The lobby of downtown Albany’s Hilton Garden Inn was once again buzzing with activity as hundreds of visitors learned about local businesses at the annual Albany Area Chamber of Commerce Business Expo. The expo has become increasingly popular since chamber leadership brought the event back and started hosting it each year, and this year was […]

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 […]

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. […]

Terri Stumpe was given the perfect way to celebrate her Royal Collection business’ 30th anniversary Thursday night at the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s Small Business of the Year awards reception. Royal Collection was selected over five other finalists as the chamber’s 2016 Small Business of the year, leaving Stumpe “looking forward to the next […]

Albany area business and community leaders gathered at the Hilton Garden Inn Wednesday morning as the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission (ADEDC) presented its annual Industry Awards at a special Rise n Shine breakfast hosted by the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. Held each year, the breakfast allows the ADEDC to recognize four local companies for […]

A delegation of Albany area civic and business leaders travelled to Washington D.C. last week to spend some quality time with federal officials and share some of the community’s recent successes and challenges, and to further strengthen relationships with those on Capitol Hill and at the Pentagon. The annual visit, known as the Washington, D.C. […]

The conference room at Albany’s Hilton Garden Inn was packed Thursday night as hundreds of Albany’s community and business leaders flocked to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce’s 106th annual dinner, which featured the presentation of three prestigious awards and an inspirational speech from author and business leader Sam A. Williams. Albany Area Chamber of Commerce […]