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AboutThe Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce is comprised of more than 1,200 members.
Established on Sept. 1, 1912, your Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber is the 7th largest Chamber in Georgia and is ranked in top 1% of Chambers nationally by U.S. Chamber. We are home to 16 major committees and programs, with more than 200 volunteers. Mission
"To serve as the voice of business in our community."
Vision
"To be recognized as one of the nation's premier Chambers of Commerce and a leader in business advocacy."
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Behind the Scenes
ADVOCATE
Government Affairs Council Represents the business community to local, state and federal elected officials; aggressively promoting legislative issues that pertain to business development. Military Affairs Continues a long standing tradition in our community of cultivating and enhancing a positive relationship between the business community and local military personnel. |
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BUILD
Annual Economic Summit
The Chamber Economic Summit is a forum that brings together top businesses, community and education leaders to discuss topics that are important to the growth, development and sustainability of Valdosta-Lowndes County. The event features a presentation by Valdosta State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research on the economic health of the community and how it compares to 14 peer communities.
Business Outlook Breakfast
The Business Outlook Breakfast is an annual event at which the Chamber welcomes top business leaders to hear about the economic outlook.
DRUGS DON’T WORK
Sign up as a company where DRUGS DON'T WORK and be committed to helping the community have a drug-free work environment, while saving 7.5% on your Workers Comp.
Chamber Spectrum Benefits
Chamber Spectrum Benefits is a program that provides affordable ACA-compliant health insurance to small businesses that may not have had that opportunity. It takes small and mid-sized businesses and underwrites and rates them as if they were large businesses under the umbrella of the Valdosta Lowndes Chamber of Commerce.
SEEDS Business Resource Center
SEEDS is an acronym, which stands for Sowing Entrepreneur and Economic Development Success. It is a source of up-to-date information for aspiring entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, existing businesses or individuals searching for custom market data, industry profiles, demographic reports, competitor information, targeted sales leads and much more. The primary goal of the SEEDS Business Resource Center is to enhance the capability for new venture clients to compete more successfully in their respective businesses via strategic partnerships.
Annual Economic Summit
The Chamber Economic Summit is a forum that brings together top businesses, community and education leaders to discuss topics that are important to the growth, development and sustainability of Valdosta-Lowndes County. The event features a presentation by Valdosta State University’s Center for Business and Economic Research on the economic health of the community and how it compares to 14 peer communities.
Business Outlook Breakfast
The Business Outlook Breakfast is an annual event at which the Chamber welcomes top business leaders to hear about the economic outlook.
DRUGS DON’T WORK
Sign up as a company where DRUGS DON'T WORK and be committed to helping the community have a drug-free work environment, while saving 7.5% on your Workers Comp.
Chamber Spectrum Benefits
Chamber Spectrum Benefits is a program that provides affordable ACA-compliant health insurance to small businesses that may not have had that opportunity. It takes small and mid-sized businesses and underwrites and rates them as if they were large businesses under the umbrella of the Valdosta Lowndes Chamber of Commerce.
SEEDS Business Resource Center
SEEDS is an acronym, which stands for Sowing Entrepreneur and Economic Development Success. It is a source of up-to-date information for aspiring entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, existing businesses or individuals searching for custom market data, industry profiles, demographic reports, competitor information, targeted sales leads and much more. The primary goal of the SEEDS Business Resource Center is to enhance the capability for new venture clients to compete more successfully in their respective businesses via strategic partnerships.
CONNECT
Business After Hours
Scheduled once a month throughout the year, Business After Hours events are a great way to network with other business professionals in the area. Your business can sponsor a Business After Hours, or you can join us and be one of the 150+ attendees at our next event!
Membership 101
Membership 101 occurs on the first Tuesday morning of every other month (even months), and is an introductory course in the various programs and services that the Chamber has to offer. If you are a new member, or an established member looking to get more involved, Membership 101 is a great opportunity for members to learn more about the Chamber, get to know the Chamber staff, and let the Chamber staff get to know your business a little better!
Business After Hours
Scheduled once a month throughout the year, Business After Hours events are a great way to network with other business professionals in the area. Your business can sponsor a Business After Hours, or you can join us and be one of the 150+ attendees at our next event!
Membership 101
Membership 101 occurs on the first Tuesday morning of every other month (even months), and is an introductory course in the various programs and services that the Chamber has to offer. If you are a new member, or an established member looking to get more involved, Membership 101 is a great opportunity for members to learn more about the Chamber, get to know the Chamber staff, and let the Chamber staff get to know your business a little better!
PROMOTE
Certified Military Friendly
Businesses that meet the Chamber Certified Military Friendly requirements.
Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
This event gives the Chamber an opportunity to shine the spotlight on outstanding Chamber individuals and businesses. The Chamber presents awards for Members’ Choice, Young Professional of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Most Valuable Employee. In addition to these awards, the Chamber presents two special awards: The A.L. Girardin Award and the BIG Thinker Award.
Connection Magazine: Connection Magazine is a publication targeted for affluent seniors in the Valdosta area. If your business offers special deals or discounts for seniors, or if your business offers programs and services specific to the needs of seniors, Connection magazine is a great place to advertise your business directly to your target market.
Progress Magazine
WE ARE PROUD to introduce a new and improved Progress Magazine for 2019. The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber has published Progress for more than forty years. We decided it was time for a change! The 2019 issue will be an online flippable magazine that will recognize one sponsor. As the world head’s toward digital avenues, your cutting edge Chamber Chamber searched for new ways to tell the Chamber’s story without competing with our members. This digital magazine will come out quarterly and will be compounded by the end of the year into the Annual Report that behaves like actual paper books with amazing page flip animations and sound.
PrimeTime Business Expo
The Chamber offers members the opportunity to showcase their products and services at an annual business-to-business Expo. This functions as a great networking event where members can exchange ideas and business cards, as well as being a great way to market your business if you offer services targeted at other businesses or consumers.
Certified Military Friendly
Businesses that meet the Chamber Certified Military Friendly requirements.
- A Chamber member in good standing.
- In good standing with the Better Business Bureau. 3.
- Offers a service, discount or employment opportunity to military members and their spouses.
Chamber Annual Awards Dinner
This event gives the Chamber an opportunity to shine the spotlight on outstanding Chamber individuals and businesses. The Chamber presents awards for Members’ Choice, Young Professional of the Year, Small Business of the Year, Ambassador of the Year, and Most Valuable Employee. In addition to these awards, the Chamber presents two special awards: The A.L. Girardin Award and the BIG Thinker Award.
Connection Magazine: Connection Magazine is a publication targeted for affluent seniors in the Valdosta area. If your business offers special deals or discounts for seniors, or if your business offers programs and services specific to the needs of seniors, Connection magazine is a great place to advertise your business directly to your target market.
Progress Magazine
WE ARE PROUD to introduce a new and improved Progress Magazine for 2019. The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber has published Progress for more than forty years. We decided it was time for a change! The 2019 issue will be an online flippable magazine that will recognize one sponsor. As the world head’s toward digital avenues, your cutting edge Chamber Chamber searched for new ways to tell the Chamber’s story without competing with our members. This digital magazine will come out quarterly and will be compounded by the end of the year into the Annual Report that behaves like actual paper books with amazing page flip animations and sound.
PrimeTime Business Expo
The Chamber offers members the opportunity to showcase their products and services at an annual business-to-business Expo. This functions as a great networking event where members can exchange ideas and business cards, as well as being a great way to market your business if you offer services targeted at other businesses or consumers.
