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The Chamber Ambassadors celebrated the grand opening of The Meeting Place II with a ribbon cutting Feb. 1, 2019, to celebrate their accomplishments in the Valdosta-Lowndes County Community. Dedicated to helping homeless women receive a quality of life, The Meeting Place is a transitional center providing aid to clients for up to 90 days. “I saw the need in our community and I wanted to help empower and get our women the help they need," said Lisa Rene’ Straughter, chief executive officer. Establishing The Meeting Place was personal for Straughter. “What makes the Meeting Place different from other centers is, I’ve lived where they are,” said Straughter. The Meeting Place is a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Straughter stated, “The Chamber has allowed me to network, meet great people and build relationships.” 
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The Chamber Ambassadors celebrated a full renovation for Thomas Collision with a ribbon cutting Jan. 31, 2019. Since 2000, Thomas Collision has offered full service repair to the Valdosta community. Thomas Collision specializes in late-model wrecks and processing insurance claims. “I love building cars, processing claims and helping people,” said James Thomas owner. According to Thomas, repair methods are constantly changing in the car repair industry; therefore, his company continues to learn new ways to offer their best service to customers. Thomas Collision takes pride in their customer retention. “We always want people to return if they ever need us again,” said Thomas. Thomas Collision is a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. “19 years ago, the Chamber helped me get started in the Drugs Don’t Work program,” said Thomas. “It was then that I learned about the Chamber and the great people and the resources that are available to me.”  The Chamber Ambassadors honored Thomas Collision with a ribbon cutting Jan. 31, 2019, to celebrate the newly renovated site. Since 2000, Thomas Collision has offered full service repair to the Valdosta community. Thomas Collision specializes in late-model wrecks and processing insurance claims. “I love building cars, processing claims and helping people,” said James Thomas owner. According to Thomas, repair methods are constantly changing in the car repair industry; therefore, his company continues to learn new ways to offer their best service to customers. Thomas Collision takes pride in their customer retention. “We always want people to return if they ever need us again,” said Thomas. Thomas Collision is a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. “19 years ago, the Chamber helped me get started in the Drugs Don’t Work program,” said Thomas. “It was then that I learned about the Chamber and the great people and the resources that are available to me.” To learn more about Thomas Collision call 229-245-7306.  The Chamber Ambassadors honored Dr. Carly W. Thomas DDS Pediatric Dentistry with a ribbon cutting Jan. 31, 2019, to celebrate being a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Community. With more than 20 years of experience in pediatric dentistry, Dr. Thomas is passionate about offering dentistry for infants, children, teenagers and young adults in a fun and friendly environment. “I am passionate about providing comprehensive dental care in a personal way,” said Dr. Thomas. Dr. Thomas’ practice recently started a program that provides a complimentary visit for new babies in the month of their first birthday. Dr. Thomas is a member of the American Academy of Pediatric Dentistry and the co-founder of the AVID study club. “I have mentored two women that went on to become dentists,” said Dr. Thomas. A proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, Dr. Thomas enjoys the friendly service and support the Chamber provides to the community. “I love that the Chamber supports businesses in the community,” said Dr. Thomas. “As a high school student, I volunteered at the Chamber, and I love what they do for Valdosta.” To learn more about Dr. Carly W. Thomas DDS Pediatric Dentistry, call 229-232-8339 or visit www.carlythomasdds.com.  The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored Holt Travel with a ribbon cutting Jan. 25, 2019, to celebrate their grand opening. A new and proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, Travis Holt, owner of Holt Travel, is excited to start going to the networking events and take advantage of all the resources that the Chamber has to offer. For more information about charter bus travel in Valdosta, visit www.holttravelinc.com or call (229) 402-7905.  The Chamber Ambassadors celebrated with Legacy Behavioral Health Services during their ribbon cutting Jan. 30, 2019, to celebrate the business’ new name. Offering an array of services to help people with mental health, substance abuse and developmental disability, Legacy Behavioral Health Services delivers services tailored to the person that is in need. Legacy’s staff aims to offer high-quality service. “Legacy has expanded to launch over a dozen new services, growing their workforce to over 400 employees,” said Logan Schunhoff, Marketing Director for Legacy Behavioral Health Services For the past five years, Legacy has established many services to help people in South Georgia. According to Schunoff, Legacy has established their first inpatient facility, developmental disabilities group home, a school-based mental health program, DUI treatment services and other services. Legacy is a member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Legacy is proud to share the launch of their new name with the community.  The Chamber Ambassadors honored Labor Finders with a ribbon cutting Jan. 24, 2019, to celebrate 25 years of service in the Valdosta-Lowndes County community. For 25 years, Labor Finders has helped qualified individuals obtain employment in the Valdosta area. Labor Finders also offers payroll services for companies large and small. “It is extremely rewarding to help individuals provide for their families while helping your customers at the same time,” said Jason Page, branch manager. Labor Finders recently implemented electronic on-boarding through one of the kiosks located in their office. Individuals have the option to complete an application from home using an e-vite. For the past nine years, Inavero has awarded Labor Finders with the Best of Staffing award. Labor Finders is a proud member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce. Page stated, “The Chamber has provided opportunities to network through events like Business After Hours, Business Outlook Breakfast and the Chamber Annual Awards. These connections are monumental.” For more information on the services that Labor Finders offer, contact Jason Page at 229-244-4302 or visit them online at www.laborfinders.com  The Chamber Ambassadors honored Waitr with a ribbon cutting Jan. 17, 2019, to celebrate their new business in Valdosta-Lowndes County. Established in 2015, Waitr is a convenient way to discover, order and enjoy great food from restaurants in the community. “The mission of Waitr is to develop the local food culture for communities across the United States by expanding the reach of local restaurant menus,” Whitney Savoie, Director of Market Development for Waitr. According to Savoie, Waitr has been successful in several small markets, so they decided Valdosta would be a perfect fit for the company. There is no minimum order requirement when using Waitr. Waitr also has a group order feature where groups can pay on their separate devices. Waitr is proud to bring jobs to the Valdosta-Lowndes County Community. To meet the anticipated demand, the company plans to hire 100 people in the area. “We are proud of this accomplishment for Waitr and for the community,” said Savoie.  The Chamber Ambassadors recently honored S & L Decorative Concrete and Resurfacing with a ribbon cutting Jan. 17, 2019, to celebrate their grand opening. Offering an array of concrete surface options, S & L Decorative Concrete and Resurfacing specializes in concrete restoration and concrete design. Owner, Susan Flanders, along with her son, Lane Fletcher became opened their concrete resurfacing business after several years in the business. “We are excited about being able to use our creativity and turn average concrete into a masterpiece,” said Flanders. A new member of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, S & L Decorative Concrete and Resurfacing plans to use the resources offered by the Chamber. “The Chamber has given me the opportunity to advertise my business and to network with the other business owners,” said Flanders. Flanders stated, “The ribbon cutting was a celebration and advertisement opportunity for my new business, and we couldn’t be more thrilled about offering our services to other Valdsota-Lowndes members.” For more information about how to turn your dilapidated or unsightly concrete into something much more aesthetically pleasing, call 229-507-9291or email Susan at sflanders1962@gmail.com.  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/ |
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