We have officially kicked off the first session of the Greater Vidalia® Youth Leadership Class of 2026–2027! Please join us in giving a warm welcome to this year’s incredible group of students! Over the next seven months, these young leaders will grow their leadership skills, build valuable life skills, connect with community leaders, and get…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber is proud to announce the launch of the Leadership Greater Vidalia® Class of 2027, beginning with a two-day orientation and advance held Thursday and Friday, August 13th and 14th at Rocky Creek Lodge. The two-day experience officially kicked off this year’s Leadership Greater Vidalia® program, bringing together 20 emerging and established…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber is pleased to announce that Blythe Wilcox, Executive Director of the Southeastern Technical College Foundation, will serve as Chair of the Chamber’s 2027 REACH program. REACH is the Greater Vidalia® Chamber’s annual opportunity campaign, designed to help Chamber members strategically market their businesses by selecting Chamber programs, events and sponsorship…
DetailsJEKYLL ISLAND, GA – The Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives (GACCE) proudly presented its 2026 Legacy Award to Debra “Debbie” Evans, IOM, Executive Vice President of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber of Commerce, during the association’s Executive Leadership Conference held July 7–10 at the Jekyll Island Club Resort in Jekyll Island, Georgia. The GACCE…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber welcomed community leaders, elected officials, business professionals, and stakeholders to the State of Rural Development event held Thursday, June 11th, at the Vidalia Community Center. The program featured members of the Georgia House Rural Development Committee, led by Chairwoman Leesa Hagan, who provided valuable insights into the opportunities, challenges, and legislative…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber proudly hosted its annual Showcasing Greater Vidalia® event on Friday, May 8th at the Vidalia Community Center, bringing together business and community leaders for an evening of networking, entertainment, and community engagement. This year’s event embraced a lively “Rock of Ages” theme, creating an energetic atmosphere that encouraged attendees to connect,…
DetailsThe Leadership Greater Vidalia® program proudly celebrated the graduation of 15 participants on Friday, April 10th at Partin Park in Lyons, marking the successful completion of a year-long, cohort-style leadership development program. Designed to cultivate informed, engaged, and connected leaders, Leadership Greater Vidalia® provides participants with a comprehensive look at the people, places, and systems…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber welcomed more than 130 business and community leaders on Thursday, April 2nd for a State of Emergency Preparedness Luncheon held at Lyons First Baptist Church. The event focused on equipping local businesses with the knowledge and tools needed to prepare for potential emergencies and threats that could impact operations and community…
DetailsThe ConnectHER Gathering for Women brought energy, connection, and community spirit to downtown Vidalia on Thursday, March 19th. Hosted at the elegant Dahlia Event Center, the evening welcomed nearly 200 women from across the area for a night designed to celebrate, support, and empower one another. Guests were first treated to a relaxed “sip and…
DetailsCongratulations to the Greater Vidalia® Youth Leadership Class of 2025-2026! Students celebrated their graduation last night at Lyons First Baptist Church, showcasing what they’ve learned about leadership, community impact, and their role as future leaders. Throughout the program, students explored key industries like Agriculture, Economic Development, and Healthcare while also developing essential skills in Professional…
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