December 2015 Features

  • MEDC Named One of the Top 4 Economic Development Agencies in Georgia

    December 17, 2015

    The Macon Economic Development Commission has been named one of the Top 4 Economic Development Agencies in Georgia as published in Southern Business & Development Magazine. Members of the Southern Economic Development Roundtable selected winners in thirty categories for each Southern state. The SEDR is an invitation only group of economic developers, educators, site selection consultants and CEOs who meet annually to discus issues relative to economic development in the American South.

  • How to Improve Cash Flow; Enhance Productivity and Efficiency

    December 08, 2015

    Managing cash while increasing efficiency and productivity are critical success factors for today’s business managers. State Bank offers a suite of treasury services to help companies of all sizes manage financial transactions securely and efficiently.

  • Award Winners Announced at 155th Annual Meeting of Macon Chamber

    December 04, 2015

    The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Economic Development Commission hosted their 155th Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 3rd at Middle Georgia State University. With this year's theme being "The Voice of Business."

  • Carvana Revs its Technology Engines, Revolutionizes Pre-Owned Car Market in Georgia and Nationwide

    December 04, 2015

    Carvana, the first 360° online pre-owned car buying experience, is certifiably not your father’s used car dealer. According to co-Founder and Chief Brand Officer, Ryan Keeton, Carvana’s technology has allowed the two-and-a-half year old firm to make the secondary car market buying process totally transparent.

  • Matthew Michael: How to Create & Execute a Marketing Budget

    December 02, 2015

    When we meet with business owners and C-level employees to discuss their marketing needs, we often hear one of three things: We don’t have a marketing budget and never have; We have a marketing budget, but I don’t know how much it is or whether it was used this year; We have a budget but need help creating a marketing plan to use it. Matthew Michael from M&R Marketing discusses four common questions about a marketing budget and a marketing plan.

  • “Macon A Better Community" - The ABC’s of Transforming a Community through Empowerment and Collaboration

    December 01, 2015

    The Middle Georgia Association of REALTOR's Affordable Housing Committee will host “Macon A Better Community: The ABC’s of Transforming a Community through Empowerment and Collaboration! This exciting event will start on Thursday December 3rd on the campus of Wesleyan College.