Deerfield-Windsor School’s Harrison Young Smith Named 2022 Dougherty County STAR Student

Albany – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce today announced Deerfield-Windsor School senior Harrison Young Smith as the 2022 Dougherty County STAR Student, earning the recognition for academic achievement and performance on the SAT. Smith recognized Dr. Jake Clawson of Deerfield-Windsor as his STAR Teacher. Smith will represent Dougherty County at the March 15 regional competition […]

Georgia Chamber welcomes business prospects for annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2022 CONTACT: Reedi Mabrey Albany, Ga. – This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 33rd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, to learn about the benefits of […]

Georgia Chamber welcomes business prospects for annual ‘Georgia Quail Hunt’ in Albany

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE February 10, 2022 CONTACT: Reedi Mabrey Albany, Ga. – This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its 33rd annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic development officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp, to learn about the benefits of […]

Albany Area Chamber of Commerce earns state accreditation

For Immediate Release Contact: Reedi Hawkins Mabrey rmabrey@albanyga.com January 13, 2022 Albany, Ga. – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has been awarded reaccreditation through the Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) “Georgia Certified Chamber” program. Chambers must meet standards in organization, service intent and capacity, professional administration, financial management, communications and advocacy […]

Shop Local, #ShopABY this Small Business Season

There is nothing more convenient than whipping out your phone, typing in a URL (or opening an app), perusing offerings, and hitting a few buttons to buy something…anything…everything. We even get our groceries that way these days. But as convenient as online shopping seems, there are many reasons to shop local. In person is the […]

Albany Area Chamber announces 2021 Albany Under 40 category finalists

November 9, 2021 Albany Area Chamber announces 2021 ‘Albany Under 40’ category finalists   Albany, Ga.– The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce today announced the category finalists of the 2021 Albany Under 40 awards, a program that honors and celebrates the Albany Area’s emerging leaders and professionals in a variety of business sectors, each representing a […]

Albany Area Chamber Announces Winners of its 2021 Business Awards

November 5, 2021 Albany Area Chamber Announces Winners of its 2021 Business Awards   Albany, Ga. — The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce honored local organizations Thursday evening when it recognized the finalists and announced the winners of its 2021 Albany Area Chamber Business Awards, which celebrates memberorganizations that are making strides, demonstrating a unique […]

SWGA Regional Job Fair to connect employers, job seekers throughout region

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE October 12, 2021   Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair to connect employers and job seekers throughout region Albany, Ga. – To connect Southwest Georgia residents with career opportunities throughout the region, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission, Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau, and Albany Area Chamber of Commerce are joining forces with the […]