Year: 2022

CALL TO ACTION: Your Opinion is Needed!

Over a decade ago, while serving as a business/chamber leader in another Georgia county, I witnessed firsthand, and lived through, the collapse of a school district due to a series of ill-advised decisions made by their local school board.  After the school district lost its academic…

Conner Shelton Named Region 6 STAR Student!

What a great night celebrating the Region 6 STAR Students and Teachers! We are so proud to see the talent and brilliance of these students, and we are excited about what they will do in the future for our communities! We would like to extend…

Macon-Bibb International Summit

The Macon-Bibb Office of Small Business Affairs located in Macon, Georgia is hosting this half-day free International Summit during the 40th International Cherry Blossom Festival. Join us as we: Learn about new trends Grow new connections Acquire and hone new skills Develop a diversity, equity,…

Chamber Ambassador Named CWN Woman of Achievement!

The Greater Macon Chamber would like to congratulate Katrina Spooner on her selection as the Woman of Achievement by the Career Women’s Network!   CWN President Sarah Schanck said of Katrina, “Katrina’s contributions in all the selection categories are immense.  She is a champion of…

Macon-Bibb Celebrates Groundbreaking of New Amphitheater

From Macon-Bibb County Partners from all over Macon-Bibb came together this morning for a celebration and groundbreaking ceremony for the new amphitheater at Macon Mall. The ceremony featured music, remarks from Mayor Lester Miller, community leaders, representatives from area businesses and organizations, and Commissioner Al…

L.E. Schwartz & Son Receive Gold Circle Award!

Source: Facebook L.E. Schwartz & Son, Inc. recently received the Gold Circle Award for the slate and copper roofing work they did at Agnes Scott College. The Gold Circle Awards program recognizes Roofing Alliance and NRCA members for outstanding contributions to the roofing industry. Unique…

Congratulations 2022 Bibb County STARS!

  Macon, Ga. Feb 16, 2022 – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Cadence Bank are proud to present the 2022 STAR Students & Teachers for Bibb County. STAR (Student Teacher Achievement Recognition) is a program managed by the Professional Association of Georgia Educators…

Welcome, Leadership Macon Class of 2022!

Greater Macon Chamber Welcomes New Leadership Macon Class   Macon, Ga. Feb 4, 2022 – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is excited to announce the Leadership Macon Class of 2022! Leadership Macon, now in its 42nd year, is one of the longest-standing leadership programs…