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• Wiregrass Working to Help Local Industries Close the Skills Gap

  Features, May 07, 2013

  A recent survey on hiring trends reports that 33 percent of employers have unfilled job openings due to a lack of a qualified workforce. That workforce they are looking for is one with the knowledge of a skilled trade. And yet, there are fewer and fewer people seeking training in a skilled trade field. Wiregrass Georgia Technical College is looking for ways to reverse this trend and to provide a skilled workforce in the areas of skilled trades.

• Chamber Presents Annual Economic Summit: Lowndes by the Numbers

  Features, April 29, 2013

  The words “teamwork” and “collaboration” echoed throughout the day from presenters, as well as from the diversified audience of community leaders at the Chamber's 2013 Economic Summit, which was presented by VSU's Langdale College of Business and by co-sponsors, Chartwells and First Federal Savings and Loan. Dr. Attila Cseh opened the program with the third edition of Lowndes County by the Numbers.

• Azalea Health CEO Baha Zeidan Reflects on VSU Inauguration Week

  Features, April 16, 2013

  Chief Executive Officer of Azalea Health and a Valdosta State University alumni Baha Zeidan, shares his thoughts on the recent VSU Inaugural Week event for President McKinney.

• Chamber, Mayor, & City Manager React to Misguided VDT "City in Debt" Article

  Features, April 11, 2013

  As you may know, the Valdosta Daily Times recently published a story ("A city in debt: A look at Valdosta's GEFA loans") which unfortunately was picked up by Georgia Trend Daily and circulated throughout Georgia. The Chamber has a responsibility to be concerned with our community's reputation and so we asked Mayor John Gayle and City Manager Larry Hanson to meet with us on April 9 to discuss these two implications. According to the facts presented, these implications are inaccurate and have unfairly portrayed our City as being financially unstable.

• VSU Signs AACU Employer-Educator Compact

  Features, April 11, 2013

  President William J. McKinney announced today that Valdosta State University has joined the national Liberal Education and America’s Promise (LEAP) Employer-Educator Compact initiative sponsored by the American Association of Colleges and Universities (AAC&U). The LEAP Employer-Educator Compact recognizes that quality learning is a national priority for employers who are seeking college graduates with a broader set of skills and knowledge.

• Restaurant Inspections: Hungry Howie's Pizza, KFC, Great Wall

  News, April 11, 2013

• Dr. Ray Perren Named President of Lanier Technical College

  Features, April 09, 2013

  The state board that oversees the Technical College System of Georgia has unanimously approved Commissioner Ron Jackson’s choice of Dr. Ray Perren to be the next president of Lanier Technical College. Dr. Perren is the current president of Wiregrass Georgia Technical College.

• Top Honors Presented at Annual Chamber Choice Awards Ceremony

  Features, March 29, 2013

  Approximately 400 business professionals and community members gathered Thursday evening at the Rainwater Conference Center for the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber’s 4th annual Chamber Choice Awards, presented by Citizens Community Bank, to recognize outstanding businesses and professionals from 2012.

• Restaurant Inspections: Cheddar's, Cracker Barrel, Chick-fil-A, Manny's

  News, March 29, 2013

• Mayor and Council Address Recent Wastewater Issues

  Features, March 25, 2013

  The Valdosta Mayor and City Council are committed to providing quality municipal services that meet the expectations of the citizens of Valdosta. Recently, citizens have been inundated with information about the current state of the city’s wastewater treatment plant and sewer collection system, as well as the decisions made during the recent flood event.

• Restaurant Inspections: Arby's, McDonald's, Huddle House

  News, March 14, 2013

• Restaurant Inspections: Firehouse Subs, Subway

  News, March 07, 2013

• Northside Animal Hospital Named Leading Business by the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber

  News, March 05, 2013

• Furniture Express/Beds for Less Named Leading Business by the Valdosta Lowndes-County Chamber

  News, February 27, 2013

• Restaurant Inspections: Dairy Queen, Pretzel Time, TCBY, Joe Muggs

  News, February 21, 2013

• Wiregrass Gathering of Eagles Leadership Symposium Approaching Feb. 21st

  Features, February 15, 2013

  The annual Wiregrass Gathering of Eagles Business and Leadership Symposium is back. This year’s theme is “Make Your Business Stand Out.” Once again the college is teaming up with premier sponsor Valdosta State University to bring you an outstanding day of learning. The event’s committee members recruited well known national speaker Joel Manby, President and Chief Executive Officer of Herschend Family Entertainment Corporation.

• Restaurant Inspections: Ellianos, Steak N' Shake, Main Squeeze, Hardees

  News, February 14, 2013

• Edward Jones/Greg Reid Named Leading Business by the Valdosta Lowndes-County Chamber

  News, February 13, 2013

• Ray Norton Tire & Auto Center Named Leading Business by the Valdosta Lowndes-County Chamber

  News, February 07, 2013

• Local & State Experts Give Expectations for 2013’s Economy

  Features, February 06, 2013

  Over 140 Chamber members met Tuesday morning over a hot breakfast to hear from three of the area’s top economic specialists on their predicted outlooks for our economy at a local, state and national level. While the speakers seemed hopeful and showed the progress made in the last year, our economy is still working toward recovering from the 2008 recession and has obstacles to watch out for.

• Wild Adventures to Hire 200 Employees

  News, February 04, 2013

• Valdosta State and Wiregrass Partner to Produce More College Graduates

  Features, February 04, 2013

  Earning a college degree just became more accessible with the new Pathways Program developed by Valdosta State University and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College. The program allows students with an Associate of Applied Science degree from Wiregrass to transfer to Valdosta State and work toward a bachelor’s degree.

• Restaurant Inspections: Sonic Drive-In, Jimmy John's

  News, January 24, 2013

• First State Bank Parent Company Synovus Reports Earnings of $713M for Fourth Quarter of 2012

  News, January 23, 2013

• Restaurant Inspections: Texas Road House, McAlisters Deli

  News, January 17, 2013

• Federal Reserve Bank Representative to Speak at Chamber Breakfast

  Features, January 16, 2013

  Federal Reserve Bank of Atlanta representative Dr. Thomas Cunningham, UGA economist Dr. Jeffery Humphreys and VSU economist Dr. Cynthia Tori will present the 2013 outlook for business from national, state and local perspectives on February 5th.

• VSU Uses Innovative Technology to Improve Student Success and Retention

  Features, January 15, 2013

  Valdosta State University saw improvements in academic performance during the fall 2012 semester following the launch of a multi-phase project that introduced a reporting portal with on-demand access to student class loads and grades. Since the implementation of the project, there has been a 10 to 15 percent improvement in midterm and final grades.

• Chamber Annual Meeting Set for Jan. 29

  News, January 15, 2013

• Workshop to Help Area Sales Professionals January 28th

  News, January 14, 2013

• Valdosta Chamber Members Voice Legislative Concerns for State Agenda

  Features, January 14, 2013

  Several Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce members addressed the Government Affairs Council at the Members to be Heard meeting last week regarding the interests of their businesses, organizations and the community.

• VSU Student Internal Audit Team Places 2nd in Statewide Competition

  News, December 17, 2012

• 2 Valdosta Residents Named to State Boards by Governor Deal

  News, December 17, 2012

• Elkins Constructors Opens Office in Valdosta

  News, December 12, 2012

• Valdosta Business Community Gathers to Hear from Legislators

  News, December 11, 2012

• Colquitt EMC Named Leading Business by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber

  News, December 11, 2012

• Two Local Businesses on UGA Alumni Association 4th Annual "Bulldog 100" List

  News, November 26, 2012

• Chamber Celebrates Winners in the Workforce

  Features, November 15, 2012

  Smiles and applause filled the air as those typically working behind the scenes of a business were standing tall before 300 Chamber members and guests at the annual World Class Employee Recognition breakfast on Tuesday. Twenty-four area employees and supervisors were recognized for their outstanding efforts in the workplace at this event hosted by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber and presented by First State Bank and Trust Company, Fresh Beginnings and ELEAD1ONE.

• Local Leaders Honored with Centennial Tree Sculpture

  News, November 15, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Austin's, Dairy Queen

  News, November 15, 2012

• VSU's Air Force ROTC Grooms Tomorrow's Veterans

  News, November 14, 2012

• Valdosta State University Recognized Nationally for Adult Learning Success

  Features, November 13, 2012

  Valdosta State University's innovative efforts to improve access and college completion for adults has earned the university national recognition from the Council for Adult and Experiential Learning (CAEL). VSU President William J. McKinney officially accepted the 2012 CAEL Institutional Service Award today at the organization's annual conference in Washington, D.C.

• VSU Promotes Civic Engagement in STEM Disciplines

  News, November 12, 2012

• 12 Valdosta Businesses Recognized for GrowSmart Completion

  Features, November 12, 2012

  Twelve local small businesses were recognized for completion of the Valdosta Small Business Development Center’s GrowSmart program this past week.

• News of Chief Promotion Surprises Two from Moody

  News, November 12, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Mongo, Farmhouse, Sam's BBQ

  News, November 08, 2012

• A Case for Voting YES for SPLOST VII

  Features, November 06, 2012

  Valdosta Businessman Mike Hill gives his take on why you should vote yes for SPLOST VII.

• The Flower Gallery Named Leading Business by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber

  News, November 06, 2012

• Local Business Author to Start Monthly Series on Valdosta CEO

  News, November 02, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Beijing Cafe, Pizza Hut, Taco Bell

  News, November 01, 2012

• Valdosta Chamber Responds to Misguided Valdosta Daily Times Article

  Features, October 30, 2012

  A recent Valdosta Daily Times editorial criticized the Chamber of Commerce and Industrial Authority for not setting the clock back 25 years to when "manufacturing and agriculture" sustained Valdosta with "well paying, solid blue collar and middle income jobs".

• Valdosta Jobless Rate Declines to 8.3% in September, Southern Georgia Falls to 9.9%

  News, October 26, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Bojangles, Denny's, City Market, Domino's Pizza

  News, October 25, 2012

• SGMC Enters Purchase Agreement to Acquire Berrien County Hospital

  Features, October 25, 2012

  The Board of Trustees of the Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia, South Georgia Medical Center and Smith Northview Hospital, and the co-owners of Berrien County Hospital, Mr. Chuck E. Jabaley and Mr. Frederick Lester, jointly announce that the Hospital Authority is purchasing Berrien County Hospital.

• Prince Automotive Named Leading Business by the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber

  News, October 23, 2012

• Edward Jones Financial Advisor Michael Meeks Named Chamber Ambassador of the Quarter

  News, October 23, 2012

• Employer Seminar on OSHA Regulations Set for Oct. 19 in Valdosta

  News, October 16, 2012

• Managing Innovation: Chamber Workshop Explains Why Innovation is Key to Manufacturing Growth

  News, October 16, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Ole Times Country Buffett, Chick-fil-A

  News, October 11, 2012

• Chamber Business to Business Trade Show Sold Out; Features Largest, Most Diverse Trade Show Yet

  News, October 10, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Sonic Drive-In, Azalea's Restaurant & Lounge

  News, October 04, 2012

• Showcase Your Business at the Chamber Business Expo

  News, October 01, 2012

• Southern Georgia’s Jobless Rate Declines to 10.3% in August

  News, September 28, 2012

• Metro Valdosta’s Jobless Rate Declines to 8.7% in August

  News, September 28, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Blue Cafe, Pizza Hut

  News, September 27, 2012

• Military Focus to Strengthen South Georgia

  News, September 27, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Starbucks, El Cazador Restaurant

  News, September 20, 2012

• Chamber Fights for Business in D.C.

  Features, September 18, 2012

  The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber Government Affairs Council traveled to the U.S. Capitol last week to advocate for federal issues that impact the Valdosta-Lowndes County business community.

• Valdosta State Continues to be Growing Economic Force

  Features, September 11, 2012

  Valdosta State University continues to be a major economic contributor for the Valdosta Metropolitan Statistical Area (MSA), with more than $451.2 million generated through direct spending and the multiplier effect in 2010-11.

• Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day Brings "Unprecedented" Day of Sales

  News, August 03, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Submarina Subs, Betty's Diner

  News, August 02, 2012

• Georgia Sales Tax Rate Among Lowest in Nation

  News, August 02, 2012

• Chick-fil-A VP of Public Relations, Valdosta Native Don Perry Passes Away

  News, July 30, 2012

• Southern Georgia’s Jobless Rate Rises to 10.8% in June

  News, July 27, 2012

• South Georgia Medical Center Parking Deck Ribbon Cutting July 31st

  News, July 23, 2012

• Restaurant Inspections: Two Friends Cafe & Market, Subway

  News, July 19, 2012

• Governor Deal Highlights Recent Legislative Session at Valdosta State University

  Features, April 25, 2012

  Governor Deal stopped in Valdosta to commemorate the VSU Health Sciences building and to update local businesses and leaders on the recent legislative session.

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