2023 Georgia General Assembly Recap
On Wednesday, March 29, the Georgia General Assembly adjourned Sine Die. This completes the 2023 state legislative session and marks the start of the 40 days Governor Brian Kemp has to either sign or veto all passed legislation. Legislation that didn’t pass will be carried…
The Greater Macon Chamber will Host a Series of Roundtables for On the Table Macon
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is a SUPER HOST during On the Table Central GA 2023. This 5-day event takes place March 27-31 at locations throughout Central Georgia. The Chamber will host two table conversations a day during the event. Our tables will be open…
J.R. Olive Joins the Chamber Team
Columbus, GA native J.R. Olive came to Macon in 2004 to attend Mercer University where he earned a BA in public policy. During his time in college, J.R. spent most of his free time playing music in several bands and enjoying Macon’s music and culture…
Hub Chamber Council Supports Bills Passed Through Both House and Senate Floors on Crossover Day
The Hub Chamber Council, an integrated policy group of the eleven leading metro Hub Chambers outside of the Atlanta area, of which the Macon Chamber of Commerce is a member, is excited to announce the passage of two supported bills, House Bill 514 and Senate…
Past Chamber Board Chair, Starr Purdue, Announced as CWN’s 2023 Women of Achievement Recipient
As part of Women’s History Month, Career Women’s Network (CWN) honors women by recognizing a woman or women for their achievements and contributions to the advancement of women, their communities, and their professions. On March 7th, CWN Hosted the 2023 Woman of Achievement Award Luncheon…
Bernd Elementary School is Recertified as Lighthouse School
On March 1, Bernd Elementary School received notification that it had been officiallyrecertified as a Leader in Me Lighthouse School. This recertification process must be completed everytwo years for Leader in Me schools. “As the District’s first Leader in Me Lighthouse School, our goal is…
Robins AFB Takes Next Step in Establishing New Missions
ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – Air Force leaders today announced one step forward in the delivery of battlespace command and control. The Air Force has completed two necessary environmental assessments, with a finding of no significant impact, that will lead to four new missions at…
Newtown Macon Hosts Shop Small Sticker Hunt on Small Business Saturday
NewTown Macon has partnered with downtown businesses to offer customers a chance to win a $500 shopping spree this holiday season. On Small Business Saturday, November 26, businesses will hide limited-edition stickers designed by local artist, Mama Hawk Draws, in their shops for customers to…
Central Georgia EMC Presents Checks to Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority for Community Development Activities
Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC) Board Member Phillip Ham, Jr. presented the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority with checks totaling $8,600 to go toward community and economic development activities. Central Georgia EMC (CGEMC) presented 22 checks this month, totaling $325,386, to…
Chamber Nominating Committee Approves 2023 Nominating Slate
We are excited about the leadership and diversity of this great class of Chamber leadership. For election for a three-year term as a member of the Class of 2025: Many thanks to the members of the Nominating Committee for their service this year: Chamber Nominating…
Local Macon Leaders Named on Georgia Trend’s Georgia 500 Most Influential Leaders of 2022
Congratulations to the following Chamber members who have been included on this years Georgia Trend’s inaugural GEORGIA 500 list of the state’s most influential leaders of 2022. Brid. Gen Jon Eberlan – RAFBHarold Young – Tubman MuseumMatt Stevenson – Blue BirdKarla Redding-Andrews – Otis Redding…
Visit Macon Highlights Tourism Growth in Annual Meeting; 2022 Tourism Award Recipients Announced
Lisa Lemon, Executive Director of the Ocmulgee Mounds Association; Porsha Beasley, Front Desk Manager of Tru by Hilton Macon North; and Kaitlyn Kressin, owner of Ocmulgee Brewpub, Fall Line Brewery and Just Tap’d are announced as the 2022 recipients of the Visit Macon “Tourism Awards”…