Features
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Déjà vu: VSU Celebrates 2015 Homecoming This Week
November 09, 2015
Valdosta State University is gearing up for what promises to be a spirited Homecoming 2015 celebration Nov. 9-15. The entire community is invited to attend.
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VSU Ranked Among Most Affordable Online Colleges in Georgia
November 06, 2015
Using data from the National Center for Education Statistics, a division of the United States Department of Education and the Institute of Education Sciences, OnlineColleges.net compiled a list of the 21 most affordable accredited, not-for-profit institutions of higher education in Georgia offering a range of programs that can be completed fully online. VSU came in at No. 7.
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19 Tips to Take Your Small Business Global
November 04, 2015
Taking your small business global sounds like a huge undertaking. But even small businesses can realize the benefits of selling in international markets, if you have the right tools and guidance. In anticipation of the Global Small Business Forum, Laurel Delaney, founder of GlobeTrade and organizer of the event, shared some tips for businesses looking to expand into global markets.
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Georgia Ranked No. 1 State in U.S. for Business for 3rd Year in A Row
November 03, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development trade publication.
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Valdosta Chamber Hosts Ribbon Cutting at Valdosta Magazine
November 02, 2015
The Valdosta Chamber Ambassadors were honored to celebrate the new owners of Valdosta Magazine, John and Connie Riddle, with a ribbon cutting recently.
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Valwood's "Coins for Crayons" Exceeds All Expectations
October 30, 2015
When the Pre-Kindergarten (pre-K) students at Valwood School selected the Coins for Crayons fundraiser benefiting hospitalized children at SGMC, little did they know that the fundraising effort would snowball and far exceed everyone’s expectations.
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City to Cut Ribbon on CDBG Reconstructed Home
October 28, 2015
The City of Valdosta will host a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Friday, Oct. 30, at 11 a.m., at 920 West Street, located in one of the city’s Designated Revitalization Areas. The reconstructed home was built using Community Development Block Grant and is one of the resources the city is utilizing to eliminating substandard housing within the city limits by the year 2020.
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VSU, West Georgia Tech Form Pathways Program Partnership
October 26, 2015
Valdosta State University signed articulation agreements with West Georgia Technical College on Thursday, simplifying student transition between the two institutions of higher education.
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Georgia Power Donates $5000 for STEM Programs at Wiregrass Georgia Technical College
October 23, 2015
Support for quality workforce education continues with a $5000 donation from Georgia Power Foundation to Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation South. The donation is to support students and programs in the STEM areas at Wiregrass.
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Metro Valdosta’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.9% in September
October 22, 2015
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate for September was 5.9 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 6.2 percent in August. The rate in September 2014 was 7.2 percent.
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Southeastern CU & Community Successfully Fill-a-Truck for Hunger
October 21, 2015
The communities served by Southeastern Credit Union have done it again, successfully completing the "Fill-a-Truck" for Hunger challenge. The equivalent of nearly 25,000 pounds of food was collected in September during Southeastern's second annual Fill-a-Truck for Hunger Food Drive, exceeding the community goal of 20,000 pounds.
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Valdosta Chamber Celebrates 100th Birthday of the Barber House
October 19, 2015
Thursday night was a magical evening at the Barber House. The Valdosta Chamber and honored guests celebrated the hundredth birthday of the Valdosta landmark in style.
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VSU Alumna Melinda Fudge Named Director of Alumni Relations
October 15, 2015
Melinda Fudge’s first two months as director of the Office of Alumni Relations at Valdosta State University have been eventful.
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Wiregrass Georgia Technical College Foundation Focused on Supporting Student Success
October 14, 2015
Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) is focused on providing affordable college access and producing a trained workforce for businesses and industries in South Central Georgia. As educational expenses increase, more scholarships and program support through private donations are becoming more of a necessity than a luxury.
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Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities Hosts Banquet Oct. 13th
October 05, 2015
Citizens are invited to the Mayor’s Council for Persons with Disabilities 20th Annual Awards and Recognition Banquet, which will take place on Tuesday, October 13th, at 7 p.m., in VSU’s University Center Magnolia Room.
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11 Precautions to Take Before Selling Your Company
October 01, 2015
If an offer seems to good to be true, it might just be. Do your research before accepting any offers for the company you put so much into. What are some clear warning signs that a deal could be one-sided?
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South Georgia Banking Symposium Focused on Current and Future Banking Trends
September 29, 2015
The Georgia Bankers Association and Valdosta State University’s Langdale College of Business Administration hosted the annual Community Bank Symposium on Sept. 17, in Valdosta State’s Student Union.
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Full-Time, First-Year Students at VSU Represent 16 States, 15 Countries
September 23, 2015
Heather L. Woods of Alamo is part of a promising class of full-time, first-year students who entered Valdosta State University this fall. The early childhood education major has waited her entire life to call herself a Blazer.
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Valdosta Shared Office Space: Providing Professional Business Options in Downtown
September 21, 2015
In 2005, Gino Fina renovated the historic Wisenbaker Building, located on the corner of Patterson and West Hill, into professional office space designed especially for start-ups and small businesses. Today, Valdosta Shared Office Space (SOS) has housed dozens of businesses that have grown and prospered, with some expanding into larger facilities.
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Georgia's Pro-Business Climate Drives Investment and Job Creation in Key Industries
September 17, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that the Global Commerce division of the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) helped create a total of 26,951 new jobs and generate $4.75 billion in investment during FY15. This growth is a result of the expansion or relocation by 329 companies including those in software and technology, aerospace and food processing sectors.
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Georgia Chamber Hosts Power Breakfast in Valdosta
September 15, 2015
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce held one of its Regional Power events in partnership with the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce on Thursday, Sept. 10, at the Rainwater Conference Center. The breakfast forum featured Georgia Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark, who presented the Chamber’s one hundred year history through a video documentary. Though the Georgia Chamber has had several name changes in the past century, it is still focused on being the state’s leading advocate for businesses.
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Bush Wealth Management Celebrates Opening of New Office
September 14, 2015
With a passion to provide world-class financial planning to South Georgia and the surrounding area, Stacy Bush, LPL Wealth Advisor, opened the doors of Bush Wealth Management in 2004. Now, more than a decade later, he and the Bush Wealth Management team move to new corporate offices located at 2918 N. Oak Street in Valdosta.
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Chamber President Myrna Ballard First to Complete Cardiovascular Shadowing at SGMC
September 11, 2015
Myrna Ballard, President of the Valdosta- Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, recently completed the cardiovascular business shadowing program at South Georgia Medical Center. Ballard is the first business leader in the community to complete this program. This program gives business leaders the unique opportunity to shadow and observe SGMC’s Cardiovascular Team first hand at the SGMC Dasher Memorial Heart Center.
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How to Keep Bad Reviews from Hurting Your Business
September 10, 2015
A less than flattering online review about your business is not something you would normally celebrate. However, bad customer comments will not necessarily cause your sales to plummet, provided you manage online reviews properly, promptly and efficiently.
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Valdosta Shared Office Space Continues Downtown Trend
September 03, 2015
In 2005, Gino Fina renovated the historic Wisenbaker Building, located on the corner of Patterson and West Hill, into professional office space designed especially for start-ups and small businesses. Today, Valdosta Shared Office Space has housed dozens of businesses that have grown and prospered, with some expanding into larger facilities.