Features
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Pellicano Construction Continues Georgia Expansion
August 14, 2014
Pellicano Construction recently opened its fourth office location in Macon on June 2nd. Currently, Pellicano is managing projects across the Southeastern and Midwestern United States to a broad base of clients in the retail, hospitality, healthcare, industrial, corporate commercial, restaurant, entertainment, automotive, assisted living, and faith-based market segments.
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Georgians, Some Unconventional Health Advice: Maybe You Need a Vacation
August 13, 2014
Is a vacation good for your mental health? And if so, is that a good enough reason to take one? Most people enjoy out-of-town excursions. Lots of people take them annually. But as another summer begins to fade, many workers may be wondering if a vacation is worth the trouble and expense — especially in a time of high gas prices and airfares.
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Daniel Titus on What Small Business Owners Need to Know About Web Design
August 12, 2014
Working on designing websites for many different types of businesses, Web Designer Daniel Titus often comes up against the same issues. Regardless of the industry, there are a few things that every small business owner needs to know about their company website. The way he sees it, these things break down into four areas: Form, Function, Format and Information.
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Turning Life Experience Into Credit Hours at Wiregrass
August 12, 2014
Recognizing that college-level learning often takes place outside of a classroom, Wiregrass Georgia Technical College offers a path for students to apply for college credit based on their portfolio of life experiences.
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Chamber Helping to Keep Our Heroes Here at Home
August 11, 2014
As Moody AFB begins to see the effect of the drawdown in manpower taking place military-wide, our community is preparing for the inevitable. Our heroes need a place to go.
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VSU’s Convocation Will Focus on Student Success and Engagement
August 08, 2014
Dr. Susan Albertine, vice president for the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Student Success at the Association of American Colleges and Universities will be the featured speaker at Valdosta State University's fall convocation on Monday, August 11th.
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8 Things to Ask Your Employees Before They Leave for Vacation
August 07, 2014
Summer vacations are a great time for employees to relax and recharge. However, it does leave your team in the office short staffed. Luckily, with the right systems in place your office can continue to run just as smoothly in their absence.
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Prince Automotive of Valdosta Breaks Ground on New Facility
August 06, 2014
Chevrolet, Buick, and GMC customers will soon discover how a more welcoming atmosphere will enhance their experience of buying a new or preowned car or servicing a vehicle at Prince Automotive of Valdosta. Prince Automotive today announced that they will be building a new 34,000 square foot facility to be located at its current location – 4550 North Valdosta Road in Valdosta.
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AirLife Valdosta Bolsters South Georgia's Growing Health Care Sector
August 05, 2014
Operating one A-Star single-engine helicopter out of the Valdosta Regional Airport, AirLife Valdosta provides critical care to patients requiring emergency medical attention. Since it began operations in May 2013, AirLife has been successful in transporting patients in their time of need to tertiary care facilities for critical healthcare access.
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Time of Change and Crisis in the Hospital World
August 04, 2014
The financial turmoil rocking Georgia’s hospitals shows no signs of fading. Just this past week, Emory-Adventist Hospital announced it would close by the end of October. By doing so, the Smyrna hospital would become the fifth Georgia hospital to close within the past two years. And unlike the previous four, it is in the affluent Atlanta suburbs, not a struggling rural area.
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Chamber Warns Businesses to Beware: Avoid Becoming Another Victim
August 01, 2014
According to the Association of Certified Fraud Examiners (ACFE), companies with fewer than 100 employees lose approximately $155,000 as a result of fraud each year. In addition, small businesses have a higher fraud rate than larger companies and non-business owners.
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Fussell Tire & Services Invest in Logistics/Distribution Support Facility
July 31, 2014
The Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority announced yesterday that Fussell Tire & Service will establish a new commercial logistics/distribution maintenance services/support facility in Westside Business Park. The project represents a $2 million investment, will retain 6 jobs and create 10 new jobs.
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Stacy Bush on What's Happening With Your IRA
July 30, 2014
Given changes in tax laws that have occurred during the past few years, a retirement readiness review could be a good idea if you have an IRA, says Stacy Bush.
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Valdosta Chamber’s MetroOne Young Professionals Share Secrets of Success
July 29, 2014
The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber’s MetroOne Young Professionals hosted a panel discussion on Tuesday at the Hilton Garden Inn to highlight successful business practices. MetroOne is co-chaired by Courtney and Thompson Gooding and consists of local young professionals between the ages of 21 and 40. Panelists included Angela Hobby, Jamie Baltrus, Malynda Dorsey, and Micha Hogan. The event opened up with speakers sharing tips to help others get involved and give back to the community. They emphasized the importance of being proactive in seeking out opportunities and taking advantage of each available opportunity.
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Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber Celebrates 100 Years of Growing a Greater Community
July 28, 2014
The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber dedicated its 100th Centennial Tree to its first 100 Chairmen of the Chamber Board of Directors last Wednesday in a ceremony attended by some of the community’s most prominent professionals.
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Myrna Ballard Selected as GACCE Executive of the Year Award Recipient
July 25, 2014
Myrna Ballard, President of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, was presented with GACCE’s top award last week – the GACCE Executive of the Year Honoring Kent Lawrence. The announcement was made Thursday, July 17 at the 2014 GACCE Executive Leadership Conference held at the Lake Lanier Islands Legacy Lodge.
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Azalea Merger Shows Health IT Still Blooming in Georgia
July 24, 2014
Seven years ago, Baha Zeidan and two of his Valdosta colleagues entered a local competition for business plans, looking to build on their idea for a health care software startup. On Tuesday, seven years after the contest award, the company announced a merger with Alpharetta-based simplifyMD, another private health IT firm. The merged company will have 70 employees and will have offices in Valdosta, Alpharetta and Macon as well as in Gainesville, Fla. The merger underscores the importance of the health IT sector in Georgia, and its broad geographic reach within the state.
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Azalea Health Announces Agreement to Merge with simplifyMD
July 23, 2014
Azalea Health, a provider of cloud-based healthcare solutions and services, announced today an agreement to merge with simplifyMD, a complete electronic health records provider. The merger positions the two privately held companies to become a leading provider of a fully integrated, cloud-based healthcare management and medical billing solution.
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How to Improve Your Self Control – It’s the Key to Your Success
July 21, 2014
If you’re tired of reading self help books and seemingly never getting anywhere, you may be interested in a study that found a single factor — self-control — to be one of the primary keys to success.
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Manage Your Future – Building your personal brand...
July 18, 2014
Have you ever wondered why certain people always appear to be in te right place at the right time? You know the ones I’m talking about; they always seem to get the next great opportunity; the promotion, the new job, the big order. In a world with so much noise and so many choices, how do we set ourselves apart and actually differentiate who we are? How do we become this sought-after person?
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Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority Cuts Ribbon on New Office
July 17, 2014
Members of the Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority cut the ribbon at 103 Roosevelt Wednesday morning, welcoming a fresh name in a new space where prospects are surrounded by a vibrant Valdosta community.
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Merrill Lynch Scorecard Shows Productivity Tied to Employees’ Financial Well-Being
July 17, 2014
Merrill Lynch recently released their 401(k) Wellness Scorecard for the second quarter, with results showing a positive increase in financial habits from plan participants. We spoke with James Wallace and Deborah Howard, Managing Directors – Wealth Management, Global Corporate & Institutional Advisory Services, to get their take on the results of the scorecard and why more companies need to become invested in the financial well-being of their employees.
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GDOL to Participate in Valdosta's Operation Moody Transition
July 15, 2014
The Georgia Department of Labor’s (GDOL) Valdosta Career Center, along with other local organizations, will participate in a hiring event Wednesday, July 23, to help veterans find jobs and get information about educational and training opportunities and other benefits.
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VSU President Announces Appointment of Dr. Kimberly Luse as Chief of Staff
July 14, 2014
Valdosta State University President William J. McKinney has named Dr. Kimberly A. Luse as his new chief of staff, effective July 21.
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Dr. Ben Carson to Speak at Langdale College of Business Administration Event
July 11, 2014
Valdosta State University will hold "An Evening with Dr. Ben Carson" beginning at 8 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 11, in Whitehead Auditorium. The renowned pediatric neurosurgeon, motivational speaker, New York Times bestselling author, and Fox News contributor is a highly sought national speaker.