Gulf Tourism at “All-time High”

BusinessJuly 10, 2015

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

BusinessJuly 10, 2015

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…

Recall of some “Stella & Chewy’s” dog and…

BusinessJuly 9, 2015

ATLANTA -- Georgia Agriculture Commissioner Gary W. Black is alerting Georgians to the recall of certain Stella & Chewy’s feed products, sold in Georgia, for potential health risk to pets and consumers. Georgia Department of Agriculture…

Investment Challenges of the Affluent Investor

BusinessJuly 6, 2015

Kent Patrick, Valdosta Today Financial Contributor High-net-worth investors face investment challenges that some would consider unique to their financial status. The fundamental tenants of investing apply equally to them as with any other investor, but…

Meetings Need a Clear Decision-Making Process

BusinessJuly 4, 2015

Harvard Business Review The more prep you do before a meeting, the more productive it will be. That’s why we’re careful to identify a meeting’s purpose (do you need to make a decision, solve a…

What Makes a Great Leader?

BusinessJuly 3, 2015

Rhett Power, Co-Founder Wild Creations The 4th of July means more than great Carolina BBQ, fireworks, and spending time with friends and family. For me the 4th is a celebration of American leadership. No matter…

Valdosta’s Unemployment Rate Rises to 6.3%

BusinessJuly 2, 2015

ATLANTA -- The Georgia Department of Labor announced today that Metro Valdosta’s unemployment rate for May was 6.3 percent, up four-tenths of a percentage point from 5.9 percent in April. The rate in May 2014…