2012 Guardian Bank Business Plan Competition

The Guardian Bank Business Plan Competition is an initiative of the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with Valdosta State University and Wiregrass Georgia Technical College to foster new business development that will raise the per capita income and better the quality of life in Lowndes County.

For more information regarding the competition click here.

What is the SEEDS Business Resource Center?

  • An entrepreneur resource center specializing in customized research and data

  • A source of up-to-date information for aspiring entrepreneurs, start-up businesses, existing businesses or individuals searching for custom market data, industry profiles, demographic reports, competitor information, targeted sales leads and much more

  • All of our services are FREE regardless of Chamber membership

Where is the SEEDS Center Located?

The SEEDS Business Resource Center is located in beautiful Downtown Valdosta, Georgia inside the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce at 416 N. Ashley Street. The SEEDS Center serves Berrien, Brooks, Cook, Echols, Lanier, Lowndes, Turner and Worth counties.

Other Helpful Links

Establishing a Business in Valdosta

Valdosta State University Small Business Development Center (SBDC)

Establishing a Business in Georgia

SBA Resource Guides from throughout the country


Funded by the One Georgia Entrepreneur Friendly Initiative Fund