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The Chamber and Renasant Bank presented Backyard Retreat with the December Small Business of the Month award.
Since 2007, Backyard Retreat has been serving South Georgia and North Florida with a variety of options for pool services. With more than 20 years of experience in the aquatic business, Backyard Retreat offers several personalized services to their residential clients as well as their commercial clients. “We are certified for warranty work for Hayward and Pentair products,” said Sheri Johnson, office manager. “Our services include swimming pool repairs, outdoor deck work, liner replacement, Polaris sales and repairs, spas, above ground pools as well as a full line of pool supplies and chemicals.” For the past 11 years, Backyard Retreat has been a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Backyard Retreat is thankful for the business and community relationship shared with the Chamber. “We value and treat our customers as part of our family and will help them in their time of need,” said Johnson. “We are involved with the Chamber of Commerce and the Red Carpet.” For more information about Backyard Retreat, call 229-249-9440 or visit their website www.backyardretreatpool.com.
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Providing professional mentorship is an essential part of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!), which is sponsored by the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce. The innovative program guides students through the process of starting a business, and pairs each student with a professional mentor. Professional mentors for the 2018-2019 class include: • Peter Layne, The Home Depot • Arthur Morin, BrandSouth Marketing • Victoria Copeland, The Victoria Copeland Team • Sally Sutton, Anchored Media Marketing • Lennard Howell, Team-Britt Mobile Game Arcade • Elizabeth Omiteru, Cre8ive Zone • Betty Morgan, Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce • Vicky Layne, Self Employed • Franchesca Griffin, Black Crow Media • Beverley A Richardson-Blake, Richardson's Lawn Service • Gary Kuhlmann, Spyderserve Corp • Les Bass and Ivelisse Torres, Goodwill “These industry experts will help the students fine-tune their concept, write a business plan, and identify their target audience,” said DeWayne Johnson, YEA! program director. “YEA! relies on the generosity of its sponsors; people who identify with entrepreneurship and want to help pave the way for future entrepreneurs.” The YEA! 2018-2019 Superstar Sponsor is Southwest Georgia Bank, and Premier partners include Georgia Power and Valdosta State University Enactus. In addition, Investor Panel Judges include: • CJB Industries • Miller Hardware • Barnes Healthcare Services • The Home Depot • RISE: A Real Estate Company • Lowndes County Schools “We can’t wait to see the results of their passion and creativity,” said Jonathan Miller, owner of Miller Hardware. “As a community, we are very fortunate to have this program influencing the business forecast of Lowndes County.” During the course of the 20-week program, local businesses have an opportunity to become involved with YEA! at various levels. From teaching the basics of business to inviting students to tour their companies, volunteers participate in a variety of capacities. “Students work in close cooperation with local business and community leaders and educators, who use their personal experiences to demonstrate how to develop ideas and objectives, pitch to potential investors, obtain funding, register with governmental agencies, establish e-commerce and a web presence, and more,” said Johnson. “By the end of the class, students own and operate fully-formed and functioning businesses that they can continue after graduation from the program.” For more information about YEA or how to get involved, email DeWayne Johnson, at johnson.yea@valdostachamber.com.  YEA student, Jacob Howington, left, receives assistance with plans for his live-gaming competition business, from Lennard Howell of Team-Britt Mobile Game Arcade and Ivelisse Torres of Goodwill-Southern Rivers.
The Chamber Ambassadors honored Ace Electric as the Leading Business of the Week for Dec 10, 2018.
For the past 43 years, Ace Electric has grown to be one of the largest electrical contractors in the Southeast. Ace Electric has expanded outside of South Georgia and now has locations in Macon, Atlanta, Statesboro, North Carolina and Tennessee. Ace Electric recently began a partnership with Wiregrass Technical College to create a program focused on the commercial and industrial electrical industry. “We are committed to bringing exposure to the skilled trades including commercial electrical industry, to middle schools, high schools and technical colleges,” said Kelly Madsen. “Ace Electric actively participates and supports skills challenges and the CEFGA CareerExpo and SkillsUSA.” As a member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, Ace Electric is thankful for the many networking opportunities with other businesses along with meeting leaders in the community. “Even though we have grown into one of the larger companies in the industry, we still have a small family business feel,” said Madsen. The Leading Business of the Week program is designed to recognize members who have partnered with the Chamber for at least five years. Colson Business Systems proudly sponsors the 2018 Leading Business of the Week program. For more information, visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/Leading-Business-of-the-Week. The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored Proficient Pool and Landscaping with a ribbon cutting.
“We are not just a pool store, nor are we a garden center; we offer irrigation supplies, pavers, outdoor lighting, and many other products,” said Brent Moore, CEO of Proficient Pool and Landscaping. Proficient Pool and Landscaping takes pride in the providing their customers a full outdoor experience. “I have enjoyed being outside since I was a child and knew my career path would involve creating enjoyment for others,” said Moore. “I love to see gratification on customers' faces with their property transformation.” Proficient Pool and Landscaping provides options for pool services, landscaping design, lawn maintenance, and pressure washing. For more information, contact Proficient Pool and Landscaping visit www.outdoorlivingvaldosta.com/ The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored Prime Mortgage Lending with a ribbon cutting on Dec. 4, 2018, to celebrate the opening of their new branch located at 3380 Greystone Way.
Established in 2005, Prime Mortgage Lending is passionate about helping their customers get into the home of their dreams. “Our drive is the passion that we have for the people that comes to us with their home needs,” said Melba Tabor, branch manager, and loan officer. “Whether a customer is refinancing or applying for a USDA, VA, FHA or conventional loan or one of the many other options, Prime Mortgage Lending is confident they can offer an option to everyone.” Prime Mortgage Lending is a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. “We are excited to see where our partnership might take us, and the exciting people that we will able to meet along the way,” Tabor said. “Valdosta is a thriving city, full of all kinds of people from every walk of life looking for home lending. We are looking to be of great service to the people that we meet in this community.” For more information, contact Prime Mortgage Lending at 229-349-6745. The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored Griner Medical Group with a ribbon cutting on Nov. 26, 2018, to showcase their new offices located at 3301 N. Oak Street, Valdosta.
Griner Medical Group is dedicated in helping their patients meet the maximum health and quality of life. “Our goal is to be the highest quality care for our patients,” said Brian Griner, MD. “We love our patients and love seeing them get better. “We take pride in offering up-to-date technology and equipment to help our patients achieve a healthier life.” Griner said. “We have a compassionate, caring, competent staff with similar family visions. We don’t just treat the symptoms of the day—our providers have the time to communicate with you and see the bigger picture.” For more information, contact Griner Medical Group at 229-242-6061. The Chamber Ambassadors honored South Georgia Connections as the Leading Business of the Week for Dec. 3, 2018.
For more than 60 years, South Georgia Connections has provided services welcoming newcomers to the community by providing the resource guide “FYi* South Georgia”, which is distributed throughout the region. “We are delighted to offer this guide free and as it says on the front cover, it is ‘priceless’ to the communities that we service due to the support of local businesses,” said Patti Minton. South Georgia Connections offers a personable and customize service for newcomers to the community. “Our service connects newcomers with the community to help them bloom where they are planted,” said Minton, “even if it is for a short time or if they retire in the area.” Minton and Karen Reissiger have welcomed newcomers to the area for the past 25 years. They understand it can be overwhelming to move to a new community and search for businesses and services. “We feel this is a ministry, as we help families arriving in town to find jobs, friends, a church home, and assist with the over whelming task of getting settled in a new community,” said Minton, who serves as a Chamber Ambassador. “This is very rewarding to see how our service has helped families reestablish in their new communities with the trusted businesses we represent.” South Georgia Connections is a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. “We feel being part of the Chamber of Commerce gives credibility to our service for those who don’t know us and allows us to meet new businesses arriving in town” said Minton. The Leading Business of the Week program is designed to recognize members who have partnered with the Chamber for at least five years. Colson Business Systems proudly sponsors the 2018 Leading Business of the Week program. For more information, visit www.ValdostaChamber.com/Leading-Business-of-the-Week. |
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