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Business Spotlights
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| Photos and info by Jacquelynn Buck | ||
| October 2010 | ||
| Salon Park Avenue 900 E. Park Avenue • Valdosta • 229-242-0189 |
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| According to the owners of Salon Park Avenue, an AVEDA Concept salon, staying in front of the salon world is what makes their business unique. Carolyn McLeod and Joan Stembridge credit their 35 year business partnership for the ongoing success of their salon and day spa. It is their shared mission of constant education on the latest trends and techniques and their tight teamwork approach to top quality service that puts them at the head of the pack. “And, we are the only Aveda salon in the region. We use the finest hair color in the world and the results are unmatched due to the exclusive and extraordinary Aveda products,” Joan adds with a smile. Carolyn goes on to explain their service approach which “is based on teamwork, not independent booth rental like most salons. We work together for the best of each individual. You can try any stylist, any time. It is very common for a client to see several different stylists for their various services. We also have many clients who occasionally visit our salon when their regular stylist is off or doesn’t offer all of the services we do. We gladly provide just what they need without expecting them to change shops. And we provide every service for men as well.” Looking at their outstanding website at salonparkavenue.com provides an excellent overview of their wide array of services and brilliant approach to pricing. Joan explains their smart a la carte pricing as “a way for the client to select only the services they need. If you just shampooed before you came to the salon and you are going to pull your hair in a ponytail to work in the garden when you get home, skip the shampoo and blow dry and select only a great haircut. We also charge $2 a piece for foil highlights or lowlights. If you just need a little touch up or an accent here or there, professional top quality color is more affordable than drug store boxed color!” It doesn’t have to break your budget to have the finest services and products in a sparkling clean, relaxing and revitalizing setting. Stop in for a walk through of the salon. You will recognize the difference when you walk in the door: this is how the “new Old Southern Charm” looks and feels. The private and nurturing massage treatment room includes a shower and a sumptuous menu of services. How refreshing to see a secluded pedicure area where your relaxation and comfort take center stage. The salon features care of the natural nail so you won’t have to inhale artificial nail chemicals when you enjoy a manicure in our sunny enclosed porch. The privacy of the wig department speaks to the 25 years of Salon Park Avenue’s dedication to American Cancer Society’s Look Good Feel Better program and ongoing volunteering at the Pearlman Cancer Center. Toupees, fun hair additions, state of the art wigs, specialized fitting and styling are all part of the daily activity. The skin care department exclusively features Aveda products. If you are looking for a relaxing getaway, snuggle in to a cocoon-like aroma filled experience that is sure to transport you to complete rejuvenation. If instead you are ready for a regime to make deep improvements on your skin, our esthetician will introduce you to micro-dermabrasion and targeted treatments along with luxurious and effective home care Aveda products. The new updated Aveda mineral make up line is featured and consultation, application pointers, and take home products are always available. A complete selection of waxing services, preformed with an emphasis on hygienic cleanliness for your peace of mind, is offered to women and men. The talented team at Salon Park Avenue, an AVEDA Concept Salon looks forward to personally welcoming you to Valdosta! |
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| September 2010 | ||
| Two Friends Café 3338-B Country Club Rd. • Valdosta • 229-242-3282 In the Summit Point Shopping Plaza |
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| A unique dining experience with delicious results – Two Friends Café features innovative cuisine for breakfast, lunch, dinner, private parties and events in an atmosphere influenced by Brenda’s travels and decorated with local artwork from Ouida Duke Lampert and Lee Anderson. The new addition of Randy DeCoudres, as chef and general manager, has allowed the welcome addition of dinner to the daily fare and the expansion of the market into the market bar! Dine in the restaurant or visit the Market for a wide variety of fresh prepared foods for takeout and, now, chic socializing with before and after dinner drinks and appetizers. Two Friends Café is open for breakfast and lunch Tuesday through Friday from 7:30 - 10:30 am and 11 am - 2 pm and dinner Tuesday through Thursday from 5 - 9 pm and Friday and Saturday from 5 - 10 pm. Be sure to inquire about holding your holiday party here - for up to 30 people or more with custom designed menus! | ||
Travis Pate State Farm
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| If you’re looking for personal attention with a home town touch, Travis Pate is your State Farm Insurance agent! This State Farm location has three full time team members dedicated to serving you with personal recommendations for auto, home, health insurance as well as investment and banking consultations and guidance. State Farm is the largest home and auto insurer in the state of Georgia and has the highest rated claim service industry wide. And here in Valdosta, Travis is dedicated to giving you A+ service for any and all your insurance and investment needs! Hours are Monday to Friday from 8:30 - 5:00 and by appointment. | ||
| August 2010 | ||
Country Cobbler
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| A family owned full service shoe store in Valdosta, Country Cobbler is more than meets the eye. Inside the store you’ll find over 60 brands of the highest quality men’s and women’s shoes that Valdosta has to offer (including names like Five Fingers by Vibram, Clarks, Merrell, VANELi, and so many more). And if you don’t see it there, they can custom order it. With loyal employees that know the business of getting you off on the right foot, you’ll be measured, sized and walking in style in no time flat. But more than just shoes, Country Cobbler offers stylish handbags (with names like BCBG, Jessica Simpson, Badgley Mischka), a vibrant line of Brighton jewelry, and now, just in for the fall, a line of North Face clothing for men, women and children (the only place you can find North Face clothing in Valdosta). With 46 years (and counting) in the business, trust Country Cobbler as your go-to place to find shoes, sized to fit your foot comfortably, every time. If the shoe fits, buy it here! | ||
Astro Exterminating |
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| Got bugs, rodents, roaches, termites, chinch bugs, mole crickets, fire ants, mosquitoes, spiders? Here’s hoping you don’t. But if you find the creepy crawlers are giving you the creepy crawlies, Astro Exterminating in Valdosta should be your first phone call. In business since 1969, this is South Georgia’s largest independently owned exterminating business, and the only full service operation in the city. Their friendly, knowledgeable staff operate 40 trucks a day, patrolling Valdosta and ridding it of its pests. Need your furniture fumigated for bed bugs? Want your hotel staff trained on how to spot these critters? They do it all. Want to pay your bill online? Just sign up for their new option on their website. Need monthly, bimonthly, or one time treatments? They have a plan for every homeowner and business. They offer a state of the art moisture-control system called encapsulation. Google it. Want to go green in your pest control? They’ve got something for you. Make no mistake, these guys know bugs and they embrace new technologies in pest control making them industry leaders in their service. Don’t let the bed bugs bite. Call Astro Exterminating. | ||
The Scoop |
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| Hungry? Looking for some delicious chicken salad and sweet tea? Or maybe a superb sandwich? Perhaps a wrap? Certainly some soup? Well, you’ve come to the right place. The Scoop has been feeding Valdosta for 11 years and people keep coming back for the made to order, fresh, just how you like it food. Featuring daily lunch specials, a simple but tasty menu, and homemade Working Cow ice cream for that sweet tooth in all of us, this is the spot to hit the spot. If you’re looking for a tasty meal or a cool, sweet treat in a family friendly environment, stop on by. And leave with a full belly and a smile on your face. And, oh by the way, did you know that The Scoop also offers catering, boxed lunches, a call ahead take out service and custom made cakes (pound cakes, layer cakes, Birthday cakes) for any occasion? Just another reason to give them a try, and keep on coming back. | ||
Bishop Cleaners |
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| Since 1954, Bishop Cleaners has been delivering more than just clean and pressed clothes to Valdosta families. Experts at what they do, this family owned business has operated under the concept of “If I’m going to be a dry cleaner, I am going to be best.” And they are the best because they are visionaries in their field. It’s more than just shirts and dresses. It’s doing what others don’t – restoring fire damaged household items to their original state by hand cleaning and treating in their Ozone room, cleaning up after water damage (including the ability to dry carpet in your home without removing it), custom cleaning, packaging and shipping wedding gowns in display boxes that preserve your memories forever, eliminating pet urine smells and stains from everything, including that silk Oriental rug that you’ve had forever. These folks do it all. Linens, furniture, art, leather, fabric, even the Chick-fil-a Mascot gets a bath here. Their long-time staff are specialty trained and certified to do what needs to be done – from the IICRC and the SCRT as well as other out of state continuing education programs. If you don’t know who can clean it, it’s guaranteed they’ll go that extra mile to make sure they can. |
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