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…

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…

Take mayor-elect Lester Miller’s public opinion survey: https://maconbibbforward.com/

 Part 1 of the 2020 Congressional Luncheon Part 2 of the 2020 Congressional Luncheon

Macon-Bibb Mayoral candidates Lester Miller and Cliffard Whitby participated in a debate on WGXA on Monday, August 3rd, touching on issues ranging including public safety, taxes, blight, and more.

Update by Georgia Chamber of Commerce On July 15, 2020, Governor Brian Kemp issued executive order 07.15.20.01 addressing Georgia’s ongoing public health emergency and furthering the Governor’s initiative on “Reviving a Healthy Georgia”. In a previous Order, EO 06.29.20.01, the Governor extended the public health…

The Chamber hosted the Bibb County School District & Community Partners for a discussion on how the community can support students, teachers, and parents as schools prepare to start back in the fall. Please use the link below if you/your business wants to join the…

by Rachel Gambill | Jul 9, 2020 On Thursday, July 9, 2020, Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert issued an Executive Order urging and pleading with people and businesses to take all preventative measures outlined by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) to slow the spread of…

What You Can Do As COVID-19 Continues Written By: Chris Clark, Georgia Chamber President & CEO Political pundits and healthcare researchers can argue second wave or simply a continuation of the original COVID-19 pandemic. However, the fact remains that the virus which hit us so…

Hello: I wanted to share the updates below that may be helpful to Georgia businesses: The Department of Treasury announced that the Main Street Lending Program is now fully operational and ready to purchase qualifying loans. The Main Street Lending Program will provide bridge financing…

Building a Future-Ready Workforce Pipeline for Macon-Bibb Introducing Bibb County Schools’ New Career Guide The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Georgia Power have partnered with Bibb County CTAE to sponsor a Career Guide for Freshmen Seminar. Freshmen Seminar is a transition course for ninth graders…

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce proudly stands with the Macon-Middle Georgia Black Pages in advocating for economic equity, quality jobs, and free enterprise. The Greater Macon Chamber is dedicated to advancing the economic growth and development of the Greater Macon Region. We encourage the…