December 2016 Features

  • Does Your Business Need a Mobile-First Strategy?

    December 20, 2016

    When you hear the term “mobile first,” it generally prompts you to think of visual design, meaning the way a website appears on a desktop versus smartphone.

  • How to Help Employees Adapt to New Technology

    December 16, 2016

    Every year, new and improved technologies emerge that have consistently proved to be beneficial for our everyday lives. Owing to the positive impacts that these tools of technology bring to the businesses, more and more organizations are adopting these to improve efficiency and productivity. While staying updated is a cornerstone of every successful business, it is equally important to ensure that your employees can adapt to the integration. Only a fully functional team that is ready to move towards innovation can help in taking your business forward. Let’s take a look at a few ways in which you can accomplish this.

  • Hargray to Bring Fiber Optic Services to Valdosta Residents & Businesses

    December 09, 2016

    The residents and businesses of the greater Valdosta, Georgia area will soon have a new option when it comes to Internet, television and telephone service. Hargray Communications, a leading communications services provider in Georgia and South Carolina, announced today that it is bringing its fiber optic network to Valdosta.

  • Wiregrass Marketing Wins 2016 National Marketing Contest

    December 05, 2016

    Wiregrass Georgia Technical College was named the winner of the 2016 National Alliance of Concurrent Enrollment Partnerships marketing materials contest. This announcement was made at the 2016 NACEP National Conference in Kentucky.

  • Dr. Richard Carvajal Recommended for Valdosta State University Presidency

    December 02, 2016

    Board of Regents Chair Kessel Stelling and Chancellor Hank Huckaby and Chancellor-elect Steve Wrigley announced today the Regents Special Committee has recommended the full Board consider and vote on Dr. Richard Carvajal for the position of president of Valdosta State University.

  • How to Train Temporary Workers During the Busy Holiday Season

    December 01, 2016

    Many businesses hire additional workers during the holiday season to help with increased demand. This year, retailers are expected to employ between 640,000 and 690,000 temporary workers, according to the National Retail Federation. Improperly trained temporary hires can present workplace safety risks. A 2014 study conducted by Travelers Insurance found that 28% of injuries happen within the first year of employment.

  • 10 Small But Essential Ways to Boost Your Business

    December 01, 2016

    Giving your business a boost doesn’t have to be difficult or incredibly time consuming. In fact, there are some essential elements of building successful businesses that can sometimes get overlooked. These suggestions from members of our small business community include some small but important things you can do to boost your business right away.