BrightFarms Greenhouse Celebrates Grand Opening with Ribbon-Cutting Celebration
Big things are growing in Macon—literally. BrightFarms has officially opened its newest greenhouse right here in our community, and it’s already making waves across the Southeast. Located at 3037 Airport East Parkway, the new facility is powered by cutting-edge greenhouse technology and is one of only…
Macon & Eggs Military Roundtable: A Sold-Out Success Bridging National Security and Local Impact
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce’s recent Macon & Eggs Military Roundtable was more than just a breakfast—it was a powerful convergence of military insight, civic engagement, and community collaboration. Held on June 5 at Central Georgia Technical College’s Aerospace Training and Sustainment Center (Robins North), the event brought together…
Summer is Almost Here: Avoid the Burn and Save Your Skin from Cancer
Having five or more blistering sunburns doubles your risk for melanoma. More than two people die from skin cancer in the U.S. every hour and having more than five sunburns can double your risk for melanoma. But when detected early, the 5-year survival rate for…
Macon’s Unemployment Rate Drops in April
The Georgia Department of Labor announced Thursday that Macon recorded an unemployment rate of 3.6% in April, down six-tenths over the month. A year ago, the rate was 3.7%. “This April, unemployment rates dropped across every region of Georgia,” said Labor Commissioner Bárbara Rivera Holmes….
Chamber Joins Community Leaders to Celebrate Milestone in Neel’s Lofts Development
On Thursday, May 14, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce joined local leaders, developers, and residents in celebrating a major milestone in downtown Macon’s revitalization: the ceremonial beam signing for Neel’s Lofts. This transformative infill construction project in the heart of Macon’s Central Business District…
Greater Macon Chamber Joins Georgia Historical Society to Commemorate Over a Century of Georgia Chamber Advocacy
The Georgia Chamber of Commerce and the Georgia Historical Society recently commemorated a key moment in Georgia’s business legacy with the unveiling of a new historical marker outside the Macon City Auditorium. This marker recognizes the origins of the Georgia Chamber, whose first Board of…
BrightFarms Launches Macon Greenhouse, Bringing Fresh, Local Greens to Georgia
BrightFarms opens a 1.5M sq. ft. hydroponic greenhouse in Macon, Georgia — creating 250+ jobs, reducing food miles, and boosting access to fresh, pesticide-free greens across the Southeast. Exciting news is growing in the heart of Georgia! BrightFarms, a national pioneer in indoor farming, has…
Evan Lin of Mount de Sales Academy Named PAGE Star Student Region 6 Winner
Evan Lin, a high school senior at Mount de Sales Academy, has been named the 2025 PAGE STAR Student Winner for Region 6. The announcement was made last week by the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce at the Region 6 Awards Banquet. Lin selected Physics…
Macon-Bibb County Named a “Top 10 Metro City” in Top Economic Development Publication
Site Selection Magazine Released Its Annual Rankings March 3, 2025 – The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) celebrates Macon-Bibb’s recent designation as one of Site Selection Magazine’s “Top 10 Metro Cities.” The ranking celebrates Macon’s quality of work and economic accomplishments that attract new business…
Sheridan Construction Celebrates Ribbon Cutting for New LaGrange Office
Friday, February 7th, 2025 Sheridan Construction proudly announces the grand opening of its new office located at 1886 Lukken Industrial Dr. W. in LaGrange. The LaGrange-Troup County Chamber of Commerce hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Tuesday to mark this significant milestone. Sheridan Construction, an employee-owned…