It used to be that LED lights were only best as a household lighting product as it never fails to provide better illumination, warm glow, and durable packaging that its counterparts are incapable of offering. But as time goes by, LED street lightings have started to penetrate the street corners and a lot of government authorities are actually using it in their respective places. What is in LED lighting systems that convince government offices and local authorities to incorporate it in their street lights?

LED lights are no doubt one of the brightest lights there is. Its white light is said to contain tons of lumens that make it produce the brightest lighting in the industry. It also has a focused glare, which is a plus as a street light because a certain spot is being well-lit, unlike its other counterparts that emit distributed light which somehow produces dimmer kind of lighting. Because of its incomparable illumination, pedestrians and citizens feel safe and secured walking in a well-lit side of the streets at night alone. In fact, in London, Sydney, and Toronto, almost 80% of the citizens being surveyed about their new LED street lights affirm that they indeed feel safer when LEDs were installed because of its bright glow. Also, some street vendors find the use of LED street lights advantageous to their shops due to the fact that customers can already see their goods clearly.

Apart from that, LED bulbs are considered to have the longest life span in all of the lighting systems in the market. It can reach for up to 100,000 hours while its competitors can only emit bright lighting for up to 40,000-50,000 hours that is almost half of LEDs life span only. Added to that, studies also show that its breakdown rate in every 6,000 hours is only 1%. Considering the prices of lighting systems these days, you can surely obtain savings and a considerable return of investment with LED.

Another benefit of LED lighting is the fact that it contains no carbon component, so carbon emission is deliberately minimized, making it an environment-friendly product that a lot of consumers would love to use to save Mother Earth. While reports show that it might still contain lead and other chemicals, experts note that these substances are apparently present in almost every type of lighting systems, and if LED do has some of it, it’s probably too little to worry about. But, citizens should still take precautions about this. Nevertheless, we still have a lot to thank for to LED manufacturers such as Bai LED who never cease to keep us amazed of what this product can do.

The Board of Directors of County Chamber of Commerce, a non-governmental and non-profit organization in Irwin County, officially linked up with United Way of South Central of Georgia, another civic organization in Georgia, with a purpose to boost the economy of the state.

In the meeting of both the organizations’ executives, Greg Millette, United Way’s executive director, expressed his joy in the partnership of both organizations. In his speech before the Chamber’s board of directors, Millete said that he is proud to be part and a new member of the County Chamber of Commerce.

Milette also said that he appreciates the opportunity to impart their organizations new direction and vision with the board of directors of County Chamber of Commerce.

Freshly hired by his organization, Milette admitted that United Way failed to give utmost support to the projects of Irwin County in the past years. He added that United Way focused in supporting Cook, Turner, and Benn Hill Counties rather than Irwin County.

However, Milette emphasized in his speech that United Way is currently eager to begin a new chapter by means of establishing partnerships with the neighbouring agencies, by which they will be able to build mutually beneficial relationships. He also said the United Way is ready to provide help to agencies, even to individuals in developing innovative initiatives that aims to bridge the gaps between various services.

United Way has commenced filling gaps through partnering with the County Chamber of Commerce. The executive director of United Ways promised to attend meetings of Irwin County Family Connection on a regular basis and to provide opportunities for leadership among the residents of Irwin County.

Milette also announced that Jannis Paulk, a local entrepreneur, also joined the board of directors of the recently established partnership between the two organizations.

He said the Paulk with surely help a lot in the plans and efforts of both civic organizations, as she possesses connections within the community, which will enable them to rapidly develop the association that they desire to build. Milette added that Paulk’s perceptive nature and exceptional entrepreneurial skills will serve both the organizations well, as they look forward to a new and fundamentally changed future.