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Georgia Recognizes Four Companies as Small Business Rock Stars
March 14, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development, along with the Georgia Economic Developers Association recognized Georgia’s 2017 “Small Business Rock Stars.” GDEcD and GEDA hosted a luncheon where four Georgia companies were honored for being an outstanding, unique and impactful small business.
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Induction Ceremony a Huge Success
March 10, 2017
On Feb. 25th, the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame honored eight highly accomplished athletes during their annual induction ceremony held at the historic Macon City Auditorium. The group included football player Keith Brooking, golfer Laura Coble, tennis coach Manuel Diaz, football and track athlete Willie Gault, basketball player Matt Harpring, football player Garrison Hearst, athletic leader/golf coach Liz Murphey and football player Jeff Saturday.
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Changing Lives Annual Dinner Fundraiser Brings Awareness to Area Homelessness
March 09, 2017
Lowndes Associated Ministries to People, Inc. held its annual Changing Lives Campaign Fundraiser Dinner with keynote speaker, Randall Godfrey on March 2nd at Valdosta State University. The annual campaign dinner is one of LAMP’s largest fundraisers and this year, the organization added entertainment from the Valdosta High School chorus under the leadership and guidance of Taurence Phillips.
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Registration Open for Georgia Small Business ROCK STARS Awards Luncheon on March 13th
March 09, 2017
Georgia holds the title as the number one state in the nation in which to do business—a title it has held for four years in a row. And when 98 percent of Georgia companies (employing under 100) are considered small businesses, it makes sense the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) would want to salute these business owners with Georgia Small Business Week taking place March 13-17.
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Evans Named SGMC's Interim Chief Executive Officer
March 08, 2017
Heath A. Evans, FACHE, has been named South Georgia Medical Center’s interim Chief Executive Officer. For the past year, Evans served as the Chief Operating Officer at SGMC. As CEO, Evans will be responsible for setting strategy and direction, modeling the organization’s culture and behavior, building the executive team, and managing and directing the hospital’s resources.
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Azalea House Uses Local Talent, Charm to Create Unique Southern Experience at Masters
March 08, 2017
The Masters Tournament returns to Augusta on April 3-9, and if you are looking to enjoy the week of golf amid true Southern hospitality, you’ll want to check out The Azalea House. According to General Manager, Chris DeMain, this premier hospitality facility, located on Azalea Drive in the National Hills neighborhood just across the street from the course, is fully focused on hospitality and understanding client entertainment.
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8th Annual Cotton Blossom Roundup Rodeo Announced in Nashville
March 06, 2017
The Berrien County Chamber of Commerce, the Nashville-Berrien Rotary Club, and event title sponsor Harveys Supermarket have partnered together to bring the Eighth Annual Cotton Blossom Roundup Rodeo back to Nashville, Georgia. Professional cowboys and cowgirls will ride into town Friday, March 24th through Saturday, March 25th at 7:30 p.m. to compete in bareback riding, saddle bronc riding, tie down calf roping, team roping, cowgirls breakaway roping, steer wrestling, cowgirls barrel racing, and bull riding.
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The Chamber Hosts Annual Awards Dinner, Sponsored by Ameris Bank
March 03, 2017
Ameris Bank was the presenting sponsor for the 2017 Chamber Annual Awards at the Rainwater Conference Center, held Thursday, February 23rd to honor deserving businesses and business professionals in the Valdosta area.
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Malcolm Mitchell Day Honors Hometown Champion March 6th
March 01, 2017
The City of Valdosta and the Valdosta City Schools System will honor Malcolm Mitchell at a community celebration on Monday, March 6th, at 6 p.m. The event will be held at the Bazemore-Hyder Stadium and will publicly celebrate Mitchell’s outstanding success as an athlete, an author, and as a mentor to young people everywhere.
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VSU's Spectator Wins at Georgia College Press Association Better Newspaper Contest
February 24, 2017
The Spectator, Valdosta State University’s independent student newspaper, earned nine awards at the Georgia College Press Association’s 2016 Better Newspaper Contest.
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SGMC Honors Team as Hospital Heroes
February 23, 2017
The Hospital Authority of Valdosta and Lowndes County Georgia honored a group of individuals as Hospital Heroes at its February Board of Directors meeting for their team approach to excellent care of a stroke patient.
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Georgia Touts Another Year as a Leader in International Trade
February 22, 2017
The Georgia Department of Economic Development released Georgia’s 2016 trade numbers, which reinforce the states position as a front-runner in the global economy and as a leader in international trade.
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Updated Fly Delta App Helps Customers Find Their Way, Access Trip Info – Even Offline
February 16, 2017
Delta on Wednesday released the latest version of its Fly Delta app, giving customers access to the industry’s most innovative airport wayfinding maps, and the ability to keep up with boarding pass and flight details, even when a reliable Wi-Fi or cellular connection isn’t available.
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VSU, Azalea Health Partner for Software Development Competition
February 15, 2017
Valdosta State University’s Department of Computer Science has teamed up with Azalea Health to host Hackathon 2017 on Saturday, Feb. 25, at the STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Mathematics) Center for Applied Creativity and Innovation.
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Downtown Valdosta Welcomes an Improved Farm Days
February 10, 2017
Valdosta Main Street will kick off its seventh annual Downtown Valdosta Farm Days on April 8 and is seeking new and returning vendors who produce high quality, locally grown and hand-crafted items within our region.
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29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt Highlights Southwest Georgia
February 09, 2017
Just weeks after two tornados tore through Southwest Georgia, the region played host to the 29th Annual Georgia Quail Hunt, one of the premier economic development events in the nation and the largest for that corner of the state.
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Valdosta Government 101 Provides Insight on Local Government
February 07, 2017
Valdostans and other local community members who want an inside look at how their city government runs are urged to sign up for the 8th annual Valdosta Government 101 Citizens Orientation, which takes place from April 3rd-May 15th.
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Latest Survey Results for The Georgia Climate Index Suggest Major Shift in Outlook for Future Business Conditions
February 07, 2017
The results of the fourth quarter Georgia CEO survey suggests that Georgia business leaders feel more optimistic about the current business conditions in Georgia compared to the previous surveys. The purpose of the surveys is to better understand how general business conditions are impacting Georgia CEO subscribers on a quarterly basis. Georgia CEO partners with the Bureau of Business Research and Economic Development (BBRED), a member of the College of Business at Georgia Southern University, to prepare, distribute and analyze the survey.
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VSU Raises $49.1 Million in 30 Months Through Comprehensive Capital Campaign
January 30, 2017
Valdosta State University is proud to announce that it has secured more than $49.1 million in gifts and pledges through its first-ever comprehensive capital campaign — "Invest. Ignite. Inspire. The Campaign for Valdosta State University."
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Valdosta Responds to Storm, Assists Neighboring Counties with Resources
January 24, 2017
In addition to responding to storm-related issues throughout the city, City of Valdosta department personnel were also some of the first responders on scene following the tragic tornado that hit Cook County on January 22nd.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2017 Class & Programs
January 19, 2017
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees recently announced the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia. Sixty-three participants were selected from a pool of several hundred candidates. With a principal focus on “Georgia A State of Mind,” the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia will travel to Brasstown Valley, Jesup, Jekyll Island, Perry and Brasselton.
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Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues: Government Leaders Optimistically Address Initiatives, State’s Future
January 11, 2017
Georgia’s top elected officials addressed their priorities and proposals to nearly 2,000 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast,” on Tuesday. The meeting coincided with the 2017 state legislative session opening this week.
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Does Your Business Need a Mobile-First Strategy?
December 20, 2016
When you hear the term “mobile first,” it generally prompts you to think of visual design, meaning the way a website appears on a desktop versus smartphone.
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How to Help Employees Adapt to New Technology
December 16, 2016
Every year, new and improved technologies emerge that have consistently proved to be beneficial for our everyday lives. Owing to the positive impacts that these tools of technology bring to the businesses, more and more organizations are adopting these to improve efficiency and productivity. While staying updated is a cornerstone of every successful business, it is equally important to ensure that your employees can adapt to the integration. Only a fully functional team that is ready to move towards innovation can help in taking your business forward. Let’s take a look at a few ways in which you can accomplish this.
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Hargray to Bring Fiber Optic Services to Valdosta Residents & Businesses
December 09, 2016
The residents and businesses of the greater Valdosta, Georgia area will soon have a new option when it comes to Internet, television and telephone service. Hargray Communications, a leading communications services provider in Georgia and South Carolina, announced today that it is bringing its fiber optic network to Valdosta.