Bolstering Beulah

Supporting Beulah’s membership in a Chamber of Commerce represents a strategic investment in the community’s future. By joining, Beulah will gain the ability to negotiate more effectively for new businesses, attract higher-paying jobs, and strengthen its economic foundation. This partnership will not only elevate existing enterprises through greater visibility and recognition, but also stimulate growth across small businesses by increasing consumer spending power.

While Beulah has experienced notable development in recent years, much of this progress remains unknown outside the local community. Sustainable financial growth requires external investment in restaurants, shops, and other local establishments. To secure such investment, Beulah must first showcase its existing assets to a broader audience without imposing additional financial burdens on local stakeholders. A Chamber of Commerce provides precisely this platform—driving advertising initiatives, promoting community events, and amplifying Beulah’s presence in regional and state markets.

Positioned between two strong neighboring chambers, Beulah has a unique opportunity to leverage these networks, expand its reach, and ensure that its economic momentum translates into long-term prosperity.

Land-Locked Lanett

Citizens of Lanett have consistently voiced their desire for expanded business opportunities, yet many feel constrained by the perception that the city is land-locked with limited room for growth. Strategic appropriation of funds to remove outdated and deteriorating structures would create valuable space for new enterprises, encouraging investment and strengthening the local economy.

One of the most pressing concerns raised by residents is the condition of the Lanett Mill, which has become both an eyesore and a symbol of stagnation. Addressing this issue presents a unique opportunity: either by clearing the remaining rubble to prepare the site for commercial development or by transforming the land into a vibrant community space such as a park or riverwalk. Both options serve the same purpose—revitalizing the area into something new, attractive, and beneficial for the people of Lanett.

By reimagining underutilized homes, businesses, and land, Lanett can position itself as a city open to growth, investment, and community enrichment. This initiative would not only improve the city’s appearance but also signal to potential investors and residents alike that Lanett is committed to progress and prosperity.

To reverse this trend, targeted infrastructure funding is essential. By appropriating resources to rehabilitate or repurpose abandoned and deteriorating property, these communities can be revitalized into livable, attractive spaces.

Vitality in Valley

While Lanett has been more vocal in addressing its infrastructure and housing challenges, several of Valley’s outer boroughs continue to struggle in silence. Communities such as Riverview and portions of Langdale have experienced little to no growth, leaving residents without the opportunities they deserve. For example, Riverview and Lafayette Lanier Elementary schools were closed, and since then, these neighborhoods have seen no new investment, resulting in areas that now appear desolate and neglected.

Such investment would not only restore dignity to these neighborhoods but also create the foundation for new businesses, stronger housing markets, and renewed community pride. This initiative represents more than just infrastructure repair—it is a commitment to equity across the Valley, ensuring that all communities share in the city’s growth and prosperity.