The Valdosta Chamber named Backyard Retreat, located at 3101 North Ashley Street, the Leading Business of the Week.

For the last 16 years, Backyard Retreat has provided pool service, liner replacement, and a variety of pool maintenance and repairs for Valdosta, Lowndes, and the surrounding counties.

“Our goal is always to grow, learn, and give back to the community. My business offers free service to customers that are not able to take care of their pool due to age or sickness. I love to do for others. It is a fact that if you give you will receive and that has certainly been the case for Backyard Retreat,” Owner Nikki McArthur said.

As a small business, McArthur considers herself blessed that Backyard Retreat was able to continue to serve customers during COVID. “We were blessed to make it through the COVID-19 pandemic. As a result, we did not have to close down, and our team was able to provide the services needed so those who were home could enjoy their backyard.”

Chamber members for over 15 years, McArthur said she values the outreach and positivity the Chamber offers. “In addition, the Chamber spends a lot of time promoting each member every week with someone new and offers a great outreach for the newcomers that are just starting out.”

For more information, contact McArthur at (229) 249-9440, by email at backyardret@bellsouth.net, or online at www.facebook.com/Backyardretreatpool.