodontics, digital impressions, in-house lab services, in-house financing options, wisdom teeth removal, TMJ treatment, snoring and oral sleep apnea treatment, and full mouth rehabilitation services, including non-surgical periodontal treatment. Patients have the luxury of having one financial arrangement at one location with one contact that organizes everything they might require from their oral care provider, keeping costs down for patients while utilizing the most cutting-edge dental technology available.

Congratulations to Sherwood Baptist Church, this week’s Albany Area Chamber Star Business. Sherwood Baptist Church is a place of worship for everyone. The people of Sherwood love to promote a lifestyle of worship with passion for the Lord. They believe in building community, serving others and providing a Christian worldview, based on the inspired, inerrant, and authoritative Word of God.  If you are interested in learning more about Sherwood Baptist Church, please contact the church office at (229) 883-1910 or visit the Welcome Desk in the atrium.

Congratulations to Envy Yourself Boutique, this week’s Albany Area Chamber Star Business. Envy Yourself Boutique is locally owned by Julia Temples for 20 years. This store is a modern bohemian boutique with an ever-evolving mix of eclectic, hand-picked clothing, and accessories, made locally and across the globe. Items are the wearable, versatile and as unique as you are. Their friendly staff will help you pick the perfect outfit head to toe. Be sure to check out their downtown Albany store, Bandit and the Babe, as well.

Congratulations to All Ways Caring Home Care, this week’s Albany Area Chamber Star Business. All Ways Caring Home Care has over 40 years of experience, offering homemaking programs, professional nursing, geriatric care, Alzheimer’s, and dementia care, respite, and VA care to those in need. They recently partnered with Solders’ Angles, a non-profit that supports caregivers through the “Women of Valor” program. They focus on female caregivers of post 9/11 wounded, ill and injured service members and veterans by sending personalized cards, letters, care packages as a way to encourage and support these caregivers.

[The Star Business of the Week program is sponsored by Fleming & Riles Insurance and WALB News 10. Treats provided by Dunkin’ at 311 W. Oglethorpe Blvd. in Albany.] #AACCStarBusiness #AlbanyAreaChamberGA#AlbanyGAChamber

Congratulations to Southwest Georgia Area Health Education Center, Inc. (SOWEGA – AHEC), this week’s Albany Area Chamber Star Business.  (SOWEGA-AHEC) is a health professions workforce development nonprofit that recruits students into health profession careers, supports students enrolled in health professions programs, and provides continuing education for health professionals. Their mission is to expand the healthcare workforce in rural and underserved areas. SOWEGA-AHEC was established in 1990 as the third AHEC in the state. The Georgia Statewide AHEC Network includes six AHECs that cover all 159 counties and they are part of the National AHEC Organization with 300 locations in the US.

Congratulations to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week, Albany Community Together!

Albany Community Together is a non-traditional lender offering business development services and affordable access to capital to small businesses and aspiring entrepreneurs. ACT started as a revolving loan fund in the late 90’s and rebranded as Albany Community Together in 2001 becoming fully certified community development financial institution in 2007. ACT provides services and loan programs to 38 counties in Southwest Georgia.

Congratulations to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week, King Family Dental Care!

King Family Dental Care is a locally owned cosmetic dentistry practice, run by father and son duo Charles C. King, Sr., DMD and C. Clinton King, Jr., DMD – both proud Albany State University graduates. Serving Albany for more than 40 years, they provide preventive dental care, root canal therapy and prosthodontic care. As a member of the National Dental Association, King Family Dental Care’s preventive and curative consideration stays contemporary and up to date.

Congratulations to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Star Business of the Week, Albany Auto Glass!

Albany Auto Glass is a complete auto glass repair and replacement shop offering recalibration of advanced driver assistance systems preformed after a windshield replacement. They offer in-shop and mobile services for all of Southwest Georgia and are now offering residential and commercial glass services such as shower enclosures and storefront glass replacement. With more than 40 years of experience in the glass industry, Albany Auto Glass is the only glass shop in Albany that provides recalibration services for ADAS equipped vehicles.