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
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,
Atlanta, GA – Today Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that Bimbo QSR, a subsidiary of Mexican multinational company Grupo Bimbo, will invest more than $25 million in opening a food processing facility in Valdosta, delivering 74 jobs to Lowndes County. “It’s great to see this internationally recognized company invest in Lowndes
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
Atlanta, GA – Governor Brian P. Kemp today announced that Correct Craft, a leader in building tournament inboard, freshwater fishing, utility and recreational boats, will invest more than $1.7 million in opening a manufacturing facility in Valdosta, delivering 90 jobs to Lowndes County. Correct Craft’s Valdosta facility will produce wakeboarding and wake
ATLANTA – Andrea Schruijer, Executive Director, Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority, has been elected Chair of the Georgia Economic Developers Association (GEDA). Andrea was elected on September 28th during the annual business meeting of the organization, as part of this year’s Virtual Annual Conference. She transitions from being the current First Vice-Chair
Valdosta, Georgia- At their regularly scheduled May board meeting, the Valdosta Lowndes County Development Authority (VLCDA) Board of Directors voted and approved the development agreement that benefits the growth of a local existing industry. Bates Precast Concrete, Inc. will expand their footprint in Valdosta-Lowndes County with additional capital investment and new
ADB, an American manufacturer since 1943, is following all government guidelines in managing the spread of COVID-19, the Coronavirus, to ensure the safety for our employees, suppliers, and customers. Our company is a leader in the industry and has a strong manufacturing background and machining capability. The quality system of
As the COVID-19 coronavirus continues to spread, the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority will implement a teleworking policy with restricted travel from March 16 through March 27, 2020. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has implored employers to explore the availability of telework arrangements in response to the COVID-19
Valdosta, Georgia- For the first time in 20 years, Site Selection Magazine has named Valdosta-Lowndes County as one of the country’s top 10 metro areas with the most economic development projects. Site Selection, an internationally circulated business publication covering corporate real estate and economic development, recently notified the Valdosta-Lowndes County Development Authority
