Albany-Dougherty EDC

We’d like to congratulate Jana Dyke, our president and CEO, who recently accepted the incoming chairman position for the Southern Economic Development Council (SEDC). Her term will begin in January 2025! Great news for Albany and SEDC! #economicdevelopment #ADEDC #choosealbany

We are proud to welcome Yvonne Bell as our operations manager, and Mary Beasley as our operations manager assistant! #ChooseAlbanyGA #ADEDC

The Albany Dougherty Economic Development Commission will be closed on New Year's Day and will reopen on January 2nd. We hope you all have a Safe and Happy New Year!!!

Our office will be closed Monday, September 4th. We wish everyone a safe and happy Labor Day Weekend!

The ADEDC is excited to partner with the SBDC and the AACC to bring you a FREE marketing resource! Learn how to: Connect with online audiences Map your buyers' journey Master social media platforms Design a website more! Register here: #courseSectionDetails_2915721" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">training.georgiasbdc.org/search/publicC…

We're just 2 short days away from meeting the experts and learning how to find new business! Only a few seats remain, register now before it's too late! eventbrite.com/e/finding-busi…

The EDC is so excited to introduce Albany’s newest industry, Diamond Door Products! This Texas-based industrial steel manufacturer chose our community for its expansion, and we’re thrilled! Help us give a warm welcome to the Curry family (pictured) and Diamond Door Products!

A huge thank you to @GAChamber for hosting the Rural Prosperity Forum! It was so informative and we’re bringing ideas back to the table in our own community! We’re so proud of our speakers that were invited to discuss the projects and programs they’ve created! #ChooseAlbanyGa

Join the EDC and over 20 local non-profit organizations for FREE Coffee & Conversations! Learn about the opportunities available for you to be more involved, and listen to the stories of the incredible work these organizations are doing in our community! See you there ☕️

Have you ever wanted to "get involved" in your community but didn't know where to start? Problem solved! Join over 20 nonprofit organizations on Friday, July 28th, from 9:00 am - 10:30 am in the Candy Room at 125 Pine Ave for FREE coffee & conversations! See you there!

There are two main ways to grow your business: 1. Gain new sales among existing customers 2. Find new customers Don't miss this opportunity to learn from experts with proven methods to increase your business! Spaces are LIMITED so don't wait to register! eventbrite.com/e/finding-busi…

Last quarter the ADEDC experimented with a new idea for our quarterly Coffee & Conversations, and the smiles in the room confirmed our decision! Get ready for round 2 of Coffee & Conversations: A Non-profit Community Outreach! Register here: eventbrite.com/e/coffee-conve…

The Albany-Dougherty EDC, the Albany Chamber of Commerce, and our government partners work collectively to eliminate red tape, streamline processes, and keep costs low for new businesses. This collaboration is only one way we help new and existing businesses succeed!

Sunday tip for the week! Work smarter, not harder. When a new problem arises, where do you look for help? Don't try to reinvent the wheel, it already exists! Ensure your company uses all available resources to help solve problems efficiently. #ChooseAlbanyGA #OnlyOneAlbanyGA

As the commercial hub of SWGA and a popular visitor destination with a diverse economy, Albany-Dougherty is the place to be! Albany’s leisure activities, recreational opportunities, natural beauty, dining & entertainment, and low cost of living all make Albany the Good Life City!

Sunday tip for the week! Asking questions is the only way to get answers. Have you ever asked your staff if they see any opportunities that could create more value than they currently deliver? A broad question can inspire creativity. Welcome questions as opportunities to learn!

All roads lead to Albany – that’s not just something we say! Whether you’re trying to reach the Port of Savannah or I-75, our strategic location allows you to reach 82% of the domestic industrial market and 79% of the nation’s largest consumer markets in less than two days!

Help us welcome Albany's newest industry! Grudem is a TIER1 & TIER2 OEM supplier specializing in honeycomb material used in the automotive industry. They are expanding to their first U.S. manufacturing facility in Albany and expect to create 65 new jobs & invest over $5 million!

Sunday tip of the week! Burnout is REAL! Studies show over 60% of employees feel burned out at work. Do you know how your employees feel? Make sure your staff know they are valued! Create a culture where expressing appreciation is the norm. #ChooseAlbanyGA #OnlyOneAlbanyGA

From a cost of living that is almost 25% lower than the national average to a cost of doing business that is ranked 5th lowest among Georgia's small metro areas, there's no question why world-class industries like Proctor & Gamble and MolsonCoors call Albany home. #ChooseAlbany