Albany Area Chamber-led delegation advocates in DC

      September 23, 2021   Albany-Dougherty Leaders Meet with Congressional Delegation Albany Area Chamber-led program advocates in nation’s capital   Albany – Big issues were on the table this week as business and community leaders led by the Albany Area Chamber met with federal partners as part of the Chamber’s Washington, DC, Fly […]

Albany Area Chamber recognizes 2021 STAR students, teachers

May 7, 2021   Albany Area Chamber Recognizes 2021 STAR students and teachers   Albany – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce this week recognized Dougherty County students and educators as part of the PAGE STAR program that recognizes academic achievement and performance on the SAT. “Education transforms lives and communities, providing opportunities for personal […]

Albany Area Chamber Foundation donates to Albany Crime Stoppers as part of public safety efforts

  FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 24, 2021   Albany, Ga. — The Albany Area Chamber Foundation, a 501©3 affiliate of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, today presented Albany Crime Stoppers with a nearly $13,000 contribution as part of the business advocacy organization’s ongoing public safety efforts. “The Albany Area Chamber and its Foundation have […]

Albany Area Chamber Opposes MSA Change

  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce opposes the recommendation from the Metropolitan and Micropolitan Statistical Area Standards Review Committee to the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) to raise the minimum population by which cities qualify as Metropolitan Statistical Areas (MSA).  Raising the MSA minimum population from 50,000 to 100,000 people would divert much needed federal funding away from Albany, Georgia, one of the communities hit hardest by […]

Nominations open for 2021 Albany Under 40 program

   Albany Under 40 Nominations Open Chamber young professionals program celebrates area’s talent  March 15, 2021 Albany, Ga. – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce today opened nominations for the 4th annual Albany Under 40 awards, a program that honors and celebrates the Albany Area’s emerging leaders and professionals. The program recognizes professionals in a […]

Albany Area Chamber hosts Albany-Dougherty Day at Capitol

  February 25, 2021   Albany Area Chamber hosts Albany-Dougherty Day at state capital Chamber-led community delegation advocates opportunities, policies, resources   Albany, Ga. – The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce this week led a diverse delegation of local leaders from the public and private sectors to Atlanta as part of the Chamber’s long-standing Albany-Dougherty […]

From 2021 Chairman 2021 Matt Reed

Dear Chamber Members, Thank you for your continued membership and support of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. Historically, this time of year at the Chamber are some of the busiest months on our calendar. We traditionally kick off the new year by transferring the chairman’s gavel during our January annual meeting and celebrating the accomplishments of […]

Albany Area Chamber announces Albany Under 40 category winners

  For Immediate Release Contact: Bárbara Rivera Holmes 229.434.8700 December 31, 2020   Albany Area Chamber announces 2020 ‘Albany Under 40’ category winners   Albany, Ga.– The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce today announced the 2020 Albany Under 40 category winners, selected from among the category finalists previously announced. Albany Under 40 honors and celebrates […]