Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission Interim President and CEO Justin Strickland
Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission Interim President Justin Strickland talked about the proposed budget for fiscal year 2015, as well as the steps the organization is taking to build a positive image for Albany as a whole, during its regular board meeting Thursday.
Dougherty County Commission Chair Candidate Christopher Cohilas talks about why he chose to run for the top office within Dougherty County government, his vision for the county, and what he hopes to accomplish if elected.
Standing (L-R): Donna Gray, Jim Deal, Albany Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Chris Hardy, Courtney Spencer, Sue Corbin, and Michael Fowler.
Seated: Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard
(Photo by Walter L. Johnson II)
By Walter L. Johnson II
National Small Business Week is next week all over the United States. On Wednesday, Albany Mayor Dorothy Hubbard signed a proclamation declaring the week of May 12-16, 2014 as National Small Business Week.
Representatives from the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, including President and CEO Chris Hardy, and 2014 Volunteer Chair Jim Deal, were in the mayor’s office to witness the reading of the proclamation by Mayor Hubbard.
This year marks the 52nd year of NSBW, which recognizes the contributions of small business owners nationwide. According to the Small Business Administration, small business owners create at least two-thirds of the new jobs across the U.S. each year.
For more information about National Small Business Week, click here.
