National Guard to be Deployed to Macon in COVID Response
From 13WMAZ: https://www.13wmaz.com/article/news/local/georgia/gov-kemp-announces-georgia-national-guard-to-be-deployed-to-macon-warner-robins-in-covid-response-2/93-f59eebf6-57bb-479e-abdd-4370fa76ba3c “Last week, Gov. Brian Kemp announced his plan to handle Georgia’s latest surge of COVID-19, which includes deploying the national guard. Kemp announced Tuesday the locations where the guard and about 200 troops will be deployed. The governor said about 96…
A Tribute to Former Senator Johnny Isakson
Chamber President and CEO Yvonne Williams on the passing of former Senator Johnny Isakson: “Senator Isakson was a true Georgia statesman and the ultimate legend of servant leadership. From my proud experience working with him on advocacy, I can attest that all of the tremendous…
Macon Hospitals Receive Top Honors
Georgia Trend, a regional business publication offering business analysis to more than 50,000 subscribers, recently released its “Georgia Trend 2021 Top Hospitals” listing. Two of Macon’s hospital systems were recognized for their accomplishments. Piedmont Macon Medical Center – #10 Top Large Hospital in Georgia Atrium Health…
Stronger Together: Nonprofit Partnerships & How They Can Increase Funding
From Convergent Nonprofit Solutions – https://magazine.acce.org/index.php?src=directory&view=stories&srctype=detail&back=stories&refno=137 How Community Partnerships Can Increase Funding Community impact is the driving force in so many capital campaigns for nonprofits, chambers and economic development organizations today. Joining forces with like-minded organizations to increase the impact makes perfect sense, but it’s…
State of Small Business Launches in Macon
From the Georgia Department of Economic Development “With more than 1.6 million Georgians employed in small businesses across the state, this critical economic sector remains a top priority for the Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD). To increase awareness of the vital resources provided for small…
Chamber Award Winners Celebrated at 2021 Toast of Macon
The Greater Macon Chamber will host an elegant celebration to officially toast the business and community leaders during the 2021 Chamber Awards on Thursday, December 2nd at the historic Terminal Station. We are proud to recognize these forward thinkers who support our advocacy, workforce, leadership…
Macon Area Transportation Study Survey
Macon-Bibb Planning Commission’s & Macon Area Transportation Study’s Year of the Plan needs your input & feedback in the 2022 – 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This transportation plan sets the vision, and establishes goals & strategies needed for well planned transportation growth in our area for the next 25 years….
Leadership Macon Class of 2020-2021 Celebrates Graduation!
(November 9, 2021) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the graduation of the Leadership Macon Class of 2020-2021. Leadership Macon, a Greater Macon Chamber initiative since 1979, brings together individuals to encourage and equip leaders in Macon-Bibb County. Each member…
Voters Pass the OLOST in Macon-Bibb!
Voters in Macon-Bibb County passed the OLOST in a landslide on Tuesday, November 2. The final vote was 8,668 in favor out of 10,757 votes, or 80.58%. “We couldn’t do this without great business partners like [the Chamber],” said Mayor Lester Miller. The passing of…
Business Recovery Workshop – Rebuilding Your Business Post COVID19
The Georgia Tech EDA University Center is providing another series of business recovery workshops for small and medium size companies. See the information below for more details on the event and where to register. “Are you planning your next business moves as you navigate…
Macon-Bibb Early Voting is Open for OLOST
Early voting to approve the OLOST referendum has begun in Macon-Bibb. According to Macon.com, Georgians can vote early from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 29. Saturday voting is also available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 and Oct. 23….
Small Business Development Survey – Be a Part of the Conversation!
Advocacy is one of the pillars that supports the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s mission of advancing business success in our region. We take seriously our role as a moderator between business owners and local, state and federal legislators. In order for the Chamber to…