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Stacy Bush on the Importance of Professional Advice
October 22, 2014
In an endeavor as critical as managing your investments, it is prudent to handle some situations with the help of a competent professional advisor. Many individual investors simply do not have the time, patience, or persistence to deal effectively with their investments over the long term. Many investors have the motivation to put in the required time to fully address their investments at the outset, but become less motivated as time goes by.
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GaMEP Positively Impacts Georgia’s Manufacturing Sector
October 21, 2014
U.S. manufacturing is experiencing a renaissance, and the Georgia Manufacturing Extension Program (GaMEP) is ensuring that Georgia’s manufacturing industry resurges with the nation’s.
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2014 VSU Homecoming Ignites Blazer Spirit, Celebrates the Arts
October 17, 2014
Valdosta State University’s homecoming celebration will feature numerous activities throughout the week of Oct. 20 to Oct. 25 for alumni, students, faculty, staff, and members of the community.
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SGMC Generates $701 Million for Local and State Economy
October 16, 2014
In 2012, South Georgia Medical Center and the SGMC Smith Northview Campus generated more than $701 million in revenue for the local and state economy according to a recent report by the Georgia Hospital Association, the state’s largest hospital trade association. The report also found that, during the same time period, SGMC provided approximately $30 million in uncompensated care while sustaining more than 5,400 full-and part-time jobs throughout Valdosta and the rest of the state.
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Case Study: Reimagining Our Downtown, How Greenville SC is Building One of the Best in America
October 15, 2014
In Savannah, a Critical Issues presentation by HunterMaclean featured the successful and now famous revitalization efforts in Downtown Greenville, South Carolina, and its mayor, Knox White. White, the featured presenter at the seminar held at Savannah Technical College, said, “We’ve worked very intentionally with planners to create a great city.” And a great city they did make.
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Georgia's Credit Union Celebrate International Credit Union Month
October 13, 2014
Credit unions statewide are celebrating International Credit Union Month this October. In Valdosta, credit unions such as Southeastern Federal Credit Union give back.
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South Georgia Business Outlook Dives into Economic Data
October 10, 2014
The South Georgia Business Outlook is a quarterly publication that reports the economic conditions and events that influence the South Georgia business environment. The primary focus is on the thirty-two counties that comprise the South Georgia region.
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Candidates Come Face-to-Face with Valdosta Voters
October 09, 2014
Voters got to know candidates for local, state and federal office first hand at Tuesday’s Meet The Candidates, hosted by the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber President’s Partners, Valdosta Board of REALTORS®, and Home Builders Association of South Georgia. The event kicked off the campaign season, providing an opportunity for voters to become more familiar with those running for office.
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155 Businesses “Get Hooked” in Chamber Membership Event
October 07, 2014
From Sept. 30 – Oct. 2, the Chamber reeled in new members during its “Get Hooked on the Chamber” membership event with the help of approximately 100 member volunteers.
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University System of Georgia Studies Demand for Georgia Film Academy
October 06, 2014
The University System of Georgia trademarked the name Georgia Film Academy as a proactive measure in its process of determining whether the state of Georgia has need – and the exact nature of the need – for such an institution.
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Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber Encourages Citizens to Visit the Polls
October 02, 2014
In these uncertain times, amidst concerns about unemployment, economic stability, population shrinkage and the future of Moody AFB, our business matters more than ever. Political and organizational unity is essential to our area.
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Delta Community Credit Union CEO Lends an Ear and a Hand to Members, Employees
October 02, 2014
Chat with Delta Community Credit Union CEO, Hank Halter, about auto financing, mortgages and commercial lending, and he’ll give you his full attention and impart a wealth of knowledge about the industry.
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High Adventure in Georgia Offers Team Building & Reward Opportunities
September 30, 2014
High adventure tourism is on the rise. It’s a more than $260 billion a year industry for the Americas and Europe, and it has grown as much as 65 percent year over year since 2009, according to the 2013 Adventure Tourism Market Study.
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Blue Bird Builds Big Yellow School Bus Business in Georgia, CEO Comments on Recent Acquisition
September 29, 2014
Every school day, parents in the U.S. trust about half a million school buses to safely transport 25 million children to and from school and related activities. Statistics show students are 50 times safer in a school bus than in a passenger car. The person responsible for manufacturing almost one-third of these vehicles is Phil Horlock, CEO of Blue Bird Corporation, headquartered in Fort Valley, Georgia.
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Metro Valdosta’s Unemployment Rate Unchanged at 8.4% in August
September 25, 2014
The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate for August was 8.4 percent, unchanged from July. The rate in August of last year was 7.8 percent.
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2014 Results of the Biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey Conducted by GaMEP
September 24, 2014
The 2014 results of the biennial Georgia Manufacturing Survey conducted by GaMEP was released today. Data was gathered from February through June from 504 Georgia manufacturers with 10 or more employees.
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Get Hooked on the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber
September 23, 2014
The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber is fishing for new members! From Sept. 30 - Oct. 2, the Chamber will hold a volunteer-driven recruitment rally like never before, inviting community businesses to join the 7th largest chamber in Georgia, and one of only 79 chambers nationwide to be 5-star accredited by the U.S. Chamber of Commerce.
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15 Clever Things Happy Business Owners Do Differently
September 18, 2014
Owning a business can be stressful. And being happy in your business requires controlling those stress levels and creating a healthy work environment. Here are a few things happy small business owners do differently.
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Jobs & Economic Development Drive Michelle Nunn – In Her Own Words
September 16, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In our second of a planned series of interviews with the four candidates, we talk to Senate Candidate Michelle Nunn.
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VSU's Learning in Retirement Boasts 91 Opportunities to Learn Something New This Fall
September 15, 2014
Men and women 50 years of age and older have 91 opportunities to learn something new during the Learning in Retirement 2014 fall term. A member-led and Valdosta State University-sponsored organization that began in January 1996, Learning in Retirement “provides a unique opportunity for cultural growth, lifelong learning, and recreation,” according to information provided by the organization.
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Valdosta Insurance Takes the "Commodity" Out of Insurance
September 10, 2014
Insurance ads from Geico and Progressive may have you chuckling and expecting to save $300 on "commodity" insurance. Valdosta Insurance Services takes a different approach – delivering value by educating clients and meeting their specific needs.
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Why Candidate Deal Should Remain Governor Deal – In His Own Words
September 09, 2014
Georgia CEO has been privileged to correspond with our state’s candidates for Governor and Senator. There is no question that this November’s election is pivotal for the entire nation. This year, Georgia voters will play an especially significant role in the future of the nation as well as the state. In the first of four planned interviews, we speak with Georgia's current Governor Nathan Deal.
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Stacy Bush on How to Dig Yourself Out of Debt & Save at the Same Time
September 08, 2014
Paying down debt can be a daunting task. But with a little self-discipline and some faith in yourself, your financial picture can change for the better in about six months. Stacy Bush tells us how.
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Women Who Make a Difference: Diane Fletcher
September 05, 2014
Another wonderful contribution to our series entitled “Women Who Make A Difference." We have been scouring the SWGA area for women in all walks of life who contribute to their communities in politics, health, education, social services and other areas. This week we learn a little more about Diane Fletcher, CEO of the Cancer Coalition of South Georgia.
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Vince Dooley Talks About Success, Passion and His Role with the Georgia Historical Society
September 04, 2014
Most mornings before you even wake up, Vince Dooley has already worked out. Retired football coach for the University of Georgia, vice chairman of the board of curators at the Georgia Historical Society, published author, noted speaker, and beloved grandfather, Vince (still lovingly referred to as “Coach”) knows something about success that many people grasp for all their lives.