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    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>🎧 New Episode Alert! 📚🎉 Dive into our latest podcast episode: &quot;Literacy by 3rd Grade&quot;! In this installment, we explore the importance of literacy by 3rd grade, as it pertains to our future workforce.</p><p>Whether you&apos;re a parent, teacher, or business owner, this episode will inspire you to nurture a love for reading in our young learners. 📣👦👧</p><p>Tune in now! 📣📚 <br/>#LiteracyBy3rdGrade #PodcastEpisode #StorytellingMagic #YoungReaders #EducationMatters #ImagineThomasville</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<div>🎙️ It&apos;s here! <br/><br/></div><div> Dive into the heart of local politics with our latest podcast episode featuring exclusive interviews with your city council candidates representing District 1 and District 2 in Thomasville, Georgia!<br/><br/></div><div> 🗳️ Get to know the voices vying to make a difference in our community. Listen now and be an informed voter! <br/><br/>*Imagine Thomasville is a non-partisan voice for business.  *<br/><br/></div><div> #CityCouncilCandidates #letstalkthomasville #LocalPolitics #GetInformed 🎧🗳️<br/><br/></div><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<div>🎙️ It&apos;s here! <br/><br/></div><div> Dive into the heart of local politics with our latest podcast episode featuring exclusive interviews with your city council candidates representing District 1 and District 2 in Thomasville, Georgia!<br/><br/></div><div> 🗳️ Get to know the voices vying to make a difference in our community. Listen now and be an informed voter! <br/><br/>*Imagine Thomasville is a non-partisan voice for business.  *<br/><br/></div><div> #CityCouncilCandidates #letstalkthomasville #LocalPolitics #GetInformed 🎧🗳️<br/><br/></div><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode of the Workforce Plan,  Shelley and Andrea continue discussing the first pinch point in the community's birth the work pipeline, early care and learning.    Hear from guest speaker, Tina Herring, Assistant Director of Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment at Georgia Department of Economic Development for Region 10.  Tina explains how Georgia offers credits to businesses that sponsor or provide Child Care for their employees.    If you own a business, g...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Workforce Plan,  Shelley and Andrea continue discussing the first pinch point in the community&apos;s birth the work pipeline, early care and learning.  <br/><br/>Hear from guest speaker, Tina Herring, Assistant Director of Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment at Georgia Department of Economic Development for Region 10.  Tina explains how Georgia offers credits to businesses that sponsor or provide Child Care for their employees.  <br/><br/>If you own a business, give this episode a listen!<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode of the Workforce Plan,  Shelley and Andrea continue discussing the first pinch point in the community&apos;s birth the work pipeline, early care and learning.  <br/><br/>Hear from guest speaker, Tina Herring, Assistant Director of Existing Industry and Regional Recruitment at Georgia Department of Economic Development for Region 10.  Tina explains how Georgia offers credits to businesses that sponsor or provide Child Care for their employees.  <br/><br/>If you own a business, give this episode a listen!<br/><br/><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Shelley and Andrea connect with Executive Director, Lisa Billups with the Thomasville Community Resource Center.  Together, Imagine Thomasville and Thomasville Community Resource Center engaged  Georgia Partnership in Excellence in Education (GPEE) to evaluate the community's birth to work pipeline.  Listen to this episode to hear about how early care and learning deserves a strong focus in our program of work. Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Shelley and Andrea connect with Executive Director, Lisa Billups with the Thomasville Community Resource Center.  Together, Imagine Thomasville and Thomasville Community Resource Center engaged  Georgia Partnership in Excellence in Education (GPEE) to evaluate the community&apos;s birth to work pipeline.  Listen to this episode to hear about how early care and learning deserves a strong focus in our program of work.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Shelley and Andrea connect with Executive Director, Lisa Billups with the Thomasville Community Resource Center.  Together, Imagine Thomasville and Thomasville Community Resource Center engaged  Georgia Partnership in Excellence in Education (GPEE) to evaluate the community&apos;s birth to work pipeline.  Listen to this episode to hear about how early care and learning deserves a strong focus in our program of work.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tune into Let's Talk Thomasville, a podcast produced by Imagine Thomasville and Summerhill Creative. Season 3 highlights the massive community collaborative, undertaking the birth to work pipeline challenges in Thomasville and Thomas County. In episode 1, Shelley Zorn, Executive Director of the Payroll Development Authority and Andrea Collins, Executive Director of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber, introduce how the workforce plan initiative was born. Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Tune into Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, a podcast produced by Imagine Thomasville and Summerhill Creative.</p><p>Season 3 highlights the massive community collaborative, undertaking the birth to work pipeline challenges in Thomasville and Thomas County.</p><p>In episode 1, Shelley Zorn, Executive Director of the Payroll Development Authority and Andrea Collins, Executive Director of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber, introduce how the workforce plan initiative was born.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Tune into Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, a podcast produced by Imagine Thomasville and Summerhill Creative.</p><p>Season 3 highlights the massive community collaborative, undertaking the birth to work pipeline challenges in Thomasville and Thomas County.</p><p>In episode 1, Shelley Zorn, Executive Director of the Payroll Development Authority and Andrea Collins, Executive Director of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber, introduce how the workforce plan initiative was born.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Lindy Savelle is our guest on today's podcast, and she tells us all about Citrus Tree Day and what you have to look forward to when visiting JoNina Farm! Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Lindy Savelle is our guest on today&apos;s podcast, and she tells us all about Citrus Tree Day and what you have to look forward to when visiting JoNina Farm!</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Lindy Savelle is our guest on today&apos;s podcast, and she tells us all about Citrus Tree Day and what you have to look forward to when visiting JoNina Farm!</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode,  we sit down with Darlene Taylor, current Georgia State Representative and co-founder of Taylor Benefit Resource, who also served as our 2021 Woman of the Year, recognized at our Community Impact Awards.   Darlene Taylor has an incredible story of a woman in business in a male dominated line of work. With many obstacles and events taking place in the world, she continued on her mission and now serves many roles in the Thomasville-Thomas County community and at a state le...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode,  we sit down with Darlene Taylor, current Georgia State Representative and co-founder of Taylor Benefit Resource, who also served as our 2021 Woman of the Year, recognized at our Community Impact Awards. <br/><br/>Darlene Taylor has an incredible story of a woman in business in a male dominated line of work. With many obstacles and events taking place in the world, she continued on her mission and now serves many roles in the Thomasville-Thomas County community and at a state level now. <br/><br/>Tune in to hear about her business and learn more at:<br/><a href='http://www.tbrtpa.com'>www.tbrtpa.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode,  we sit down with Darlene Taylor, current Georgia State Representative and co-founder of Taylor Benefit Resource, who also served as our 2021 Woman of the Year, recognized at our Community Impact Awards. <br/><br/>Darlene Taylor has an incredible story of a woman in business in a male dominated line of work. With many obstacles and events taking place in the world, she continued on her mission and now serves many roles in the Thomasville-Thomas County community and at a state level now. <br/><br/>Tune in to hear about her business and learn more at:<br/><a href='http://www.tbrtpa.com'>www.tbrtpa.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are BACK and excited to share this special episode on National Manufacturing Day! In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jessica Little, second generation family business owner of Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville, Georgia. Tune in to learn how this small farm operation turned into a large manufacturing facility and now national commodity of artisan cheese. Learn more about them at www.sweetgrassdairy.com #NationalManufacturingDay  #LetsTalkThomasville #Podcast ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We are BACK and excited to share this special episode on National Manufacturing Day!</p><p>In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jessica Little, second generation family business owner of Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville, Georgia.</p><p>Tune in to learn how this small farm operation turned into a large manufacturing facility and now national commodity of artisan cheese.</p><p>Learn more about them at <a href='http://www.sweetgrassdairy.com'>www.sweetgrassdairy.com</a></p><p>#NationalManufacturingDay  #LetsTalkThomasville #Podcast #SweetGrassDairy </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are BACK and excited to share this special episode on National Manufacturing Day!</p><p>In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jessica Little, second generation family business owner of Sweet Grass Dairy in Thomasville, Georgia.</p><p>Tune in to learn how this small farm operation turned into a large manufacturing facility and now national commodity of artisan cheese.</p><p>Learn more about them at <a href='http://www.sweetgrassdairy.com'>www.sweetgrassdairy.com</a></p><p>#NationalManufacturingDay  #LetsTalkThomasville #Podcast #SweetGrassDairy </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>It&#39;s a Family Reunion</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we have special guest, Ucher Thomas Dent, Founder of No More Shackles Empowerment Mentoring Program Incorporated. No More Shackles is a non-profit with a sole mission: "To restore, empower and maximize the authentic potential of misguided/underserved girls (ages 8 -18) and their families through bible based life skills training, high-quality mentoring interactions,  cultural enrichment/educational activities, community outreach and the Arts."  Ucher Thomas Dent was born ...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we have special guest, Ucher Thomas Dent, Founder of No More Shackles Empowerment Mentoring Program Incorporated. No More Shackles is a non-profit with a sole mission: &quot;To restore, empower and maximize the authentic potential of misguided/underserved girls (ages 8 -18) and their families through bible based life skills training, high-quality mentoring interactions,  cultural enrichment/educational activities, community outreach and the Arts.&quot;<br/><br/>Ucher Thomas Dent was born and raised in the great City of Roses, Thomasville, Ga.  Ucher received a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Masters of Science Degree in Community Counseling from Thomas University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Georgia.  Mrs. Dent is also a  graduate of Zion Christian Bible Institute and was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus. Ucher is also a Certified Christian Counselor. <br/><br/>She is a positive community advocate who is  involved in several community projects but we specifically wanted to discuss her vibrant force in bringing Juneteenth Freedom Day celebrations to Thomasville, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.  This event will be held in Thomasville as a free community-wide event includes live entertainment, food, a car show, vendors, and more. Dent tells us that this year, it is all about history, heritage and health - &quot;It&apos;s a Family Reunion!&quot; <br/><br/>Learn more about No More Shackles here: <br/><a href='https://www.nomoreshackles.org/'>https://www.nomoreshackles.org/</a><br/><br/>Learn more about Juneteenth here: <a href='https://thomasvillega.com/attractions/events/juneteenth-celebration'>https://thomasvillega.com/attractions/events/juneteenth-celebration</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we have special guest, Ucher Thomas Dent, Founder of No More Shackles Empowerment Mentoring Program Incorporated. No More Shackles is a non-profit with a sole mission: &quot;To restore, empower and maximize the authentic potential of misguided/underserved girls (ages 8 -18) and their families through bible based life skills training, high-quality mentoring interactions,  cultural enrichment/educational activities, community outreach and the Arts.&quot;<br/><br/>Ucher Thomas Dent was born and raised in the great City of Roses, Thomasville, Ga.  Ucher received a Bachelor of Science degree in Rehabilitation Counseling and Masters of Science Degree in Community Counseling from Thomas University. She is a Licensed Professional Counselor with the State of Georgia.  Mrs. Dent is also a  graduate of Zion Christian Bible Institute and was ordained as a Minister of the Gospel of Jesus. Ucher is also a Certified Christian Counselor. <br/><br/>She is a positive community advocate who is  involved in several community projects but we specifically wanted to discuss her vibrant force in bringing Juneteenth Freedom Day celebrations to Thomasville, Georgia. Juneteenth commemorates the effective end of slavery in the United States.  This event will be held in Thomasville as a free community-wide event includes live entertainment, food, a car show, vendors, and more. Dent tells us that this year, it is all about history, heritage and health - &quot;It&apos;s a Family Reunion!&quot; <br/><br/>Learn more about No More Shackles here: <br/><a href='https://www.nomoreshackles.org/'>https://www.nomoreshackles.org/</a><br/><br/>Learn more about Juneteenth here: <a href='https://thomasvillega.com/attractions/events/juneteenth-celebration'>https://thomasvillega.com/attractions/events/juneteenth-celebration</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Cultivating Your Community</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Let's Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Cadence Kidwell, owner of Fuzzy Goat, as she shares her insight on life as a small business owner. Kidwell explains what brought her to Thomasville to open up a yarn shop and what steps every business owner should take before opening their own shop.  Fuzzy Goat is a delightful and eclectic yarn shop located in Historic Downtown Thomasville – knitting together the community by putting consciously chosen yarns into the hands of both th...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Cadence Kidwell, owner of Fuzzy Goat, as she shares her insight on life as a small business owner. Kidwell explains what brought her to Thomasville to open up a yarn shop and what steps every business owner should take before opening their own shop.<br/><br/>Fuzzy Goat is a delightful and eclectic yarn shop located in Historic Downtown Thomasville – knitting together the community by putting consciously chosen yarns into the hands of both the new and experienced.  <br/><br/>Learn more about her shop at <a href='https://www.fuzzygoatyarns.com/'>www.fuzzygoatyarns.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Cadence Kidwell, owner of Fuzzy Goat, as she shares her insight on life as a small business owner. Kidwell explains what brought her to Thomasville to open up a yarn shop and what steps every business owner should take before opening their own shop.<br/><br/>Fuzzy Goat is a delightful and eclectic yarn shop located in Historic Downtown Thomasville – knitting together the community by putting consciously chosen yarns into the hands of both the new and experienced.  <br/><br/>Learn more about her shop at <a href='https://www.fuzzygoatyarns.com/'>www.fuzzygoatyarns.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>I Need A Sign</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jackie Santoro of Check-Mate Industries to tell their story.  Tune in to learn how Check-Mate Industries, a gun manufacturer from New York, ended up in Thomasville, Georgia.  Learn more about them at www.checkmateindustries.com Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jackie Santoro of Check-Mate Industries to tell their story. </p><p>Tune in to learn how Check-Mate Industries, a gun manufacturer from New York, ended up in Thomasville, Georgia. </p><p>Learn more about them at <a href='http://www.checkmateindustries.com'>www.checkmateindustries.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Shelley Zorn and Andrea Collins sit down with Jackie Santoro of Check-Mate Industries to tell their story. </p><p>Tune in to learn how Check-Mate Industries, a gun manufacturer from New York, ended up in Thomasville, Georgia. </p><p>Learn more about them at <a href='http://www.checkmateindustries.com'>www.checkmateindustries.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>There&#39;s No Call Center When You&#39;re an Entrepreneur </itunes:title>
    <title>There&#39;s No Call Center When You&#39;re an Entrepreneur </title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, released on Small Business Week - we sit down with Jeff Lovett, owner of Summerhill Creative. Jeff is a very active partner of the Chamber and local entrepreneur, who has worked since he was 12 years old. He comes with years of knowledge and creative ideas for small business owners and entrepreneurs.  You can learn more about Summerhill Creative on their website at summerhillcreative.com    Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, released on Small Business Week - we sit down with Jeff Lovett, owner of Summerhill Creative. Jeff is a very active partner of the Chamber and local entrepreneur, who has worked since he was 12 years old. He comes with years of knowledge and creative ideas for small business owners and entrepreneurs. </p><p>You can learn more about Summerhill Creative on their website at <a href='http://summerhillcreative.com/'>summerhillcreative.com</a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, released on Small Business Week - we sit down with Jeff Lovett, owner of Summerhill Creative. Jeff is a very active partner of the Chamber and local entrepreneur, who has worked since he was 12 years old. He comes with years of knowledge and creative ideas for small business owners and entrepreneurs. </p><p>You can learn more about Summerhill Creative on their website at <a href='http://summerhillcreative.com/'>summerhillcreative.com</a></p><p><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>It’s Not A Family, It’s A Community</itunes:title>
    <title>It’s Not A Family, It’s A Community</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode of Let's Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Lauren Vann, owner of Adele Creative and partner of Imagine Thomasville.    Adele Creative was founded in 2013 and has grown year after year in marketing, website design, social media, branding, print design and creative direction. Headquartered in Downtown Thomasville, GA, Adele Creative serves a number of local market leaders as well as regional and national brands.  Check out their website to learn more at www.adelecreative.c...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Lauren Vann, owner of Adele Creative and partner of Imagine Thomasville.  <br/><br/>Adele Creative was founded in 2013 and has grown year after year in marketing, website design, social media, branding, print design and creative direction. Headquartered in Downtown Thomasville, GA, Adele Creative serves a number of local market leaders as well as regional and national brands.<br/><br/>Check out their website to learn more at <a href='https://www.adelecreative.com/'>www.adelecreative.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, we sit down with Lauren Vann, owner of Adele Creative and partner of Imagine Thomasville.  <br/><br/>Adele Creative was founded in 2013 and has grown year after year in marketing, website design, social media, branding, print design and creative direction. Headquartered in Downtown Thomasville, GA, Adele Creative serves a number of local market leaders as well as regional and national brands.<br/><br/>Check out their website to learn more at <a href='https://www.adelecreative.com/'>www.adelecreative.com</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>We’ve Been to the Moon, this isn’t Rocket Science</itunes:title>
    <title>We’ve Been to the Moon, this isn’t Rocket Science</title>
    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, we interview Ben Huntzinger,  entrepreneur and founder of Spartan Wheel Chariots. His story is one that moves you to the core, so we hope you will tune in and get to know him a little better.  Spartan Wheel Chariots is owned by a paraplegic outdoorsman who started building rugged all-terrain wheelchairs on the tailgate of his truck. Even the best wheelchairs are not designed for outdoor use. Founder Ben Huntzinger was determined to fix that.  Ben researche...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we interview <a href='https://wfxl.com/news/local/man-builds-wheelchairs-out-of-truck-wins-25000-from-georgia-inventure-prize'>Ben Huntzinger</a>,  entrepreneur and founder of <a href='https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/'>Spartan Wheel Chariots</a>. His story is one that moves you to the core, so we hope you will tune in and get to know him a little better.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/'>Spartan Wheel Chariots</a> is owned by a paraplegic outdoorsman who started building rugged all-terrain wheelchairs on the tailgate of his truck. Even the best wheelchairs are not designed for outdoor use. Founder <a href='https://wfxl.com/news/local/man-builds-wheelchairs-out-of-truck-wins-25000-from-georgia-inventure-prize'>Ben Huntzinger</a> was determined to fix that. </p><p>Ben researched the least expensive products that still maintain strong integrity for off-road use. That way, everyone could afford an all-terrain wheelchair. He partnered with <a href='https://www.spinergy.com/'>Spinergy</a> Wheels, the &quot;Cadillac&quot; of wheels to identify a strong and reliable wheel with the best price per wheel. We believe everybody worldwide needs access to living. Spartan Wheel Chariots are the answer.</p><p>In 2019, Ben participated in the <a href='https://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/srtc-student-places-nd-in-inventure-prize/article_7229cd1c-5cbf-11e9-bafd-93180c0ef196.html'>Georgia Chamber of Commerce&apos;s InVenture Prize Competition</a>. He found an incredible community of support for his rugged all-terrain wheelchairs. Since then, our mission has been to partner with extraordinary people in providing an extraordinary product. We&apos;re changing lives, one wheelchair at a time.<br/><br/>Learn More at <a href='https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/'>https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we interview <a href='https://wfxl.com/news/local/man-builds-wheelchairs-out-of-truck-wins-25000-from-georgia-inventure-prize'>Ben Huntzinger</a>,  entrepreneur and founder of <a href='https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/'>Spartan Wheel Chariots</a>. His story is one that moves you to the core, so we hope you will tune in and get to know him a little better.<br/><br/><a href='https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/'>Spartan Wheel Chariots</a> is owned by a paraplegic outdoorsman who started building rugged all-terrain wheelchairs on the tailgate of his truck. Even the best wheelchairs are not designed for outdoor use. Founder <a href='https://wfxl.com/news/local/man-builds-wheelchairs-out-of-truck-wins-25000-from-georgia-inventure-prize'>Ben Huntzinger</a> was determined to fix that. </p><p>Ben researched the least expensive products that still maintain strong integrity for off-road use. That way, everyone could afford an all-terrain wheelchair. He partnered with <a href='https://www.spinergy.com/'>Spinergy</a> Wheels, the &quot;Cadillac&quot; of wheels to identify a strong and reliable wheel with the best price per wheel. We believe everybody worldwide needs access to living. Spartan Wheel Chariots are the answer.</p><p>In 2019, Ben participated in the <a href='https://www.moultrieobserver.com/news/local_news/srtc-student-places-nd-in-inventure-prize/article_7229cd1c-5cbf-11e9-bafd-93180c0ef196.html'>Georgia Chamber of Commerce&apos;s InVenture Prize Competition</a>. He found an incredible community of support for his rugged all-terrain wheelchairs. Since then, our mission has been to partner with extraordinary people in providing an extraordinary product. We&apos;re changing lives, one wheelchair at a time.<br/><br/>Learn More at <a href='https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/'>https://www.spartanwheelchariots.com/</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Persistence is the Quality of Winners</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, we sit down with Jill and Brian Higgins, owners of 1861 Distillery. Tune in to hear the story of how the first distillery in Thomasville, Georgia began with a train and descendants of bootleg whiskey makers! Slow down. Enjoy. Experience 1861. Find out more about 1861 Distillery here: www.1861distillery.com ​  ​ Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we sit down with Jill and Brian Higgins, owners of 1861 Distillery. Tune in to hear the story of how the first distillery in Thomasville, Georgia began with a train and descendants of bootleg whiskey makers!</p><p>Slow down. Enjoy. Experience 1861.</p><p>Find out more about 1861 Distillery here:<br/><a href='http://www.1861distillery.com'>www.1861distillery.com</a><br/>​ </p><p>​</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we sit down with Jill and Brian Higgins, owners of 1861 Distillery. Tune in to hear the story of how the first distillery in Thomasville, Georgia began with a train and descendants of bootleg whiskey makers!</p><p>Slow down. Enjoy. Experience 1861.</p><p>Find out more about 1861 Distillery here:<br/><a href='http://www.1861distillery.com'>www.1861distillery.com</a><br/>​ </p><p>​</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>The Silver Lining</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[On this episode, we sit down with Southlife Supply Company owners, Heather and Kelly Abbott. Their story is one to remember in Thomasville in how their small business has grown into a very successful retail shop and wholesale brand that started as a simple gift exchanged between the husband and wife during a family Thanksgiving dinner. Over the past 10+ years, the family owned and operated company has received many awards and various recognitions across the state. Southlife Supply Co. an...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we sit down with Southlife Supply Company owners, Heather and Kelly Abbott. Their story is one to remember in Thomasville in how their small business has grown into a very successful retail shop and wholesale brand that started as a simple gift exchanged between the husband and wife during a family Thanksgiving dinner.</p><p>Over the past 10+ years, the family owned and operated company has received many awards and various recognitions across the state. Southlife Supply Co. and has been featured in the Ryman Auditorium, Bass Pro Shops, Grand Ole Opry and even spread to personalized items for Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and Little Big Town!</p><p>Southlife Supply Company is one of the many makers in Thomasville, GA and we are glad to have them as members and friends! </p><p>Learn More:<br/>https://southlifesupplyco.com/</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we sit down with Southlife Supply Company owners, Heather and Kelly Abbott. Their story is one to remember in Thomasville in how their small business has grown into a very successful retail shop and wholesale brand that started as a simple gift exchanged between the husband and wife during a family Thanksgiving dinner.</p><p>Over the past 10+ years, the family owned and operated company has received many awards and various recognitions across the state. Southlife Supply Co. and has been featured in the Ryman Auditorium, Bass Pro Shops, Grand Ole Opry and even spread to personalized items for Miranda Lambert, Blake Shelton, and Little Big Town!</p><p>Southlife Supply Company is one of the many makers in Thomasville, GA and we are glad to have them as members and friends! </p><p>Learn More:<br/>https://southlifesupplyco.com/</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we interview Nathaniel H. Abrams, Jr., a successful small business owner and discuss how his business, that began with one man and a single truck for mobile shredding, has grown exponentially over the last twenty-two years. <br/><br/> Abrams Mobile Document Destruction Service, Inc. is now a National Association for Information Destruction (NAID®) AAA-certified secure document destruction company serving business and residential customers large and small throughout south Georgia and north Florida offering on-site and plant-based shredding services of paper documents, plant-based computer hard drive shredding and electronic recycling services. Abrams Mobile Document Destruction Service is a locally owned company that continues to provide a positive environmental impact and stimulus to our local economy.<br/><br/>Learn More: https://www.abramsshredding.com/<br/>Phone: 229-226-1082<br/><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode, we interview Nathaniel H. Abrams, Jr., a successful small business owner and discuss how his business, that began with one man and a single truck for mobile shredding, has grown exponentially over the last twenty-two years. <br/><br/> Abrams Mobile Document Destruction Service, Inc. is now a National Association for Information Destruction (NAID®) AAA-certified secure document destruction company serving business and residential customers large and small throughout south Georgia and north Florida offering on-site and plant-based shredding services of paper documents, plant-based computer hard drive shredding and electronic recycling services. Abrams Mobile Document Destruction Service is a locally owned company that continues to provide a positive environmental impact and stimulus to our local economy.<br/><br/>Learn More: https://www.abramsshredding.com/<br/>Phone: 229-226-1082<br/><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are BACK for season 2! On this episode, Buffie Spencer shares her story on how she became a small business owner while working a full time job. Buffie comes from a family of business owners and has known that she wanted to start her own business since she was 14 years old. Despite obstacles, she has navigated her way to making that dream a reality and shares helpful insight for anyone that is interested in starting their own business in Thomasville.  Learn more about Receptions for Yo...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We are BACK for season 2! On this episode, Buffie Spencer shares her story on how she became a small business owner while working a full time job. Buffie comes from a family of business owners and has known that she wanted to start her own business since she was 14 years old. Despite obstacles, she has navigated her way to making that dream a reality and shares helpful insight for anyone that is interested in starting their own business in Thomasville. </p><p>Learn more about Receptions for You:</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/receptionsforu</p><p><br/><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are BACK for season 2! On this episode, Buffie Spencer shares her story on how she became a small business owner while working a full time job. Buffie comes from a family of business owners and has known that she wanted to start her own business since she was 14 years old. Despite obstacles, she has navigated her way to making that dream a reality and shares helpful insight for anyone that is interested in starting their own business in Thomasville. </p><p>Learn more about Receptions for You:</p><p>https://www.facebook.com/receptionsforu</p><p><br/><br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Every fall Thomasville welcomes the arrival of world-renowned wildlife artists from near and far to Wildlife Arts Festival, now in its 26th year. A true celebration of Thomasville’s sporting culture during a long weekend in November, at the start of Georgia’s Quail season, through a Fine Art Show, experiences that celebrate the land, workshops led by artists and designers and family friendly events.   In this episode of Let’s Talk Thomasville, we discuss all of the exciting plans for thi...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Every fall Thomasville welcomes the arrival of world-renowned wildlife artists from near and far to Wildlife Arts Festival, now in its 26th year. A true celebration of Thomasville’s sporting culture during a long weekend in November, at the start of Georgia’s Quail season, through a Fine Art Show, experiences that celebrate the land, workshops led by artists and designers and family friendly events.  </p><p>In this episode of Let’s Talk Thomasville, we discuss all of the exciting plans for this year’s event with Mariam Mirabzadeh, Festival Director at the Thomasville Center for the Arts.</p><p>If you would like to learn more about the 26th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival, please contact them at (229) 226-0588 or visit their website at <a href='https://thomasvillearts.org/wildlife-arts-festival/'>https://thomasvillearts.org/wildlife-arts-festival/</a> </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Every fall Thomasville welcomes the arrival of world-renowned wildlife artists from near and far to Wildlife Arts Festival, now in its 26th year. A true celebration of Thomasville’s sporting culture during a long weekend in November, at the start of Georgia’s Quail season, through a Fine Art Show, experiences that celebrate the land, workshops led by artists and designers and family friendly events.  </p><p>In this episode of Let’s Talk Thomasville, we discuss all of the exciting plans for this year’s event with Mariam Mirabzadeh, Festival Director at the Thomasville Center for the Arts.</p><p>If you would like to learn more about the 26th Annual Wildlife Arts Festival, please contact them at (229) 226-0588 or visit their website at <a href='https://thomasvillearts.org/wildlife-arts-festival/'>https://thomasvillearts.org/wildlife-arts-festival/</a> </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, we sat down with Nancy Tinker of Thomasville Landmarks!<br/><br/>Thomasville Landmarks is a non-profit historic preservation organization, dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Thomas County through programs and initiatives that preserve, promote, and protect the architecture, history, and heritage of our region. <br/><br/>Landmarks protects the historic character of our community for the enjoyment and economic benefit of present and future generations. They do this by preserving significant buildings and landscapes, educating the public of the importance of our region’s unique cultural heritage, and restoring buildings and revitalizing neighborhoods.<br/><br/>Check their website out by clicking here:<br/><a href='https://www.thomasvillelandmarks.org/'>https://www.thomasvillelandmarks.org/</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>On this episode of Let&apos;s Talk Thomasville, we sat down with Nancy Tinker of Thomasville Landmarks!<br/><br/>Thomasville Landmarks is a non-profit historic preservation organization, dedicated to enriching the quality of life in Thomas County through programs and initiatives that preserve, promote, and protect the architecture, history, and heritage of our region. <br/><br/>Landmarks protects the historic character of our community for the enjoyment and economic benefit of present and future generations. They do this by preserving significant buildings and landscapes, educating the public of the importance of our region’s unique cultural heritage, and restoring buildings and revitalizing neighborhoods.<br/><br/>Check their website out by clicking here:<br/><a href='https://www.thomasvillelandmarks.org/'>https://www.thomasvillelandmarks.org/</a></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election.  In this series of episodes Candidates for Council, we have interviewed Terry Scott, Scott Chastain, David Hufstetler, and Todd Mobley. Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast Candidates for Council. Please not...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election.  In this series of episodes Candidates for Council, we have interviewed Terry Scott, Scott Chastain, David Hufstetler, and Todd Mobley. Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast Candidates for Council. Please not...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election.  In this series of episodes Candidates for Council, we have interviewed Terry Scott, Scott Chastain, David Hufstetler, and Todd Mobley. Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast Candidates for Council. Please not...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election.  In this series of episodes Candidates for Council, we have interviewed Terry Scott, Scott Chastain, David Hufstetler, and Todd Mobley. Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast Candidates for Council. Please not...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Imagine Thomasville, a partnership between the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber and Thomasville Payroll Development Authority, will be encouraging citizens and businesses to exercise their right to vote by participating in the local election. </p><p>In this series of episodes <b><em>Candidates for Council,</em></b> we have interviewed <a href='https://www.timesenterprise.com/news/local_news/scott-announces-city-council-candidacy/article_f5d5ada5-6142-5fb0-bf53-766dce0afd8e.html'><b>Terry Scott</b></a>, <a href='https://www.chastainforthomasville.com/'><b>Scott Chastain</b></a>, <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>David Hufstetler</b></a>, and <a href='https://thomasville.org/about-the-thomasville-city-council'><b>Todd Mobley</b></a>.</p><p>Each candidate running for council received an invitation to join the podcast <b><em>Candidates for Council</em></b><b>.</b> Please note that Imagine Thomasville does not endorse any candidate, as the organization is a non-partisan voice for business.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[Let's Talk Thomasville is BACK! As we return for the season of storytelling, we sat down with Rick Ivey, the Executive &amp; Artistic Director of the Thomasville Entertainment Foundation to learn about the rich history and significance of TEF.   Learn more about the organization here: https://tefconcerts.com/ Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, Flowers Foods tells us how it keeps its employees engaged and the company going strong for over 100 years and shares what’s underway for the future. Also learn a bit about Flowers’ Thomasville bakery, which opened in 1919 baking 500 loaves of bread a day and now produces two million pounds of bakery foods a week. Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, Flowers Foods tells us how it keeps its employees engaged and the company going strong for over 100 years and shares what’s underway for the future. Also learn a bit about Flowers’ Thomasville bakery, which opened in 1919 baking 500 loaves of bread a day and now produces two million pounds of bakery foods a week.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
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    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we get Behind the Screens with the two Executive Producers behind Thomasville Pictures: Ryan Smith and Thomasville Native, Allen Cheney. We learn what it takes to bring these films to our small town and why they chose to set up shop here instead of Los Angeles or Atlanta.<br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we get Behind the Screens with the two Executive Producers behind Thomasville Pictures: Ryan Smith and Thomasville Native, Allen Cheney. We learn what it takes to bring these films to our small town and why they chose to set up shop here instead of Los Angeles or Atlanta.<br/><br/></p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[In this episode, we continue our storytelling segment with Mr. Jack Hadley as we learn more about the businesses involved in 'The Bottom,' the current status of the Museum and the exciting new plans for the Imperial Hotel.    Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we continue our storytelling segment with Mr. Jack Hadley as we learn more about the businesses involved in &apos;The Bottom,&apos; the current status of the Museum and the exciting new plans for the Imperial Hotel.   </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>In this episode, we continue our storytelling segment with Mr. Jack Hadley as we learn more about the businesses involved in &apos;The Bottom,&apos; the current status of the Museum and the exciting new plans for the Imperial Hotel.   </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[If you are familiar with Thomasville, then you know that we could not share our year of Centennial Storytelling without sitting down with Mr. James 'Jack' Hadley, founder of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum and pillar of our community. We enjoyed talking with him so much that we decided to have TWO episodes to share the story of his life and how the Jack Hadley Black History Museum came about. Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>If you are familiar with Thomasville, then you know that we could not share our year of Centennial Storytelling without sitting down with Mr. James &apos;Jack&apos; Hadley, founder of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum and pillar of our community. We enjoyed talking with him so much that we decided to have TWO episodes to share the story of his life and how the Jack Hadley Black History Museum came about.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>If you are familiar with Thomasville, then you know that we could not share our year of Centennial Storytelling without sitting down with Mr. James &apos;Jack&apos; Hadley, founder of the Jack Hadley Black History Museum and pillar of our community. We enjoyed talking with him so much that we decided to have TWO episodes to share the story of his life and how the Jack Hadley Black History Museum came about.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Archbold: The Forefront of Innovation</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[We are so fortunate to have access to such a large and progressive healthcare system that continues to invest in our community. In this episode, we sit down with Darcy Craven, the new CEO of Archbold Medical Center, to discuss the nearly 100-year-old organization. Craven takes a deep dive into recent projects and details exciting plans for future expansion, even during the midst of a pandemic.  He also discusses what drew him to Archbold and why he and his family never want to leave Thom...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>We are so fortunate to have access to such a large and progressive healthcare system that continues to invest in our community. In this episode, we sit down with Darcy Craven, the new CEO of Archbold Medical Center, to discuss the nearly 100-year-old organization. Craven takes a deep dive into recent projects and details exciting plans for future expansion, even during the midst of a pandemic.  He also discusses what drew him to Archbold and why he and his family never want to leave Thomasville. </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>We are so fortunate to have access to such a large and progressive healthcare system that continues to invest in our community. In this episode, we sit down with Darcy Craven, the new CEO of Archbold Medical Center, to discuss the nearly 100-year-old organization. Craven takes a deep dive into recent projects and details exciting plans for future expansion, even during the midst of a pandemic.  He also discusses what drew him to Archbold and why he and his family never want to leave Thomasville. </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Looking Forward to Monday</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[With our iLead program gearing up, we sat down with Katie Chastain with Tisk Task, Kevin Vick of TC Federal, his daughter and former iLead Alumni, Anna Vick, to discuss her experience in the program. We were happy to learn that iLead helped kick-start her own business that has been a huge success. Click the link  to hear the full story!  Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>With our iLead program gearing up, we sat down with Katie Chastain with Tisk Task, Kevin Vick of TC Federal, his daughter and former iLead Alumni, Anna Vick, to discuss her experience in the program. We were happy to learn that iLead helped kick-start her own business that has been a huge success. Click the link  to hear the full story! </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>With our iLead program gearing up, we sat down with Katie Chastain with Tisk Task, Kevin Vick of TC Federal, his daughter and former iLead Alumni, Anna Vick, to discuss her experience in the program. We were happy to learn that iLead helped kick-start her own business that has been a huge success. Click the link  to hear the full story! </p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:title>Every Rose Has Its Zorn</itunes:title>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The City of Roses has a dynamic and fearless leader for Economic Development and her name is Shelley Zorn. In this weeks podcast, Andrea interviews Shelley to highlight industries and businesses making their way to Thomasville. Zorn is the sole employee of the Thomasville Payroll Development Authority (PDA) and has served in the position for 7 years. She has a total of 22 years’ experience in Economic Development and in this episode, you’ll get a quick look into what life is like in the world...]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The City of Roses has a dynamic and fearless leader for Economic Development and her name is Shelley Zorn. In this weeks podcast, Andrea interviews Shelley to highlight industries and businesses making their way to Thomasville.</p><p>Zorn is the sole employee of the Thomasville Payroll Development Authority (PDA) and has served in the position for 7 years. She has a total of 22 years’ experience in Economic Development and in this episode, you’ll get a quick look into what life is like in the world of ED, specially here in Thomasville.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The City of Roses has a dynamic and fearless leader for Economic Development and her name is Shelley Zorn. In this weeks podcast, Andrea interviews Shelley to highlight industries and businesses making their way to Thomasville.</p><p>Zorn is the sole employee of the Thomasville Payroll Development Authority (PDA) and has served in the position for 7 years. She has a total of 22 years’ experience in Economic Development and in this episode, you’ll get a quick look into what life is like in the world of ED, specially here in Thomasville.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[How are you trying to win the war on talent? It seems we are all on the same page in that WE NEED WORKERS! With now hiring signs all over the place, we are focusing our time on workforce development in Thomasville and how we are trying to be as involved as possible. Click on the link below to take a listen! Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>How are you trying to win the war on talent? It seems we are all on the same page in that WE NEED WORKERS! With now hiring signs all over the place, we are focusing our time on workforce development in Thomasville and how we are trying to be as involved as possible. Click on the link below to take a listen!</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>How are you trying to win the war on talent? It seems we are all on the same page in that WE NEED WORKERS! With now hiring signs all over the place, we are focusing our time on workforce development in Thomasville and how we are trying to be as involved as possible. Click on the link below to take a listen!</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[As we celebrate 100 years of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, we made sure to invite one of Thomasville's voices on WPAX, Mr. Lloyd Eckberg. Mr. Lloyd served as the director of the Chamber from 1963-1989 and is one of the reasons we are here today able to share these stories. Thank you for your dedication and vision, and most importantly for 'setting the trend' for Thomasville. Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate 100 years of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, we made sure to invite one of Thomasville&apos;s voices on WPAX, Mr. Lloyd Eckberg. Mr. Lloyd served as the director of the Chamber from 1963-1989 and is one of the reasons we are here today able to share these stories. Thank you for your dedication and vision, and most importantly for &apos;setting the trend&apos; for Thomasville.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we celebrate 100 years of the Thomasville-Thomas County Chamber of Commerce, we made sure to invite one of Thomasville&apos;s voices on WPAX, Mr. Lloyd Eckberg. Mr. Lloyd served as the director of the Chamber from 1963-1989 and is one of the reasons we are here today able to share these stories. Thank you for your dedication and vision, and most importantly for &apos;setting the trend&apos; for Thomasville.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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    <itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Rose Show Festival has finally arrived! In honor of the festivities taking place this weekend, we invited Madison Eaton, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Thomasville, to discuss the exciting plans for the 100th Annual Rose Show &amp; Festival of Thomasville on April 22-24th 2021. Get social with Imagine Thomasville!   ]]></itunes:summary>
    <description><![CDATA[<p>The Rose Show Festival has finally arrived! In honor of the festivities taking place this weekend, we invited Madison Eaton, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Thomasville, to discuss the exciting plans for the 100th Annual Rose Show &amp; Festival of Thomasville on April 22-24th 2021.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></description>
    <content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>The Rose Show Festival has finally arrived! In honor of the festivities taking place this weekend, we invited Madison Eaton, Special Events Coordinator for the City of Thomasville, to discuss the exciting plans for the 100th Annual Rose Show &amp; Festival of Thomasville on April 22-24th 2021.</p><p>Get social with Imagine Thomasville!<br/><br/></p>]]></content:encoded>
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