One Valdosta-Lowndes is a public-private partnership operating within the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerce in Valdosta and Lowndes County, Georgia. The partnership is funded by a strong collective of key community organizations and leadership, representing the public sector, as well as private business interests in Lowndes County and the surrounding region. Created for the purpose of ensuring the vitality of Lowndes County, One Valdosta-Lowndes (OVL) represents a collaborative effort to address the community’s economic, workforce, education, and overall development needs. Based on a five-year Economic and Community Development Strategic Plan, Synergy 2030, OVL will focus on tactical priorities around 1) Civic Engagement & Leadership, 2) Pathway to Prosperity, and 3) Vibrant & Safe Community, representing the most critical issues facing Lowndes County and the cities of Dasher, Hahira, Lake Park, Remerton and Valdosta. With the primary objective of advancing the economic growth and competitiveness of Lowndes County, OVL embraces its vision as the Capital of South Georgia, committing to position a flourishing Lowndes County as the region’s economic, educational, and cultural hub.
