Greater Vidalia Chamber

08/31/2026

Thank you for renewing your membership with the Greater Vidalia® Chamber! We truly value your continued support and commitment to strengthening our local business community.
As a member, you’re not only investing in your own growth—you’re also contributing to the prosperity and progress of the entire Greater Vidalia® region.
We look forward to supporting your success and providing opportunities for connection, visibility, and advocacy throughout the year !

08/31/2026

What a day Friday! We are looking forward to seeing all of the new businesses start up in our community. After a one day class, entrepreneurs came with an idea and left with a business plan for their start up! Thank you to Parlor Marketing and the Toombs County Development Authority for sponsoring the programming and the Lucas Center for Entrepreneurship for facilitating our bootcamps.

08/26/2026

Nominations Close Monday! ⏰⏰⏰

There’s still time to shine a spotlight on someone who is making a difference in Greater Vidalia!

Our Inaugural Awards Gala is coming up Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM at The PAL Theater, and we want to make sure the people and businesses who deserve recognition have a chance to be nominated!

Award Categories:
• Emerging Business Leader of the Year
• Emerging Business of the Year
• Hidden Hero Award
• Business Person of the Year
• Business of the Year

🌟 Know someone who deserves to be recognized? Don’t wait! Nominations close THIS MONDAY, August 31!

👉 Submit your nomination here: https://form.jotform.com/261816055879166

✨ Lights. Applause. Celebration. ✨

The Greater Vidalia Chamber is rolling out the red carpet for our Inaugural Awards Gala on Thursday, November 12 at 7:00 PM at The PAL Theater in Vidalia!

Join us for a "Night Out at the Show" as we celebrate the individuals and businesses making an extraordinary impact across Greater Vidalia. During this unforgettable evening, we'll recognize recipients in the following award categories:

🏆 Emerging Business Leader of the Year
🏆 Emerging Business of the Year
🏆 Hidden Hero Award
🏆 Business Person of the Year
🏆 Business of the Year

🌟 Know someone deserving of recognition?
Award nominations are now open through August 31! Submit your nominations here: https://form.jotform.com/261816055879166

🎟️ Tickets are on sale now! Reserve your seat for this special evening at: https://members.greatervidaliachamber.com/events/Awards-Gala-1847/details

A special thank you to our Presenting Sponsor, Terry's Flooring & Blinds, for helping make this inaugural celebration possible.
Join us as we honor excellence, leadership, and the people who make Greater Vidalia shine. We can't wait to celebrate with you! 🎭✨

08/26/2026

Please join us in welcoming the Greater Vidalia® Youth Leadership Class of 2026-2027!

See class roster and read full press release below:
https://www.greatervidaliachamber.com/greater-vidalia-youth-leadership/

Presenting Sponsor: Southeastern Technical College
Program Sponsor: Georgia First Bank

08/25/2026

Are you all in for your organization? Are you striving for excellence in your team?

We are bringing Canadian Olympian Sarah Wells to Vidalia for this year's Summit on September 24th at Southeastern Technical College! She will challenge each individual and organization in attendance and give your company tools to achieve excellence in the everyday.

Get your tickets here: https://members.greatervidaliachamber.com/events/Summit-1842/details

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08/24/2026

This month, we’re giving a BIG High 5 to the incredible men and women of the Lyons Police Department! 👏

Day in and day out, they answer the call to protect, serve, and keep our community safe. Their courage, dedication, and commitment make a lasting impact every single day.

Join us in showing our appreciation for the officers, investigators, dispatchers, detention officers, and support staff who work tirelessly both behind the scenes and on the front lines. Your service, sacrifice, and commitment never go unnoticed.

Program Sponsors: Paul Thigpen Automotive Group (Paul Thigpen Ford Lincoln and Paul Thigpen Chevrolet GMC), Altamaha Bank & Trust, and Rivers Air Conditioning & Heating

08/24/2026

Congratulations to the Ohoopee Regional Library System on the groundbreaking for the expansion and renovation of the Nelle Brown Public Library in Lyons!

08/21/2026

Only a few more days to sign up for the Truist TAP Cohort!

This FREE program helps entrepreneurs strengthen both personal and business financial health through hands-on coaching, 1:1 guidance with experts, and peer learning. Participants will gain valuable financial guidance using the Financial Health Network'sFinHealth Score® framework, and even have a chance to win cash prizes from a$10,000 award pool!

Participating businesses must be located in Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Southern New Jersey or Greater Philadelphia.
Apply by August 31st at 5:00 PM ET — spots are limited!
https://theaccelerationproject.tfaforms.net/wfMwy46

08/21/2026

One year ago this month, we got to celebrate with the team at Memorial Health Meadows Hospital at the ribbon cutting for their renovated Emergency Department!

Thank you Sign and Stamp Solutions for sponsoring this trip down memory lane 🥹.