Jul82024

Dana Brown of Greater Vidalia® Chamber Completes 3rd Year at Institute for Organization Management

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Dana Brown, Director of Member Experience, of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber has recently completed her third year at Institute for Organization Management, a four-year nonprofit leadership training program at The University of Georgia Center…

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Jun212024

SUMMIT 2024 Keynote Speaker Announced!

  Are you looking for ways to enhance your skills, network with peers, and learn from experts in your field? If so, you won’t want to miss the Summit conference on September 26, 2024. The Summit offers you the opportunity to participate in sessions on topics such as leadership, communication, marketing, the future of talent,…

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May162024

Showcasing Greater Vidalia® Was a Success!

Showcasing Greater Vidalia® was a huge success. Approximately 300 people attended and nearly $100,000 was raised to foster the Chamber’s mission of preparing, developing, and promoting our businesses and community for economic growth. This successful endeavor would not be possible without our community partners: an incredible, hard-working committee, the sponsoring businesses and those who donated…

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Apr122024

Greater Vidalia® Chamber Public Policy Agenga

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT & TAXATION Support and maintain current state tax incentives and economic development policies that have proven to attract investment, create jobs, incentivize growth, and provide economic stability. HEALTH & WELLNESS Increase advocacy, awareness, and support of efforts of a robust local network of organizations and service providers working to expand and/or improve mental…

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Mar202024
Original Program Chairs Jack and Lynette Dell with first year class member Barry Dotson and longtime program coordinator Debbie Evans Photo from Barry Dotson

Celebrating 30 Years of Developing Community Leadership: A Milestone Event

The Greater Vidalia® Chamber proudly announced its 30th-anniversary celebration. This milestone event commemorated three decades of empowering individuals, businesses, and communities through innovative leadership cohort style programming. The celebration took place on March 14th at The Gathering Place in Lyons. Participants from each year of the program were present and able to network with fellow…

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Mar132024
GVYL 2023-2024

Greater Vidalia Youth Leadership Graduation 2023-2024

The Greater Vidalia® Youth Leadership class held its graduation last night at Lyons First Baptist Church for the graduation of the 2023-2024 class. The graduation ceremony gives the students the opportunity to show their parents, program sponsors, and the participating school officials what they learned during the program about themselves, our community, and how they…

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Feb152024
Annual Meeting

Greater Vidalia Chamber Hosts Annual Meeting

A packed house at the Vidalia Community Center was the scene Friday night for the 2024 Annual Meeting! Stephanie Williams 2024 Chair of the Board of Directors, received the gavel ceremoniously from 2023 Board chair, Mike Hagan. Garrett and Blythe Wilcox were honored with the 2022-2023 “Chair Award” from 2022 Chairman John Koon and 2023…

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Jan102024

Record Crowd Attends the Legislative Luncheon

On Thursday, January 4th, the Greater Vidalia ® Chamber hosted the first event of the year, the Legislative Luncheon.  This event gives constituents in the Greater Vidalia® area the opportunity to hear from their elected officials right before they head off to Atlanta for session of the Georgia Assembly.  This year’s event hosted a record…

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