Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Hosts Annual Awards Ceremony Celebrating Businesses and Community Leaders
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce recently celebrated individuals, businesses, and organizations whose remarkable contributions have strengthened the Macon-Bibb business community and showcased exemplary engagement with the Chamber at its annual awards ceremony on Thursday, November 21, at 3 p.m., at Fall Line Station. The…
Georgia Association of Chamber of Commerce Executive (GACCE) Announces 2024 Class of Georgia Certified Chambers
In 2011, the GACCE Board of Directors sought a way to recognize Chambers of Commerce in the state that have focused internally on their operations to assess their strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities to create efficient, effective organizations positioned to deliver great value. Thus, the Georgia…
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Hosts Supplier Diversity Summit for Minority-owned, Women-owned and Veteran-owned Businesses
At Summit, Macon Chamber Signed Alliance with Georgia Hispanic Chamber The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce (GMCoC) hosted its Supplier Diversity Summit on October 3, 2024, bringing together minority-, women-, and veteran-owned businesses to network and explore local resources that can help them attain certifications,…
Wrapping Up the 2024 Macon & Eggs Series: A Morning of Insight and Connection
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce recently wrapped up their 2024 Macon & Eggs series with an engaging and thought-provoking Federal edition. It was a fantastic gathering of community leaders, local elected officials, business professionals, and students who came together to discuss some of the…
AGC Georgia Partners with Sheridan Construction to HostSkills Challenge for High School Students
Students to compete in a variety of construction trades at the Macon State Farmers Market MACON, Ga. – The Associated General Contractors of Georgia (AGC Georgia) is partnering with Sheridan Construction to host construction students from high schools in 26 local counties for the Central…
Piedmont and Mercer University Announce New Naming Partnership for The Piedmont Grand Opera House
Macon, Ga. (Oct. 10, 2024) – The Grand Opera House, the iconic and storied Macon theatre and live performance hall in the heart of the city’s downtown, has a new name – The Piedmont Grand Opera House. Officials from Piedmont, which operates two hospitals in…
Georgia Power extends, expands customer assistance programs following Hurricane Helene
Company continues suspension of disconnections, waives late fees and pauses collection activities for customers through December 15 ATLANTA – October 7, 2024 – As the devastation from Hurricane Helene became apparent in the days following the historic storm, Georgia Power moved quickly to suspend disconnections as emergency…
Join Atrium Health Navicent in Raising Awareness About Breast Cancer
October is National Breast Cancer Awareness Month and doctors at Atrium Health Navicent Peyton Anderson Cancer Center invite the community to help raise awareness about breast cancer by encouraging screening for early detection and treatment. Accounting for about 30 percent of all new female cancers…
Cadence Bank Named One of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For
HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss. – August 1, 2024 – Cadence Bank is proud to announce it has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024-2025. Out of 3,000 large, publicly traded companies evaluated, Cadence is among the select 549 companies…
Bibb County School District Receives the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Designation
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) recognizes the Bibb County School District for earning the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Designation. After three rounds of interviews and multiple document submissions, the Bibb County School District was awarded the EDP Designation in June. Dr. Cassandra Washington serves…
Macon Chamber Invites Area Business Leaders to Welcome New Bibb Teachers
(Macon, GA) The Business Education Partnership (BEP), in conjunction with the Greater Macon Chamber, hosted a welcome reception for Bibb County Schools’ nearly 300 new teachers on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, 3 p.m., at Northeast High School’s auditorium (1646 Upper River Road). The reception celebrated…
Blue Bird Selected to Receive $80 Million Federal Grant to Expand Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
MACON, Ga. (July 12, 2024)-Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today that it has been selected to receive an $80 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to expand the company’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities…