The 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…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia Chamber® held its 2026 Annual Meeting on Thursday, February 5, at the Vidalia Community Center, bringing together business leaders, elected officials, and community partners to celebrate accomplishments from the past year and outline priorities for the year ahead. The meeting highlighted strong momentum in member engagement, business development, leadership initiatives, and advocacy…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber hosted its annual Legislative Lunch on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at Lyons First Baptist Church, providing local business and community leaders the opportunity to hear directly from state legislators on key issues impacting the region and the state of Georgia. The program featured remarks and discussion from State House Representative Leesa…
DetailsYesterday, our GVYL students got a hands-on look at our agriculture community! They learned how local farms and agribusinesses fuel our economy, provide jobs, and keep our region thriving. We’re so thankful for the amazing community partners who shared their time, knowledge, and passion with our students: A&M Farms of Toombs / Haygood’s on 292…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber hosted it’s State of Healthcare Luncheon on Thursday, October 2nd, at Lyons First Baptist Church, bringing together community leaders, healthcare professionals, and local business representatives for an insightful discussion on the current landscape and future of healthcare in Georgia. This year’s featured guest was Caylee Noggle, President and CEO of the…
DetailsWhat is Redevelopment Powers Law, and how does it work? Georgia’s Redevelopment Powers Law gives local governments the authority to sell bond to finance infrastructure and other redevelopment costs within a specially defined area, know as a tax allocation district (TAD). The bonds are secured by a “tax allocation increment” which is the increase in…
DetailsOn Thursday, September 25, the Greater Vidalia Chamber proudly hosted the Summit Business & Leadership Conference at Southeastern Technical College. Nearly 100 attendees gathered for this half-day event, designed to inspire, educate, and equip local business leaders and professionals with tools for growth and leadership in today’s rapidly changing landscape. The conference featured a powerful…
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