December 2015 Features

  • VSU Raises $46M in 18 Months Through Comprehensive Capital Campaign

    December 18, 2015

    Valdosta State University is proud to announce that it has secured more than $46 million in gifts and pledges through its first-ever comprehensive capital campaign — Invest. Ignite. Inspire. The Campaign for Valdosta State University.

  • Nature Nate’s Announce Expansion of Nature Nate’s Honey Processing Operations to Valdosta

    December 17, 2015

    The Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority and Nature Nate’s announce the expansion of Nature Nate’s honey processing operations to Valdosta, GA. The project represents a $1.75 million investment, will create 10 jobs immediately and at least 15 jobs after 36 months.

  • Wiregrass to Host 10th Annual Gathering of Eagles, a Leadership Symposium

    December 14, 2015

    The annual Wiregrass Gathering of Eagles Business and Leadership Symposium 10th anniversary symposium will feature two experts on the topics of talent acquisition, business growth, job growth, and community growth. The opening keynote speaker is Ricky Steele, Chief Development Officer for Delta Global Staffing. The second keynote speaker is Ron Kitchens who is CEO of Southwest Michigan First Group of Companies, a cluster of privately funded economic development advisors who act as the catalyst for economic growth in Southwest Michigan.

  • Small Town, Big Opportunity: Where Do Startups Fare Best?

    December 08, 2015

    When it comes to small business startups, location is a key component of success. When choosing which town might be best for your business, factors like economic health, annual income, unemployment, and cost of living should be considered. As it turns out, major cities like New York and San Francisco are not high on the list for reasons like high taxes and strict regulations that can hinder growth. Interestingly, small businesses actually tend to perform best in small towns.

  • Fifty Percent of Mobile Users Don’t Search, One Estimate Says

    December 07, 2015

    If Google has an Achilles heel, it’s mobile search, but in reality it is also PC search. And a detailed analysis on why this is so was published by tech journalist Charles Arthur on his blog recently.

  • Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide

    December 04, 2015

    Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.

  • 25 Tips When Looking for a Business App Developer

    December 02, 2015

    Mobile apps are changing the way businesses communicate and market to their customers. Having a well designed and useful mobile app for your business can be a huge asset. But you need to find the right professionals to create it. If you’re looking at hiring a business app developer to create a dedicated mobile app for your business, take a look at these tips first.