VALDOSTA, GA— The Chamber Ambassadors honored Real Living Realty Advisors as Leading Business of the Week this week.

Real Living Realty Advisors has been a member of the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber since 2011. They feel that businesses are the life of the community and depend on the Chamber for its support of business interests and advocacy. They are proud to say that they have grown from a one-man business to one of the largest real estate firms in South Georgia.

“I love the interaction with our agents, our clients and our customers,” says Ron Borders, owner. Real Living makes an effort to make business personal and match their clients and customer needs with specific properties in a way that allows them to be more productive for their clients and customers.

For more information about Real Living Realty Advisors, call (229) 333-4622 or visit them at 1817 Green Circle in Valdosta.

The Leading Business of the Week program is designed to recognize members who have partnered with the Chamber for at least five years.  The 2016 Leading Business of the Week program is proudly sponsored by Ashley’s Business Solutions.  For more information, visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/Leading-Business-of-the-Week.

VALDOSTA, GA- The Chamber would like to announce its 2017 Chairman’s Circle Members and thank them for their investment in the Chamber.

“Chairman’s Circle members invest membership dues above-and-beyond regular dues that allow the Chamber to provide above-and-beyond service to all of our members,” explained Chamber president Myrna Ballard. “Our Government Affairs Council could not do the work that it does without this supplemental investment, for example. Neither would several new programs, such as the Valdosta Business & University Alliance, be possible without the additional investment of our Chairman’s Circle members.”

The Chairman’s Circle is the most exclusive membership that the Chamber offers. The Chairman’s Circle is comprised of 12 of the top businesses in Valdosta and provides a foundation that allows the Chamber to be actively involved in the Valdosta-Lowndes area.

The Chairman’s Circle was created in 2013 and businesses like Citizens Community Bank and First State Bank & Trust took part in the founding of the membership level. Joining the two businesses as inaugural businesses are Ameris Bank, Georgia Power, Southeastern Credit Union, Southwest Georgia Bank, Fresh Beginnings/eLead1, SGMC, and Valdosta State University.

VALDOSTA, GA- The Chamber Ambassadors held a ribbon cutting at Langdale Honda of Valdosta, recently.

Langdale Honda of Valdosta provides automotive sales and services. As a long-time industry leader in the area the dealership works hard to provide customers with great car-buying experiences.

Previously located on Ashley Street, Langdale Honda recently moved to a new location on Norman Drive.

For more information about Langdale Honda of Valdosta, call 229-242-3835 or visit them at 225 Norman Dr.

The Leading Business of the Week program is designed to recognize members who have partnered with the Chamber for at least five years. The 2016 Leading Business of the Week program is proudly sponsored by Ashley’s Business Solutions. For more information, visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/Leading-Business-of-the-Week.

VALDOSTA, GA- The Chamber Ambassadors honored Bennett Electric & Industrial Contractors, Inc. as leading business of the week this week.

Bennett Electric & Industrial Contractors, Inc. provides electrical service and installation throughout the South Georgia area. They specialize in a wide variety of work to meet many electrical needs.

With experienced management and staff, Bennett Electric and Industrial Contractors can take on both commercial and industrial projects. Karen R. O’Connor, Office Manager of Bennett Electric and Industrial Contractors says the company values quality workmanship in each of their tasks.

Bennett Electric and Industrial Contractors has been a Chamber member for more than 15 years. “The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber brings the community together to support local businesses and organizations for our area to continue to grow and thrive,” O’Connor said.

For more information about Bennett Electric and Industrial Contractors, Inc., call 229-253-1971 or visit them at 3681 Coleman Road.

The Leading Business of the Week program is designed to recognize members who have partnered with the Chamber for at least five years. The 2016 Leading Business of the Week program is proudly sponsored by Ashley’s Business Solutions. For more information, visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/Leading-Business-of-the-Week.

VALDOSTA, GA- The Chamber Ambassadors recently held a ribbon cutting at Sonny’s BBQ to celebrate it’s remodel.

Located on Norman Drive, Sonny’s BBQ is a family-friendly restaurant that provides a casual environment where customers can enjoy various Southern BBQ-inspired menu items.

When asked why they chose to do a ribbon cutting, Margie Kluess, general manager stated, “A Ribbon Cutting was the perfect way to celebrate the change in management and get folks in to see our fresh look and of course taste some authentic BBQ!”

Sonny’s BBQ recently became a member of the Chamber, and has since realized that “The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber has come along side us to provide support and encouragement. They have provided resources and opportunities we may have otherwise missed out on.

For more information on Sonny’s BBQ, call 229-241-8090. You can also visit them at 1701 Norman Drive, Valdosta, GA 31601.

For pictures and further information about this event, visit ValdostaChamber.com

VALDOSTA, GA- The Valdosta Chamber Ambassadors recognized Jessie’s Restaurant and Catering as the inaugural Small Business of the Month.

Jessie’s Restaurant and Catering has been a staple to the Valdosta-Lowndes area since 1999. Jessie’s is proud to be a local restaurant that serves farm to table food by partnering with local vendors like Carter and Sons Produce, Sunset Farms, and South Georgia Pecan Company. Jessie’s has proudly been a member of the Chamber since 2009.

Onwner, Mikki Hudson, purchased the business in 2009 and shortly after moved locations to help alleviate issues that are accompanied by traffic in Downtown Valdosta, expanded the menu include brunch services, and gained a liquor license.

Hudson points out that the “ultimate goal [of Jessie’s Restaurant and Catering] is to provide the Valdosta area and downtown customers with quality food and service with an eclectic spin.”
For more information about Jessie’s Restaurant and Catering, call (229) 247-4670, or visit them at 205 North Ashley Street in beautiful Downtown Valdosta.

If you would like to know more about Small Business of the Month, or how to nominate a business for this award, please contact Leslie Harris (ext.231) or Kaitlyn Redish (ext.229) at the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce.

VALDOSTA, GA- The Chamber Ambassadors honored Taylor Insurance Services as Leading Business of the Week this week.

Taylor Insurance Services has been a member of the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber since 1992 and is proud to say that it’s relationship with the community are much the same: longstanding. Taylor Insurance Services has an average client relationship of 18 years and compared to the industry average of 16 months, they’re no amateur.

“Taylor Insurance Services partnered with 14 carriers to solve the very real problems created by healthcare reform for people in our market. We launched our spectrum benefits package that provides health coverage starting from $392 per employee per month, and provide supplemental benefits and telemedicine options.,” explains Trey Taylor, owner.

Taylor also says that “‘Good enough’ is never good enough, and our values drive us to always go the extra mile. Working with our clients/neighbors bring them the best solutions that not only impact their business but also the lives of their employees is rewarding.”

Taylor Insurance Services was named the 2016 Small Business of the Year at the Chamber Annual Awards last year, and they feel it “has been great visibility to acknowledge our long history in Lowndes County.”

For more information about Taylor Insurance Services, call (229) 247-6411 or visit them at 2000 North Patterson Street in Valdosta.

The Leading Business of the Week program is designed to recognize members who have partnered with the Chamber for at least five years.  The 2016 Leading Business of the Week program is proudly sponsored by Ashley’s Business Solutions.  For more information, visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/Leading-Business-of-the-Week.

VALDOSTA, GA- The Chamber Ambassadors honored Cowart Electric & Industrial Contractors, Inc. as Leading Business of the Week this week.

Cowart Electric & Industrial Contractors, Inc. specializes in not only commercial and industrial electric, but also generator sales, service, and installation, as well as infrared scanning and load bank testing.

The company is proud to offer services that aren’t normally offered by other electrical contractors and they pride themselves on their interaction with customers, employees and suppliers. Cowart Electric & Industrial Contractors, Inc. is a proud member of the Chamber’s DRUGS DON’T WORK program, which promotes discounts on workers compensation premiums to Chamber members.

“The Chamber promotes the education and hiring of local people” and is a “major influence on new business considering locating in the Valdosta area,” says Ronald Cowart, owner of Cowart Electric & Industrial Contractors, Inc.

For more information about Cowart Electric & Industrial Contractors, Inc. call (229) 241-1685 or visit them at 4309 North Valdosta Road.

The Leading Business of the Week program is designed to recognize members who have partnered with the Chamber for at least five years.  The 2016 Leading Business of the Week program is proudly sponsored by Ashley’s Business Solutions.  For more information, visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/Leading-Business-of-the-Week.