Features
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GeorgiaForward Invites Attendees to Define Georgia’s Prosperity at 2017 Forum in Atlanta
August 03, 2017
What is true prosperity? How does it affect your life and community…from what you eat, to where you go to school, work or live? The 2017 GeorgiaForward Forum will focus on how Georgia can realize its full potential across all corners of our state from agricultural communities, to port cities, mountain resorts and metropolitan hubs.
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MEDC & Macon Chamber of Commerce to Host 2017 Workforce Summit August 17th
August 02, 2017
The Macon Economic Development Commission and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce will host the 2017 Workforce Summit on Thursday, August 17th at the Goodwill Anderson Conference Center, on Eisenhower Parkway, in Macon.
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Governor Deal Announces Launch of Georgia Defense Exchange
August 01, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal announced the launch of the Georgia Defense Exchange, an interactive business development platform designed to assist Georgia businesses in finding new opportunities in Department of Defense contracting.
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Sen. John F. Kennedy Appointed as Chair of Senate Study Committee
July 28, 2017
Sen. John F. Kennedy (R – Macon) has been appointed by Lt. Governor Casey Cagle to serve as chair of the Senate Stroke Trauma Center Study Committee.
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Michael Chalmers: How Diverse is Today’s Workplace?
July 26, 2017
The business case for diversity and inclusion is strong. Diverse teams are more representative of customers and more attractive to job candidates. A diverse workforce delivers a variety of viewpoints and a broader range of experience, which ultimately enhances decision-making and problem-solving.
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50 of Georgia’s Brightest Join Young Gamechangers to Tackle Project in Milledgeville
July 24, 2017
In August, 50 young professionals from across the state will head to Milledgeville to start a new project as part of the Young Gamechangers program. These young innovators, between the ages of 24-40 years old, have diverse backgrounds and careers spanning law, healthcare, non-profit, technology, marketing & communications, education, religion and economic development. They will work for five months to come up with big ideas and solutions to help the Milledgeville-Baldwin County community solve some of its most persistent challenges.
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Georgia VECTR Center to Host One-Year Anniversary Open House for Military and Civilian Community August 2nd
July 21, 2017
To celebrate a year of service to veterans, active military personnel, and their families, the Georgia Veterans Education Career Transition Resource Center will host a community open house on Wednesday, August 2nd.
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Georgia Chamber Awarded State Chamber of the Year
July 20, 2017
The Association of Chamber of Commerce Executives named the Georgia Chamber the 2017 State Chamber of Year at its annual convention in Nashville.
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Georgia Lottery Transfers over $1.1B to Education; Record-breaking Fiscal Year
July 19, 2017
The Georgia Lottery Corp.’s annual fiscal year 2017 profit transfer to the State Treasury’s Lottery for Education Account has totaled $1,101,062,911, the largest on record, officials announced. This is the first time the Georgia Lottery has transferred over $1.1 billion in a single fiscal year.
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M&R Marketing: 10 Tips That Will Grow Your Business
July 14, 2017
If you are a small business owner, you know the importance of growing your business. You also know that the responsibility falls on you and it can be a heavy burden. You’re so preoccupied with operating your business and serving your clients, you don’t have the time to work on your business. You’re spending all your time working in your business and none of your time working on your business. This article highlights 10 activities that will spur growth in your business.
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Film Industry Generates $9.5 Billion for Georgia’s Economy
July 11, 2017
Gov. Nathan Deal announced that Georgia-lensed feature film and television productions generated an economic impact of $9.5 billion during FY 2017. The 320 feature film and television productions shot in Georgia represent $2.7 billion in direct spending in the state.
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Registration Open for Center of Innovation for Logistics Luncheon in Savannah
July 07, 2017
According to the Center of Innovation for Logistics, Georgia companies rely on the state’s logistics infrastructure and services to handle and haul more than $900 billion of cargo each year—that’s billion with a B. And Colin McRae, an attorney at HunterMaclean in Savannah who specializes in transportation, logistics, and business litigation, says that with the support of state offices like the Center of Innovation for Logistics, it’s no wonder Georgia continues to rank as the number one state to do business.
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12th Annual Macon Film Festival Kicks Off with Fulldome Film Debut at Museum of Arts and Sciences July 20th
July 05, 2017
Macon Film Festival attendees will enjoy an unprecedented experience for the city at the festival's kickoff event this year with the screening of a new fulldome film, Stardancer's Waltz, at the Museum of Arts and Sciences' Mark Smith Planetarium on Thursday evening, July 20, at 7:45 p.m.
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New Navicent Children’s Hospital Gets $5M Boost from Knight Foundation and Macon Philanthropist Beverly Knight Olson
June 28, 2017
Navicent Health announced $5 million in support for its new Children’s Hospital facility from the John S. and James L. Knight Foundation and Beverly Knight Olson, a Macon philanthropist and loyal supporter and volunteer at Children’s Hospital, Navicent Health for more than 25 years.
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Macon-Bibb Arts Support 3,222 Local Jobs, Has $88.1M in Economic Impact
June 23, 2017
The nonprofit arts and culture industry generates $88.1 million in annual economic activity in Macon-Bibb County--supporting 3,222 full-time equivalent jobs and generating $6.8 million in local and state government revenues, according to the Arts & Economic Prosperity 5 national economic impact study.
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Tyson Foods to Invest $59M Dollars to Expand Macon Distribution Center
June 21, 2017
Tyson Foods, Inc. is investing $59 million to expand its distribution center in Macon, a move that will add jobs, improve efficiency and support the company’s plans for growth.
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Gov. Deal Breaks Ground on the New Georgia Cyber Innovation & Training Center at Augusta University
June 20, 2017
Governor Nathan Deal broke ground on the much-anticipated, new Georgia Cyber Innovation and Training Center at Augusta University Monday.
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Michael Chalmers: Dispelling Millennial Myths
June 15, 2017
The mass exodus of Baby Boomers from the workforce has been a looming issue for several years, compounded by the smaller numbers of Gen Xers waiting in the wings. An overwhelming focus on what the workforce may lose has tended to obscure potential gains as the significantly larger mass of Millennials firmly establishes its place in the labor force.
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Mounds, Monuments and Mysteries
June 15, 2017
Matt Jennings saw Ocmulgee National Monument for the first time in 2000 when, as a graduate student in History at the University of Illinois, he attended an archeological conference at the prehistoric Native American site in east Macon.
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M&R Marketing: 10 Reasons Social Media Works for Every Industry
June 12, 2017
Today we’ll look at several ways social media connects you to your audience, regardless of who that person is. We’ll also discuss how some social media platforms are more suited to certain industries. And yes, we’ll look at some stats.
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Georgia Construction Outlook Survey: 86% of Respondents Project Revenue Increase
June 09, 2017
The Georgia Construction Outlook Survey indicates that 86 percent of the state’s privately held construction companies project a revenue increase over the prior year. The survey, released on Tuesday, was conducted by Kennesaw State University’s Construction Management Department in cooperation with Bennett Thrasher, one of the country’s largest full-service certified public accounting and consulting firms.
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Carvana Makes its Way to Macon
June 07, 2017
Four years after selling its first car in the Peach State, Carvana is growing its presence where it all began, launching free, as-soon-as-next-day vehicle delivery to residents in the Augusta and Macon areas.
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Historic Macon Hosts Design, Wine & Dine Featuring Wesleyan College's Porter House June 15th-25th
June 06, 2017
Join Historic Macon June 15-25, 2017 for its signature fundraiser Design, Wine & Dine, a sensory celebration. Design, Wine & Dine features a full slate of experiences for ten days and tours of Wesleyan College’s Porter House (231 Tucker Road) as the Design House.
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10 Tips for Getting the Most Out of Your Small Business Tools
June 02, 2017
There are so many tools you can use to run a successful business. But if you don’t take care to actually use those tools to their full potential, your business could suffer. To learn how to get the most out of your small business toolkit, take a look at these tips from members of our small business community.
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New Partnership Formed to Support Military, Economic Development
June 01, 2017
Yesterday, the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex (WR-ALC) and Middle Georgia Regional Airport signed a Memorandum of Understanding making it easier for the two to work more closely together. The event took place at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport (1000 Terminal Drive), and the MOU was signed by Macon-Bibb County Mayor Robert Reichert and Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex Commander Brigadier General John Kubinec.