Features
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Macon Now Announces Virgil Adams as Campaign Chairman
July 06, 2015
Virgil Adams, partner at Adams, Jordan and Herrington, P.C. will serve as the Campaign Chairman for the Macon Now! 3.0 Campaign. Mr. Adams’ considerable knowledge of the region’s economic development efforts and hands-on experience uniquely qualify him to lead this campaign to create jobs in Macon-Bibb County. Joining Mr. Adams and the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce in leading this effort will be a Champions Council, made up of community and business leaders who are invested in creating jobs and strengthening Macon-Bibb’s workforce.
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Merger with Renasant Means Positive Changes Ahead for HeritageBank of the South Clients
July 01, 2015
Last December, Renasant Corporation of Tupelo, Ms. and Heritage Financial Group, Inc. of Albany, Ga. announced their definitive merger agreement. The all-stock transaction, which closes today (July 1), will result in HeritageBank of the South merging with and into Renasant Bank. Len Dorminey, former president and CEO of Heritage and new executive vice president of Renasant Corporation and president of Renasant Bank's Georgia region, predicts a smooth transition for customers, stockholders and team members.
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Coliseum Health System Builds a Rich Health Care Environment
June 29, 2015
Coliseum Medical Centers and Coliseum Northside Hospital serve approximately 150,000 patients from across Middle Georgia each year, a number that continues to grow. Demand for health care services in the region is increasing due to an aging population, tobacco use and obesity, which is representative of Georgia and the U.S.
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United Way of Central Georgia Receives $225K Grant from Peyton Anderson Foundation
June 25, 2015
United Way of Central Georgia announced the receipt of a $225,000 challenge grant from The Peyton Anderson Foundation. The grant will be used to expand United Way of Central Georgia’s Read2Succeed Initiative.
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Middle Georgia's Archie Gibbs Named Goodwill International Graduate of the Year
June 24, 2015
We’re pleased to share with you this video today produced by Goodwill Industries International in recognition of Archie Gibbs, a former Goodwill skills training participant who has been named the GII 2015 Kenneth Shaw Graduate of the Year.
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Michael Chalmers: Are Your Hiring Skills a Little Rusty?
June 22, 2015
Following several years of dormant hiring activity, the economy is gaining momentum, the unemployment rate continues to drop and the engine of commerce is starting to rev higher. Many organizations that hunkered down during the lean years find themselves with a need to infuse their ranks with new talent. To ensure your business is ready to accelerate from zero to 60 as new growth opportunities surface, you may need to ramp up hiring activity at a time when your talent attraction strategies may just now be emerging from hibernation.
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First Quality to Locate New Manufacturing Facility in Macon
June 18, 2015
The state of Georgia and local Macon-Bibb County leaders announced that First Quality Packaging Solutions, LLC has selected Macon as the location for its flagship manufacturing facility. FQPS will design, develop and manufacture innovative plastic packaging for the Retail Food, Food Service and Healthcare market segments. The company plans to create 115 jobs and to invest more than $68 million in Macon over the next five years, with further possible expansion opportunities.
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5 Tips to Get Higher Email Open Rates on Mobile
June 18, 2015
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Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Executive Director Ben Sapp Resigns
June 16, 2015
The Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Authority and Georgia Sports Hall of Fame Foundation announced today a nationwide search to select the next Executive Director of the Hall of Fame. Ben Sapp, who joined the Georgia Sports Hall of Fame in 2004 and has served as Executive Director for the past five years, has resigned, effective July 1, 2015, to pursue a new business venture.
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Steve Williams Honored for CGTC Board Service
June 15, 2015
Steve Williams of Warner Robins was honored Wednesday, June 10 for his service to Central Georgia Technical College as a member of the College’s Board of Directors. Dr. Sarah Hawthorne, current CGTC Board chair, and Dr. Ivan Allen, president of the College, recognized him for more than a decade of faithful service.
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Smart Solutions: Redesigning the Open Door in the Age of Entrepreneurship
June 12, 2015
Texting and social media have made the open door policy an old door that needs to be closed. It is obsolete. You don’t need people in your office all day long. Nowadays, you can keep the pulse on your organization with just your iPhone. The open door policy, as we knew it, no longer makes sense.
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State Bank & Trust's Altera Payment Solutions is Helping Businesses Grow & Become More Efficient
June 11, 2015
Business owners perform many administrative duties each day to help their company grow and prosper. The responsibility of managing payroll and other human resource functions can often be overwhelming and complex. Altera Payment Solutions, part of State Bank & Trust, provides payroll expertise focused on the needs of small businesses.
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Cox Communications Brings a Strong Commitment to Middle Georgia
June 09, 2015
In its 50 years of service to the Middle Georgia community, Cox Communications has expanded its cable TV focus to include broadband, phone, business services and most recently home security. Homelife, the Cox home security and automation product, launched in Middle Georgia in first quarter 2015.
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Macon Arts Alliance Presents Third Annual Macon-Bibb County Arts Advocacy Breakfast
June 04, 2015
Macon Arts Alliance will host the 3rd Annual Macon-Bibb County Arts Advocacy Breakfast on June 4 from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. at the Historic Douglass Theatre in Downtown Macon. The event will begin with a light breakfast in the annex at 7:30 a.m. The program begins at 8 a.m. with a performance kaleidoscope in the theater followed by a presentation from keynote speaker Jennifer Cole, executive director of the Metro Nashville Arts Commission.
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Cliff Oxford: How Joe's BBQ Got Ranked the Best BBQ in the Country
June 03, 2015
TripAdvisor.com, based in Newton, MA announced last Wednesday that Joe’s BBQ in Blue Ridge, GA was the best BBQ restaurant in the country. That’s big news here in the South, but it went national fast. Major media like CNN, Huffington Post and Fox News poured fuel on the story by repeating it over and over.
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Morris Bank Acquires Warner Robins CertusBank Branch
June 02, 2015
Morris Bank announced that it will acquire CertusBank's Warner Robins branch, with approximately $61.8 million in customer deposits, and approximately $2.9 million in loans and other assets.
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Matthew Michael on Writing A Table of Contents for Your Business
June 01, 2015
Every business has a story (we've talked about that before) which means you also have a Table of Contents. Each chapter in your story identifies a defining moment in the life of your business, and I want to challenge you today to record your chapter titles.
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$50+ Million Mixed Use Development Planned for Downtown Macon
May 29, 2015
MMI Capital, LLC and Thornton Realty Company announced a major new development planned for Downtown Macon. The development will include a significant portion of the block located between 1st and 2nd Streets and Poplar and Plum Streets, and is to include a hotel, residences, retail space, a restaurant and a parking structure.
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Walthall Oil Company Helps Fuel a Growing Community
May 27, 2015
Industries run on fuel and lubricants. From the factory floor to the loading dock to the construction site, fuels and lubricants power equipment in every industry including construction, pulp and paper, general manufacturing and trucking. By understanding how fuel and lubricants impact operations, Walthall Oil Company can help clients increase productivity and reduce both unscheduled downtime and total cost of ownership.
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Pete Tosh on Giving Good Signals But Not Getting a Good Reception with Employees
May 26, 2015
Managers recognize the benefits of developing their teams through daily coaching supported by more formal performance appraisals. And we want to assume that most do their best to apply the coaching techniques they have learned on-the-job or acquired through training. But research shows that far too many times coaching messages don’t ‘stick’.
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Q&A With GDEcD Deputy Commissioner of Tourism Kevin Langston
May 22, 2015
In the second of our series with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, deputy commissioner for tourism division Kevin Langston discusses growing agritourism, the film industry in the state, traveler demographics, and his love of economic development.
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State Bank Names Bruce Leicht Market President in Bibb County
May 21, 2015
State Bank and Trust Company announced that Bruce Leicht has been named Market President in Bibb County. Leicht will lead the team responsible for growing the State Bank commercial and personal banking lines of business in Macon-Bibb.
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Mercer on Mission to Deploy Largest-Ever Cohort to 12 Sites Around the Globe
May 20, 2015
Mercer On Mission – the University’s unique initiative blending study abroad, research and service – is set to send its largest cohort of students to a dozen locations around the globe.
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M&R Marketing Group Designs Forward Together Strategic Plan for Macon-Bibb County
May 19, 2015
M&R Marketing Group was proud to be selected to design and print Macon-Bibb County’s 2015 Forward Together Strategic Plan overview. The 16-page booklet presents the first Strategic Plan of the newly consolidated government which will guide the work of Macon-Bibb’s leaders in setting priorities, delivering more efficient services, and identifying and completing projects that will improve the entire community.
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10 Things to Look For When Considering an Acquisition
May 14, 2015
A smart acquisition can give your small company the boost it needs to become big. However, just because you can acquire another company doesn’t mean you should. To learn how to know if it’s a good idea, we asked 10 small business owners what they look at when considering an acquisition.