Albany, Ga. — U.S. Senator Jon Ossoff is recognizing Albany Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bárbara Rivera Holmes for her leadership with an Official U.S. Senate Commendation.
For over two decades, she has dedicated her work to the people of Southwest Georgia, first working as a reporter in the region before joining Albany-Dougherty County’s Economic Development Commission and later the Area Chamber.
Under Ms. Rivera Holmes’ leadership, the Albany Area Chamber has undertaken new, creative initiatives aimed at driving economic development and helping small businesses thrive, including launching a public-private partnership aimed at helping unemployed rural residents start their own businesses.
Please find Sen. Ossoff’s Official U.S. Senate Commendation to Albany Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Barbara Rivera Holmes here in the Congressional Record and below:
“Mr. President, I rise to commend Bárbara Rivera Holmes for her dedicated service to Southwest Georgia’s economic development and small business community.
“Ms. Rivera Holmes serves as President and CEO of the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce and the Chamber’s Foundation.
“For over two decades, she has dedicated her work to the people of Southwest Georgia, first working as a reporter at The Albany Herald and Southwest Georgia Living before joining Albany-Dougherty County’s Economic Development Commission.
“In 2015, she took over as Interim President and CEO of the Chamber, becoming its permanent leader in August 2016.
“Founded in 1910, the Albany Area Chamber of Commerce works to represent the interests of Southwest Georgia’s business community on the local, State, and Federal levels, unlocking economic opportunities and growing the local economy.
“Under Ms. Rivera Holmes’ leadership, the Albany Area Chamber has undertaken new, creative initiatives aimed at driving economic development and helping small businesses thrive, including launching a public-private partnership aimed at helping unemployed rural residents start their own businesses.
“Most recently, Ms. Rivera Holmes graduated from the Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, demonstrating her continued commitment to better represent the local Chamber and serving her community — and I congratulate her on this achievement.
“Mr. President, as Georgia’s U.S. Senator, I commend Albany Area Chamber of Commerce President and CEO Bárbara Rivera Holmes for her career of service to Southwest Georgia’s business community.”
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