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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.

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

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  The Albany-area Chamber of Commerce presented a luncheon Wednesday afternoon on how to prevent corporate identity theft.

Wednesday, May 23, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Chamber of Commerce is saluting small businesses as they host their “Let’s Grow Together” campaign all this week.

Tuesday, May 22, 2012  Updated with video; Small businesses make up the majority of businesses within the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.

Thursday, May 17, 2012  Updated with video; It's often been said that small businesses are the backbone of America.

Wednesday, March 14, 2012  Updated with video; The Albany Rotary Club learned about a tax credit small businesses can receive courtesy of the Health Care Reform Act.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Updated with video; The contract between the city and the Georgia Tech procurement Assistance Center may not be renewed this year.

Wednesday, February 22, 2012  Updated with video; Social media is an invaluable tool for small businesses in Albany.

Tuesday, December 06, 2011  Updated with video; One day before the run-off election a few people in the small business community are endorsing one of Albany’s mayoral candidates.

Wednesday, November 23, 2011  Small Business Saturday is on the 26 of November and is dedicated to showing appreciation for local small businesses.

Tuesday, September 20, 2011  Small Business Administration approves loans for Georgians.

Wednesday, September 14, 2011  In an era of social media, one Georgia expert explains in a workshop that email still has strength especially when collaborating with social media.

Tuesday, August 30, 2011  Updated with video; The Albany Police Department is investigating a potential loan scam targeting local businesses. The BBB says the company has received numerous complaints and inquiries within two months.