Professional Opportunities

Professional Consultants

The Professional Consultants Program is a FREE service to aid aspiring entrepreneurs and business owners in the many challenges they face. Start-up and established companies in the Valdosta-Lowndes County community have benefited from this service for over three years. Consultants give back to the community by sharing their advice and wisdom they have gained throughout their career. The clients are grateful and the consultants are helping grow jobs in our community by supporting business development. If you are interested in becoming a consultant, scheduling an appointment, or learning more about this program, please contact Courtney Ruttinger.

Represented Industries

Banking, Lending & Mortgages
Certified Public Accounting
Financial Planning
Mediation Services
Marketing & Promotions
Computer Networking & Support
Development & Planning
Employee & Organizational Development
Legal Advice
The S.E.E.D.S. Center is always looking for talented professionals who are willing to give back and become a Professional Consultant. To become a Professional Consultant or to schedule an appointment with a Consultant, contact Courtney Ruttinger at 229-247-8100.

Valdosta Networking Professionals

The Valdosta Networking Professionals (VNP) is made up of local professionals (usually sales generators) who meet weekly to exchange sales leads. VNP creates great networking opportunities allowing you to build business relationships that will
expand your customer base. At the start of each meeting, members will give a quick commercial (30 seconds) of themselves to the group. The featured speaker then takes 15-20 minutes to explain and advertise his or her company and its products or services. The last 20 minutes leads are exchanged among members. To become a member, the business professional must be a member of the Chamber and only one industry representative is allowed (example: One Insurance Agent, one Real Estate Agent, one Florist, etc.). By joining, members are committing to participate and play an active role in the business community. Therefore, members are expected to attend at least two meetings a month.

Visit our Web site: www.valdostanetworkingprofessionals.com

When: Every Monday from noon-1 p.m.
Where: Azalea’s Restaurant at the Holiday Inn on Hwy 84

For More Information:
Courtney Ruttinger at the Chamber
cruttinger@valdostachamber.com
229-247-8100

IT Professionals Network

The IT Professionals Network is made up of more than 20 locally employed technology application professionals who meet quarterly to discuss best practices in the advanced technology industry. Lunch is provided by the Chamber and all technology professionals are encouraged to attend. If you are interested in joining the Network, please contact Tara Nichols at 229-247-8100, or tnichols@valdostachamber.com.

Inventors & Innovators Network

Inventors & Innovators is a network designed to bring the “intellectual property” professionals of Lowndes County together to discuss and address the needs of local inventors. If you are interested in joining the Network, please contact Tara Nichols at 229-247-8100, or tnichols@valdostachamber.com.

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