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…
Over half Georgia small business owners feel trapped
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%…
Georgia Business Certification workshop coming to Valdosta
Photo: Julian Bailey (center) was the feature presenter during the 2023 How To Do Business With the State workshop held last year by the Southern Georgia Black Chambers. (l-r) are H. DeWayne Johnson, SGBC President/CEO;…
Small business start-ups largest in Southeast
ATLANTA - The Southeast has the largest number of small business start-ups in the country with new business applications reach a record 16 million. Release: Administrator Isabel Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) joins SBA…
Study finds Georgians most likely to start a…
IN OTHER NEWS - A new study shows that Georgia residents are among the most likely to start a small business in 2024. Release: Utah has the most people looking to start a new business…
SBA, SGBC will host free Economic Recovery Workshop
VALDOSTA - The U.S. SBA will partner with the South Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce to host Economic Recovery Workshop. Release: The U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) announced it will partner with the South Georgia…
Moody AFB hosting local small business event
MOODY AIR FORCE BASE - Industry Day event gives local small businesses the opportunity to establish a relationship with Moody AFB. Release: Moody Air Force Base is scheduled to host an Industry Day event for…
DOAS recommends access to small, minority-owned business resources
ATLANTA - Recommendations to improve small and minority-owned business access to state procurement process have been released by DOAS. Release: Governor Brian P. Kemp joined the Department of Administrative Services (DOAS) in announcing the release…
City of Valdosta small business grants available
VALDOSTA - Valdosta City Council has allocated funds for a grant to help small businesses that have been impacted by the pandemic. Release: The City of Valdosta, Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber of Commerce, and the Black Business…