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A publication of theValdosta-Lowndes County

Chamber of Commerce

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INDEX OF MOODY SUPPORTERSAdams Orthodontics ...................................................... 38ALK Life Solutions ......................................................... 46Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts .................. 34Apartment Finder ..................................................... 22, 23BCB Boutique ................................................................ 35Behavioral Health Services ............................................ 46Citizens Community Bank ..............................................13CLEAN FREAKS .......................................................... 42Coldwell Banker-Missy Sherwood ................................. 46Digital Solutions ..............................................................11Dishforce ..........................................................................17Drury Inn & Suites ..........................................................47Easter Seals Southern Georgia, Inc. ..................................5eLead1One/Fresh Beginnings, Inc. .................................27ERA Joyner Realty-Tony LaMarca .................................. 28Executive Cleaning Services, LLC ...................................11Express Employment Professionals .................................16eZee Copy ........................................................................12First Federal Savings of Valdosta ....................................215 Star Exterior Cleaning ................................................ 42The Garden Villas ............................................................12Georgia Power Company .................................................21Gold Buyers of Valdosta ..................................................20G. Q. Hi-Style Fashions, Inc. ...........................................25Hahira Veterinary Clinic .................................................10House of Joy .....................................................................14Jessie’s Eats and Treats .....................................................25Judy Martin Trexler, LCSW, LLC ...................................27Jungle Jym’s ......................................................................15LaQuinta Inn & Suites ....................................................38Langdale Ford Company ...................................................7Langdale Honda Kia of Valdosta .......................................2Langdale Hyundai of South Georgia .................................2Laws Furniture Central ....................................................25Lyons Property Management, LLC..................................42

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Goodwill Career Center1000 E St. Augustine RoadValdosta, GA 31602229-316-1216

Lighthouse Baptist Church4565 Bemiss RoadValdosta, GA 31605229-244-8436

Messiah Lutheran Church500 Baytree RoadValdosta, GA 31602229-244-0143

Telamon Corporation221 S Ashley StValdosta, GA 31601229-333-7550

Home Builders Association3380 Greystone WayValdosta, GA 31605229-247-8422

American Red Cross-Valdosta Chapter509 N. Patterson Street, 2nd floorValdosta, GA 31601229-242-7404

LOCAL NON-PROFITS & CHURCHES

Marcos Pizza Store ........................................................37MIKE HILL Real Estate................................................18Motion Dance Studios ................................................. 35Park University ............................................................. 34 Peaceway Counseling & Mediation Services, Inc. ...... 20Peach State Summer Theatre ........................................12Photography by Jacquelynn Buck ...................................6Proficient Pool & Lawn Service .................................. 42Pregnancy Support Clinic of Valdosta, Inc./DBA Options Now .......................... 29Prince Automotive of Valdosta, Inc. ..............................9Ray Norton Tire & Auto Center ....................................5Real Living Realty Advisors-Ron Borders .................... 38Repeat Boutique Thrift Store ...................................... 46Roto Rooter Plumbing & Drain Service ..................... 28Salvage .......................................................................... 25Sleep Inn, Inn & Suites ............................................... 42South Georgia Vein Centers ........................................19Southeastern Federal Credit Union ............... 30, 31, 48Southwest Georgia Bank ................................................7Spring Chase Apartments ............................................ 46Sunset Farm Foods, Inc. .............................................. 38TC Tax Service ..............................................................14The Flower Gallery ...................................................... 25Toads and Teacups Children’s Shop ........................... 42Triangle Furniture Sofa & Mattress Outlet ........... 44, 45Valdosta Chiropractic & Rehab ...................................11Valdosta Greeting Service ............................................ 43Valdosta Mechanical Company ................................... 28Valdosta-Lowndes Co. Conference Center & Tourism Authority ................................. 39WAAC FM ...................................................................11Webster University ....................................................... 34Wells Fargo Home Mortgage ....................................... 26White Weddings Bridal Boutique ............................... 28Wild Adventures Theme Park ..................................... 29Williams Investment Company/Williams Hotel Group ...............................................................6

All of us at the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber want your time at Moody and in our community to be a great experience. When our Chamber calls on top Air Force

personnel at the Pentagon each year, we are always gratified to hear that Moody is a favorite assignment. Air Force leaders tell us that our community has a reputation for being “Air Force-Friendly.” It’s true. Valdosta-Lowndes County is incredibly proud to host Moody AFB in our community. We work hard to ensure that the men and women of Moody feel welcome and become a part of our community. Our motto is, “Moody is us!”

We sincerely want to help you and your family as you settle into your new home and your new community. Let the Cham-ber assist you as you search for businesses and professionals that you can count on and trust. Please take note of the adver-tisers in this publication. These are reputable local businesses that genuinely care about Moody personnel and your families. Whenever you need a referral, call us at the Chamber (229-247-8100), or visit our website at www.valdostachamber.com, and select “Directory” for a classified listing of our members.

- The Staff of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce

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LinkMoody

Publisher: Myrna Ballard

Executive Editor: Erika Bennett

Creative Director: Wanda Stanley

Cover Photo: Jacquelynn Buck PhotographyAdvertising: Erika Bennett

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January 2013 / Volume 1

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Chamber is here to help you out. If you are look-ing for ANY type of business or organization, call the Chamber first at 229-247-8100 or you can visit us online at www.ValdostaChamber.com/directory.

Chamber members are the BEST of the BEST! and here’s why:

Chamber members support efforts to grow our local economy. They invest time, money and other resources to help the Chamber realize its mission.

Longevity of Chamber members — nearly half of Chamber members have been one for more than five years.

They weathered the recession and are continuing to serve their customers and the community.

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Having been in business since 1966, we have built our reputation on honesty and integrity. This philosophy has allowed us to receive numerous awards including the Time Magazine Quality Dealer Award, the Georgia Family Business of the Year Award, the Bulldog 100 Award for being one of the fastest growing businesses owned by University of Georgia Alumni, the Honda and Toyota’s President’s Award, the General Motors Mark of Excellence Award just to name a few.

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How Pet Ownership CanBenefit Moody Families

By Ashley Thornton,VSU Communications Intern

Military families endure a lot of stress, whether it is a deployment, TDY or other military challenges that may come along.

It’s no wonder some families choose to avoid any-thing they feel might create additional stress, includ-

ing owning a pet. But the opposite may be true for you and your family. The mental and physical health benefits a pet can provide are well worth the consideration.

One of the greatest advantages a pet can provide is companionship. When a service member at Moody re-ceives orders for a deployment, or community friends move away on orders, consistent companionship is hard to have. With a pet, children and spouses can maintain or bring a pet along with almost any order. Because of the inconsistent pet housing, some families opt out of a pet lifestyle, although most Air Force installations allow up to two dogs, two cats or one of each. (In the instance of relocation, owners can choose to drive their pets across the country stopping at pet-friendly hotels or look into air travel arrangements.)

Having a pet can also offer physical benefits by increasing physical activity. Many active and retired Moody personnel have said that pets help them get out of the house and be more physically active as a walking buddy and a social catalyst. Valdosta is home to Freedom Park, located at 3795 Guest Road, just a few miles from base, which offers an off-leash dog park.

Pet adoption is something to be explored when considering owning an animal. Today, there are millions of loveable, healthy dogs and cats that desperately need homes. Due to overpopulation of homeless pets, four million are euthanized every year. Valdosta offers pet adoption agencies including Lowndes County Animal Services and the Humane Society of Valdosta. The American Classifieds and Val-dosta Daily Times classifieds are also options when looking for a pet.

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How to Land Your Perfect Job WhileStationed at Moody!

Finding a job in a new area isn’t always the easiest thing to do, but the Valdosta area offers a lot to Moody spouses. Job hunting can be stressful, so remember to factor in your own happiness when looking so you’ll get a job

you ENJOY. Marcy Propst, a Moody spouse, and staffing consultant at Express Employment Agency, gives the following advice for landing your dream job:

• Get settled in with your family before you start looking for a job, because looking for a job can be a full time job.

• Be clear about what type of job you would enjoy. Employers are not interested in someone that wants “just a job”. Be able to articulate clearly what you are looking for with prospective employers.

• Start building a network. There are resources at Moody (includ-ing other Moody spouses) that can help introduce you to other people in the community. You will find that churches are also a great place to get to know people that know other people. Employ-ment agencies such as Express Employment Professionals can give you access to a network of key decision makers in a wide range of industries and places of employment. And most of them are willing to help. This will be your most important asset in looking for just the right job.

• Research local companies and organizations. Identify those that are in segments (manufacturing, teaching, health care, etc.) you like or have experience in. There is a wide variety of businesses in Valdosta, so your skills may be of value in a number of segments.

• Start to ask your network if they know anyone that works in one of your targeted companies or organizations.

• Check the local newspaper and job sites on the web to see who is hiring. How does this match with what you are looking for. Check it out with your network.

• Post your resume on job sites, such as Monster and Career Builder.

• Once you have identified some targeted companies, start to send out your resume with a cover letter specific to the company and follow this up with a phone call. Don’t wait to get a response.

• When you get an interview, remember it is a two way interview. The hiring manager is trying to determine if you would be a good fit and you are trying to determine if this is a place you would enjoy working.

For a list of trusted agencies to help you in your job search, visit ValdostaChamber.com/directory and search “employ-ment agencies.”


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Renting means giving up the pleasures of paying property taxes, repairs, fat mortgage payments and the ability

to choose your own carpet and wall colors. It should not mean giving up your security deposit for no good reason. Good landlords don’t want to keep it, anyway. Really. What they want is for tenants to leave the house or apart-ment in a condition (normal wear and tear excepted) requiring the least effort on their part to re-rent it. As a property manager in Valdosta since 1980, that includes me. In Georgia, there’s not a govern-mental agency with the power to intervene in most landlord – tenant disputes, so for landlords who won’t play fair with deposits, a tenant’s best friend will be Georgia’s Landlord/Tenant Act and its interpretation through the Georgia Landlord-Tenant Handbook. In a Q & A format, the 87-page handbook is provided by the Georgia Department of Community Affairs (www.dca.ga.gov) and Georgia Legal Aid.

Making afew com-mon-sensemoves maykeep you from needing it, though. The absolute best defense of your deposit is to know what’s in your lease – and live up to it. Ask for and read a blank lease ahead of time. If you have questions about the wording, ask the landlord or management com-pany about them up front. The Ga. Association of Realtors standard lease, used by most Realtors, conforms to state law, but private landlords may use leases that don’t. To address disputes over condi-tions of property before and after a lease, Georgia law describes the re-quired inspection procedures for both landlord and tenant both before and after occupancy. Specifics include pre-occupancy condition inspection, how soon a landlord must inspect after a tenant vacates and how the security deposit – or an explanation of any deductions – must be given to the tenant within a specified time. The Law also describes what steps must be taken in a security deposit dispute. A major source of contention is vacating before the lease expires. MAFB personnel can legally break a lease with written proof of permanent change of station orders or temporary duty orders lasting more than 90 days, according to both state and federal law. That does not exclude them from giving 30-day notice or from being responsible for damage to the rental beyond normal wear and tear.

Georgia’s Landlord/Tenant Law obviously covers much more than can be mentioned here, but most, if not all, of what you’ll need to confront an unfair landlord is in there. Taking two or three hours to research landlord-tenant laws may be the most money you’ll make per hour all year, if it means rescuing several hundred dollars worth of security deposit. (You may also find out that a landlord’s actions are justified, which, if nothing else, avoids wasting time going to war with the landlord.) More easy money: Get the check list which the landlord or the land-lord’s cleaning company uses for clean-ing a rental unit, so that you know, for instance, that “clean” may include base-boards, window sills, stove and oven controls, ceiling fan blades, kitchen and bathroom exhaust vents, the top of the refrigerator and carpet or other things you may have missed. If the cleaning service minimum is $75 or $125 and three hours of cleaning gets your deposit back, you’ve just paid yourself $25 to $75 an hour. That’s not bad money for living up to something – the lease – you’ve already agreed to do, anyway.

ONE FINAL NOTE: Many houses I managed belong to former MAFB personnel who want to return or had difficulty selling, when transferred. Your rent pays their mortgage and as such, it’s as important a part of their budget as it may be for yours.

RENTING? HOW TO PROTECT YOUR SECURITY DEPOSIT!

For a list of trusted property management companiesvisit www.ValdsotaChamber.com

by Mike Hill

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Our mission is to serve and empower individuals and families by pro-moting healthy relationships within the community through thera-peutic interventions. We believe that many people are influenced by

their surroundings and that behavior is learned from the people, places and things that individuals have the most interaction with. We also believe that behavior can be unlearned.

As clinicians working with our clients, we become a coach or co-constructor with families in the therapeutic process. We understand that military life can cause added stress, and we offer many services to help. Thank you for your ser-vice to our country and please call us if we can assist you!

PeaceWay Counseling & Mediation is committed to providing a quality service to Moody families in the community.

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At Georgia Power, we commend the men and women of the United States Air Force for their bravery and dedication in serving and protecting our country. And we understand that kind of dedication, because we are dedicated to our customers and to serving the Valdosta area. That’s why we work hard to keep rates as low as possible while delivering safe, reliable energy and excellent customer service.

On behalf of Georgia Power and the citizens in the greater Valdosta area, we want to say thank you!

Georgia Power Salutes The Men & Women of the United States Air Force

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Every community with an Air Force Base is different...special in its own way. One of the things that makes your assignment at Moody so special is the opportunity to get to know our unique Downtown Valdosta. It’s not hard to get Downtown from Moody. Just hit Bemiss and head south!

First FridayHeld the first Friday of each month, First Friday is your opportunity to come Downtown and enjoy great food and drinks from local restaurants (see pages 36-37). You will often find live bands and other activities along the streets of Valdosta on these nights.

Art After Dark

Held the third Friday of each month, Art After Dark is the perfect time to experience art inside and out. You are invited to stroll through Downtown’s historic buildings, streets, and alleys to enjoy the beauty of Downtown Valdosta and the art created by local artists. Experience the most fabulous, offbeat, intriguing artwork, as well as extraordinary shopping and dining in Downtown Valdosta.

Farm DaysFarm Days is a farmer’s market held around the Historic Lowndes County Courthouse Square from April until October. Come Downtown to find the delicious taste of farm fresh food picked just for you! The market show-cases locally sourced produce, food items, and arts and crafts from surrounding areas. Come for the freshness and stay for the fun at Downtown Valdosta Farm Days!

Be sure to bring your children downtown on Dec. 7 to participate in the Downtown Holiday Open House and Christmas Parade featuring Santa! These are just a few of the many events you can take part in downtown. For more information “LIKE” Valdosta Main Street on facebook.com/valdostamainstreetfans or visit www.valdo-stamainstreet.com.


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Welcome to our community! At ELEAD1ONE/Fresh Beginnings, we are proud to be part of the community. We warmly welcome you and your family to South Georgia. Established over 25 years ago here in Valdosta, Fresh Beginnings began as a customer retention organization to the automotive market. Initial offerings to Car Dealers were customer thank you gifts, such as cookies and direct mail pieces sent at regular intervals to their customers. In recent years FreshBeginnings has expanded it product line of cookies, specialty candies andgourmet treats packaged in custom tins that are sold to corporate and retail accounts outside the automobileindustry. In 1999, to satisfy a growing need for an independent third-party to conduct customer satisfaction surveys, ELEAD1ONE Call Center was developed.

ELEAD1ONE is a leader in automotive marketing and customer servicenationwide and is constantly growing! To meet these needs, we have immediate openings for full and part-timeemployees. Our flexible scheduling makes it easy for everyone seeking employment to get just the schedule they need – second income, retirees, students, and moms or dads seeking work while the kids are in school or spouse is deployed. ELEAD1ONE/Fresh Beginnings is a key contributor to our community because our business brings money from outside of our community and adds it to our local economy. The company, its management team and employees offers their time and talents to the community in a variety of ways. Some of the ways our team has served our local community include: Second Harvest Food bank, Rotary, and Humane Society to name a few.

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Valdosta’s Hometown Theme ParkFor 16 years, Wild Adventures has been the beloved destination for Moody families, offering entertainment for all generations. It is the area’s number one attraction and it’s not hard to see why – it’s a theme park, water park, animal park and concert venue rolled into one. A trip to Wild Adventures is an affordable, stress-free alternative to Florida theme parks and a short drive from Moody AFB. What sets Wild Adventures apart from other theme parks is the variety of thrills, entertainment and animal interactions for families. Guests of all ages can enjoy the South’s largest ride collection including major wooden and steel roller coasters like the Cheetah, hundreds of exotic animals, the region’s largest water park and all-star concerts all in a family friendly setting. You can look forward to fantastic shows and festivals all season long too. During the spring and summer, Wild Adventures features major musical acts in the area’s largest outdoor amphitheater. Families also can cool off in Splash Island Water Park, which is included as part of general admission. In October, younger guests love Kid-O-Ween while braver souls can face Terror in the Wild. Then in December, celebrate the season at Wild Adventures Christmas. Wild Adventures caters to military families with discounts on park admission at ITT offices, or at the park with a valid military ID. With all that the park has to of-fer, many families find the season pass to be the best value, as they like to visit again and again. A season pass pays for itself in less than two visits and can be purchased online at wildadventures.com, at the park, or at the ITT office.

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Thinking about furthering your education while you’re stationed at Moody? There are limitless opportunities!

When it comes to talking about military and college, considering issues such as moving and deployments are important in planning your college path. Valdosta offers a variety of options when deciding to further

your education. Georgia Military College (GMC), Wiregrass Georgia Technical College (WGTC) and Valdosta State University (VSU) are excellent options to be explored. All have been designated as Military Friendly School’s by G.I. Jobs magazine, ranking them among the “top 15 percent of all colleges, universities and trade schools nationwide for their service to military members, veterans, and spouses as students to ensure their success in completing a col-lege degree.”

Georgia Military College (valdosta.gmc.cc.ga.us)In appreciation of our active duty military students, GMC offers a military discount, along with innovative class schedules to allow Moody and our other military students with demanding schedules the ability to finish their classes and their degrees in the shortest amount of time. Georgia Military College Valdosta/Moody AFB campuses have been recognized as a military friendly school for the last four years in part for the many services provided on-site such as academic advisement, VA benefit counseling, and textbook rental. Leslie Hafer, GMC Director

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Wiregrass GeorgiaTechnical College (wiregrass.edu)WGTC is proud of its Military friendly distinction as it reflects our commitment to serving those that sacrifice their lives for our freedom. The college works with the Com-munity College of the Air Force (CCAF) to provide academic core classes that fit the re-quirements of CCAF, operates the National Testing Center on Moody Air Force Base for the base commu-nity, offers on-base classes in a range of topics, and provides personal contact with each military student to ensure their needs are being met. In addition, several technical and industrial programs donate student and instructor time to military spouses while their loved one is on deployment to help with general maintenance of homes and vehicles. The college participates in annual veterans events and has begun a student organization for veterans attending the college. For more information on WGTC’s efforts to provide education opportunities to military personnel, please call Mar-garet Brogdon at 229-253-9571.

Angela Hobby, Executive Directorof Public Relations and Information

Valdosta State University (Valdosta.edu)For many years, Valdosta State has worked with Moody and other regional military bases to serve their educational needs, and facilitating educational oppor-

tunities for active duty military and veterans continues to be a priority. VSU’s Department of Adult and Military Programs (AMP) makes degree completion more seamless for adult learners, with particular attention to members of the mili-tary and veterans. “We are carrying on a tradition that has been part of the VSU mission for a long time, in helping meet the educational needs of active duty service members and veterans of the military branches,” said Dr. Jerry Merwin, director of AMP.

“We have permanent, fulltime VSU staff members working at both Moody Air Force Base and Kings Bay Naval Submarine Base, and we offer undergraduate and graduate programs at both locations.” For more information on VSU’s Adult and Military Programs, visit www.valdosta.edu/academics/amp/.

Troy University (trojan.troy.edu)“Troy University has a long-standing history with our armed forces. For over half a century, TROY has been proud to work with our military ser-vice members to pursue advanced education under the G. I. Bill.

Obtaining a degree or furthering your education while in the military can present additional

hurdles. Use these tips to ensure your success!

Tip 1- Pursue something you love and stay committed. It won’t be worth it if you only choose a degree based on convenience.

Tip 2… Be organized. Record keeping is essential when transfers could be necessary. Keep contact information for the schools and departments where you attended classes, along with copies of your transcripts.

Tip 3… Stay flexible. We all know the Air Force can throw unexpected and untimely obstacles in the way of everyday life including trying to com-plete a degree. In order to complete coursework, you may have to take courses as you can or even put education on hold. But don’t be discour-aged! Make progress a little at a time.

Tip 4… Communication is key. In order to make career decisions, spouses must consider each other’s goals and come to decisions on how they can best achieve them.

Tip 5… Networking. Make sure to link up with other military spouses who are in the same situation and connect with them and the community of individuals within your academic field and future career. Perks of a tradi-tional university include building professional relationships which could be harder to establish online.

Tip 6…Think ahead. When choosing the field and university at which you would like to study, take into consideration how they might fit with the inevitable moves and possible deployments that come with military life. Determine what sacrifices you would be willing to make. Would you like to attend a traditional university or would an online program still meet your needs and career goals? Also, meet with a counselor at the on-base education center to find out about special discounts offered to Moody families at schools in the area.


We are educational partners with the U.S. Army, Navy, Air Force, Marine Corps and Coast Guard, and through our Yellow Ribbon Program, we are here to help our veterans achieve their educational goals as well. Online or in-class, whether you’re active duty or reserves, on deployment or sta-tioned here at home—TROY offers a degree program that will follow you wherever you serve. Paige Wester, TROY Recruiter

Other Moody-friendlyoptions include:-Webster University (webster.edu) degree candidates include active duty and retired military personnel, their spouses, and DOD civilians, federal contractors as well as the general public. Webster provides contemporary and challenging educational opportunities to adult learners while recognizing the moti-vation and maturity they bring into the classroom.

-Embry-Riddle AeronauticalUniversity (Erau.edu) supports four modes of learning: Classroom, On-line, EagleVision Home, and

EagleVision Classroom. Computer-ized classrooms are also available for students’ needs. There are useful connections at this site as well, such as being part of the new Technical College System of Georgia (TCSG) partnership and having a good relationship with the local technical college, WGTC.

-Park University (Park.edu/mood) At Park, the goal is to make it as easy and inexpensive as possible for you to complete your degree and to build your success. Park understands what a challenge it is to work full-time, juggle family responsibilities and attend class. That’s why they offer more choices of class times, locations and online options for completing your degree.

Webster University has a facultythat practices what it teaches,class hours around your schedule,and small classes with a lot ofone-on-one attention.Call us today!

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Start, Grow or Expand Your Business

Moody Air Force Base with nearly 11,000 personnel is a tremendous asset to our community. We appreciate your service

to our country, and the SEEDS Business Resource Center offers our services to you. Anyone interested in starting a business can receive free resources com-pliments of the Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber and the SEEDS Center. Where do I START? Start with a free consultation at the Chamber. Find out what is required to start a business and dis-cuss the feasibility of your business idea. A detailed industry report will make you aware of recent developments within the industry and which associations and publications are available to give you a better understanding of the business that you are interested in starting. We can help you find out more about your competition with a detailed competitor list. A custom demographic report will help identify how many people are in your target market. Our Guide to Start-ing a Business provides explanations, addresses, phone numbers and websites that are needed to help you fully prepare to legally start your business in Valdosta-Lowndes and Georgia.

How can I GROW? Whether you need to apply for a loan or you’re ready to write a business plan for your business, the SEEDS Center has a business plan format and assistance for you. We can help you identify your target market. Reach more of your target market with custom business leads based on the industry or size. Consumer leads can be generated based on search criteria such as age, income or location.

I am ready to EXPAND! If a high traffic area is vital to your company, request traffic counts to determine the best location for your business or billboard. The SEEDS Center can provide informa-tion on available commercial property based on business use and size re-quirements. We can show you where your competitors are located.

Visit www.SEEDSBusinessResource-Center.com for more information including upcoming business semi-nars and workshops. Contact Varian Brown at 229-247-8100 today.

*Underlined items highlight a few of the many free resources available to assist you

your business. You do not need to be a Chamber member to take advantage of all

of these resources and services.

SEEDS Business Resource Center

has so much to offer families of Moody and we wanted to make sure you don’t miss anything!

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Valdosta

1. View local and regional artwork at Spring Into Art or the Draw Project at the Annette Howell Turner Center for the Arts.

2. Print out a copy of Valdosta’s Historic Driving Tour and dis-cover over 50 historic buildings as you drive through Valdosta’s four National Registered Historic Districts.

3. Art After Dark - Experience fabulous artwork, bands, & shop-ping discounts in downtown Valdosta on the third Friday of every month.

4. Lions and Tigers and Bears, OH MY! Visit the petting zoo or take an excursion tour at Tiger Stripes Exotic Animal Sanctuary.

5. Born to be Wild! Join a local riding club.6. Sneak a peek at some of the most beautiful and well-appointed

homes at Valdosta’s Home and Garden Tour every spring. 7. Give your time to one of many local service clubs to make the

community a better place. 8. Polish your public speaking skills with the Valdosta Toastmas-

ters.9. Get festive! Be a part of a tradition by attending a local festival.10. Tune up your musical

skills by taking piano, guitar or voice lessons.

11. Enroll in a cooking seminar or learn new computer skills in a Continuing Education Class.

12. Fish at the Withla-coochee River.

13. Shop for old and new merchandise, collectibles, antiques, jewelry, clothing and much more at a local flea market or consignment shop.

14. Go wild at Wild Adventures Water and Theme Park!15. Experience a glimpse of life in the 1920’s by viewing the

Milltown Murals in Lakeland. 16. Gaze at the night sky and learn about constellations and

visible planets at VSU’s Planetarium Show. 17. Attend one of three musicals put on every summer by Peach

State Summer Theatre, the Official Musical Theater of the State of GA.

18. Practice your putting and more at Jungle Jym’s Family Fun Center!19. Hang out at a local coffee shop.20. What’s for dinner? Head to the local farmer’s market for

fresh produce and meats.

21. Take a guided tour of The Crescent House and gar-dens, an 1898 neoclassical mansion.

22. Ride your bike down the Azalea Trail or join the Azalea Bicyclists.

23. Fish, canoe, hike or camp at Grand Bay Wildlife Management Area.

24. Shop discount prices at the Preferred Outlets at Lake Park or visit the Valdosta Mall for the latest fashion.

25. Play a round or two at one of Valdosta’s best golf courses.26. Sample and learn about a variety of different wines at wine

tastings sponsored by local wineries and establishments.27. Go quail hunting at the Quail Creek Shooting Preserve.28. Kick off the holiday season by attending Merry Marketplace,

an art and craft show in which all proceeds go to local charities. 29. Train your dog to tackle the dog obstacle-course at the dog

park.30. Learn about our local area by visiting one of our local

museums. 31. Enjoy beautiful music performed by the Valdosta Choral Guild

at their annual Christmas or Spring Concert.32. Thrifty? Spend your Saturday finding treasures at local yard

sales.33. Investigate paranormal activity in Valdosta with the Vapir

Paranormal club, the closest thing towards becoming a Ghost buster in Valdosta, Ga.

34. Treat yourself to a relaxing spa day.35. Visit the VSU Fine Arts Gallery to see exhibitions showcasing

both student, faculty, and regional artwork.36. Check out a book, listen to a story, or join a book club at one

of many public libraries. 37. Tap into your creative side and take an art class.38. Buy a corned beef sandwich from Temple Israel.39. Looking for the perfect outfit for a special

occasion? Check out what the local boutiques offer. 40. Farm Days – Shop Local! Head to

Downtown Valdosta on the 1st and 3rd Saturdays of each month from May to September to buy locally-grown pro-duce and locally-produced artisan items.

41. Practice your shot at one of Valdosta’s shooting ranges.

42. Attend a Moody Air Force Base air show.


43. Enjoy a Valdosta Theatre Guild’s theatrical production at the ‘Dosta Playhouse.44. Fly your remote control plane with the Valdosta RCA Flyers. 45. TITLETOWN for a Reason!

Cheer on our local high school athletes.46. Sample International cuisine at a local restaurant.47. Attend the South Georgia Classic, a Nationwide PGA tour

annual event at Kinderlou Forest Golf Club.48. Lace up your running shoes and participate in one of Valdo-

sta’s 5K races. 49. Garden with one of nine gardening clubs with the Valdosta

Garden Center .50. Bowl a strike at Jac’s Lane.51. First Fridays Downtown!

Gather to eat and socialize in our beautiful, historic down-town area the first Friday of each month.

52. Unwind from a long day or work week by singing karaoke, playing trivia, shooting pool or throwing darts.

53. Catch a flick on the big screen.54. Get organic and healthy at an

organic or natural food store.55. Enjoy a ballet production put on by one of the local dance

companies.56. Sample a variety of foods while raising money for local chari-

ties at the annual Taste of Valdosta event. 57. Load up the kids and head to an inflatable playground58. Vroom! Vroom! Start your engines and head to the South

Georgia Motor Sports Park, a racing facility consisting of a ¼ mile NHRA drag strip and ½ mile paved oval racetrack.

59. Try out a new look and get a makeover at a local salon. 60. Enjoy a fine dining experience in restaurants offering

delicious cuisine and intimate atmospheres61. It’s great to be a VSU Blazer! Dress in your red and black

gear and enjoy VSU Athletics.62. Have a party! Let someone else do the cooking and hire a

caterer.63. Get it while it’s hot! Eat a hot, fresh doughnut from

Daylight Donuts or Dixie Cream.64. Surprise a loved one with flowers from a local florist.65. Have a picnic at one of Lowndes County’s 36 public parks.66. Listen to classical music performed by the Valdosta Symphony

Orchestra, an orchestra comprised of the region’s finest and musicians.

67. Take a leisurely walk or go for a jog on the Camellia Trail at Valdosta State University.68. Indulge in a southern BBQ sandwich. 69. Peruse the works of local artists in local art galleries.70. Grab the girls & head to the annual South Georgia Bridal Expo. 71. Re-fuel your body with a refreshing fresh-squeezed juice, smoothie or wheatgrass shot.72. It’s fun to stay at the Y.M.C.A. Join the local “Y”!

73. Head out to the fields and pick seasonal fresh fruits at a local farmer vendor. 74. Help preserve the art of quilting with fellowship as a mem-

ber of a local quilter’s guild. 75. Pitch a tent and go camping at a local campground. 76. Greet newcomers or get to know others new to the area

with South Georgia Newcomers’ Club or MetroOne. 77. Decorate your home or find the perfect house-warming gift

at one of several home interior stores. 78. Enjoy a VSU Theatre production at Whitehead Auditorium.79. Take a guided hunting tour. 80. Play frisbee or work on your tan on the front lawn of

Valdosta State University’s campus. 81. Earn a black belt or learn self defense at a martial arts class.82. Looking for some bling? See what local jewelry stores have

to offer.83. Attend a local place of worship.84. Grab your lawn chair and line the streets

to watch a parade in Downtown Valdosta.

85. Head out to Banks Lake National Wildlife Refuge to enjoy South Georgia’s natural beauty.

86. Mentor a child or train to be an advocate with children.

87. Get involved at a City Council meeting at the historic City Hall building or a County Commission meeting at the Lowndes County Judicial Adminis-trative Complex.

88. Visit Sunset Hill Cemetery, a Victorian style cemetery established in 1861, where you can see the graves of many of Valdosta’s notable and historic persons.

89. Beat the heat and enjoy an ice cream or fro-yo treat.90. Attend a FREE Lunch and Learn at the City Hall Annex.91. Design on a Dime. Take home improvement classes and do it

yourself.92. Channel your inner Yogi at a yoga class93. Experience life in a cotton mill town by strolling through the

mill houses in the City of Remerton, developed after Strick-land Cotton Mills was built in 1899.

94. Hear a band at a local venue. 95. Broadway comes to Valdosta! Purchase season tickets to

the Presenter Series and enjoy award-winning musicals and plays performed by traveling companies.

96. Attend the annual 100 Black Men of Valdosta Top Barbecue Chefs Cook-off on the courthouse lawn in August.

97. Give back! Donate blood or build a house.98. Join an underground beer and wine club and try new beers

and wines every month.99. Get in shape and have fun doing it! Take a Zumba, ballroom,

latin, or ballet dance class.100. Join the roller derby with the Valdosta Venom-Roller Derby

Team!


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Triangle Furniture has been around for over thirty years in Moultrie, GA, but the Valdosta location has been giving great service to customers since

October 2010. What started as wholesale furniture, has evolved into a retail opera-tion. But no worries, Triangle Furniture didn’t stray from its wholesale roots. They continue to offer everyday low prices on brand name furnishings from great companies like Ashley, Best Home Furnishings, Stacy, H-Home, Riverside, Home Elegance, Steve Silver, Catnapper, Jackson, & more.

“Whether you’re looking for living room, bedroom, or dining room, we’re here to serve you,” states Drew Durham. “If you don’t see what you’re looking for in our store, we have a large catalog collection and will be glad to order anything for you.” Triangle also offers customized upholstery with Best Home Furnishings, Stacy Manufac-turing, or H-Home.

Whether you’re looking for a sofa, loveseat, accent chair, or recliner, Tri-angle has a great selection of frames and fabrics to choose from.

If you’re looking for new bedding, Tri-angle proudly offers quality mattresses from Corsicanna, Southerland, Eng-lander, and Ashley Sleep. “If you don’t recognize the names of these great companies, that’s because they are ‘Non-Advertised,’” says Drew. “These

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