Statesboro, GA
Hitting all the right notes with Pladd Dot music
For musician Chris Mitchell it all started in 1996, when he decided he wanted to wake up every morning and do what he loved most—teach music to students who shared his passion. Eager to achieve this goal, Chris approached Synovus (previously Sea Island Bank) and was approved for an $1,800 loan, which he used to purchase equipment. That $1,800 was easily one of the best investments Chris could have made. Soon, his apartment was no longer enough to accommodate the hordes of students who sought Chris’s personalized, professional lessons. Realizing it was time to invest in a larger space, Chris returned to Synovus, and we stood by him again. His business took off from there, doubling in size every three years. And every time, Synovus was there to help him take his dream to the next level.
"The best part is that with this success, Pladd Dot has created a brand and reputation that’s both recognized and respected. Through it all, Synovus has stood by them, supporting their vision, helping them fulfill it, and cheering for them every step of the way."
In 2008, Chris and his wife, Ashlee, realized that the business had a greater scope, and an untapped opportunity. While the music classes were the heart and soul of their business, their bread and butter, other avenues of profit were now clearly visible—such as musical equipment manufacturing. So they trusted Synovus again, and we put in place the right financial solutions to help them tackle this dream too.
Now, having come a long way from its humble beginnings, Pladd Dot has two locations: one where it manufactures instruments and another in downtown Statesboro for its retail store and school. The best part is that with this success, Pladd Dot has created a brand and reputation that’s both recognized and respected. Through it all, Synovus has stood by them, supporting their vision, helping them fulfill it, and cheering for them every step of the way.
We’re proud of what Pladd Dot has become, and we’re proud to say we had—and will continue to have—a hand in their success and growth.
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