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Monday, April 29, 2013  With all of the events that happened in Albany last weekend some people may be wondering if the local economy saw a boost.

Sunday, April 28, 2013  Updated with video; The Flint Riverquarium and Darton Boosters, Inc. teamed up Saturday to hold the first ever Color the Grove 5k.

Thursday, March 21, 2013  A well-known member of the Albany Chamber of Commerce has put in her resignation to move on to another opportunity.

Sunday, February 03, 2013  With the recent shootings that have happened across the country, three local law enforcement officials have come up with a plan to help the issue.

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.

Sunday, January 06, 2013  Local businesses around Albany could be seeing a financial lift as tax season approaches.

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

Saturday, November 24, 2012  Updated with video; Small Business Saturday is dedicated specifically to supporting small, locally operated businesses.

Friday, November 09, 2012  Updated with video; The people of Dawson have elected their new mayor and he's the youngest person ever elected to the seat.

Tuesday, November 06, 2012  The Albany Downtown Merchants Association met Tuesday night to try to come up with a plan to bring more shoppers downtown.

Thursday, October 18, 2012  Albany's long term financial planning committee is behind a concept that would use some of the city's MEAG funds for an economic development incentive.

Sunday, September 23, 2012  Updated with video; A busy day for Albany police as they respond to four burglaries all within two hours of one another.

Friday, September 21, 2012  The Small Business Resource Committee, held a business expo Thursday night encouraging local businesses to network with one another.

Friday, September 07, 2012  Updated with video; 673. That's how many businesses have opened in 2012 according to the treasury department - proving that many people are willing to chase their dream in a struggling economy. Shanna Shealy is one of them.

Thursday, August 30, 2012  Businesses right down the street from the Republican National Convention are losing money.