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…
SGBC, VHS launches groundbreaking mentorship program pilot
Photo: The inaugural cohort of the Southern Georgia Black Chambers Mentorship Program poses with Valdosta High School administration and SGBC leaders at the kickoff orientation on September 29th. The year-long pilot pairs local business owners…
SGBC hosts golf tournament to drive local business…
Photo: H. DeWayne Johnson, President/CEO of the Southern Georgia Black Chambers (left), presents the first-place prize to the winning SGMC Health team at the conclusion of the 2025 SGBC Golf Tournament. VALDOSTA - Southern Georgia…
Signature Consulting holds grand opening with a ribbon-cutting
Photo: Chrishia Wilson, owner of Signature Consulting (center, holding scissors), is joined by fellow SGBC members and a supportive group of family, clients, and community members at her official ribbon-cutting ceremony in Valdosta on Friday,…
SGBC holds AI workshop for entrepreneurs
Photo: DeWayne Johnson, President of the Southern Georgia Black Chambers, demonstrates the capabilities of Google's Gemini AI during the "AI for Small Businesses" workshop at the McMullen Southside Library on Tuesday, September 16, 2025. VALDOSTA…
SGBC, VSU partner to open contracting doors for…
Photo: Heather Craft, VSU Procurement Manager (front row, center in light blue top), and Antolina Pilgrim, VSU Financial Services Director (seated, far right), pose with local entrepreneurs at the Southern Georgia Black Chambers' Small Business…
SGBC connects leaders at Government Link Reception
Photo: SGBC Leadership and municipality representatives from across the state attended a networking reception for leaders in business, community, and government at the Russell Innovation Center for Entrepreneurs (RICE) in Atlanta, GA hosted by the Chamber.…
SGBC Business Gala celebrates excellence, empowerment
VALDOSTA - The Southern Georgia Black Chambers hosted the 2024 Annual Black Business Gala to celebrate excellence and empowerment. Release: The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC) hosted its highly anticipated 2024 Annual Black Business Gala…
SGBC, SBA partner for Disaster Relief Resources
Photo: President/CEO DeWayne Johnson, Workforce Development Chair Amanda Johnson, Chamber Member Larry Johnson, and Board Member Katrena Sermons recently completed "The Train the Trainer" with SBA Public Af airs Specialist Leslie Hill. VALDOSTA - The…