Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany
“This week, the Georgia Chamber of Commerce hosts its annual Georgia Quail Hunt in Albany, as business leaders representing state recruitment and expansion prospects joined local and state economic developers and officials, including Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp and Georgia Attorney General Chris Carr, to learn about the competitive advantages of doing business in Georgia.” From Albany CEO
Since I moved to Albany 10 years ago, I have had questions about the GA Quail Hunt. Full disclosure – having never been invited, I know very little about it. But how exactly does it provide economic value to Albany? Does anyone know of a CEO who after participating in the hunt, said, “Hell, yes! That was so much fun we are relocating to Albany.”
The Albany Area is recognized as one of the world’s premiere destinations for quail hunting, with the industry producing an estimated annual economic impact of more than $145 million. The ongoing recruitment event this week utilizes diverse hunting preserves across Southwest Georgia, centered in Albany. Industry locations in Albany-Dougherty County facilitated through the hunt include Outdoor Network, PowerSports Plus and WebstaurantStore.
Don’t get me wrong. I think the Hunt is a great idea and probably excellent advertising for the City. But $145 million dollars in revenue?? Where does that revenue estimate come from and where does the money go or rather, who gets the money?
If anyone know, please publish the answer here. Reprinted from AlternativeAlbanyGA.online