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…
Toast of Macon Celebrates 2021 Chamber Award Winners
The Greater Macon Chamber will host an elegant celebration to officially toast the business and community leaders during the 2021 Chamber Awards on Thursday, December 2nd at the historic Terminal Station. We are proud to recognize these forward thinkers who support our advocacy, workforce, leadership…
Macon Area Transportation Study Survey
Macon-Bibb Planning Commission’s & Macon Area Transportation Study’s Year of the Plan needs your input & feedback in the 2022 – 2050 Metropolitan Transportation Plan (MTP). This transportation plan sets the vision, and establishes goals & strategies needed for well planned transportation growth in our area for the next 25 years….
Leadership Macon Class of 2020-2021 Celebrates Graduation!
(November 9, 2021) – The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce the graduation of the Leadership Macon Class of 2020-2021. Leadership Macon, a Greater Macon Chamber initiative since 1979, brings together individuals to encourage and equip leaders in Macon-Bibb County. Each member…
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…
Business Recovery Workshop – Rebuilding Your Business Post COVID19
The Georgia Tech EDA University Center is providing another series of business recovery workshops for small and medium size companies. See the information below for more details on the event and where to register. “Are you planning your next business moves as you navigate…
Macon-Bibb Early Voting is Open for OLOST
Early voting to approve the OLOST referendum has begun in Macon-Bibb. According to Macon.com, Georgians can vote early from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. Monday through Friday through Oct. 29. Saturday voting is also available from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Oct. 16 and Oct. 23….
Small Business Development Survey – Be a Part of the Conversation!
Advocacy is one of the pillars that supports the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s mission of advancing business success in our region. We take seriously our role as a moderator between business owners and local, state and federal legislators. In order for the Chamber to…
New Embraer Career Card Videos Feature Tiffany Willis, Willie Ragland and Drew Hammonds
One of the premier programs of Macon Works is the greatermaconworks.com career navigation platform. This online tool connects students, businesses, job seekers, and local resources in one site. This platform features local business and industry jobs through short videos or “career cards.” Embraer is represented with three…
SCORE SBS Webinar: Marketing with Robert Grant
SCORE Middle Georgia & the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce bring you another installment in our small business series. October’s webinar features SparkMacon director Robert Grant, who will cover best practices in digital marketing. This signature program series is part of a joint effort to…
Greater Macon Chamber Releases 2022 Board Slate of Nominees
2022 Board Nomination Slate The Nominating Committee of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce has met and presents the following slate for open seats on the Board of Directors of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce for terms that will commence on January 1, 2022. …