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,…
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…
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…