How will Biden’s proposed stimulus plan impact local economies?
WGXA Article Written by Noel Espinal | Tuesday, January 19th 2021 https://wgxa.tv/news/local/how-will-bidens-proposed-stimulus-plan-impact-local-economies space MACON, Ga — A big topic on Joe Biden’s agenda as of late is the subject of stimulus packages and the impact on local small businesses Local entrepreneurs say the 1.9 trillion…
Georgia Lawmakers Return to Atlanta for 2021 Legislative Session
Atlanta Business Chronicle Report by Grace Donnelly The COVID-19 pandemic and election reform will be top of mind for members of the Georgia General Assembly as their session begins Jan. 11. Since the Nov. 3 presidential election, baseless claims about rampant voter fraud in the…
Mayor Miller issues Executive Order to address the spread of COVID-19
On Friday, January 8, 2021, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Lester M. Miller signed an Executive Order to enact immediate actions to help slow the spread of COVID-19 in the community. “We are seeing an increasing number of cases of COVID-19 every day, and I am very…
U.S. Chamber Presents 2021 State of American Business
Our country has been challenged in ways few could have planned for—or even imagined. From our public health, to our economy, to our politics, the road to recovery starts with healing a divided America. Join us as we rally our nation around a series of…
Maconites on the 2021 100 Most Influential Georgians and Notable Georgians Lists
Published: December 31, 2020 in Georgia Trend Magazine Written by: Karen Kirkpatrick, Betty Darby, Mary Ann DeMuth, Mary Anne Dunkin, Brian Lee, Michele Cohen Marill, Rebecca McCarthy, Patty Rasmussen, Randy Southerland For this, the 23rd annual listing of the 100 Most Influential Georgians, Georgia Trend has assembled a group of remarkable people, many of…
Macon-Bibb’s New Mayor Lester Miller
Author: Andrew Plaskowsky, 13WMAZ Published: 10:56 AM EST December 30, 2020 Updated: 12:48 PM EST December 30, 2020 https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/mayor-elect-lester-miller-commissioners-sworn-into-office/93-02828fad-0401-47f1-8d12-8a187c47259f MACON, Ga. — New Macon-Bibb Mayor Lester Miller was officially sworn into office just after noon Wednesday, and his inauguration speech promised change. SPACE For Miller, a Macon-native…
Chamber Holiday Newsletter: December 21st
Holiday Message from the CEO space As 2020 comes to an end, we look back on a year like no other. Despite all the challenges, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is still serving it’s members with the same passion and determination as ever. Our…
Mayoral Transition Team Report 2020
Friday morning, December 18, Mayor-elect Lester Miller and the Macon-Bibb Forward Mayoral Transition Team presented their report, A Blueprint for a Renewed Macon-Bibb County. The Blueprint focuses on five key areas: Education and Workforce Development, Economic Development, Public Safety, Tourism and Recreation, and Equity, Diversity and…
Chamber Newsletter: December 8th
Message from the CEO: Macon-Bibb’s Economic Outlook for 2021 Each year, the University of Georgia compiles research and data to create an economic forecast for the year ahead. In this forecast, there is an overview for Georgia as a whole and an overview specific to…
2020 Chamber Awards
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Presents Virtual 2020 Chamber Award Winners The Greater Macon Chamber presented a free virtual celebration honoring the community leaders and heroes who have triumphed over adversity in this challenging year. Members and citizens joined the event from living rooms and…