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Historic Macon Seeks Neighborhood Input
January 23, 2017
Historic Macon Foundation will host a Neighborhood Incubator public meeting on Tuesday, January 24 capturing public input on how to improve and strengthen Macon’s neighborhoods. Discussion from the meeting will facilitate a neighborhood training program developed by University of Georgia’s J.W. Fanning Institute for development of Leadership Development. The Neighborhood Incubator project is funded by John S. and James L. Knight Foundation.
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Robins Air Force Base Reaches New Heights with FieldTurf
January 19, 2017
Airmen at Robins Air Force Base will now train and compete on the world’s leading artificial turf. This month the Georgia military base inaugurated a renovated outdoor field that showcases FieldTurf’s Classic HD system.
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Leadership Georgia Announces 2017 Class & Programs
January 19, 2017
The Leadership Georgia Board of Trustees recently announced the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia. Sixty-three participants were selected from a pool of several hundred candidates. With a principal focus on “Georgia A State of Mind,” the 2017 Class of Leadership Georgia will travel to Brasstown Valley, Jesup, Jekyll Island, Perry and Brasselton.
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Georgia Employers’ Association Announces Managerial Leadership Workshop Series
January 13, 2017
Georgia Employers’ Association and the Focus Group are pleased to announce the 2017 schedule for the five session workshop series, Leadership that Enhances Organizational Results. The course is designed for organizational leaders, managers, and supervisors who want to improve their ability to achieve business results and meet their performance objectives.
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Georgia Chamber Eggs and Issues: Government Leaders Optimistically Address Initiatives, State’s Future
January 11, 2017
Georgia’s top elected officials addressed their priorities and proposals to nearly 2,000 attendees at the Chamber of Commerce “Eggs and Issues Breakfast,” on Tuesday. The meeting coincided with the 2017 state legislative session opening this week.
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UGA President, Mayor Reichert Discuss Collaborations and Future Partnerships
January 05, 2017
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.
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MEDC & MBCIA Reach New Economic Development Agreement
January 04, 2017
The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority and the Macon Economic Development Commission announce that the two groups have signed an agreement to restructure the Economic Development Team for Macon-Bibb County, that will be effective January 1st.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Greater Macon Chamber and Macon EDC Announce 2016 Business & Industry Awards
November 17, 2016
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Economic Development Commission announce the winners of the 2016 Business and Industry of the Year Awards. Qualifying businesses are evaluated on their economic impact to Central Georgia, as well as their corporate citizenship and volunteer activities.
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Georgia Manufacturing Summit Keynote Speakers Tout Good-to-Great Experiences
November 17, 2016
As keynote speakers at the recent 2016 Georgia Manufacturing Summit in Atlanta, two prominent Georgia manufacturing executives provided good-to-great, real-life examples, strategies, and personal business philosophies to over 500 attendees.
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8 Tips for Retailers When Dealing with the Holiday Labor Shortage
November 11, 2016
With unemployment rates dropping and retail wages rising, small retailers who need seasonal holiday employees are facing stiff competition from big retailers this year, Monster.com reports. Adding to the crunch, since Christmas falls on a Sunday this year, more consumers are projected to head to brick-and-mortar stores for last-minute gifts since they won’t be able to get products shipped fast enough. That means more customers and potentially less help. How can your business successfully compete for retail employees at this critical time of year? First tip: Start hiring now.
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M&R Marketing: How to Create & Implement a Digital Marketing Strategy
November 07, 2016
As a business in today’s digital landscape, you are likely allocating a significant portion of your advertising budget toward online ad channels. With a heavy focus on digital, it’s important to establish a marketing strategy to ensure that you are focused on the correct channels and making the largest impact possible.
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MGA Designated National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense Education
November 02, 2016
Middle Georgia State University recently earned designation as a National Center of Academic Excellence in Cyber Defense. The University was granted this designation by the Department of Homeland Security and the National Security Agency who jointly sponsor the National Centers of Academic Excellence program.
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Gary Wheat Selected as New Macon CVB CEO
November 01, 2016
The Macon Bibb County Convention and Visitors Bureau is proud to announce Gary Wheat as its new President and CEO, effective January 3rd. Wheat will relocate from Aurora, Colorado, where he has served as President/CEO of Visit Aurora, a destination marketing organization he launched in 2010. Wheat has led four CVBs, two of which he launched, and has been successful in developing innovative approaches to growing tax revenues and creating tourism products.
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Michael Chalmers - Staffing: An Integral Part of Successful Workforce Strategies
October 19, 2016
What began as the answer to a temporary need is fast becoming an indispensable part of successful workforce strategies. As businesses look for ways to maximize productivity while maintaining a lean, cost-effective work structure, staffing firms are stepping up with viable solutions. Employers are realizing there is more to staffing than just short-term workers—it may just be the secret to long-term competitive advantage!
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Deadline Approaching for This Year’s Small Business ROCK STARS Awards
October 18, 2016
We all recognize that small businesses are an important part of our state’s economy, but did you know that almost 98 percent of the businesses in Georgia employ fewer than 100 employees? That’s why the Small Business ROCK STARS recognition is returning for its fourth year.
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Chris Baudler: Design a Recruiting Strategy Candidates Actually Enjoy
October 04, 2016
From job boards to college fairs, recruiting has lost its edge. According to Harvard Business Review, 66% of CEOs are concerned about finding the right talent for their organization; however, recruiters are leading the search with tactics born when jobs were few and candidates were plentiful. Gimmicky perks aside; recruiting high quality talent requires a new, yet simpler approach.
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Hawkinsville High Students Bus Their Way to MGA – And Into a Bright Future
September 13, 2016
She dreams of one day enrolling at Stanford University in California's Silicon Valley. Eventually, she’d like to learn sign language and become a lawyer who specializes in working with hearing-impaired clients. But at the moment, 16-year-old Patience Hall is a proud dual-enrollment student at Middle Georgia State University.
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Finding Your Calling: An Interview with Jim Nantz, CBS Sports Commentator & 2016 Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Speaker
September 08, 2016
Few sports commentators are more respected or well-known than Jim Nantz. From the Super Bowl to the Masters to the NCAA Final Four Men’s Basketball, Nantz has covered it all during his more than 30 years at CBS. Next week, Nantz will be a speaker at the Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum in Columbus where he will share how perseverance and passion have propelled him to the top of his field.