The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority along with the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County government officials celebrated local manufacturers with a National Manufacturing Day proclamation on Monday, October 3rd at the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse.
 
“The proclamation shows appreciation and thanks to all of the manufacturers locally who continue to provide jobs and growth for our community” said Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director, Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority.
 
Valdosta-Lowndes County is fortunate to have a viable manufacturing landscape that employees almost 4,000 residents locally.
 
Valdosta-Lowndes County is currently home to over 35 companies in the manufacturing sector including automotive, agribusiness, food processing and chemicals.  Many of these manufacturers have be instrumental in continued growth with jobs and capital investments throughout the years.
 
“We are proud to be home to a variety of manufacturers that export thousands of quality products globally, “says Schruijer. We recognize the hard work of our residents and the industries located in Valdosta-Lowndes County which makes us a business friendly community.
 
The proclamation was in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day, celebrated Friday, October 7, 2016 and signed by both Lowndes County Board of Commissioners Chairman, Bill Slaughter and City of Valdosta Mayor, John Gayle.