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Wednesday, June 12, 2013  The U.S. Chamber of Commerce Foundation starting a program called "Hiring Our Heroes," that they brought to Albany Wednesday morning.

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.

Saturday, April 13, 2013  Updated with video; Sunbelt Rentals celebrated their grand opening Friday morning with a ribbon cutting ceremony.

Monday, January 21, 2013  A local Albany business will be closing their downtown location and moving to the westside of town.

Saturday, January 12, 2013  Updated with video; Liberty Tax held a ribbon cutting ceremony Saturday morning to celebrate the grand opening of their new location on North Slappey Boulevard.

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

Saturday, January 05, 2013  Updated with video; Surveillence video of suspect jumping over the counter at Jimmie's Hot Dogs.

Monday, December 10, 2012 

Sunday, December 09, 2012  While some businesses are shortening their hours or closing down, Big Rax Saloon is celebrating their one-year anniversary.

Wednesday, November 28, 2012  Albany State University will honor one special business leader during the 3rd Annual Community Service Award Banquet.

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

Saturday, October 20, 2012  Updated with video; The influx of people in Albany for the ASU homecoming provided a boost for local businesses.

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.

Friday, August 03, 2012  Updated with video; To culminate this year's faculty and staff conference, Albany State University held a community carnival and business expo.

Thursday, August 02, 2012  Steve Robinson, The Executive Vice President of Marketing for Chick-fil-A Inc., released this statement regarding Wednesday's "Chick-fil-A Day".