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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 —