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Friday, May 17, 2013  Updated with video; Though there was tough competition, Stewbo's Restaurant Group came in a close second as runner up, but electrical company A. West Enterprises took home the top honor as Small Business of the Year.

Thursday, May 09, 2013  Updated with video; The Georgia Chamber of Commerce continues their regional Power Lunch program with a special breakfast this morning in Albany.

Monday, May 06, 2013  Local Southwest Georgia leaders offer some advice to recent college grads.

Wednesday, April 17, 2013  On May 10th, Albany will be one of 400 cities throughout the nation to take part of the Chick-fil-A Leadercast, a telecast conference that provides leadership development techniques and officials say there’s still time to reserve a seat.

Wednesday, April 10, 2013  The Albany Board of Commissioners is holding a special called work session with city groups to get an update on the progress that's been made.

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.

Wednesday, March 20, 2013  The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce released Wednesday morning that the United States Chamber of Commerce has dropped their accreditation rating from "5 stars" to "3 stars."

Wednesday, March 13, 2013  Moultrie Chamber of Commerce members are warning residents about a new scam that may sound more enticing than others.

Saturday, March 02, 2013  Updated with video; Like they have been doing for over 50 years, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce recognized students from both public and private schools around the county.

Tuesday, February 12, 2013  Updated with video; The Lee County Chamber of Commerce started their Tuesday early with the annual "Eggs and Issues" breakfast.

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.

Friday, February 01, 2013  Many have struggled in recent months due to the economy, but Polar Beverage Southern Bottling has found a way to grow enough to be recognized for their efforts by their local chamber just 18 months after their debut.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; The Albany Area chamber of commerce is a membership based organization.

Thursday, January 31, 2013  Updated with video; Emerge Albany held their first meeting of the year on Wednesday to welcome back both old members and new members and tell them about any changes made.

Thursday, January 24, 2013  Updated with video; During Thursday’s Annual Meeting and Banquet the Tifton-Tift County Chamber of Commerce awarded those who helped make 2012 a success.