December 2016 Features

  • Matthew Michael on Planning for Next Year: How 30 Business Owners Set & Achieve Their Goals

    December 15, 2016

    We interact with hundreds of business owners and executive leaders each year and if you give us more than 10 minutes, the conversation will veer toward the goals for their business and ours. For most of us, we go to sleep and wake up thinking about our businesses. Today’s article will discuss the importance of creating a primary focus for the coming year and explore a few strategies for maintaining and achieving that focus.

  • Columbus State University and Middle Georgia State University Team Up to Host Program for Emerging and Front-line Leaders

    December 13, 2016

    The Leadership Institute at Columbus State University and Middle Georgia State University have teamed up to host “How Deep is Your Bench? Leadership Excellence Certification for Rookie Leaders,” a series of programs for front-line managers and emerging leaders in Middle Georgia.

  • UGA President, Mayor Reichert Discuss Collaborations and Future Partnerships

    December 08, 2016

    A meeting with Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert was an opportunity for University of Georgia President Jere W. Morehead to learn more about the assistance the university provided Macon-Bibb before, during and after its government consolidation.

  • Latest Round of Grants Awarded to Launch Great Ideas for Downtown Macon

    December 07, 2016

    The Community Foundation of Central Georgia today announced the second round of funded projects from the Downtown Challenge, a three-year, $3 million grant program funding community-driven ideas to transform Downtown Macon, also known as the city’s urban core that stretches from the central business district to surrounding historic neighborhoods.

  • Michael Chalmers: Laying the Groundwork for Successful Hiring

    December 05, 2016

    Build a deck with a hammer alone? Paint a brilliant sunset with only one color? Set a holiday table with nothing more than a turkey? Not likely! Nor does it make sense to rely on a single element to guarantee success in finding that perfect job candidate to fill out a team.

  • 24th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll Scheduled for December 3rd

    December 01, 2016

    The 24th Annual Reindeer Run & Santa Stroll – benefiting Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health – will take place on Saturday, December 3rd. Funds from the race will support Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health’s “Healthy Me” childhood obesity program.

  • How to Train Temporary Workers During the Busy Holiday Season

    December 01, 2016

    Many businesses hire additional workers during the holiday season to help with increased demand. This year, retailers are expected to employ between 640,000 and 690,000 temporary workers, according to the National Retail Federation. Improperly trained temporary hires can present workplace safety risks. A 2014 study conducted by Travelers Insurance found that 28% of injuries happen within the first year of employment.