Forward Macon

Forward Macon is the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s nonprofit support organization, created to advance long-term workforce development and talent attraction, retention, and connection in Macon-Bibb County. Through partnerships across business, education, government, and the nonprofit sector, Forward Macon supports initiatives that strengthen the workforce, expand economic opportunity, and improve quality of place.

From 2020–2025, Forward Macon also served as the name of the Chamber’s five-year capital campaign. That campaign has now concluded, marking the successful completion of its fundraising phase and the delivery of significant progress in workforce development, talent recruitment and retention, entrepreneurship, and community revitalization.

The recap video below highlights key milestones, partnerships, and outcomes from the Forward Macon campaign and reflects the momentum built through this collective work.

That momentum continues. Forward Macon remains the organizational vehicle through which the Chamber advances its workforce and talent priorities. Building on the foundation of the completed campaign, the Chamber has launched Choose Macon 2030, the next chapter in this work focused on long-term talent attraction, retention, and workforce alignment through the end of the decade.