Cadence Bank Named One of U.S. News & World Report’s 2024-2025 Best Companies to Work For
HOUSTON and TUPELO, Miss. – August 1, 2024 – Cadence Bank is proud to announce it has been named one of U.S. News & World Report’s Best Companies to Work For in 2024-2025. Out of 3,000 large, publicly traded companies evaluated, Cadence is among the select 549 companies…
Bibb County School District Receives the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Designation
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) recognizes the Bibb County School District for earning the Economic Development Partnership (EDP) Designation. After three rounds of interviews and multiple document submissions, the Bibb County School District was awarded the EDP Designation in June. Dr. Cassandra Washington serves…
Blue Bird Selected to Receive $80 Million Federal Grant to Expand Electric Vehicle Manufacturing
MACON, Ga. (July 12, 2024)-Blue Bird Corporation (Nasdaq: BLBD), the leader in electric and low-emission school buses, announced today that it has been selected to receive an $80 million grant from the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE) to expand the company’s electric vehicle manufacturing capabilities…
YKK USA Inc Celebrates its 50th Anniversary in Macon!
The Macon Factory has been a key player in YKK’s global network and a model for the company’s “Cycle of Goodness” philosophy. “This approach, by controlling the entire production process, was intended to ensure superior quality and cost efficiency, thereby benefiting customers, employees, and the…
YKK Invites GA-Japan Legislative Caucus Members and Local Leaders for Site Visit in Macon
In April, YKK (U.S.A.) invited the GA-Japan Legislative Caucus Members and local leaders for a site visit in Macon. Among those in attendance were Greater Macon Chamber President and CEO Jessica Walden, pictured here, with the delegation and YKK’s Senior Directors of Manufacturing for YKK…
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…
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”…
