“As part of the local business community, I believe in the mission of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber and how it works to strengthen both our region and our individual businesses,” said Wendell Dixon, CEO at Peoples Bank. The Chamber is excited to launch its 7th REACH program, with Dixon serving as Chair. “REACH gives businesses…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Chamber implements several programs and initiatives to support our mission of promoting the business interests of members through building bridges, cultivating community, elevating business, and achieving excellence. Your membership is what allows us to execute and expand our program of work. The REACH Campaign is led by a powerhouse team and has…
DetailsPlease join us in welcoming the Greater Vidalia® Youth Leadership Class of 2025-2026! Over the next 7 months, these incredible students will grow as leaders, build valuable life skills, and get an insider’s look at what makes our community work. Congratulations to all of this year’s students! Montgomery County High School: Evan Hardeman and Aaralyn…
DetailsLyons, GA – The Greater Vidalia® Chamber welcomed Chris Clark, President and CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, to Lyons on Thursday, September 4, 2025, as part of the statewide Georgia 2050 Tour. The event, hosted at Lyons First Baptist Church, brought together community leaders, business owners, and residents to explore the long-term economic…
DetailsVidalia, GA – The Greater Vidalia® Chamber proudly launched the 32nd Class of its prestigious Greater Vidalia® Leadership program with orientation held on Thursday, August 14, and Friday, August 15, 2025. The two-day session began Thursday with engaging activities focused on identifying each participant’s individual leadership style and discovering how those strengths can be used…
DetailsVidalia, GA – Today, the Georgia Chamber and the Greater Vidalia® Chamber announced that Toombs County will host the GEORGIA|2050 Tour on September 4th at 8am at Lyons First Baptist Church. The GEORGIA|2050 Tour is a statewide tour where the Georgia Chamber will discuss the new GEORGIA|2050 strategic plan and how Georgia’s communities can begin working to…
DetailsWASHINGTON, D.C.— Institute for Organization Management, the professional development program of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, is pleased to announce that Dana Brown, IOM, MBA, Director of Member Experience, of the Greater Vidalia® Chamber, has graduated from the program and has received the recognition of IOM. Awarded to all graduates of the Institute program, the…
DetailsThe Greater Vidalia® Center for Rural Entrepreneurship and Greater Vidalia® Chamber celebrates the signing of House Bill 398 into law, a pivotal step forward for Georgia’s home-based food entrepreneurs. The new legislation, recently signed by Governor Brian Kemp, allows cottage food producers to sell their products through third-party retailers, such as local grocery stores, coffee…
DetailsShowcasing Greater Vidalia® was a huge success. Approximately 300 people attended the Chamber’s largest event of the year on Friday, May 9th at the Vidalia Community Center 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…
DetailsOn Friday, our 2024-2025 class of Leadership Greater Vidalia met at the Durden Cabin in Partin Park for their final session. Each participant presented their capstone project “My Leadership Journey” and shared how they have been impacted through the program this past year. “I am amazed at each class members engagement and their willingness to…
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