Features
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Lt. Governor Cagle Names Houston County Career Academy as the College & Career Academy of the Year
November 06, 2015
Houston County Career Academy was named the College and Career Academy of the Year at Lieutenant Governor Casey Cagle’s Eighth Annual Business and Education Summit. The title also came with a $3,000 check presentation by Georgia Apartment Industry Education Foundation.
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Middle Georgia Recruitment and Job Readiness Event Set for Next Week in Macon
November 05, 2015
The Middle Georgia Recruitment and Job Readiness Event next week in Macon will provide excellent employment opportunities in the manufacturing and logistics industries.
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Georgia Ranked No. 1 State in U.S. for Business for 3rd Year in A Row
November 03, 2015
Gov. Nathan Deal announced yesterday that Georgia has been named the No. 1 state in the nation in which to do business for the third consecutive year by Site Selection magazine, a leading economic development trade publication.
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Medcen Becomes Navicent Health Foundation
October 30, 2015
The Medcen Community Health Foundation, Navicent Health – the philanthropic entity of the Macon-based health system – officially announced at a donor appreciation gala last night that it will update its name to the “Navicent Health Foundation.”
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State Bank Focused on Making the Community Better
October 27, 2015
With 12 banking offices and a major part of its workforce in Middle Georgia, State Bank has a reputation for providing high-touch and superior service for personal and business customers. State Bank also embraces its responsibility as a community bank to help Middle Georgia grow and prosper.
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2015 Macon Arts Alliance Cultural Awards & Annual Meeting Set for Thursday
October 26, 2015
Macon Arts Alliance cordially invites you to the Cultural Awards and Annual Meeting on Thursday, October 29 beginning at 6:00 p.m. at the Historic Douglass Theatre in Downtown Macon. The annual meeting will feature a short presentation about the accomplishments of the arts alliance over this past year and an overview of plans for the future.
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Macon-Bibb to Lease Airport Space for Middle Georgia State's Flight Program Expansion
October 23, 2015
Officials from Middle Georgia State and Macon-Bibb County announced October 22that they have signed a lease agreement to permit the University to expand its fixed-wing flight and airport management instruction to Macon. In a ceremony at the Macon Downtown Airport, University President Christopher Blake, Macon-Bibb Mayor Robert Reichert and Macon-Bibb Industrial Authority Chairman Cliffard Whitby agreed that the new agreement is a win-win for all concerned.
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UGA SBDC Presents Digital Marketing Boot Camp in Warner Robins
October 22, 2015
The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (SBDC) is helping businesses across the state learn the latest in Digital Marketing and will hold their state wide program, Digital Marketing Boot Camp, in Warner Robins November 5th followed by more Digital Boot Camps scheduled throughout the state, providing the latest marketing strategies for business.
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GA Insurance Commissioner to Headline P&C Industry Day at Macon Sports Hall of Fame
October 20, 2015
Georgia’s Insurance Commissioner Ralph Hudgens will headline this year’s annual event in Macon, on the importance of the property and casualty insurance business in the state of Georgia.
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How to Use the Sharing Economy to Benefit Your Business
October 19, 2015
Running a small business has a lot of perks to it. A huge budget usually isn’t one of them, so small businesses have to continually look for ways to stretch a dollar and make the most out of the operating budgets they do have. Finding ways to save on expenses while increasing profits is necessary to stay afloat. One way for small businesses to save on costs associated with running a business is to utilize today’s economy of sharing.
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M&R Marketing Group's Ad Campaign Wins IFEA Award for 'Best Ad Series'
October 15, 2015
M&R Marketing Group is excited to announce that its advertising campaign for the International Cherry Blossom Festival won the silver award for “Best Ad Series” at the 2015 International Festival & Events Association/Haas & Wilkerson Pinnacle Awards Competition.
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Final Macon Action Plan Approved
October 14, 2015
The final Macon Action Plan is approved. Together with funders and Macon-Bibb County partners, the Urban Development Authority will host a public announcement event Thursday, October 15 at 10 am at Clinton Street Auditorium.
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Mercer’s BB&T Center Releases Mid-Year Middle Georgia Economic Outlook Survey
October 08, 2015
Mercer’s BB&T Center for Undergraduate Research in Public Policy and Capitalism Releases Results of Mid-Year Middle Georgia Economic Outlook Survey
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Frequent Coaching: Employees & Organizations Benefit But Some Managers are Hesitant
October 06, 2015
Responses to a recent survey by Training magazine show that the majority of employees want to be Coached.
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11 Precautions to Take Before Selling Your Company
October 01, 2015
If an offer seems to good to be true, it might just be. Do your research before accepting any offers for the company you put so much into. What are some clear warning signs that a deal could be one-sided?
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Mercer University, College Hill Alliance, Macon-Bibb County Announce Plans for New Hotel-Restaurant Development
September 23, 2015
Mercer University, the College Hill Alliance and Macon-Bibb County announced Tuesday plans for construction of a new hotel and restaurant development on Mercer’s Macon campus. The hotel, which is among the first of a new prototype for Marriott’s TownePlace Suites brand, is set to be completed next fall and will feature 95 rooms, all with full kitchens and the latest television and Internet technology.
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Jason Aldean Shooting Music Video in Downtown Macon
September 22, 2015
Jason Aldean’s lastest music video will be shooting in Macon today. Locations include the intersection of Second Street and Cotton Avenue in downtown Macon.
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Boeing to Invest $81M, Create Up to 200 Jobs in Macon-Bibb County
September 18, 2015
Georgia Department of Economic Development Commissioner, Chris Carr, joined Boeing Company officials and Macon-Bibb County leaders to announce that The Boeing Company, the world’s largest aerospace company and leading manufacturer of commercial, business and defense jets and space security systems, will invest $81.7 million to retrofit and equip their existing defense-related facility in the Airport Industrial Park in Macon- Bibb County for the commercial manufacturing of 747-8 fuselage panel assemblies. Over the next three years, this undertaking will create up to 200 new jobs.
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Ron Shipman Named Vice President of Georgia Power’s Central Region
September 17, 2015
Georgia Power announced today that Ron Shipman has been named vice president of the company’s Central Region. In his new role, Shipman will lead Georgia Power’s operations for 165,000 customers in a 26-county area including the cities of Macon, Dublin, Hawkinsville, Milledgeville, Perry and Vidalia.
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Navicent Health Awarded for Employee Engagement
September 15, 2015
Avatar Solutions, a survey data management and performance improvement company, has recognized Navicent Health for the most improved employee engagement score among all Avatar clients for 2014. The health system has also been named a finalist for efforts to improve overall job satisfaction.
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Pete Tosh: How Do Your Customers Define Value?
September 11, 2015
All for-profit organizations are striving to provide value to their customers while functioning in competitive business environments. And value to all customers is what they get vs. what it cost them.
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State Receives Federal Funds to Enhance Middle Georgia Workforce
September 10, 2015
The Georgia Department of Economic Development (GDEcD) announced an award of nearly $2 million by the U.S. Department of Labor to enhance career services for dislocated workers in Middle Georgia. The Sector Partnership National Emergency Grant (NEG) supports workforce training for manufacturing and logistics companies in two of Georgia’s 19 Local Workforce Development Areas.
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Goodwill Job Fair Opens Opportunities with Middle Georgia Employers Today
September 03, 2015
The Job Connection of Goodwill industries of Middle Georgia will hold a Job Fair from 1-4 p.m. today at the Anderson Conference Center on Eisenhower Parkway in Macon. The Job Fair is free to job-seekers and potential employers with current job openings.
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Moving Funds Securely and Swiftly a Must for Every Business
September 01, 2015
Businesses today face many pressures to stay competitive. State Bank offers a suite of treasury services that enable companies of all sizes to manage financial transactions securely and efficiently.
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Blanchard Forum Focused on Changing Leadership Culture
August 27, 2015
More than 1,200 people packed the Columbus Convention & Trade Center for the 10thannual Jim Blanchard Leadership Forum Aug. 24-25. Hosted by the Leadership Institute at Columbus State University, this year’s forum featured an acclaimed group of best-selling authors, leadership experts, and a social entrepreneur.