Activities celebrating the local small business community kick-off on Monday with an open invitation to join one of the Chamber's two lead groups – Valdosta Networking Professionals and Professionals Building Relationships.  According to the Chamber's Economic Development Director Varian Brown, the groups meet weekly and are typically open only to Chamber members.

"We're inviting any business owner or representative to participate today.  It's a great opportunity to network and establish new relationships that can help generate business," Brown said.

The Valdosta Networking Professionals group meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Holiday Inn on Hwy. 84 and the Professionals Building Relationships group meets noon to 1 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn on Gornto Rd.