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• CEO Confidence Dips in Q4

  October 18, 2023

  The Conference Board Measure of CEO Confidence in collaboration with The Business Council fell to 46 in Q4 2023, down from 48 in the third quarter. The Measure remained below a reading of 50, which indicates that CEOs maintain a cautious outlook regarding what's ahead for the economy.

• Americans for the Arts Releases AEP 6 Economic Impact Study, including Macon-Bibb County and Downtown Macon

  October 17, 2023

  In partnership with Americans for the Arts, Macon Arts Alliance coordinated the study of Macon-Bibb County, including a micro-study of Downtown Macon, with generous funding from Knight Foundation.

• Fox Awards $500,000 for 12 Historic Georgia Theatres, Celebrating Fox Theatre Institute’s 15th Year

  October 17, 2023

  The Fox Theatre is delighted to announce 12 grant recipients for the current fiscal year, totaling $500,000 in financial support. These grants will be funded in three categories: Historic Preservation, Technical Assistance and Services and Urgent/Emergency Needs.

• Middle Georgia Set for the Next Georgia Unscripted Roadshow; Event Highlights Impact of Entertainment Industry in Warner Robins, Perry, & Macon

  October 16, 2023

  Georgia Entertainment has released the details of the next 2023 Georgia Unscripted Roadshow -focused on Middle Georgia. The Roadshow event’s next stop on October 18th will be held at the Museum of Aviation in Warner Robins, the second-largest aerospace museum of the United States Air Force.

• TCSG Names College and Career Academy of the Year, CCA Student of the Year, & CCA Business Partner of the Year

  October 16, 2023

  The Technical College System of Georgia is pleased to announce that Newton County College and Career Academy has been awarded the prestigious title of "College and Career Academy of the Year" for 2023.

• UGA Captures Economic Impact of Georgia Agriculture

  October 16, 2023

  If you’ve ever driven down a rural road lined with fields of cotton plants festooned with fluffy bolls and wondered how much cotton is grown in your county, forget Google — the University of Georgia’s Center for Agribusiness and Economic Development has what you need.

• Community Partner Bus Tours Showcase Macon-Bibb County’s Industrial and Economic Footprint

  October 13, 2023

  Yesterday, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority held its second semi-annual bus tour, bringing together members of the Macon-Bibb Commission. These educational tours offer participants an interactive experience with fellow community partners and MBCIA's leadership, providing a closer look at the industrial parks responsible for fueling the economic growth in the region.

• Georgia Ports Authority President: GPA ‘All-In’ on Building Best Gateway for U.S. Supply Chains

  October 13, 2023

  Georgia Ports Authority leaders presented an update on the port’s $1.9B master plan and infrastructure investments at the Savannah State of the Port event yesterday. The capacity crowd of 1,200 included state and local political leaders, GPA customers, maritime/logistics industry executives, investors, developers and supply chain partners.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Colin Connolly, President, & CEO of Cousins Properties

  October 13, 2023

  In a recent conversation with President and CEO, Colin Connolly, we discussed the practical application of a corporate philosophy, their recent effort to pay their civic rent here in Atlanta and how concepts like ESG are merely the latest label for an on-going commitment to good governance and positive impacts in the lives of people and the planet.

• Mercer Law School to Celebrate 150th Anniversary with Downtown Macon Event

  October 12, 2023

  Mercer University Law School is celebrating its 150th anniversary with a downtown Macon event Friday, Oct. 13th. Chief Justice of the Georgia Supreme Court Michael P. Boggs, will be the keynote speaker at the celebration being held at The Grand Opera House on Mulberry Street. Former Gov. Nathan Deal, will introduce Chief Justice Boggs.

• Atlanta Primed to Become U.S. Soccer Capital Ahead of 2026 World Cup

  October 12, 2023

  The U.S. Soccer Federation plans to build its first-ever national training center in Atlanta, placing the city at the center of its efforts to advance the sport across the country.

• Third Wave Digital Partners with Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia

  October 11, 2023

  In an effort to give back to the community that Third Wave Digital calls home, we recently volunteered with the Rescue Mission of Middle Georgia for their hygiene products drive.

• Visit Macon Launches New & Improved Website VisitMacon.org

  October 11, 2023

  Visit Macon is thrilled to announce a new & improved visitmacon.org. The new website will feature innovative new tools to help visitors plan their visit to Macon.

• Georgia Students Record Another All-time-high Graduation Rate

  October 11, 2023

  Georgia's high-school seniors recorded another historic graduation rate in 2023. The four-year graduation rate rose to 84.4% -- up from 84.1% in 2022, and an all-time high since the state began using the adjusted cohort calculation first required to be calculated in 2011 by federal law.

• Deloitte: Holiday Retail Sales Expected to Increase Between 3.5% to 4.6%

  October 11, 2023

  Holiday retail sales are likely to increase between 3.5% and 4.6% in 2023, according to Deloitte's annual holiday retail forecast. Overall, Deloitte's retail and consumer products practice projects holiday sales will total $1.54 to $1.56 trillion during the November to January timeframe. In 2022, holiday sales grew by 7.6% in the same period.

• AT&T and Human I-T Provide 100 Laptops to Fort Valley Youth Center of Excellence

  October 10, 2023

  One hundred refurbished laptops will be given to Peach County students and families as part of AT&T’s nationwide commitment to help bridge the digital divide. The laptops, funded by an AT&T donation to Human I-T, will be given to Peach County residents in need.

• GaDOE and Georgia Chamber Partner on Rural Workforce Efforts

  October 10, 2023

  GaDOE, in partnership with the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Foundation through the Georgia Chamber's Center for Rural Prosperity, will award $3 million in grants to rural districts for projects designed to increase workforce readiness.

• Georgia Quick Start Named No.1 Workforce Training Program in the U.S.

  October 06, 2023

  Georgia Quick Start, a division of the Technical College System of Georgia, has once again been voted the number one workforce training program in the U.S., according to a survey conducted by Area Development magazine, a trade publication for professional site locators.

• goBeyondProfit CEO Interviews: Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder & CEO of Goodr

  October 06, 2023

  In part 2 of our conversation with goBeyondProfit Champion Jasmine Crowe-Houston, Founder and CEO of Goodr, we explore the implementation of a people-first strategy in her business that allowed her to infuse dignity into not only her business, but into the lives of those they serve.

• Mercer Law Celebrates 150 years of Preparing Practice-ready Lawyers

  October 05, 2023

  Mercer Law School over its 150-year history has made an indelible mark on Georgia and legal education. It was one of the first law schools to be established in the South — just two years after Mercer University moved to Macon from Penfield in 1871.

• Georgia Chamber Foundation Releases Rural Georgia Economic Report

  October 05, 2023

  On Tuesday, the Georgia Chamber Foundation, the state’s most influential economic research organization, announced the release of its Third Quarter Economic Report at the Rural Prosperity Summit in Athens, GA. The report contains a collection of data on the status of the rural Georgia economy and projections for the growth of the state’s 122 rural counties.

• Georgia No. 1 State for Business for 10th Consecutive Year

  October 04, 2023

  Governor Brian Kemp, in conjunction with the Georgia Department of Economic Development, announced that the state achieved an unprecedented milestone: a full decade of business excellence, earning the rank of No. 1 state for business from Area Development magazine for 10 consecutive years. No other state in the nation has achieved this benchmark.

• ACE Holds Annual Awards Reception to Celebrate 23 Years of Service and Support to Georgia Small Businesses

  October 04, 2023

  ACE | Access to Capital for Entrepreneurs celebrated its Annual Awards Reception on September 28th at The Carlyle Venue in Atlanta, highlighting the power, strength and resilience of small businesses in Georgia.

• UGA SBDC & Macon Magazine to Host the 4th Annual Women of Business Event

  October 03, 2023

  The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center announces its fourth annual Women of Business 2023: Unstoppable. Each year, this event serves as a platform for business professionals to spend the day connecting, learning, and growing through shared experiences.

• Atrium Health Navicent & Mercer University School of Medicine Welcome Kurobe City Hospital Delegation in Sister City Medical Exchange

  October 03, 2023

  Atrium Health Navicent and the Mercer University School of Medicine are hosting visitors this fall from Kurobe City Hospital for the 19th year of a unique medical exchange rooted in a 46-year sister city partnership between Macon-Bibb County and Kurobe, Japan.

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