The Valdosta-Lowndes Chamber hosted a ribbon cutting for new business, Candle Palace Valdosta, located at 1900 Gornto Road Suite E.

The first of its kind in Valdosta, Candle Palace is a full-service candle making-shop where customers can make their own candles from start to finish. This process includes hand-pouring your candle and picking a unique scent and jar.

“I love what I do because it allows families and loved ones the opportunity to bond and spend quality time over candle-making. It’s not your typical or average date night - it’s something different to do here in Valdosta,” Owner Antoinette Ford said.

Candle Palace also offers the option to host birthday parties, bridal showers, and corporate events.

“One of our major accomplishments is booking with the youth center on Moody Air Force Base to host a candle-making class for 30 kids. I want to be involved in the community to help everyone get in touch with their creative side,” Ford said.

As a SEEDS Business Resource Center client, Ford visited the Chamber last August and spoke with Betty Morgan, who gave her information on writing a business plan to get funding for the business. “Mrs. Betty gave me a lot of information to point me in the right direction and assured me that the Chamber is here to help,” Ford said.

For more information, contact Antoinette Ford at (229) 474-5104, by email at admin@candlepalacevaldosta.com, or online at www.facebook.com/candlepalacevaldosta.