Greater Macon Chamber Celebrates Accomplishments, Presents Awards at the 154th Annual Meeting
Press release from the issuing company
Friday, December 5th, 2014
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and the Macon Economic Development Commission hosted their 154th Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 4th at Middle Georgia State College. With this year's theme being "Macon - The Best Place For Business", attendees were presented a recap of economic development success for 2014 and cumulatively for the past ten years. In addition, accomplishments of the 2014 Board of Directors were highlighted and celebrated and outgoing Board members were recognized and thanked for their service.
During the meeting, the following business and community leaders were presented with awards to honor their extraordinary service during 2014:
Citizen of the Year Award: Mike Ford
Robert F. Hatcher Award: Dr. Steve Smith
Chamber Chairman's Award: Leonard Bevill
Ambassador of the Year Award: D. Elaine Smith
MEDC Champion Award : Central Georgia Technical College
Regional Advocate Award: In memoriam: Lt. Col. Walter "Randy" Randall, Jr., USAF (Ret)
Before concluding the meeting, Jason Delves, 2014 Board Chair passed the gavel to incoming 2015 Board Chair Dan Slagle.
The 154th Annual Meeting was held at Macon State College and was presented by Cox Communications. Other sponsors for the event included Gold Sponsors: Armstrong, GEICO, Georgia Power and Macon Occupational Medicine; Celebration Sponsor: Butler Automotive Group; Reception Sponsors; Jones, Cork & Miller, LLP and Stifel; Silver Sponsors: Silver Sponsors: BB&T, BLC Hardwood Flooring, L.E. Schwartz, Macon/Bibb County, Navicent Health and SCANA Energy.
