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April 17, 2003

Albany-- The "Red Carpet" Tour could bring some green to Albany. Business leaders from 38 companies toured Albany last week. The city seems to have made an impression--seven companies are looking at moving part of their business here.

Chamber President Tim Martin says, "Last year, you will recall, one of the guests ended up moving to Southwest Georgia, and that's Call Tech today they employee more than 400 people."

Just what companies are interested is still a secret, but Chamber President Tim Martin says he's excited about new jobs this could mean for Albany.

Posted at 6:35 p.m. by melissa.kill@walb.com