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How Dr. Sheila Thomas is Dismantling the Pipeline and Rewriting the Blueprint for the Next Generation By: SGBC Chief Editor Establishing the Standard: The Thomas Educational Consulting and Training (TECT) Brand. Dr. Sheila Thomas, founder of Thomas Educational Consultant, is executing a high-stakes mission to secure the future of Black youth through her groundbreaking "Raising Brilliant Black Boys" initiative. By transforming parent training into a technical asset, Dr. Thomas

Fingertips-to-Keyboard Support: Technical Lead Dynasty Myles (CEO, Mylestone Accounting Solutions) provides one-on-one guidance to an Academy participant during the Financial Infrastructure Lab. The program pairs expert instructors with entrepreneurs to successfully modernize their business infrastructure and systems. VALDOSTA, GA — The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with the City of Valdosta, Georgia Power, Valdosta State University (VSU) College of B

Tommie Beth Willis, Regional Director for ACE South Georgia, delivers high-intensity instruction on the '5 C's of Credit' during Session 2 of the 2026 Small Business Academy. As the Phase 2 lead, Willis is guiding entrepreneurs through the technical shift from 'asking for capital' to 'presenting bankable opportunities' at Valdosta State University. (photo credit: Southern Georgia Black Chambers) VALDOSTA, GA – The Southern Georgia Black Chambers (SGBC), in partnership with

A capacity room of entrepreneurs participate in the high-intensity technical lab at Valdosta State University’s Langdale College of Business. The session kicked off the Southern Georgia Black Chambers’ 2026 Small Business Academy, a "technical residency" where 51 business owners began building their operational infrastructure in real-time. (photo credit: City of Valdosta) FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE For inquiries, email info@sgablackchambers.org VALDOSTA, GA | February 24, 2026 —