ADW Donation to Spano Clothing Bank
Automated Door Ways Employees make a generous donation to the Sarah Spano Clothing Bank in lieu of purchasing Ed a Christmas gift.

Pictured above is CEO Edward Gaffney III presenting a check on behalf of Automated Door Ways.
The clothing bank provides clothing for Muscogee County School children.
Automated Door Ways has relocated!
Automated Door Ways celebrated their recent move with a ribbon cutting ceremony in January of 2008. The building, located in downtown Columbus, was renovated using construction styles that preserve the history behind the building while adding modern amenities and upgrades. The building is magnificent and has provided Automated Door Ways some much needed space and room for more growth.

Please make a note of our new address at:
307 38th Street
Columbus, GA 31901
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Charisma Wanted
Successful Sales career comes from being honest, ready to serve and caring
Ledger Enquirer, August 27, 2007
by Andrea V. Hernandez
Outgoing people are encouraged to apply.
For some local business owners and sales managers, that’s the type of
employees they prefer. Because, when it
comes to personality, they say, certain personality characteristics just seem
to work well in the sales world.
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The business of Chit-chat
Learning the fine art of chit-chat can put potential clients at ease and
make for good business
BY ANDREA V. HERNANDEZ
Staff Writer
Article Written in Ledger-Enquirer 2/27/2007
Chit-chat
When Debbie Seeley-Dicks meets a
potential customer, she will talk about a variety of things -- from the family
pet to a new boutique in town.
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Hometown Hero Winner
The Columbus Chamber of Commerce March 2006
Automated Door Ways,
Inc. was
founded in February of 2005 by owner and President Ed Gaffney. In just one year, the company has grown to
include fourteen employees, including two salesmen and eight technicians, as
well as a fleet of seven service vans.>>More...
It Pays to be Drug-Free
Article Written in Ledger-Enquirer 8/23/05
Since 1998, Georgia’s business owners have been
entitled to a 7.5 percent reduction on their annual workers’ compensation
insurance premiums by participating in certified drug-free workplace
programs. Similarly, Alabama’ businesses have been allotted a 5
percent discount for up to four years since 2000.
Locally, the Greater Columbus Area Chamber of Commerce
has tried to make joining the program simple, providing explanatory meetings
and documents, including templates for the required written policies and
directions for training managers and employees.
But few things about owning your own business are
simple. Ed Gaffney has discovered this
to be true in just six months as owner of Automated Door Ways, Inc. Though the program seemed beneficial to him
in several ways, Gaffney has yet to fit it onto his list of priorities.>>More...