VSU’s Economic Impact Climbs to $412.5 Million, Supports More Than 3,400 Jobs
Valdosta State University generated an estimated $412.5 million in total economic impact during Fiscal Year 2025. This represents a $27.3 million increase over the previous year and includes the creation of 3,472 jobs both on and off campus.
Video: Introducing the New Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture: Andrew Schmidt
Andrew Schmidt was recently named the new Executive Director of the Georgia Foundation for Agriculture. Hear from Andrew on how the organization is preparing the next generation of Georgia leaders for success in agriculture, including the Foundation’s three pillars - SEED, GROW and HARVEST - and its vision to equip Georgians with the knowledge, experience and resources needed to address agriculture’s challenges and preserve the future of farming.
News
-
Lowndes County Fire Rescue Earns Third Place Overall at 2026 Georgia Firefighter Competition
-
SGMC Health Honors Dr. Jared Sanders with Excellence in Care Physician Award
-
Speaker Jon Burns Announces Appointments to Literacy Task Force
-
State Representative Victor Anderson Receives “Champion of Georgia’s Cities Award”
-
Stephens County Hospital to Become Part of Wellstar Health System
-
Georgia DOT and The Ray Partner to Expand Monarch Butterfly Habitats Across Roadsides in Georgia
-
Secretary Raffensperger Hosts FIN FIT Webinar “Funding Strategies & AI-Powered Decision Making”
-
ADP Report: Private-Sector Employment Increased by 38,000 Jobs in August
-
Companies “Play It Forward” at the Children’s Imagination Station
-
VSU Panhellenic Community Comes Together to Support Street Child US
Recent Features
-
Georgia DOT Earns Top Honors in 2026 America’s Transportation Awards
The Georgia Department of Transportation won two awards in the 2026 America's Transportation Awards ...
-
Georgia Ports Generates $181B in Economic Impact Annually, Supports 605,000 Jobs
Georgia’s ports support 605,616 full- and part-time jobs at Peach State businesses, yielding $44 ...
-
UPS announced ongoing investments of more than $2 billion across its International, Healthcare and ...
-
Metro Valdosta’s Unemployment Rate Falls to 3.6% as Employment & Labor Force Rise
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that the four-county Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area ...
-
Georgia Chamber Announces Office Renovation to Support Members & Staff
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce recently completed an office renovation and redesign aimed at ...
-
Trump Administration Announces $93.3M to Transform Rural Healthcare Access Across Georgia
The Trump Administration announced today that a $93.3 million investment is being delivered to ...
Video
Direct Connect
Valdosta Direct Connect is a resource directory of select businesses. Contact us to find out how your company can be seen by thousands of executives each day.
Accounting - Available
Alarms/Security - Available
Architects - Available
Banking - Colony Bank
Commercial Printing - Available
Construction - Sheridan Construction
Cybersecurity - Available
Document Management - Secure Records Solutions
Education - Wiregrass Georgia Tech
Energy Savings Consulting & Implementation - Triangle Energy Concepts
Engineering - Available
Financial Planning - Bush Wealth Management
Fulfillment - Available
Funeral Home - Available
Health Care - Available
Healthcare Staffing - Available
HR/Benefits - Available
Information Technology - Available
Insurance - Georgia Farm Bureau
Lawyer - Moore, Clarke, DuVall & Rodgers
Leadership Development - Leadership Institute at Columbus State University
Manufacturing - Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP)
MBA Program - Available
Meeting and Event Services - Available
Office Equipment - Available
Pest Control - Available
Public Relations - Available
Real Estate - Available
Shredding Services - Secure Record Solutions
Technology - Available
Telecommunications - AT&T
Vacation Rental - Available
Web Site Design - Available
Welding & Industrial - Jones Welding




