An organic food company is the first thing it finally lands,
after trying for years to lure traditional “industrial” businesses to
Miller Business Park, and after the Industrial Authority renamed itself the Development Authority.
Well, go real food!
And congratulations Development Authority!
For more local agriculture, come to
South Georgia Growing Local Saturday 26 February 2016 at Pine Grove Middle School.
Valdosta, Georgia — December 15, 2015—The
Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority (VLCDA) and Nature Nate’s
announce the expansion of Nature Nate’s honey processing operations
to Valdosta, GA. The project represents a $1.75 million investment,
will create 10 jobs immediately and at least 15 jobs after 36
months.“We welcome Nature Nate’s as our first tenant within Miller
Business Park andcongratulate them on the expansion of their
operations,” said Tom Call, chairman of the Valdosta-Lowndes
County Development Authority. “Having them located
conveniently in this park will be an advantage and attraction to
other industry prospects looking to locate in this park and our
other parks nearby.”A ground breaking ceremony for the construction of the 30,000
square-foot facility took place on December 15th at 10:00 am with
notable attendees that included: Mayor John Gayle, City of Valdosta,
Tom Call, Chairman, Valdosta/Lowndes Dev. Auth. and Nathan Sheets,
president and CEO of Nature Nate’s. Expansion into Valdosta comes in
response to the rapid growth of Nature Nate’s processing and
packaging business, which provides retail customers with 100% pure,
raw and unfiltered honey. Nature Nate’s will be purchasing honey
from local beekeepers, making a positive impact that will resonate
throughout the Southeast.“Valdosta was the natural choice for Nature Nate’s new
operations facility” said Mr. Sheets. “Located on
interstate corridors with access to ports, Valdosta provides a
strategic location while offering great local resources and a robust
beekeeping community. We’ve been blessed with our current team of
employees and look forward to working with our new friends and team
mates in Valdosta.”About Nature Nate’s
Since 1972, Nature Nate’s has been dedicated to offering honey as
nature intended — 100% Pure, Raw & Unfiltered. Arriving in its
most natural form, this honey is closest to its original provision
from the hive. Nature Nate’s adheres to strict quality-control
standards, sourcing honey from trusted beekeepers and minimally
processing it to ensure the honey retains all its natural benefits.
Nature Nate’s promises an undivided commitment to providing the
highest quality product to you and your family’s dining table
— a farmer’s market quality honey, available year-round. For
more information visitAbout Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority
The Development Authority is an organization that oversees
industrial and economic development in Valdosta and Lowndes County.
In 1960 the Authority was formed as an amendment to the Georgia
State Constitution. The mission of the Valdosta-Lowndes Development
Authority is to create an environment to attract new industry and
promote the growth of existing industry to drive job creation and
capital investment.
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