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BUSINESSAlbany Area Chamber

of Commerce Magazine

President/CEOEditor

Chris Hardy, IOM, CCE

ChairJim Deal

Chair-ElectTommy Clark

Director of CommunicationsRachelle Bitterman

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ABOUT THE COVERIn August of 2014 the Albany Area Chamberof Commerce launched “Institute forLeadership Development.” We are pleased toshare infomration on the program and ourinaugural class. Please turn to page 8 to readmore about the program. If you areinterested in participating in the next classcall Chris Hardy at 434-8700.

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thaNkS fOr a GrEat YEar!My year as Chamber Chairman is quickly coming to an end! I would like to

thank all of you for allowing me to serve as your Chair this year. It has been ablessing for me to serve you. I have met many wonderful people and have had theopportunity to do many different things. I have gained more from this experiencethan I have given.

My finance and executive committees have been such an asset for me this year.We have stayed on point and we have made both fair and tough decisions to keepour Chamber strong and resourceful for years to come. The Chamber staff is socapable and have given me the support and guidance that I needed to have asuccessful year. My thanks to Chris, Mary, Donna, Cassandra, Rachelle, Deborha andLovick for all that you do for Albany.

The annual meeting in January was a great success and we had a capacity crowdat the Hilton Garden Inn to start our year. In February I had an unexpected surgeryand was out of commission for a couple of weeks and the staff and volunteers atthe Chamber did not miss a beat! Thank you for that!

Some highlights of the year were: Star Student Luncheon, 40 under 40 Luncheon, Small Business of the Year,State of the Community Luncheon – new for 2014, Business Expo, and Institute for Leadership Developmentthat began in September of this year. Your Chamber has been busy and we will continue to promote events thatare important to the Albany Area!

My good friend, Ron Wallace, who was Chair-elect has been transferred to Tennessee and I will pass theChairmanship to Tommy Clark in January. Ron has done so much for the Albany area and his involvement asChairman of the Education Committee has been phenomenal. Ron, you will be missed, but we wish you thebest in your career.

I hope that you will remember 2014 as the year that we started to feel better about the Albany Area. We haveseen new businesses coming to town and new construction can be seen everywhere. I know that Albany has agreat future and if we remember that Attitude, Behavior, and Commitment can make all the difference in theworld, we will continue to thrive and improve as the leader of southwest Georgia.

I hope that you will have a kind heart and a peaceful mind in the New Year!

Jim Deal

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I can always find something interesting to do in Albany. But being open-minded is key. Whether I’m taking in the symphony, relaxing by the river, or playing guitar with friends, this city just moves me.

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FROM THE SYMPHONY, TO SOUL, AND EVERYTHING IN BETWEEN.

Businessleaders andmembers oftheChamber’sLeadershipDevelopmentCommitteegathered inthe ChamberBoard room

along with this year’s program participants for Orientation. Thisprogram allowed everyone to get to know each other on apersonal level along with setting program expectations.Business leaders in the community are serving as mentors tothe program participants to share their leadership experiencesand ideas that will help them develop personally andprofessionally.

The Novemberprogram forInstitute forLeadershipDevelopmentwas held at thehome of MajorGeneral JohnBroadmeadow,Commanding

General Marine Corps Logistics Base Albany. GeneralBroadmeadow opened up his home to our businessleaders, committee members and program participants fora great meal while discussing what leadership means tohim and how he has used his leadership principals tosucceed in the United States Marine Corps. The attendeestook over 30 years of experience with them that they canin turn use in their own personal and professional lives.

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Meet Our Class of 2015Chris Hardy, President & CEO

Earlier this year we announced a new program of the Chamber called Institute for Leadership Development. The inaugural class began in August

with an Orientation consisting of all the class participants and their assigned mentors. The purpose of the program is to prepare our young professionals while providing valuable tools and resources to develop into future business and community leaders.

This program effectively utilizes the resources of theChamber to develop and enhance leadership skills of ouryoung professionals with a focus on essential skills forbusiness, community and personal growth. One of the manyparts of this program that we are really excited about is theinvolvement of our existing business leaders serving asmentors to these young professionals. With the experienceeach one of them possesses, they are sharing thoseexperiences and knowledge that only helps them grow thatmuch more.

This program and curriculum was designed after a year ofplanning by the Chamber’s Leadership DevelopmentCommittee. Along with mentorship being a major part of theprogram, the curriculum provides a genuine and detailedfocus on several key leadership qualities such as EffectiveNetworking, Effective Delegation, Understanding yourLeadership Style, Visioning and Strategic Planning, PoliticalSavvy, Influence and Negotiation, Image and the Media andmuch more.

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Introducing our inaugural class and the future leaders in our community

Rashelle BeasleyAlbany Convention & Visitors Bureau

Sarah Kirk Albany Area Primary Health Care

Courtland Harris Draffin & Tucker

Rob Douglass Mauldin & Jenkins

Gary Sanders First Mount Olive Baptist Church

Dana WhiteAB&T

Erin HutchinsAlbany YMCA

Dr. Kimberly LeeAlbany Technical College

Erica WilsonMCLB Albany

Krissy WallerMCLB Albany

Kyle NicholsMauldin & Jenkins

April JamesHeritageBank of the South

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The 2015 Legislative session is justaround the corner and the AlbanyArea Chamber of Commerce gaveour legislators the opportunity tolook into their crystal balls andtalk about the upcoming session atthe Legislative Rise N Shine held atMerry Acres Event Center.Representative Ed Rynders, SenatorFreddie Powell Sims,Representatives Gerald Green andWinfred Dukes (pictured from left)all spoke, each touching on itemsthey felt were important to ourregion, such as education,

transportation and healthcare funding. Alsopictured are Darrell Ealm, who will besworn-in to represent Georgia House District153, and Chris Hardy, president CEO AlbanyArea Chamber of Commerce. Thank you toour Legislative Partners - Albany-Dougherty EDC, Albany CVB, ASUFoundation, Darton State College,Georgia Power, Georgia RegentsUniversity, Phoebe Community Visions,Procter & Gamble, Webb Properties andSupporting Sponsors - Albany TechnicalCollege, Kelly Services and Pfizer

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On October 29, the Chamber afforded members theopportunity to learn more about Healthcare Reform 2015at a Lunch & Learn entitled “Does Healthcare ReformScare the Boo Out of You?” Jacqueline Turner, BrokerSales Vice President Southeast Georgia Territory,Purchasing Alliance Solutions, Inc. presented a veryinformative session. Some of the topics that wereaddressed:

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There was a packed house at the Hilton Garden InnConference Center for the Partners In Excellence Rise NShine Breakfast. This breakfast gives the Dougherty CountySchool System the opportunity to publically thank thebusinesses and civic organization that partner with schools.The winner for the best decorated table was LincolnElementary Magnet School. Nicole Williams, ExecutiveDirector Albany Area Arts Council, judged the tables. Thefinale of the breakfast was the announcement of the winner

of “Partner of the Year.” The Albany Area Chamber ofCommerce was the recipient of this award. The Chamber isproud to be a major player in making sure the students ofAlbany/Dougherty County have the best education possibleand spread the word about all the excellent work theadministration and teachers are doing to makeAlbany/Dougherty County a great place to live. Thank youto our sponsors who helped make this breakfast possible:Procter & Gamble and U Save It Pharmacy.

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The Albany Area Chamber received “Partner of the Year.”From left: Superintendent Butch Mosley, Chairman of theBoard Jim Deal, Chairman of Education Committee RonWallace and President CEO Chris Hardy

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Albany CVB was a gamesponsor for the LaborDay Atlanta Braves game.We set up a booth andhanded out fans, visitorsguides, and other items topromote Albany to morethan 30,000 attendees.

Albany Civil Rights Institute’shistorical marker unveiling tookplace September 17, 2014.

Hosted Lee Formwalt book signing September 20, for his bookLooking Back, Moving Forward.

Hosted Travel writer JohnFelsher, an outdoors writerwho focuses on the riverand hunting. CVB took himfishing on the Flint, touringResora and quail huntingOct 5-8.

Staff attended Governor’s Conference in Macon, where RashelleBeasley earned her GACVB Leadership of ExcellenceCertification from Columbus State University LeadershipInstitute. It was a three-year training program.

Kicked off the weekly Lunchbox Friday in Riverfront Park to helpbring people out and in the downtown area. This was inpartnership with the Downtown Managers office and Chehaw.

Commissioner Chris Carr and hisleadership team toured Albany and thePlantation Trace area, includingRichland Rum, Still Pond Vineyard,Terrell County, McKleskey Mills’s cottongin, MARS, ArtPark on Pine, and AlbanyCivil Rights Institute October 14-15.

Painted the town Blue and Gold by decorating the streets withgarland, bows, and banners for ASU Homecoming.

Partnered with ASU, City,County, and Chamber to hostthe first community wide ASUhomecoming pep rally andkick off with the band,cheerleaders, and studentgovernment in attendanceMonday Oct. 20.

Hosted business afterhours at ASU stadiumwith a tailgate theme tokick off the homecomingweek Tuesday Oct. 21

Worked withState Tourismoffice to arrangethe FreedomSingersPerformance atthe RejuvenateMarketplacehosted in AtlantaOct. 29

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It’s easy and quick and you don’t have to leave thecomfort of your home to buy these cards. Just go towww.AlbanyGa.com then click Member Directory on thenavigation bar. On the right side you will see a button

entitled “Purchase Your Community Gift Card Today.” Clickon that button and follow the directions. You can even pickout a scene from around Albany to be on your card. The giftcard will be mailed to the recipient or if you want to givethat card to them personally just have it mailed to you. Ittakes about five working days for the card to get to therecipient.

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Four Star FreightlinerTRUCKING COMPANIES1803 West Oakridge Drive Albany, GA 31707Contact: Amanda Granger (229) 888-1923www.fourstarfreightliner.comamandagranger@fourstarfreightliner.com

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In The Light, LLCDAY SPA, SPECIALTYSHOPS/ITEMS2925 Ledo Road Suite 25 Albany, GA 31707Contact: Cynthia Hinderliter (229) [email protected]

Innovative Senior SolutionsHEALTH CARE SERVICES231 West Lamar Street Americus, Georgia 31709Contact: Whitney Kimbrough (229) 928-3673www.innovativeseniorsolutions.cominnovativeseniorsolutions@gmail.com

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PfizerMANUFACTURER/PROCESSORP.O. Box 2280 Albany, GA 31702Contact: James Donavan (229) [email protected]

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Ryan's Grill, Buffet & BakeryRESTAURANTS1228 N. Westover Blvd.Albany, GA 31707Contact: Tim Bowles (229) [email protected]

Shipp's BuildingContractingCONTRACTORS/BUILDERS/INSPECTORS1106 Moultrie Rd. Albany, GA 31705Contact: Ricky Shipp (229) [email protected]

Technology One LLCCOMPUTER/SALES,SERVICE,CONSULTING,SOFTWARE2810 Archwood Drive #1Albany, GA 31707Contact: Frank Lamb (229) [email protected]

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Care, Inc....................................2002Albany Land Co., Inc. ...................1979Albany Museum of Art ..................1987Albany Regional Plastic

Surgery .....................................2000Albany Springs Apartments..........1995Albany State University ................1975Albany State University

Foundation, Inc. ........................1996Alltech Service Company.............2008Anytime Bail Bonding....................2011

Berney's Tire Service....................2012Boys & Girls Clubs of Albany ........2011Brickhaven Personal

Care Home ................................2011Burkart, Leland.............................1986

Capitol City Bank & Trust Company ..........................2001

Carrington Plastering & Dry Wall, Inc..............................2003

Checkers ......................................2004Clay Spot, The..............................2013Clean Start, Inc. ...........................2009Clear Choice Engraving

& Awards ...................................2013Communities In Schools,

Albany/Dougherty Partnership in Education .............................1993

Concurrent Technologies Corporation ...............................2007

Cookie Shoppe, The.....................1986Country Inn & Suites ....................2013Courtyard by Marriott ..................2004Coveris .........................................1990Crown Networking Consultants....2006

D&D Kitchen Center.....................2007Dasher & Padgett Financial

Advisors, Inc. .............................1985David I. Peterson, Inc. ..................1977Deerfield-Windsor ........................1981Dialysis Clinic, Inc.........................1976DJ's Car Wash II...........................1986

Dougherty Glass Company..........1975Drawdy Roofing, Inc. ....................2008

Eagle Cleaners.............................1999Econo-Lodge Inn & Suites ...........1994ERA All in One

Realty of Albany ........................2013

Finnicum Motor Company ............2008First State Bank of Albany ...........1996Flint Community Bank..................2005Flower Basket, The.......................2012

Forrester Senior Living, LP ...........2012Fowler, Michael.............................2011Freeze Frozen Yogurt Inc. .............2012Futral, Harry M. ............................2003GA Foam Solutions.......................2011Georgia Department of Labor ......1984Georgia Farm Services, LLC........2009Greene Finance Company ...........1997

Hall, Booth, Smith, PC .................1989Hall, Thomas K., CPA...................1992Hatcher Petroleum

Transport, Inc.............................2010HeritageBank of the South ...........1976Hester, J. Dennis, CPA .................1989Housing Authority of the

City of Albany ............................1992Huggins Outboard, Inc. ................1997

Jaxx Beer & Wine.........................2003Judicial Alternatives

of Georgia, Inc. .........................2000

Junior League of Albany, Georgia Inc., The ......................2006

Katz Floorcovering Inc. ................2007Kauffman Tire ...............................2013KIA of Albany, Inc..........................2011KingsMark Private Financial

Advisors .....................................2012Knights of Columbus ....................2006

Lake Blackshear Resort & Golf Club................................1997

Lanier Engineering, Inc. ...............1997Lee County Chamber

of Commerce.............................2001Limbcare Prosthetics and

Orthotics of Ga, Inc. ..................2005Logan's Roadhouse ......................2011Logos-Plus, Inc. ...........................1989

Magnolia Pet Resort & Spa..........2007Mallary Baptist

Association, Inc. ........................2006Mann's Moving & Storage Inc. .....2002Mark's Melon Patch......................1999McAfee, Emily Jean......................1988Mediacom.....................................1975Medical Associates

of Albany, PC.............................2005Mellow Mushroom........................2006Moe's Southwest Gril ..................2003lMoore, Clarke, DuVall

& Rodgers, PC ..........................1994

NEOS Technologies .....................2006Newell Construction......................2013

Olive Garden of Albany, Ga ..........2012Overhead Door Company

of Southwest Ga........................2012

P.J.'s Decorative Fabrics, Inc........1985Papa John's Pizza........................1995Paul Davis Emergency Services...2013Pittman & Pool Construction ........2009Professional Plumbing..................1995

Quality Inn ....................................2013

Railway Freight .............................1975Raytheon Technical

Services Company....................2006RHC, Inc.......................................2007

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Roger Marietta - Albany City Commissioner ........2007

SB&T............................................2007Servpro of Albany

and Americus.............................2013Smart Cars Etc.............................2008Southern Elegance Catering........2004Southwest Georgia Area Health

Education Center, Inc................2002Southwest Georgia Obstetrics

& Gynecology ............................2012Southwestern Machine

& Tool Works..............................2013SOWEGA Council on Aging, Inc...1987Strategic Management

Initiatives, LLC...........................2013Tara Foods ...................................1976Troy University ..............................2001Tuff Truckin ....................................2011Turpin & Turpin, O.D., PC .............1997

Vansant & Corriere, LLC ..............1977Verizon Wireless...........................1987

Wendy's ........................................2010

Westmoreland, Patterson, Moseley and Hins, LLP..............2010

Westover Cleaners........................2011Westwood Apartments .................2012Williams Transmission Service.....2009Windham Builders ........................2010Wingate Inn Hotel .........................1998WJ Kirksey Construction, LLC .....2007Wright Turf Farms .........................2001Wynfield Park Health

& Rehabilitation Center .............1985

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Volunteering not only benefits the Chamber but also the volunteer. When someone donates theirtime, the difference made is tremendous. It shapes our community for the better and theexperience improves the person who donates their time. Volunteering is what makes a community.It brings people together to work on a common goal. Whether it is a fundraiser, to help a family inneed or an organization to accomplish its mission, volunteers makes it happen.

In addition, volunteering strengthens skills and shows that an effort is being made to give backwhile meeting the employer’s needs and responsibilities. Skills acquired through volunteerism include communication,working with others, taking direction, leading others, dedication and time management. Employers realize that as avolunteer you must be able to prioritize your schedule in order to devote time for activities that benefit others. They alsorecognize that most people who volunteer are conscientious, honest and hard-working.

All this brings me to the following--a special thanks to all our volunteers that helped the Albany Area Chamber ofCommerce accomplish many goals in 2014. Thank you to our board of directors for their guidance and leadership. Thankyou to our committee members who helped each of our committees accomplish our goals and satisfy our mission. Thankyou to our Ambassadors who show up to each Star Business of the Week, Ribbon Cutting, Business After Hours and otherevents to help greet and provide our guests with an enjoyable experience while showing our member businesses they areappreciated. Thank you to everyone who gave their time this year to the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce. I assure youwe do not take your time for granted and you all are very much appreciated.


MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEO

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