The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority announced the hiring of Eleyce Coleman as its Existing Industry Manager.  Based on her extensive experience in customer outreach and retention, Eleyce was recruited to head MBCIA’s Existing Industry programs. Eleyce will spearhead MBCIA’s partnership with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, the Macon Economic Development Commission, and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, as well as other local and state agencies, in the vital role of interacting with and serving Macon-Bibb County’s existing industries and employers.

MBCIA Chairman Robby Fountain stated: “We are fortunate in Macon-Bibb County to have a long list of great corporate citizens who have been a part of this community for years. At the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, we pride ourselves on working hard not only to recruit new industries to our County, but also recognizing the importance of and working hand-in-hand with our existing industries to ensure their needs are met for continued success. The strength of our community’s tax and employment base depends on recruiting and retaining quality industries.”

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce Board Chairman Ron Shipman said: “We are delighted to partner with the MBCIA, and the entire Macon-Bibb County Economic Development team, to continue a coordinated effort of enhancing our talented workforce in the middle Georgia region. As businesses grow and expand, the  MBCIA will continue to make Macon-Bibb County, and the middle Georgia region, a great location for businesses to create more jobs. The Chamber will continue to focus on workforce and how to develop, attract and retain skilled employees for these jobs. Strengthening our workforce remains a key component in our effort to serve current businesses and grow the local economy.”

The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority is coming off a record year in 2017 in economic development with nearly $700 million in new investments from both new companies and existing industries, with projects for Amazon.com, Graphic Packaging International, Irving Consumer Products, Tyson Foods and Star Snacks. These projects represent over 1,000 new jobs and over 600 retained jobs.