Two Friends Cafe

Owner: Brenda Anderson and Brenda Van Horn

Phone: (229) 242-3282

Location: 3338 B Country Club Road

Hours: Breakfast, 7:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. Lunch, 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday; brunch, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Saturday. Dinner times available for private parties only.



As the only restaurant in Summit Pointe, Two Friends Cafe has a high reputation to uphold. Owners Brenda Anderson and Brenda Van Horn work hard to keep their many customers satisfied with the upscale, casual dining experience.

The Mediterranean/Tuscan style cafe and market are open for breakfast and lunch daily, offering an eclectic menu full of interesting dishes. Many have strong ethnic influences, mostly Southern, including bourbon bread pudding, sweet potato biscuits, black-eyed pea cakes and black-eyed pea cake salad.

The unique menu changes weekly, with the exception of several favorites like chicken salad and pimento cheese. No dishes are premade; everything is made from scratch with quality ingredients. The market offers casseroles, breads, cakes, cookies and much more to go. Anderson and Van Horn chose to locate in Summit Point because of the wave of economic development in north Valdosta. They love their neighbors and have had a great experience in their only location.

Two Friends Cafe recently expanded its breakfast menu to include breakfast panini sandwiches, bourbon vanilla french toast, buttermilk pancakes and more.

The restaurant has a warm atmosphere for breakfast and lunch. It also makes a great place for private parties during dinner hours. Holiday periods fill up fast, so Anderson suggests calling in advance for reservations.

Anderson and Van Horn chose Summit Point because of the elegant design, ability to custom build and convenient location; they love being apart of the upscale community and intend to serve neighbors, friends and customers for many years to come.





Perfect Settings

Owner: Tonya Smith and Lindsay Dykes

Phone: (229) 219-7751

Location: 3338 H Country Club

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday



Brides looking for perfect home accessories love to register at one of Summit Pointe’s most elegant businesses, Perfect Settings. The business offers bridal registry for china, crystal, home accessories, linens and a multitude of other gifts.

Located in the business park for four years, Tonya Smith and Lindsay Dykes recently moved into the old Party World facility and have taken over Party World’s stationery, invitation and printables business. The new building is twice the size of the old one, so Perfect Settings has expanded in space and services.

Smith said they originally chose Summit Pointe because of the convenient design and attractive appearance. They were also excited to be apart of the community of merchants who worked together for a common goal — to provide excellent, upscale service to their clients.





Executive Travel

Owner: Jaret Broomberg

Phone: (229) 245-0028

Location: 3338 E Country Club Road

Hours: 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday by appointment

Web site: www.executive.travel



Jaret Broomberg, owner of Executive Travel, loves being a part of the Summit Pointe community. When he decided to move his business to allow more room for his tenant, Progressive to expand, he just moved across the parking lot.

Executive Travel, a full-service travel agency nicknamed “Honeymoon Headquarters,” has served Valdosta travelers for 15 years. It provides services for any type of travel and specializes in extended or group vacations like honeymoons or family cruises.

Agents listen to clients’ needs, sometimes make suggestions for ideas the client may not have considered, then books the vacation at the best price available. They also provide services continuously throughout the vacation.

Broomberg took ownership in 1997 and has seen the business through the tough times following Sept. 11, 2001. His business is constantly changing and adapting to the needs of his clients and he plans to continue the quality service. Customers have noticed the efforts of his staff. Readers of the Valdosta Daily Times chose Executive Travel as Best of South Georgia for three of the last four years.



Home of 10,000 Picture Frames

Owner: Roy and Mary Rawlings

Phone: (229) 244-9651

Location: 3338 G Country Club Road

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Tuesday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday



Looking for unique framing options? A Summit Pointe business has thousands of options and much more for a residence. Home of 10,000 Picture Frames is a full service frame shop that has served the people of Valdosta for more than 30 years. In addition to custom framing services, the company sells oil paintings, prints, mirrors, home accessories, lamps and pottery from local artist Walter Hobbs.

After many years on North Ashley Street, owners Roy and Mary Rawlings chose to relocate to Summit Pointe in 2002.

Since its move to Summit Pointe which expanded the business by 300 percent, House of 10,000 Picture Frames has added home accessories as well as in-home consultations.

The owners were looking for a nice development that was more quiet and convenient than any of their North Ashley Street locations. They also wanted to be surrounded by local people with locally operated businesses, which is what they found at Summit Pointe. The Rawlings also love that they are surrounded by businesses that draw in the same customers as their neighbors.

House of 10,000 Picture Frames is a family run business with extensive experience in customer framing services. They offer products for competitive prices with friendly customer service in an atmosphere where anyone can be comfortable.

Since its move to Summit Pointe which expanded the business by 300 percent, House of 10,000 Picture Frames has added home accessories as well as in-home consultations.

The owners were looking for a nice development that was more quiet and convenient than any of their North Ashley Street locations. They also wanted to be surrounded by local people with locally operated businesses, which is what they found at Summit Pointe. The Rawlings also love that they are surrounded by businesses that draw in the same customers as their neighbors.

House of 10,000 Picture Frames is a family run business with extensive experience in customer framing services. They offer products for competitive prices with friendly customer service in an atmosphere where anyone can be comfortable.



The UPS Store

Owner: James Daniel

Phone: (229) 244-2663

Location: 3338-L Country Club Road

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Monday through Friday; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.



The largest UPS in Valdosta is located in Summit Pointe. Owned by franchisee James Daniel, it offers much more than just the traditional shipping services that UPS is known for. This facility provides laminating, binding, copying, wide format printing, name badges passport photos and more. Many people may not realize the many options that UPS has for customers, but they probably have noticed the top notch customer service that the store promises.





Edward Jones Investments

Investment Representative: Jeremy Davis

Phone: (229) 219-0006

Location: 3338-E Country Club Road Suite 1

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

jeremy.davis@edwardjones.com



Edward Jones Investments is one of the many professional offices in Summit Pointe. The original business was founded in 1871 and has many locations.

A full service brokerage firm that is FDIC insured, it offers stocks, bonds, mutual funds, annuities, retirement planning, long-term care insurance and disability insurance, along with college savings plans and cash management.

Professionals at Edward Jones help create custom financial goals with their clients and they offer the tools to help them implement those goals. They focus on helping the individual, long-term investor, focusing on high quality investments to hold long-term. The company has been rated highest in investor satisfaction for full service investment firms by JD Power and Associates.

Investment Representative Jeremy Davis chose to locate the office in Summit Pointe in July because of the convenience it offered customers. He also believes his customers have a lot in common with the customers of other businesses located in the shopping center. He enjoys the amount of activity found in Summit Pointe and believes that the area and his business have a lot to offer.





Kay Fuller Antiques

Owner: Kay Fuller

Phone: (229) 219-8552

(229) 888-0752

Location: 3338C Country Club Road suite 2

Hours: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday; 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday



A stylish sign marks the entrance of Summit Pointe’s only antique store, Kay Fuller Antiques and Interiors.

The business originated in Albany, but owner Kay Fuller chose Valdosta when she decided to expand. She loved the appearance and convenience that Summit Pointe had to offer and chose a building in close proximity to another eclectic business, Two Friends Cafe.

Kay Fuller Antiques and Interiors opened June 2005 and offers a variety of products and services. Fuller and her associates provide interior design services, upholstery, draperies, home decor, new and old furniture, pictures, lamps, accessories and a variety of other unique items. Though the shop carries beautiful products, they fall in a wide price range offering something for almost any budget.

Fuller has seen great success at her Summit Pointe location and expects the upcoming holidays, which will begin for her store in October, to be very exciting and profitable.





The Children’s Shop

Owner: Shelley Holloway

Phone: (229) 244-3360

Location: 3338-C Country Club Road Suite 3



The Children’s Shop is a boutique that specializes in classic, upscale children’s clothing and nursery furniture. Previously owned by Karen Crump, Shelley Holloway has taken over ownership and operations.

Shelley worked in the shop when she was in college. When she found out it was for sale, she jumped at the opportunity. She wants customers to know that she will be offering the same products that the store has always provided, with hope to add a maternity line in the future. At some point, she also hopes to expand into a larger location in Summit Pointe.

Crump and Holloway will be working together for a while to make the transition smooth. Holloway is excited about her new venture and looks forward to providing shoppers with unique children’s clothing and nursery furniture as well as friendly customer service.





Nelco Construction

Owner: Laurence Nelson

Phone: (229) 293-0712

Location: 3338-A Country Club Road suite 1

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday



A well-known, 20-year-old construction company chose to relocate in Summit Pointe in 2001. It was one of the first businesses to break ground and begin working from the new office development.

Specializing in custom work and construction of quality homes, Nelco Inc. is a developer and general contractor that builds residential, commercial and multi-family dwellings. From 100,000,000, this company can building a custom building for just about anything anyone needs.

Nelco is currently focused on completing Heather Glen, a townhouse development on Ellis Drive. Other work can be seen in Stone Creek, Arbor Run, Cherry Creek, Orchard Hills, Spring Creek, Oak Point and many other prestigious subdivisions.

The location was perfect for Nelco because it was convenient, easily accessible for clients and in what they consider to be the center of north Valdosta. There is a lot of economic development in the area and they wanted to be a part of the fresh, unique atmosphere.





Sunshine Mortgage

Manager: Robin Ball

Phone: (229) 244-3055

Location: 3338 A Country Club Road Suite 3

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 Monday through Friday



Though known by several names, a mortgage group has been serving customers in Summit Pointe since 2001.

Sunshine Mortgage is a full service mortgage lender that offers FHAVA and conventional loans as well as other adjustable and non-conforming mortgage loans.

Managed by Robin Ball, the knowledgeable staff is dedicated to serving customers and helping them find a home in the surrounding area.

Ball chose the Summit Pointe location because of its convenience to a variety of real estate offices, lending institutions and other real estate opportunities. Ball and her staff look forward to serving customers from the Summit Pointe location and continuing their quality services for a long time.





Steel’s Jewelry

Owner: Chuck Steel

Phone: (229) 244-3369

Location: 3338 I Country Club

Hours: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Saturday



Steel’s Jewelry is one of the most prestigious jewelry shops in Valdosta. It began as a trade shop and opened as a retail store in 1991. Owner Chuck Steel moved the business to Summit Pointe in 2001 and was the first business to break ground.

Steel said he wanted a location on the north side of Valdosta because he feels it is eventually going to be the center of the Lowndes County shopping community. He was able to custom build his business in a convenient area and loved the condo-style center.

He believes the combination of businesses creates a great atmosphere where customers can stroll around and truly enjoy time shopping. The many businesses complement each other and share a customer base which is good for both owners and shoppers.

Steel’s Jewelry offers everything from fun silver pieces to very fine precious stones and platinum. It boasts three bend jewelers who can accomplish any type of repair or design that anyone can dream. Cleaning is always free and the store’s variety is unparalleled, according to Steel. It even offers a wish list to make shopping for friends, family and significant others quick, easy and sure to please.





Under Construction

South Georgia Vein Centers

Owner: Dr. Greg Martin

Phone: (229) 259-9666

Location: 3338 K Country Club Road

Hours: 8:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday



South Georgia Vein Centers is currently located at 106 E. Northside Drive, but in November it will move into a custom built facility in Summit Pointe shopping center. This practice specializes in state-of-the-art treatment of varicose veins and spider veins and leg ultrasound services.

Dr. Greg Martin also provides endovenous laser ablasion techniques in lieu of vein stripping surgery, treatments that can be done in the office under only local anesthesia. He is also featuring spider treatment vein protocol that gives excellent long-term results.

Martin believes people should know that the specialty of vein medicine surgery has been revolutionized in last five to six years, and is now so it is now much more effective giving excellent long-term results. His facility is one that offers updated techniques and quality services. In fact, vein surgeons from around the country come and train at South Georgia Vein Centers, one of the best trained and experienced practices around.

Martin said he was looking for a more attractive and appealing location in a place where he could collaborate with neighbors. His new location will provide him with that as well as 50 percent more space.





Waller Insurance and Investments

Owners: Ralph and Kendall Waller

Phone: (229) 244-4175

Location: 3338 K Country Club Road

Hours: 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday

Web site: www.ralphwaller.com



In January, an established company will move from Bemiss Road into a brand-new, custom-built facility in Summit Pointe. Waller Insurance and Investments is a multi-faceted business run by husband/wife team, Ralph and Kendall Waller. Ralph handles investments and life insurance while Kendall handles employee benefits, health insurance, including medical, dental and disability. Securities are offered through Woodbury Financial Services Inc.

The family-owned business does not represent just one company, it helps clients find the best resource to solve individual needs. Their Web site even provides a search engine that will help clients find the local company with the lowest rates available. Customers see that the Wallers are happy and that they care about serving customers. Ralph believes that is what makes them unique and what has made them so successful.

Waller Insurance and Investments ran out of room in the 600 square foot office suite on Bemiss Road, so it needed a bigger location and more stability. Ralph and Kendall will own their 2,500 square foot building in Summit Pointe that will boast storage upstairs and offices, a conference room, kitchen, work room and lobby downstairs.

They are looking forward to providing their clients with a more attractive facility in a more convenient location as well as continuing to provide quality, family-style service.