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Monday, April 29, 2013  Armed robberies against individuals in Albany are on the climb but at these numbers go up; the Albany Police Department is reporting a drop in business robberies.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce held its 103rd Annual Meeting Thursday evening at the Hilton Garden Inn.

Thursday, January 03, 2013  Albany business owners no longer have until March 15th to renew their Occupational Tax Certificates.

Thursday, September 13, 2012  Today, Congressman Sanford D. Bishop, Jr. (GA-02) was awarded the Guardian of Small Business Award from the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB) for his longtime support and voting record on behalf of America’s small-business owners.

Thursday, August 16, 2012  Updated with video; The ADICA board is helping to change the face of downtown Albany.

Monday, March 19, 2012  Updated with video; The Dougherty county commission discussed a new process for rezoning matters.

Thursday, January 26, 2012  Updated with video; President Obama's State of the Union speech has people talking, including the business owners of Downtown Albany.

Friday, October 14, 2011  Local women comprise a large number of business leaders in Downtown Albany.

Thursday, May 19, 2011  Local college students are utilizing the lessons they learn in class to build their own businesses in Downtown Albany.

Saturday, October 02, 2010  There are about 365 SCORE offices nationwide, however this is the only one in Georgia south of Columbus. All SCORE counselors are volunteers and certified.

Tuesday, August 17, 2010  Financial experts took the stage at this workshop. It gave business owners the chance to hear about different resources and ask questions about them.

Friday, February 20, 2009  SunTrust Bank is touring the Southeast using its 'Business on-the-Go' educational vehicle to give tips to small to medium sized businesses on how to better their product.