VALDOSTA — The Quality of Life Association celebrates black history month with a narrated living timeline showcasing many famous Black history figures of yesterday and today. The fundraising event titled, “All Shades Art Exhibit and…
Business > Why the Future of Digital Security…
Lou Shipley, MIT Sloan School of Management: The topic of digital security often brings to mind the image of bleak and dark future, where computers, mobile devices and other systems are riddled with malware and…
Business School | Can mobile apps build brands?
Glen L. Urban, MIT Sloan School of Management: In the past, companies sought to please old customers and entice new ones by offering small holiday gifts. They gave away refrigerator magnets, calendars, and Christmas ornaments…
Wiregrass To Host Gathering of Eagles
VALDOSTA -- The annual Wiregrass Gathering of Eagles Business and Leadership Symposium is back. This year’s theme is “Speaking the Language.” The college is teaming up with gold sponsor First State Bank to bring you…
Wiregrass Manufacturing Leadership Academy to Start January 2015
VALDOSTA -- Managing employees to be their best in manufacturing is one of the best long-term, positive management practices in any organization. Front Line Managers and Supervisors must possess effective leadership skills to manage and…
Top 3 Companies in Every State
Chip Harp, Valdosta Today Editor: The MSN News Site has ranked the top 3 companies in every state by market capitalization, or what each firm's stock is worth on the open market. In Georgia, Coca-Cola is by…
Business | Ever Wonder What it Costs to…
Business Insider: Owning a McDonald's franchise can be a lucrative business, but it requires a lot of cash. The average McDonald's restaurant generates $2.5 million in sales annually, making it the second highest-grossing chain in…
Lower Gas Prices Give Back to Consumers
VALDOSTA -- As gas prices in Georgia and nationally continue to drop, consumers should be able to enjoy more money in their pockets just as the holiday season approaches. Motorists saw prices continue to plunge…
Business School | How to Handle Stress
Harvard Business Review: You hear a lot of advice about how to reduce stress at work. But most of it is about what to do over the long term — take up yoga, eat a…