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August 2013 | BUSINESS

BUSINESSAlbany Area Chamber

of Commerce Magazine

President/CEOEditor

Chris Hardy, IOM

ChairCynthia George

Chair-ElectJim Deal

Director of CommunicationsRachelle Bitterman

PrintingBoyd Brothers

PhotographyTodd Stone

Rachelle Bitterman

Director of SalesDonna Gray

Business (U.S.P.S. 886-680) is published bi-monthly by the Albany Area Chamber ofCommerce, 225 W. Broad Avenue, Albany,Georgia 31701. Subscription rate of $50 isincluded in membership investment. Periodicalspostage paid at Albany, Georgia.

POSTMASTER: Send address changes to:Business Magazine, 225 W. Broad Avenue,Albany, Georgia, 31701. For more informationabout this publication or advertising rates, call(229) 434-8700. This publication is produced bythe Albany Area Chamber of Commerce.Reproduction in whole or part of thispublication without expressed written consentof the publisher is prohibited. All claims,materials, and photos furnished or used are, tothe publisher’s knowledge, true and correct.Hence liability cannot be assumed by thepublisher for errors or by the publisher forerrors or omissions. Advertisements and editorialinformation published in this publication issubject to the unrestricted right to edit of, andby, our editor/publisher.

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ABOUT THE COVERDebbie Finney, Area Director Small BusinessDevelopment Center, will be facilitating a “Lunch& Learn” September 25 on how to use theChamber website. Bring your laptop or tablet fora hands-on experience. More information willfollow in the Chamber’s e-newsletter and onFacebook.

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For most of my career, I have been responsible for marketing and promoting abusiness, a cause, or a product. I’ve always gone back to one of my favoritequotes when I hear people discuss the pros and cons of spending money onmarketing and/or advertising.

“In good times, people want to advertise; in bad times, they have to.” BruceBarton

One of the best and most economical ways to market and promote yourbusiness is through your chamber of commerce. I won’t bore you with mythoughts on the economy, but I can tell you this it’s times like this that a chambermembership can be worth its weight in gold.

Utilizing member only discounts, access to the chamber website to marketspecial services and events, small business education and events, and staff toadvocate on a state and national basis for business, are just some of the reasons Ibelieve a chamber membership is priceless...especially in these times.

As with any good investment, the more you work with it and nurture it, themore it will grow. So it is with the Albany Area Chamber. The more involved we all are with OUR chamber, themore we all will get from our investment in Albany’s business community.

Another quote I like is “Too many people go through life waiting for things to happen instead of makingthem happen”. Let’s make Albany thrive, grow, and prosper by MAKING it happen.

This month we are conducting a Chamber Membership Drive and our theme is “Let’s Grow Together.” Manyof your neighbors are signed up to help recruit new chamber members August 27th and 28th. We need yourhelp to spread the word. Tell your friends and business associates about the Albany Area Chamber. Let themknow why you joined and encourage them to grow with us. Share with them that you are a part of makinggood things happen in Albany and you welcome them to join us. Our goal is 200 new business members andwe’re going to make it happen.

If you are a member, thank you. If you are tired of waiting for things to happen and want to be a part ofmaking them happen, then join us. Call Mary Bickerstaff today to find out more at 434-8700.

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Great New WebsiteThe Albany Area Chamber

of Commerce unveiled ournew website in April 2013. Now

that the site has been up and runningfor several months it is time to share all the great

features with our members. This magazine will serve as aguide on how to use all the elements of our website. So,let’s get started and see how the Albany Area Chamber isdriving great technology to help your business thrive.

WHAT’S NEW ON THE CHAMBER’S HOMEPAGE

Member Login

Join Now

Search

Helpful Links

Upcoming Events

Job Opportunities

Member Announcements

Star Business of the Week

The Chamber Magazine

Chamber News

Click on the Albany AreaChamber of Commerce logo atthe top of each page to return tothe homepage.


WEBSITE 101www . a l b a n y g a . c o m

Every member gets a micro-site on the Albany Area Chamber ofCommerce (AACoC) website. On your micro-site you can add logos,photos, a 1,600 word description about your business, who to contact andmuch more. Here’s an example

To start updating your micro site you will need to login using your username and password which has been furnished to you on your Chamberinvoice. Or, just give one of our staff members a call and we will gladlygive you this information. The login button is located in the top right handcorner of the site.

REMEMBER THESE ARE CASE AND SPACE SENSITIVE!

Once you have logged in you will arrive at your Dashboard. Now you canbegin updating...

Click on PROFILE TAB then update profile.Complete any organizational information thatneeds to be updated by clicking on update (besure to add your website if applicable).

Next update your Web Page Info (this is whatpeople see when they go to your page)

If you have a Linkedin or Facebook site add theURL and be sure to check the box.

Add up to 1,600 characters of informationdescribing your busines. Be sure to add pertinentservices or unique items that you offer... Who,What When, and Where.

Result Summary - 200 characters summarize your businessdescription - this will come up when people do an internet search.

Add your...

Hours of Operation - Remember to include weekend and holiday

Driving Directions - Be sure to tell your customers how tofind you

Additional Bulleted Descriptions - Highlights of your business -type in a brief description - link a URL (if you would like). Eachbusiness gets five (5)

Keywords - Every business gets 20 keywords to optimize the search engine results. Search Engine Optimization (SEO) iswhen someone does an internet search not only on our website but through Google, Bing, Yahoo, etc.

BE SURE TO SAVE YOUR WORK!

Map Pin Info - We usually use Google Maps. Please check tobe sure your location is correctly identified. You can use acustom map if you prefer.

Photos & Logos Member Page Header - Upload your photo (all photos andlogos must be jpegs). Upload your logo.

Member Photo Gallery - Upload as many photos as you likebut the best practice is to upload around 12 photos.

EVENT TAB (on the Dashboard) - Showsupcoming chamber events.

SHARE TAB

Events will post to the Member event calendar

All events can be posted in advance andscheduled to automatically post for certaindates.

• Click create then fill in all the blanks. Be sureto use a URL if applicable.

• Check catagories that apply to your event.

• Add your main event photo, a logo and up toeight gallery photos. (Make sure to note maximum image size under the images).

• Paste a URL to a YouTube Video for your event



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Member Market Place will create a “coupon” or “savings” thatwill display for the public or a “member to member discount”

•click on create and fill in the designated areas

(Note: There are two places for descriptions. Please fill in both. Theshort description will display in the search results listing.)

Job posting will let you post an employment opportunity youmay have at your business.

• Click on create and fill in the designated areas

Make sure you select the dates you want your job posting to runby clicking the boxes in the date box. Job Postings run on a weekby week basis, beginning on Sunday of each week.


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What’s On the Homepage Top Navigation RailEach header on thenavigation rail flagsdown to showsubheaders.

Member Directory - Member Market Place• Click on Member Directory, enter the business name or type of business. A business listing will appear.• Click on the business you are looking up and it will take you to that business’ micro-site.

• Click on Member Market Place to see what specicals businesses are offering. (Be sure to add your own Member MarketPlace offer by using your login & password to “create your offer.” See instruction on page 11.)

Events & Calendars - Chamber Calendar | Member Calendar | SWGA Calendar | Event Photos |Sponsorships

• Click on Chamber Calendar to see what’s happening at the Chamber.

• Click on Events List View to view the calendar as a list.

• Click on the event in either view for a detailed listing and to register for anevent if applicable.

• Click on Member Calendar to post your business’ events.

• Click “Submit New Event” button or you may login with your user name andpassword - hit the share button then click on create an event. The only way youcan add photos, logos, flyers, etc. is to use your login and password.

• Click the SWGA Calendar to see what is happening around the region.

• Click “Event Photos” to catch a glimpse of some of the Chamber’s past events. You never know who you might see!


• Click on “Sponsorships” and seewhich event you would like to sponsor.Mark the box under the event withyour level of sponsorship.

Fill out the “Personal Information”section and then click submit.

Membership - Committees

• Click on “Membership” scrollthrough all the benefits of being achamber member...take a moment tocheck out all of the perks membershipoffers including some cold hard cashsavings on insurance, worker’scompensation, credit/debit cardprocessing and office supplies.

• Click on “Committees” then scrollthrough the Chamber’s committees tosee where your expertise fits the best.

DID YOU KNOW...

That the Chamber Legislative AffairsCommittee is “your voice for business.”They speak out to our local, state and


federal government on issues that affect our community.

Through the Military Affairs Committe the Chamber uses its voice often and loudly in support of Marine Corps LogisticsBase Albany. MCLB Albany employs approximately 5,000 individuals and has an ecomomic impact of over $1 billion each

year. The Chamber has asked local businesses to offer discounts to thoseemployees at the base that have lost wages through furloughs implemented bythe US Government.

The Chamber’s Small Business Resource Committee works diligently toenhance the business atmosphere for small businesses in our area. Programs suchas “Lunch and Learns”, 24/7 marketing through the website and networkingopportunities such as Business Expo, Small Business Week, Rise N ShineBreakfasts and Business Afters Hours the Albany Area Chamber helps smallbusiness thrive.

The Education Committee is ramping up to foster a stronger relationshipbetween business and the Dougherty County School System to help build aworkforce that the Albany area will use as an economic development tool. As astarter for the 2013-14 school year the Education Committee is hosing a “thankyou” breakfast for teachers to welcome them back to a stronger and more viableDCSS.

The Chamber is working to empower and train young professionals through theLeadership Development Committee/Emerge Albany, giving them theneeded skills for personal development to become business, civic, governmentand political leaders.

Georgia’s tourism industry is the eighth largest tourism economy in the United States. South Georgia has unique attractionsthat bring toursim dollars into Albany and our Toursim Committee works hard to get the word out about our greatattractions. It is important that we all promote Albany in its best light to keep our hotels, local restaurants and retail shopssmothered in customers. We want southwest Georgians to dine and shop locally while inviting our neighbors to visit often.


Continuing Down the RailPrograms - Our Programs | Employment Opportunities

• Click on Our Programs and scroll down to see what theChamber has to offer.

• Click Employment Opportunities to see available jobsor post your opening by logging in with your user nameand password. (See page 11 for instructions)

Public Policy - Public Policy | Legislative Agenda | SWGALegislative Agenda | Military Affairs

• Click on Public Policy to see how the Chamber is takingcare of business. Scroll down to find Government Websitesthat will help you find your city/county commissioners, stateand federal legislators as well as your voting district.

• Click on Legislative Agenda and learn what yourChamber is doing to keep our business atmosphere healthy.

• Click on SWGA Legislative Agenda to see how yourChamber not only works for Albany, but for the greatergood of all Southwest Georgia.

• Click on Military Affairs to see how your Chambersupports MCLB Albany

About the Chamber - Staff | Executive Committee

• Click About the Chamber to read a brief history of theAlbany Area Chamber and our Mission Statement

• Click Our Staff to get our direct phone numbers or email

us with any comments you may have.

• Click Executive Committee to find out their position onthe Board. Scroll to see all the great volunteers that make upthe Chamber Board of Directors.

About Albany - Visit Albany | Economic Development

• Click About Albany for a short synopsis and importantelements that make us who we are.

• Click Visit Albany to be directed to the AlbanyConvention & Visitors Bureau site.

• Click Economic Development to be directed to theAlbany-Dougherty Ecomonic Development Commission

News & Pulbications - Chamber Magazine | SubmitMember Announcement

• Click News & Publications to read MemberAnnouncements, see Star Business of the Week, and thelastest Chamber News

• Click Business Magazine to read the lastest issue as wellas archived issues

• Click Submit Member Announcement to send in yournews

Contact Us

• Click Contact Us and fill in the form with your questionsand suggestions.


Homepage WidgetsUpcoming EventsKeep up-to-date on which event iscoming up next. “View All” directsyou the the Chamber Events Calendarwhere you will be able to see allyour Chamber’s events andmeetings...Don’t forget to mark yourcalendar!

Job OpportunitiesView job opportunities posted byour members. Post your ownavailabilities by using your memberlogin and password, click share andcreate your position. (See page 11for step by step instructions)

Member AnnouncementsThis widget shows the five newestannouncements. If you click on thetitle of the announcement it will takeyou to the blog section of the sitewhere you will be able to see thecomplete member announcement.Allow 36 hours for posting.

Star Business of the WeekSee our Star Businesses each week.When you click on view all you cansee our past Star Businesses. StarBusiness is awarded through arandom draw of our members whohave been in good standing for threeyears or longer.

The Chamber MagazineSee our lastest Business magazine inits entirety. Past issues are archivedfor your viewing pleasure. Advertisersget an additional benefit by havingtheir ads hot link back to theirbusinesses’ website.

Chamber NewsSee what the Chamber has been upto... ribbon cuttings,groundbreakings, events andpresentations. If something good isgoing on in our community we wantto be a part of it and we want you toknow about it.

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MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT/CEOMembership in almost all Chambers of Commerce has declined over the last 5 years. Even

before the current economic climate took hold, people were questioning the value of theirorganization memberships. The good old days of automatic membership renewal are just amemory. Most businesses want to see a ROI for their memberships when being asked to renew,even more definite, when being asked to join.

With the growth of the internet and the emergence of a myriad of networking groups,Chambers of Commerce are no longer the only game in town...we have competition. The onedifference between Chambers of Commerce and the rest is OUR Chamber is the ONLYorganization in our community lobbying and fighting to provide a sound economic climate forour members and business community, yet at the same time serving as the “front door to ourcommunity”. On August 27-29 our Chamber will be conducting a membership drive withhundreds of our business leaders helping to make our Chamber grow and be stronger for thesame reason your business wants to grow. The basic, most fundamental business principle is thatif you are not growing, then you are headed for irrelevance. It really doesn’t get any simpler thanthat.

In order for us to do this we must continue to reinvent ourselves. Dynamic organizations figure out how to reinvent andreinvigorate their membership development and membership retention practices. They return positive territory and thenmaintain a sustainable growth strategy. They pay very close attention to what their members want and need and thenreassess what they have to offer. Recently the Schapiro Group launched their 2012 Industry Survey with some interestingstatistics compared to the 2007 survey regarding Chambers and the business community, so let me share some of theinformation that was discovered.

When consumers know that a business is a member of the local Chamber, there is now a 49% increase infavorability toward that business (up from 44% in 2007). When consumers perceive that a business is a Chambermember, there is a 73% increase in consumer awareness and a 68% increase in local reputation (51% and 57%in 2007). Consumers are 80% more likely to patronize a business in the future that they believe is a member of thelocal Chamber (63% in 2007). The results of the 2007 and 2012 Schapiro studies are clear: Positive increases amongconsumers and business owners when a business is known as a member of their local Chamber of Commerce, and nowwe know that positive perception is growing.

Our Chamber is working daily to determine what products and services we can offer to our members thatwill provide the greatest ROI and we will continue to do so. However, it appears that the greatest ROI abusiness can have is the perception they receive from consumers and other businesses when supporting theirlocal Chamber of Commerce.

Chris Hardy, IOMPresident/CEO


Advertising Opportunities/Sponsorships/InternetThe Albany Area Chamber of Commerce has several advertising

opportunities including the Business Magazine and Quality of Lifepublication. You can now click the Advertise With Us button on thebottom portion of the homepage. Or you can contact Donna Gray [email protected] or 229-317-7184.

Sponsoring a Chamber event is a great way to be seen. By being asponsor your business name will appear on any printed materials as wellas on the Chamber website, enews-letter and our Facebook page. Youcan signup for sponsorships online. Just check the events you want tosponsor and click send. Or you can contact Donna Gray

You can join our great sponsors on our homepage and be seen bymillions of guests that visit the Chamber’s website and have your logolink directly to your business’ website. The Chamber now has newopportunities to become a sponsor on the website. You can sponsorpages through banner ads. These ads give you top recognition underyour catagory on our Member Directory. Give us a call so you can getyour banner ad up and running!


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Did You Know...Ambassadors represent the chamberat ribbon cuttings, ground breaking,Star Business of the Week andnetworking events such as BusinessAfter Hours and Rise N ShineBreakfasts. This group of fabulousvolunteers is the welcoming arm ofthe Chamber. The Ambassadorprogram enhances your position andhelps you promote your business withother business owners in ourcommunity.

The Albany Area Chamber ofCommerce provides membercompanies with the necessarymaterials to qualify for a 7.5%discount on your workers’compensation premiums through theDrugs Don’t Work program. TheGeorgia State Board of Worker’sCompensation works with theChamber to help you save money onyour worker’s compensation throughthis website - www.sbwcdfwp.org.The Chamber works as a partner tofacilitate the required educationalmaterials used to keep youremployees informed.

You can now save on office suppliesthrough a new partnership with OfficeDepot. You will receive deepdiscounts on office supplies whetheryou are shopping online or in thelocal store. Just click on “Programs” onthe top rail of the website and thenclick “Our Programs.” Under programsyou will see “Savings On OfficeSupplies” click on the “click here tostart receiving your discounts!” Thereare no sign-up fees, no contracts, nominumum. Download your OfficeDepot Store Purchasing Program cardfor use in the Albany store.

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Ashland Court DedicationContact: Caroline Pile

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If your business has moved or expanded and you would like to have a Ribbon Cutting or Groundbreaking contact Mary Bickerstaff

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EZEECOPYContact: Leighan Goodwin

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Wynfield Plantation, LLCWILDLIFE RESOURCE/WEDDING SERVICES5030 Leary Rd. Albany, GA 31721(229) 889-0193www.wynfieldplantation.com

Coach's Sports Bar LLCBAR/LOUNGE/ RESTAURANTS2610 Dawson Road, Suite 11Albany, GA 31707(229) 496-1431

Wyle - Aerospace GroupENGINEERS/235 W. Roosevelt Ave., Suite 120 Albany, GA 31707(229) 496-1431www.wyle.com

Two Chicks Eclectic FindsSPECIALTY SHOPS/ITEMS2345 A Dawson Road Albany, GA 31707(229) 343-0803

State TheatreBANQUET/CONFERENCECENTER/MEETING FACILITIES313 Pine Avenue Albany, GA 31701(229) 436-1228

Concierge Catering formerly''Once Upon A Grill''CATERERS/WEDDING SERVICES2925 Ledo Road, Unit 8Albany, GA 31707(229) 883-5535www.onceuponagrill.com

Far Horizons MontessoriSchoolEDUCATIONAL INSTITUTIONS/RESOURCES1613 Pointe North Albany, GA 31707(229) 438-0192www.farhorizonsschool.com

SmallcakesBAKERIES2818 Old Dawson Road, Suite 4 Albany, GA 31707(229) 420-9700

Cartridge World AlbanyOFFICESUPPLIES/EQUIPMENT/FURNITURE/FORMS2820 Meredyth Drive Albany, GA 31707(229) 883-8826www.cartridgeworld.com/home.aspx

Honeywell TechnologySolutions Inc. LOGISTICS MANAGEMENT(229) 594-2093

Senator Freddie Powell-SimsPOLITICAL5377 Goose Hollow Road Dawson, GA 39842(229) 347-0251www.freddiepowellsims.com

The Clay SpotSPECIALTY SHOPS/ITEMS2109 Dawson Rd. Albany, GA 31707(229) 446-2229www.theclayspot.com

Nexus Pain Center of Albany, LLCPHYSICIANS/SURGEONS2810 Meredyth Drive, Suite 100 Albany, GA 31707229-496-1874www.thenexuspaincenters/albany-ga.com

Fast Copy and BlueprintCOPIERS/COPY SERVICES1019 North Westover Blvd. Albany, GA 31707(229) 434-0640www.fastcopyinc.com

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Laura Alexander (fifith from left)throws a shovel of dirt to help startthe building process for her newhome at 907 Willow Oak Court.


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The Chamber for Good tool allowsbusinesses and philanthropicindividuals within our community aneasy way to view local charitable needsposted by our non-profits. They aresorted into three areas:• Financial needs• Volunteer needs• Item needsTo become a partner click on the“Programs” link on the top rail andthen click on “Our Programs.” Scrolldown to Chamber for Good and clickon the “Click here to become a partner”link. Everyone has heard of “ShopLocal” now the Chamber wants you tothink about “giving of your time, goodsand resources LOCAL.”

Emerge Albany is the youngprofessional arm of the Albany AreaChamber. Young professionals betweenthe ages of 21 to 40 gather forluncheons and other networking/socialevents to learn more about Albany.These personal development

opportunitiesteach our youngprofessionalshow to becomepolitically andphilanthropicallyactive whilecontributing tothe economicdevelopent of

our community. Start making newcontacts and life-long friendships bybecoming a part of this dynamic group.Contact Courtney Spencer [email protected] or229.317.7170.

Our story began 50 years ago when parents gathered to createa school which would not only prepare students for college butalso for life and success. Today Deerfield-Windsor is thepremier college preparatory school in South Georgia.

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Learning Today . . .Leading TomorrowFor more information call 229-435-1301 or visit www.deerfieldwindsor.com

AB&T National Bank ..................1998Albany Auto Trim ........................2009Albany Civil Rights Institute........ 1998Albany Honda............................. 1999AlbanyCEO................................. 2010All American Fun Park................ 1998Allergy and Asthma Clinics of Georgia, PC ......................... 1995

America's Best Value Inn............ 1982Ameris ........................................ 1991Applied Fiber ..............................1996Art Sign Company, Inc ................2003Artesian Consulting..................... 2011Artesian Contracting Co., Inc. .... 2002Auto Damage Appraisers, Inc. ........................ 2009

Best, Lou Ann, DMD....................1996Bethel Housing Complex, Inc.1998Black, Custer, & Lynch, LLC. ......2003Blackbeards/B&B, Inc. ................2006Brown, Michael E.,

Maj. USMC (Ret.) .................... 2003

Cintas......................................... 2005Clenney, Powell, & Rentz, PC .... 1977Colson Printing Company ........... 2010

Doherty, Duggan,Hart & Tiernan...................................1975

Dougherty County Farm Bureau ............................ 2008

Dougherty Glass Company.........1975

Enterprise ...................................2009

Financial Strategies Corporation 1995Firehouse Subs .......................... 2009First Baptist Church.................... 1995

Gillespie Printers .........................2001Golden's Fire Fighting

Equipment, Inc. .........................2008GraceWay Recovery Residence ................................ 2003

Harvey Drilling............................ 2003Henry's Fine Edibles ................... 2011Home Builders Assoc. of Albany and SWGA ................ 2011

Home Depot ................................2011Homes Plus, Inc. ........................ 2012

HoneyBaked Ham ...................... 1995Hong Kong Cafe......................... 2003House of China II ....................... 1985Hughston Clinic, PC,The............ 2003

Interstate Warehouse Services... 1975Invision Technologies ................. 2008

J. Smith Lanier & Company........ 1990

KIA of Albany, Inc........................ 2011

L. Clayton Smith, Jr., P.C............. 2011Liberty House of Albany, LLP..... 2004Longleaf Dental .......................... 2002

Marilyn Nobles, FreelanceCreative Service...................... 2005

Marketing Communications........ 1999Master Body Works, Inc. ............ 2000Matre Forestry Consulting, Inc. .. 2008Moe's Southwest Grill ................ 2003Monahan, Thomas W., Dr........... 1989Morgan Keegan & Co. ................ 2003

Oakridge Baptist Church & Enrichment Ctr ...................... 2010

Pellicano & Blankenship, LLC .... 1994Pool Brothers Flooring................ 2009Premier Pediatrics....................... 2010Pro-1 Sportswear, Inc. ................ 1995ProBuild...................................... 2005

Professional Plumbing................ 1995

RE/MAX - Sylvia Phillips ............ 2009Rylander Theatre ........................ 2012

S&S Roofing & Construction ...... 2010Sadler Retirement ......................2004Safe Aire Heating & Cooling Co.,.................... Inc. 1964

Sellers Tile Distrubutors, Inc. ...... 2001Seminole Pest Management ...... 2008Slater H. King Center.................. 1997South Georgia Heating

& Cooling................................. 2008South Georgia Medical Education &

Research Consortium Inc. ....... 2012Southern Commercial Materials, Inc. ........................... 1988

Southwest Georgia Medical Center ......................... 2001

Sprayglo Auto Refinishing & Body Repair .......................... 2012

Subway-Downtown..................... 2007Sunbelt Business Forms, Inc. .... 1989Sunnyland Farms, Inc. ................1986

Technical Associates ..................1989Tommy Johnson Painting

Contractor ................................ 2011Total Merchant Services of Georgia................................. 2010

Trans Waste Services................. 2000Turner Job Corps Center............ 1978

United Hospice/Cordele ............. 2005United Rentals ............................ 2010Urology Institute & Continence Center ......................................2003

Veilands, Anna S., DDS, PC ....... 2010Vision Source Albany

Eye Care ................................. 1985

Walgreens #10796 ..................... 2009Walker Bros. Heating & Air Conditioning..................... 2003

Waste Pro ................................... 2012Westwood Apartments ............... 2012Whiddon Wealth Management, LLC.................... 2010

Wild Pines Ltd ............................ 1983Willcox Realty ............................. 2011

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