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
Valdosta, GA—May 29, 2024—The Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) announces that P&B Cold Storagewill build a200,000-square-foot facility at the Westside Industrial Park in Valdosta. The significant development will create 100 new jobs and generate over $30 million in capital investments. “We are thrilled that P&B Cold Storage has selected Valdosta for their new facility,” said
Valdosta, GA–Local and state leaders joined Governor Brian Kemp and Lt. Gov. Burt Jones to celebrate the groundbreaking of a second furnace at the Arglass facility on its Valdosta, Georgia campus. The $230 million expansion will produce up to eight glass container types simultaneously for maximum flexibility, enabling small production runs, faster action to market demands, lower inventory
Straddling the Georgia-Florida border, Valdosta, Lowndes County continues to prosper with an influx of new and expanding industries. While 2023 was a banner year, Valdosta’s multi-year economic surge provides a broader picture. In the past four years, Valdosta, Lowndes County acquired nine industries, including GAF, Bimbo QSR, and Arglass, plus
Valdosta, Lowndes County, is focused on its next wave of industry growth with the opening of its second spec building. The new 100,000-square-foot spec building is expandable to 250,000-300,000 square feet. Located in the Westside Business Park on 10 acres, the spec building is less than one mile from I-75, has rapid
As we start a new year, we proudly look back at 2023. Last year, the Valdosta Lowndes County Development Authority worked on projects that added 460 jobs and injected $390 million in capital investments into the local and regional economy. On October 11, Gov. Brian Kemp announced multinational retailer Walmart would
