Albany Herald

Outlook 2013: Hard work defines Prince success

February 23, 2013

John Prince III owns nine successful car dealerships in four South Georgia cities, including Albany.

Outlook 2013: New tech trends to help raise tourism

The Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau uses application technology to bring tourists to the area.

Outlook 2013: Lee County seeks to improve fire rating

More firefighters and additional training are among the needs to reduce insurance rates for Lee residents.

Outlook 2013: Interim Dougherty School superintendent looking to shake things up

A new Lee County school set to open in August, which will add another middle school to the county.

Outlook 2013: Dougherty, Albany officials looking to get more lean

Budget cuts are the order of the day as city and county officials consider their Fiscal Year 2014 budgets.

Outlook 2013: MCLB-Albany continues to go green

There are $22.7 million in projects currently underway at MCLB-Albany, many of which have been prompted by energy-efficiency efforts.

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U.S. Job Growth Beats Expectations In April

U.S. employment rose more than expected in April, pushing the unemployment rate to a four-year low of 7.5 percent, which could help ease concerns of a sharp slowdown in the economy.

Best and worst jobs of 2013

CareerCast has ranked the top 200 jobs of 2013 based on a variety of factors and topping the list? Actuaries.

Economic Development pioneer Clifton dies at 84

During his time with the Albany chamber, Lamar Clifton helped bring a number of large industries to the region.

ASU 'Cash Mob' helps downtown restaurant

A group of Albany State University students uses a unique strategy to boost sales at an Albany restaurant.

Outlook 2013: Walmart impact a double-edged sword

The construction of a new Walmart complex in 2011 was the biggest new retail development in East Albany in decades.

Outlook 2013: Albany Tech poised to offer associate of science in nursing in fall

Albany State University is exploring health care professions partnership with Georgia Regents University.

Outlook 2013: Phoebe North's future taking shape

Bed capacity for the NICU is expected to be at least 20 percent greater at Phoebe North than it is now at Phoebe Putney Memorial Hospital.

Outlook 2013: Phoebe strengthening regional presence

An emergency center overhaul at Phoebe Dorminy Medical Center in Fitzgerald is among the projects the Phoebe Putney Health System will be engaged in this year.

Outlook 2013: Legislative agenda for 2013 is full

Business column

The Chamber of Commerce believes 2013 will be filled with great excitement and anticipation both within our own organization and within the business community.

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