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• 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.

• Coleman Talley LLP Collects 125,176 Lbs of Food for Second Harvest

  May 26, 2016

  Georgia Attorney General Sam Olens announced this week that the state’s legal community raised the equivalent of nearly 1.2 million pounds of food during this year's Georgia Legal Food Frenzy, an annual food/fund drive sponsored by the Georgia Bar Association Young Lawyers’ Division and the Attorney General’s office. 20 area firms and legal organizations participated in this year’s event which benefits Second Harvest of South Georgia, the regional food bank.

• Communicorp: Simply Manage Your Creative Assets Using OnDemand Technologies

  May 25, 2016

  With all of your graphic design elements in place, you may be wondering how to manage these creative assets throughout your entire organization. Well, technology is a great solution to your dilemma. To help you understand the various solutions that come into play and how they work, let’s walk through a real-world scenario.

• City Employees Celebrated During National Public Works Week

  May 23, 2016

  The City of Valdosta recognized the men and women behind the scenes of some of the most important city services at the 1st annual Valdosta Public Works Week Banquet, held on May 18 in observance of National Public Works Week. The 104 members of the Valdosta Public Works Department gathered at Mathis Auditorium to be celebrated by their leaders and peers.

• Georgia 2030 Tour Stops in Valdosta

  May 20, 2016

  The Georgia 2030 road tour rolled into Valdosta on May 17th, with Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark presenting an overview of the state’s past success, followed by guests participating in an online poll designed to help create a roadmap for Georgia’s future.

• Synovus Launches “Here Matters” Community Outreach Program

  May 19, 2016

  Synovus has introduced Here Matters, the company’s refreshed community outreach program for the 28 locally-branded banks it operates across its five-state footprint. Here Matters will focus Synovus’ and its team members’ outreach efforts on three areas of local community service: education, needs-based opportunities, and health and wellness.

• Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest Returns for 8th Year

  May 18, 2016

  This weekend’s Azalea Festival and spring weather sets the perfect stage for citizens looking for a fun way to photograph our beautiful community and earn a little extra cash. The 8th Annual Valdosta People’s Choice Photo Contest is underway, and citizens have until Tuesday, May 31, 2016 to submit their photos.

• Know the Signs of a Stroke and Act FAST

  May 17, 2016

  Every 40 seconds someone in the U.S. has a stroke. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) having a stroke is the fifth leading cause of death in the U.S., killing more than 130,000 Americans each year, this represents one out of every 20 deaths. In 2011, South Georgia Medical Center (SGMC) initiated a new stroke program, which was the first of its kind south of Macon.

• Georgia 2030: The Chamber's GPS Device to Reach State's Business and Economic Future

  May 16, 2016

  A hundred years ago, the then-newly formed Georgia Chamber of Commerce wisely initiated a road map with the intention of planning the future of business in the Peach State. Today, one year into the second century of the Chamber, President and CEO, Chris Clark and the Chamber Board are instead utilizing modern GPS tracking and other digital tools to explore and research emerging commerce trends, needs and resources for Georgia’s future. This initiative is entitled “Georgia 2030.”

• 10 Ways to Answer A Flood of Emails in One Day

  May 04, 2016

  Most small business owners are buried in email. This is discouraging since they don’t always get to answer the important ones. Business etiquette suggests that each email should be replied to within 24 hours.

• Valdosta Middle School: Bridging Skills Gap in STEM Education

  May 02, 2016

  It is estimated that by 2018, the U.S. will have more than 1.2 million unfilled jobs in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) career fields. According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, STEM jobs represent more than one out of every 10 jobs in the U.S. and have wages approximately twice the nation’s average. Creating a pipeline for students to engage in rigorous, relevant curriculum of academic study to advance their knowledge in STEM areas is the focus of the Valdosta Middle School STEM Academy.

• Center of Innovation for Manufacturing: Developing Partnerships to Grow Georgia’s Industries

  April 27, 2016

  In an increasingly competitive global environment, Georgia’s manufacturing industry is using cutting-edge technology to develop new products for commercialization and increase the number of manufacturing-related jobs throughout the state. The Center of Innovation for Manufacturing, a program of the Georgia Department of Economic Development, is using university-led research to help the manufacturing industry throughout Georgia develop new products and processes.

• Tower Cloud Continues to Deliver in Georgia -- Bringing Reliable Connectivity to Valdosta Businesses

  April 22, 2016

  Valdosta-based CJB Industries, Inc. has combined chemical manufacturing excellence with exceptional customer service as its formula for success for nearly two decades. So when phone and data connections between the company's headquarters and manufacturing facilities began to consistently falter, corporate executives knew it wouldn't be long before business began to suffer.

• Family Establishes Flora Fourakers Scholarship at Wiregrass and Patten Seed Matches the Gift for $25,000

  April 15, 2016

  The family of Flora Fourakers has established a scholarship fund of $12,500 through the Wiregrass Technical College Foundation South to help students complete their post-secondary education at Wiregrass Technical College.

• Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce Board is Leadership Focused

  April 14, 2016

  The Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce is led by a 13-member board of directors that formulate and govern the organization’s policies and procedures. Board members are engaged in leading initiatives outlined in the strategic plan and advance the Chamber’s pro-business agenda to advocate for, build, connect, and promote its members and the community as a vibrant and inviting place to live and work.

• How to Use a Stay Interview to Keep Good Employees

  April 13, 2016

  Employee retention may not be what the 50s crooner Frankie Valli had in mind when he sang that iconic line from the song “Stay,” but it is a topic of concern for every employer who fears losing top-tier talent. That is particularly the case for small businesses where the loss of a single employee may represent an entire job function or department. Add to that the strain involved in recruiting, hiring, and training a replacement — it’s a headache no employer wants.

• Renasant Bank Hosting Annual Valdosta Shred-A-Thon Event on April 9th

  April 06, 2016

  More than 15 million U.S. residents are victims of identity theft each year, with an estimated cost of financial losses totaling more than $50 billion. Protecting personal identification is a growing concern among consumers and businesses. To reduce the risk of identity theft, Renasant Bank will host the annual community Shred-A-Thon event Saturday, April 9th.

• Valdosta Celebrates National Community Development Week

  March 28, 2016

  The City of Valdosta will participate in the 2016 observance of National Community Development Week, March 28th – April 1st, with a variety of events that highlight the city’s Community Development Block Grant program.

• Southeastern Credit Union Hires Jim Doyle as New CFO

  March 25, 2016

  Jim Doyle has joined Southeastern Credit Union as Chief Financial Officer/Vice President of Finance. Jim brings over 28 years of banking experience to the Southeastern senior management team.

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