The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce a strategic investment in population and workforce growth through a new partnership with MakeMyMove – the nation’s leading platform for relocation incentives. The initiative is designed to attract 10 new households to Macon in the coming year, bringing fresh talent, income, and ideas to the region.

This program is part of the broader Choose Macon initiative, a long-standing effort to retain and recruit talent by showcasing Macon as a vibrant, welcoming place to live, work, and thrive. With a high quality of life, low cost of living, and a central Georgia location, Macon is well-positioned to welcome individuals and families seeking a fresh start.

Participants selected through MakeMyMove will receive a $7,000 relocation package, including a $2,500 cash stipend and curated local perks such as downtown parking passes, gym memberships, and gift cards to Macon restaurants. Eligible applicants must relocate from outside of Macon-Bibb County and the contiguous counties surrounding, be 18 or older, earn a household income of at least $65,000, and either work remotely or be relocating to take a local job.

After launching just earlier this month, our programs have already received 390 applications, from people who want to move here from 39 different states. We expect our first movers will arrive in July. 

This program not only attracts remote workers from high-cost areas like California, New York, and Florida, but also serves as a tool to support local workforce needs in key sectors like education and healthcare. By recruiting new residents, we’re growing our schools, supporting small businesses, and building a more resilient local economy.

About MakeMyMove:

MakeMyMove is the nation’s first and only marketplace that connects remote workers and move-ready professionals with communities offering financial incentives to relocate. Designed to support economic development for cities and towns of all sizes, the platform helps communities attract new residents who bring income, skills, and energy to their local economies. MakeMyMove partners with local leaders to design custom relocation programs, promote them to a national audience, and manage the application and vetting process—driving measurable population and revenue growth for participating communities.