IN OTHER NEWS - A new study finds that over half of Georgia small business owners feel trapped due to various constraints. Release: 1-in-5 say they are unable to exit at a profitable price. 19%…
Debate over Deepening Jacksonville’s Port
JACKSONVILLE -- For JaxPort to compete in a shipping industry trending toward larger and larger vessels, an official with the port authority said there is no “Plan B” to harbor deepening. With Jacksonville’s geographic location…
Eight Mistakes That Can Upend Your Retirement
Stacy Bush, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor Pursuing your retirement dreams is challenging enough without making some common, and very avoidable, mistakes. Here are eight big mistakes to steer clear of, if possible. No Strategy: Yes,…
SBDC shows Faster Growth Pace good for Small…
ATHENS -- A report produced by the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center shows that a faster pace of economic growth in 2015 will benefit small businesses across the state. There are about 960,000…
Active vs. Passive Portfolio Management
Greg Bright, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor One of the longest-standing debates in investing is over the relative merits of active portfolio management versus passive management. With an actively managed portfolio, a manager tries to beat…
Ameris Bank moving Headquarters from Moultrie to Jacksonville
JACKSONVILLE -- Ameris Bank’s move into the Riverplace Tower later this year is part of the Georgia-based institution’s strategic plan to increase its visibility in the Jacksonville market. Ameris will begin occupying a suite on…
Business Expansion Spurs $27.25 million in Investment
VALDOSTA – The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) continues to see the growth of Valdosta-Lowndes County businesses with expansion of existing companies driving both investment and job growth resulting in $27.25 combined capital investment and 95…
Gulf Tourism at “All-time High”
PANAMA CITY BEACH -- Officials say tourism is thriving on Panama City Beach. Records show bed tax revenues from people staying in motels, hotels and short-term rentals were at an all-time high in May. Tourism…
Georgia Looking for more Inland Ports
SAVANNAH -- The success of the state’s first inland port at Cordele, coupled with the growth of container traffic, has prompted Georgia Ports Authority to look for new ways to link the country’s fastest growing…