Contact: Jessica Zurheide
jzurheide@choosealbany.com
229.434.0044
March, 24th 2023
Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair to connect employers and job seekers throughout the region Albany, Ga. – In order to connect Southwest Georgia residents with career opportunities throughout the region, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is joining forces with the Flint River Entertainment Complex, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce, and the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau to lead a regional career placement initiative by hosting the Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair on April 19th at the Albany Civic Center from 4 p.m. – 7 p.m. Early access for Veterans will open at 3 p.m. The job fair will feature regional employers seeking candidates for current job vacancies. Employer booths are $75 for a 10x10 booth which includes a table, two chairs, and piping and draping. For an additional $25, employers can purchase a power connection. All employers interested in participating can register at Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair Registration, Wed, Apr 19, 2023, at 4:00 PM | Eventbrite. “Southwest Georgia is ripe with qualified, hardworking talent looking for the next step in their career,” said ADEDC President and CEO Jana Dyke. “We have many employers with available positions across a wide variety of industry sectors that have expressed the difficulties they’ve faced trying to fill their open positions. In order to bridge this gap between talent and opportunity, we are coming together with our local and regional partners to produce the ultimate job-placement event in the Southwest Georgia Regional Job Fair.” Job seekers attending the event will get an opportunity to speak with prospective employers in the financial services, health care, hospitality, non-profit, government, and manufacturing sectors, to name only a few. Individuals attending the fair in hopes of securing employment should come professionally dressed with printed copies of a current resume and be prepared for on-site interviews. The event is free to attendants, and registration is not required. In addition to local partners, the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is working with 13 surrounding counties to include their employers and prospective job seekers to make this event successful not only for Dougherty County but Southwest Georgia as a whole.
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About the Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission
The Albany-Dougherty Economic Development Commission is a public-private partnership whose mission is to foster new investment and job creation through the recruitment, retention, and expansion of industry for Albany-Dougherty County. They aim to bring new industries to Albany, as well as give existing businesses the resources they need to expand. In doing this, they help bring new employment opportunities to Albany. To learn more, visit www.choosealbany.com.
About the Flint River Entertainment Complex
Flint River Entertainment Complex is owned by the City of Albany and is operated by OVG360. Located in Albany, Ga., Flint River Entertainment Complex is comprised of three venues- the Albany Civic Center, Albany Municipal Auditorium, and Veterans Park Amphitheatre. Hosting live spectator events, banquets, meetings, trade shows, conferences, concerts, and more, Flint River Entertainment Complex prides itself on bringing quality entertainment to southwest Georgia. For a full list of events please visit www.flintriverentertainmentcomplex.com.
About the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce
The Albany Area Chamber of Commerce was founded in 1910 and is leading a multi-year strategic effort to advance the business and economic success, and economic opportunities in Albany and the Albany Area. Through membership and its ambassador program, the Albany Area Chamber of commerce reaches citizens and businesses all throughout Southwest Georgia. Learn more at www.albanyga.com.
About the Albany Convention and Visitors Bureau
The Albany Convention & Visitors Bureau works with first-class accommodations, award-winning attractions, and the finest restaurants in Southwest Georgia to promote Albany as a destination travel spot. Visitors can experience the great outdoors, walk through history, and spoil themselves with true southern hospitality in Southwest Georgia. For more information, visit www.visitalbanyga.com.
