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• SGRC Receives National Award for Transportation Planning

  November 01, 2016

  The Southern Georgia Regional Commission, as the designated Metropolitan Planning Organization for Valdosta and Lowndes County, received the National Award for Outstanding Overall Achievement in Metropolitan Transportation Planning for cities under 200,000 population last week in Fort Worth, Texas at the Association of Metropolitan Planning Organizations Annual Conference.

• Existing Industries Hear From Local Government Leaders

  October 27, 2016

  Over 22 existing industries in Valdosta-Lowndes County attended a panel discussion luncheon featuring local government leaders from the City of Valdosta and Lowndes County. Lowndes County Board of Commission Chairman, Bill Slaughter, County Manager Joe Pritchard, City of Valdosta Mayor, John Gayle and City Manager Larry Hanson served on the panel.

• Valdosta State University Students Tour Local Supply Chain and Logistic Companies

  October 24, 2016

  Management teams from Dillard’s Regional Distribution Center, Lowes Regional Distribution Center and Smith Drug Company recently toured students from Valdosta State University who are currently in supply chain and logistic courses. Students were able to see first-hand what they have been learning in class.

• Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards

  October 18, 2016

  We all recognize that small businesses are an important part of our state’s economy, but did you know that almost 98 percent of the businesses in Georgia employ fewer than 100 employees? That’s why the Small Business ROCK STARS recognition is returning for its fourth year.

• Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority Recognizes National Manufacturing Day

  October 05, 2016

  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.

• Valdosta Partners with UGA for Workforce Housing and Transportation Survey

  October 04, 2016

  The City of Valdosta has partnered with the University of Georgia’s Housing and Demographic Research Center to conduct a survey that will explore housing, neighborhood and transportation preferences among people working in Valdosta. Made possible through a Community Assistantship Program grant, the data will be utilized to address housing and community development goals.

• New Low-Interest Loans to Assist Valdosta Small Businesses

  September 29, 2016

  Beginning Oct. 1, a new City of Valdosta program using federal Community Development Block Grant funds will make available low-interest loans of up to $10,000 each to qualifying new and existing small businesses within the City of Valdosta.

• Welcome to the Barber House: An Unveiling and Celebration

  September 28, 2016

  The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce held an unveiling party last night to honor the individuals and companies who supported the Chamber’s “Investing For The Next Century” capital campaign in 2015. The campaign raised nearly $600,000 to make improvements to the Barber House and to help support the SEEDS Business Resource Center.

• Southeastern Credit Union Receives Social Responsibility and Community Service Award

  September 23, 2016

  Southeastern Credit Union has received the Dora Maxwell Social Responsibility Community Service Award from Georgia Credit Union Affiliates for the Fill-a-Truck for Hunger Food Drive. Southeastern will go on to compete at the national level for the Credit Union National Association’s Social Responsibility Award in the $50 to $250 million asset category.

• Area PR Professionals Charter South Georgia PRSA

  September 20, 2016

  Area communications professionals have joined to establish South Georgia Public Relations Society of America, the newest chapter of the world’s largest organization for public relations professionals. The South Georgia PRSA chapter seeks to serve members from Valdosta, Thomasville, Albany, Tifton, Waycross and surrounding communities.

• Valdosta North Rotary Hosts 2016 Annual Teacher of the Year Banquet October 4th

  September 15, 2016

  It has been said that a teacher affects eternity; they can never tell where their influence stops. To recognize the countless hours teachers devote to teaching and positively influencing students in the classroom, Valdosta North Rotary started the Teacher of the Year Banquet in 2013 to honor the outstanding Teacher of the System for both the Lowndes County and Valdosta City School Systems, as well as the Teacher of the Year from all the respective City and County Schools.

• Randstad US Shares 5 Ways to Better Market Yourself to Land Your Dream Job

  September 13, 2016

  Employers report a lack of skilled talent as one of the biggest threats to meeting business objectives in 2016. Job seekers who take note of what skills and characteristics companies are seeking could have a competitive advantage. Whether you are an active or passive job seeker today, here are five considerations for a more successful job search.

• Finding Your Calling: An Interview with Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator & 2016 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Speaker

  September 08, 2016

  Few sports commentators are more respected or well-known than Jim Nantz. From the Super Bowl to the Masters to the NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball, Nantz has covered it all during his more than 30 years at CBS. Next week, Nantz will be a speaker at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in Columbus where he will share how perseverance and passion have propelled him to the top of his field.

• Interactive Video: The Key to Real Customer Connections

  September 07, 2016

  In today’s cluttered media space, research shows that video stands out as one of the most effective ways to reach potential customers. However, a perfect, polished video alone doesn’t automatically generate leads or sales.

• UGA Small Business Development Center Offers Course in Retail Strategy at VSU, Sponsored by Guardian Bank

  August 29, 2016

  Through the generous support of Guardian Bank, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Valdosta State University will present Maximum Retail from 10 a.m. to noon every Tuesday Sept. 6 through Oct. 4. Registration is $49 per person and includes all course materials.

• Metro Valdosta’s Unemployment Rate Declines to 5.4% in July

  August 25, 2016

  The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate for July was 5.4 percent, down three-tenths of a percentage point from 5.7 percent in June. The rate in July 2015 was 6.6 percent.

• Mediacom Business Extends High-Capacity Broadband to Commercial Properties in Valdosta Area Communities

  August 17, 2016

  Mediacom Business, a division of Mediacom Communications Corporation, today announced an initiative to extend its scalable, high-capacity broadband network to hundreds of commercial properties in Valdosta and surrounding communities.

• Local Manufacturing Leaders Attend Manufacturing Growth, Tools for a Stronger Business

  August 16, 2016

  Nearly 60 CEOs, presidents, directors, vice-presidents, general managers, plant managers and other leaders in the manufacturing sector attended Manufacturing Growth, Tools for a Stronger Business, the 3 Imperatives for Achieving Organizational Excellence.

• Locate South GeorgiaLEADS Announces Inaugural Class

  August 15, 2016

  The inaugural class of Locate South GeorgiaLEADS presented by Electric Cities of Georgia will kick off this week in Sylvester-Worth County. With 33 participants representing 21 counties across South Georgia, Locate South GeorgiaLEADS is an eight-month leadership experience that will develop individual leadership skills while engaging participants in discussions of regional importance around economic development, identify and influence, workforce development, and community growth that are both unique and relevant to South Georgia.

• First Annual Raintree Village Benefit Auction Event Oct. 8th

  August 11, 2016

  Valdosta and Lowndes County community leaders met at Raintree Village in Dasher, GA to help celebrate 50 years of service to our area and its children. Raintree Village Executive Director Kenny Holton thanked the community leaders for their support and announced a 50th Anniversary Capital Campaign to help Raintree Village modernize some of its facilities.

• Governor Deal Recognizes Georgia Manufacturing Alliance: Issues Third Annual “Buy from Georgia” Proclamation

  August 09, 2016

  Governor Nathan Deal, surrounded on the state Capitol steps by dozens of members of the Georgia Manufacturing Alliance (GMA), recently issued the third annual “Buy from Georgia” proclamation.

• SCORE Establishes Branch in Valdosta

  August 04, 2016

  Arthur L. Slotkin, the Georgia District Director of the SCORE Association announced the establishment of a new branch of the SCORE Association in Valdosta, Georgia today. SCORE, a resource partner of the US Small Business Administration, is a not-for-profit organization composed of volunteers who provide free mentoring and free or low cost training to entrepreneurs who wish to start a new small business or grow a business.

• Communicorp: 3 Ways to Strengthen Your Marketing Efforts with Photography

  August 04, 2016

  Picture this: on a table sits a thick, juicy burger accented with lush green lettuce and bright red tomato slices between a soft bun. There may be a price listing and a meal description, but at the very sight of the burger, you can almost taste it.

• 15 International Travel Safety Tips for Roaming Wisely

  August 02, 2016

  When traveling to other countries, it’s important to always keep international travel safety in mind. There are many things you can do when traveling to various international destinations to keep you and your companions safe and secure. Here are some international travel safety tips to keep in mind for your next trip.

• 5 Mistakes Small Businesses Make Online

  July 21, 2016

  Small business owners are busy. It’s difficult to focus the right amount of attention on all facets of your business when you’ve got both offline and online operations to juggle. It’s no surprise mistakes are made along the way. But, with nine out of 10 U.S. consumers using the Internet to look for local goods and services and research a potential purchase, one mistake you can’t afford to make is neglecting your online presence.

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