Valdosta, GA–The roof on the new Meta Shaw Coleman Children’s Imagination Station in Valdosta, Georgia, is now complete thanks to the support of one of Lowndes County’s newest residents – GAF. The roof marks a key milestone in the construction of this new facility, an expansion of the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts, which
CJB Applied Technologies is celebrating 10 years of driving innovation in product formulation, process development, and pilot plant services—supporting both startups and multinational corporations in advancing their technologies. Powering the Future of Food: Valdosta is Emerging as a Southeastern Hub for Food and AgTech Innovation Straddling the Florida-Georgia border, Valdosta
Building Lowndes means more than brick and mortar. It is also about building a skilled workforce to fill the thousands of manufacturing positions needed to keep current and future industries operating efficiently. Thanks to generous community sponsors, the Be Pro Be Proud Mobile Skills Trailer rolled into Valdosta High School for a two-day, hands-on experience
Kathryn Y. Ogletree (Niki) has been named the sole finalist for the President & Chief Executive Officer position with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA), the organization responsible for driving economic development and business growth in the Valdosta-Lowndes County region. The announcement was made this week by Brad Folsom, Chair
Valdosta, Georgia—The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) has announced an executive search for a new President and Chief Executive Officer. The area was recently featured in Georgia Trend Magazine’s “Southwest Georgia Working in Harmony” article is experiencing unprecedented growth and success. The VLCDA Board has retained The Chason Group to lead the executive search process
In the wake of Hurricane Helene, which swept through Lowndes County, local industries have rallied to support the community. After ensuring the safety of their employees, many businesses contributed to recovery efforts. Reflecting on the remarkable efforts of local businesses, Niki Ogletree, interim executive director of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development
The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) has announced that Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director, will step down to begin a new position as Director of Business Development at Gideon Constructors. During her 13 years with the VLCDA, Schruijer has been a driving force behind the economic growth of Valdosta and Lowndes County, yielding
During National Manufacturing Week, October 7-11, 2024, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) highlights the importance of manufacturing in Lowndes County. This sector supports more than 4,600 jobs and is a key driver of the region’s economic growth. Lowndes County has experienced remarkable economic growth in the past four years, including the
Parsippany, NJ (September 11, 2024) – GAF, a Standard Industries company and North America’s largest roofing and waterproofing manufacturer, today announced the start of production of its thermoplastic polyolefin (TPO) commercial roofing products at its newest manufacturing plant in Valdosta, Georgia. “GAF is committed to providing best-in-class service to our customers, and
Valdosta, GA—May 30, 2024—The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) announced that Utility Plastics, LLC, will invest approximately $20 million to open a facility in Valdosta, creating more than 60 jobs in Lowndes County. Utility Plastics will customize the VLCDA’s 100,000-square-foot speculative building, which was completed in March and is located on 10 acres in
