June 2016 Features

  • Communicorp: Key Benefits of Innovative Fulfillment Solutions

    June 30, 2016

    Finding creative ways to manage all of your marketing assets can be a challenge for any organization. Most marketers have various tools they only use for consumer engagement initiatives, and an entirely different suite of solutions for employee activities. Over time, marketers realize these materials must be continuously created, printed, packaged and stored in an organized way to facilitate access upon request, or to quickly ship when needed. Fortunately, there are innovative fulfillment solutions available in the marketplace to help address this pressing need.

  • Colony Bank Opens Unique Office in Historic Tifton Location

    June 22, 2016

    Tifton is known in most circles as a rural South Georgia town, but Bill Marsh, Market President for the Tifton-based Colony Bank office, says the town sees a lot of activity. “Tifton is a great community,” he adds. “We have the advantage of having two major highways, US 82 and I-75, running through the town so it brings a lot of activity nearby, but it still has that small town feel. We’re known as a friendly city with a very diverse community and economy.”

  • 2017 Southwest Georgia Bank Business Plan Competition Kicks Off

    June 17, 2016

    It is that time of the year, and the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce would like to invite all qualifying potential small business owners and new start up business owners to apply for the 2017 Southwest Georgia Bank Business Plan Competition. If your business is new in the seeds or startup stages, a for-profit, independent venture this competition is for you!

  • Regional Leadership Application Process Open for Locate South GeorgiaLEADS

    June 14, 2016

    Locate South Georgia announces the launch of its 21-county regional leadership development program for South Georgia with applications for participation going out June 4. A partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the J.W. Fanning Institute for Leadership Development at the University of Georgia, Locate South GeorgiaLEADS is the result of an 18-month strategic planning process looking at challenges, priorities and gaps in leadership across the region.

  • Communicorp: Make it Personal with Innovative Print Solutions (SECONDARY)

    June 13, 2016

    There’s no denying that we live in a digital world that is always competing for our attention – from downloading the latest app to watching videos and engaging in online chat sessions. While many of these digital platforms have infiltrated the marketing industry, some experts advise us to retain the power of traditional print to help you make a creative impact in the marketplace.

  • City Delivers a Balanced Budget

    June 10, 2016

    After making some tough decisions that resulted in the reduction of over $3.7 million of department requests, the City of Valdosta Fiscal Year 2017 Budget was approved by the Mayor and City Council at their June 9 City Council meeting. City Manager Larry Hanson presented the council with a balanced budget, as required by the City Charter.

  • Local Businesses are Helping the Children’s Advocacy Center Move to a New Home

    June 06, 2016

    The Lowndes County Children’s Advocacy Center has launched “A Moving Story” capital campaign to raise $250,000 to assist in relocating to a larger facility.