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Making the Work Connection

Valdosta, GA- Connecting recent high school graduates to potential jobs in the region is the focus of Wired for Workforce, a five-day training program sponsored by Wiregrass Georgia Technical College and the Valdosta Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA). The program, which took place June 6-10, 2022, was open to students from

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Valdosta-Lowndes County Welcomed Georgia Department of Economic Development

On Nov. 3-4, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority hosted the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) Board of Directors meeting. The two-day event provided an opportunity to showcase the community’s economic programs and initiatives.   GDEcD members received an overview of Valdosta-Lowndes County’s recent industry announcements, including 415 new jobs more than

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Recognizing the Economic Importance of Manufacturing in Lowndes County

Valdosta, Georgia—In recognition of the importance of the manufacturing industry, Lowndes County Commission Chairman Bill Slaughter and Valdosta Mayor Scott James Matheson signed a proclamation recognizing October 11-15, 2021, as “Manufacturing Week” in Valdosta and Lowndes County.  The proclamation was signed in conjunction with National Manufacturing Day—which occurs annually on the

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Valdosta Ranked in Top 10 of U.S. Metros for Job Recovery

The Valdosta metro area outpaced communities across the U.S. in job recovery. Business Facilities named metro Valdosta in the “Top 10” for positive job growth from February to November 2020, based on U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) data.  In the 17th Annual Rankings Report, metro Valdosta—which includes Lowndes, Brooks, Echols,

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Colonial Bag Company, Inc. Announce Expansion in Lake Park, Georgia

Valdosta, Georgia- The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) announced today that Colonial Bag Company, Inc. will expand their manufacturing and warehouse/distribution facility in Lake Park, Georgia. This expansion represents a $1,000,000 investment, creation of 10 additional new jobs. “We are excited to see Colonial Bag Company, Inc. expand its operations

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