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The Chamber Ambassadors honored Urological Clinic of Valdosta (UCV), P.C. as the Leading Business of the Week for Nov. 5, 2018.
Urological Clinic of Valdosta was founded by Dr. Mike S. Chiang, and is committed to providing comprehensive urological healthcare to the community. The dedicated team provides a full spectrum of urologic services to patients of any age, both male and female. Dr. Chiang is joined with Dr. Patrick Parker and Physician Assistants Dewayne Blanton and Brad Ridge. UCV is located at 3294 N. Oak Street Extension, and provides medical services for patients experiencing: low testosterone, erectile dysfunction, kidney stones, prostate cancer, bladder cancer, enlarged prostate and more. “UCV is becoming a center of excellence for Urolift, an innovative treatment for enlarged prostate and urinary retention, which has seen remarkable results,” said Pamela Chiang, administrator. Devoted to providing excellent medical care, the staff of UCV strives to make the time that patients are in their clinic as stress-free as possible. “With the medical expertise of our providers, patients can feel confident that their urological needs are treated as conservatively as possible with more aggressive options available,” said Chiang. UCV is a proud member of the Chamber. “The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber assists in connecting UCV to our community and our patients,” said Chiang. 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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The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored The Spa Aesthetics and Wellness, LLC with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 11, to celebrate its new name and ownership. The new facility is located at 2420 Bemiss Road, Suite C, in Valdosta.
Owners, Kelly Ramirez and Talarie Giddens, are licensed estheticians, certified in medical aesthetics, and both have an assistant laser practitioner license. “Being able to offer quality aesthetic and wellness services has always been a dream of ours, and now it is a reality,” said Giddens. In May, Ramirez and Giddens purchased Ageless Medical and re-branded the company. The Spa Aesthetics and Wellness offers aesthetic (medical), esthetic (cosmetic) procedures along with wellness and holistic products and services to promote beautiful, healthy skin. The goal for The Spa Aesthetics and Wellness is to offer viable, results-driven solutions for their clients' skincare concerns, and promote and encourage a holistic and overall healthy lifestyle. The Chamber Ambassadors honored 1st Franklin Financial as the Leading Business of the Week for Oct. 29, 2018.
Providing fast and friendly service to their customers, 1st Franklin has become one South Georgia’s leading finance companies providing financial and consumer services to individuals and families. In the past year, 1st Franklin Financial has focused their attention on giving back to the Valdosta and Lowndes County community by participating in various community events and fundraisers. “We value our customers and understand that the success of our company solely relies on the relationships we build with our customers and community,” said Chelsea Bussey, 1st Financial branch manager. In the upcoming months, 1st Franklin will continue its community involvement by hosting customer appreciation days at the local branch office from Nov. 19-21, 2018. With the upcoming holiday season approaching, 1st Franklin will expand its sales finance program. “The program provides financing options to local businesses to help customers finance anything from golf carts, ATVs, cars, tractors, and furniture, and musical instruments just in time for the holiday season,” said Bussey. Bussey said that 1st Franklin understands the importance of career development, promoting professional growth, and providing opportunities for advancement for all of their employees. “1st Franklin is a company that truly values its employees,” she said. “They honor their core values and treat all employees like family.” As of member of the Chamber, 1st Franklin is pleased with the friendly hospitality and consistent up-to-date communications. “The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber keeps us current and up-to-date about what is going on in our community on a business level,” said Bussey. “With invitations to after-hours events and ribbon cuttings, it’s a great opportunity to network and get to know your local business owners and to promote your business.” 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. Startup businesses, as well as existing and expanding companies, can find growth opportunities through the Chamber’s SEEDS Business Resource Center. All services are free and available to anyone, regardless of Chamber membership. Each year the SEEDS Center works with approximately 500 entrepreneurs and business owners to provide a variety of services including market research analysis, assistance in writing a business plan, generating sales leads and reports, and marketing and social media strategies. This year, the SEEDS Center has served more than 80 clients interested in starting a business. “It starts with an idea,” said Betty Morgan, vice president for Business Development at the Chamber, “but the process involves many steps along the way before you open the doors of a new business.” Working in collaboration with the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) located at Valdosta State University, Morgan helps potential business owners take their ideas and develop a workable business plan. “A business plan is essential for any startup company,” Morgan said. Guiding existing businesses is also an essential function of the SEEDS Center. This year Morgan has consulted with approximately 90 existing companies to provide growth strategies. The SEEDS Center has expanded its outreach and partnership with six area chambers of commerce to provide regional access to customized demographic and industry reports, competitor analysis, area traffic counts, and targeted sales leads. Using a national database that contains approximately 15 million businesses and 250 million consumers, companies can directly target potential customers. “If you want to contact customers within a certain age range or other demographics, we can create a specific list,” Morgan said. “For sales representatives, the SEEDS Center can be a valuable tool in finding new clients.” The SEEDS Center also provides business-related workshops throughout the year to help ensure that local businesses are thriving. For more information, visit the SEEDS Center located in the Chamber building at 416 North Ashley Street, Valdosta, or contact Betty Morgan via email at bmorgan@valdostachamber.com or call 229-247-8100, ext. 234.  The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored Surcheros Fresh Grill with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 25, 2018, to celebrate its new location at 3209 North Oak Street, Valdosta.
Established in 2007, Surcheros Fresh Grill was started in Douglas, Georgia by Luke Christian, and now how has 10 locations throughout South Georgia and North Florida. According to Hanna Roberts, marketing and franchise support manager with Surcheros, the Valdosta and Lowndes County is “geographically a perfect fit.” As a new member of the Chamber, Roberts said she appreciates the assistance she has received from the Chamber staff. “Being part of the Chamber and having a ribbon cutting allows people in the community to become more aware of our brand,” she said. “The Chamber has been awesome with helping us organize our ribbon cutting and getting our brand out there.” The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored Village on Park with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 24, 2018, to showcase their new apartment complex in Hahira.
Village on Park is an affordable housing complex that provides providing comfortable accommodations living for families. “We take pride in ensuring that our residents are happy and are proud to call our community, Village on Park home,” said Tere Dykes, regional property manager. Residents have access to a computer and business center, a fitness room, playground and gazebo for entertaining. In the coming months, Village on Park is planning to grow within the Lowndes County community. “We are hoping to become part of the community by hosting events in our community room, playground and gazebo area to aid our residents and the area of Hahira and Lowndes County,” said Dykes. As a new Chamber member, Village on Park is eager to become involved with Chamber activities and in the business community. “We have just joined the Chamber, but we have heard wonderful things about all the benefits of being a member,” Dykes said. “We are looking forward to the many years of partnership. It has also been our experience that the chamber is an asset in establishing ourselves in the area, helping us to partner with other businesses. Utilizing local vendors instead of having to reach out to other cities for supplies and services.” The Chamber Ambassadors honored Southern Classic Homes with a ribbon cutting on Oct. 5, 2018.
Southern Classic Homes builds quality custom homes that are modern style with a touch of vintage throughout. Owner Joshua Justice takes pride in building customized homes at an affordable price for his families. “I enjoy the style of craftsmanship that adds that extra characteristic to a home, and no house is ever alike,” said Justice. “I want to ensure families that they can have luxury at an affordable price.” Justice enjoys interacting with families and learning the style and taste that will best accommodates their future home living. He works closely with each family through every design step from the layout, paint colors to light fixtures and more. “I want the homeowner to be just as involved when it comes to attention to detail,” he said. A proud member of the Chamber, Justice said, “The Chamber has introduced me to several builders along with vendors. They also helped with advertising my company and involved me in social events.” The Chamber Ambassadors honored Southern Shipping Solutions as the Leading Business of the Week for Oct. 22, 2018.
With customers located coast-to-coast, Southern Shipping Solutions provides service for them locally and worldwide. “We have developed a strong network of transportation partnerships that assure shared values with our customers in quality, responsiveness, and timely delivery service,” said Connie Ledbetter, CEO and owner of Southern Shipping Solutions, “One call, that’s all for shipping options with several service providers for same day, next day or best value for shipping needs.” For the past ten years, Southern Shipping Solutions has been a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. “Our membership with the Chamber has served us well for the past ten years we have been in business and worked in the community,” Ledbetter said. “It represents the strong, consistent core foundation that is always there to serve our business and our community. Always available for support, guidance, leadership, and encouragement to keep our business moving forward and growing. Resources are there for a lot of support, or as little as needed, to ensure your business success.” 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 and Renasant Bank presented Anchored Media Marketing with the October Small Business of the Month award.
A full-service digital marketing company, Anchored Media Marketing offers Search Engine Optimization (SEO), website design, social media and content marketing, reputation management, and other digital marketing services. Committed to helping businesses grow, owner Sally Sutton works with both large and small companies. Sutton said she understands that not all businesses have a specific person designated to handle marketing and social media duties. “Many small businesses need help with social media marketing, content creation, website design or redesign, and SEO, but they may not have the staff to fulfill these jobs,” said Sutton, who started Anchored Media Marketing in 2015. “We offer services tailored to meet each company’s marketing needs and their budget.” With a passion for giving back to the community, Sutton serves as a Chamber Ambassador and participates as a mentor in the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) program. She also volunteers with a variety of programs and organizations that support and promote a better community. As a proud member of the Chamber, Sutton is involved in programs and events hosted by the Chamber. “The connections that I have made since becoming a Chamber member have been the greatest benefit to growing my business,” Sutton said. “I highly suggest businesses join the Chamber and get involved.” For more information about Anchored Media Marketing, call 702-506-2211 or visit their website AnchoredSEO.com The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce will kick off the second year of the Young Entrepreneurs Academy (YEA!) on October 23.
The Class of 2019 includes 14 students from Lowndes High, Valdosta High, Valdosta Early College Academy, Pine Grove Middle, Newbern Middle, Brooks County Middle, and Valdosta Middle, as well as home schools. A competitive application process required students to complete an essay, write responses to short answer questions, submit their school transcripts and a reference, and participate in an in-person interview prior to acceptance into the program. Throughout the school year students will work with local business leaders, community leaders and educators to learn how to develop business ideas and objectives, write a business plan, pitch to investors, obtain funding, register with governmental agencies, and establish e-commerce and a web presence. Program sponsors participated in the class orientation on October 16, including Jeff Hanson (Southwest Georgia Bank - Superstar Sponsor), Peter Layne (Home Depot - Investor Pitch Event Sponsor), and Ben Blanton (Blanton & Griffin Insurance Agency - Student Sponsor). According to one of the parents, Yvette Jones, “I am glad that (sponsors) are making their presence known. The students need to see and know that the people who have committed to the program are truly invested in their progress and growth.” Her son, Darius, is a student participating in the program from Pine Grove Middle School. Parental support and encouragement is an important factor and was exemplified by the family presence during the program orientation. “I believe the program will give (my son) more than what the traditional classroom has to offer. I wanted to provide him with an experience of understanding the power of owning oneself, and he’s worth it,” stated Calissia Singleton, whose son, Alex, is participating in the program this year from Valdosta Middle School. By the end of the 20-week class, students own and operate fully-formed and functioning businesses, which may be carried after their graduation from the program. Caleb Hunter’s mother, Kelly Hunter, said, “I know (Caleb) will learn and have experiences that will shape his entire future. It takes a lot of work to succeed, and this will be a good taste of the effort that must be put in.” Classes will be held after school within the Langdale College of Business Administration on Valdosta State University’s North Campus and instructed by Amanda Johnson and Cheryl Hubbard.The Young Entrepreneurs Academy is a national program offered for students in grades 6 to 12 by chambers of commerce, professional organizations, colleges and universities and public and private middle and high schools. For more information, reach out to YEA! Program Director, DeWayne Johnson, at johnson.yea@valdostachamber.com |
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