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 Business Summit announces weekend lineup
VALDOSTA - The Southern Georgia Black Chambers announces the full weekend lineup for the 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo. Release: SGBC's 2025 Summit & Expo, Presented by Langdale Hyundai, Offers Free Public Access to…
SGBC announces 2025 Small Business Summit & Expo
Photo: Representatives from Bank OZK, engage with a prospective small business owner during the expo. Bank OZK Branch Manager Nakia Taylor (far left) speaks to attendees about financial resources. VALDOSTA - Southern Georgia Black Chambers…
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…
Augie’s Cafe opens with ribbon-cutting
VALDOSTA - The Southern Georgia Black Chambers hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for the opening of Augie's Cafe. Release: The scent of fresh coffee and community spirit filled the air this past Saturday as local leaders,…