VALDOSTA The Valdosta-Lowndes Development Authority is working on several projects, had a site visit and is meeting with a medical school. <\/p>\n
Executive Director Andrea Schruijer said the Development Authority is working with eight projects with a total capital investment of $156 million and could create 455 new jobs. <\/p>\n
Six of the projects are new and two of the projects are with existing industries, Schruijer said. <\/p>\n
One of the proposed projects includes the medical school. A medical school has been proposed for the Valdosta High School North Forrest Street site once the new VHS opens. <\/p>\n
Last week, a prospective project came to the Valdosta-Lowndes County area for a site visit, Schruijer said. The visit went extremely well and the project representatives have expressed interest in a return visit. <\/p>\n
Were working with them and the land owner to see how we can work and facilitate some of that and rail, she said. Its a very heavy rail project. <\/p>\n
The VLDA also met with the proposed medical school the Wednesday following the meeting. Schruijer will also be meeting with the Valdosta-Lowndes County Chamber of Commerces board to update it on the medical school. <\/p>\n
The authority also held its Business Retention Action Team Luncheon in conjunction with Georgia Tech Manufacturing hosted at Wiregrass Technical College. <\/p>\n
They learned a lot about solar energy and some of their incentives that are offered to help them with that, Schruijer said. <\/p>\n
The VLDA has done retail leakage reports for Lake Parks outlet mall, she said. The report shows what the mall needs and what would fit best for the city. <\/p>\n
The VLDA meets 5:30 p.m., the third Tuesday of each month, at 103 Roosevelt Drive. The meetings are open to the public. The next meeting will be March 28. <\/p>\n
Jason Smith is a reporter at The Valdosta Daily Times. He can be contacted at 229-244-3400 ext.1256. <\/p>\n
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