The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Economic Development Commission host this annual event to honor outstanding business and industry in Central Georgia for their exceptional contributions to the community.  Qualifying businesses are evaluated on their economic impact to Central Georgia, as well as their corporate citizenship and volunteer activities. The awards are open to all businesses in Macon-Bibb County, regardless of their membership status in the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce. 

In 2013 YKK -USA was named Industry of the Year and Infinity Network Solutions was named business of the Year. "YKK is proud to be able to call Macon home for the past 40 years, and we are honored to have been selected as the 2013 Industry of the Year. We look forward to many more years of working together with the local community to make Macon a wonderful place to live and work," said Lee Smith, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations for YKK - U.S.A. 

Vince Dooley, the legendary former University of Georgia football coach, will address the importance of leadership and teamwork to a sold out crowd during his keynote address at the 2014 Business & IndustryAwards scheduled for 11:00 AM on Thursday, November 13^th at the Emerson Ballroom. 

The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Economic Development Commission host this annual event to honor outstanding business and industry in Central Georgia for their exceptional contributions to the community.  Qualifying businesses are evaluated on their economic impact to Central Georgia, as well as their corporate citizenship and volunteer activities. 

Awards will be given in three categories at Thursday’s luncheon.  Small Business of the Year will be awarded to a company that has been in business at least 5 years and has 50 employees or less; Business of the Year nominees must have been in business at least 5 years, been engaged in commerce in Macon & Bibb County, and have more than 50 employees; and the Industry of the Year will be awarded to a company that is engaged in manufacturing, warehousing & distribution or logistics, have at least 50 employees and been in business at least 5 years.