The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce hosted their 159th Annual Meeting on Thursday, December 5th at the Museum of Arts and Sciences. With this year’s theme being “Greater Than Ever”, attendees were presented a recap of the successes of the Chamber and the Macon Economic Development Commission and introduced to an updated website and new branding. In addition, both individuals and businesses were recognized for their dedication and hard work over the past year.
 
During the meeting, the following business and community leaders were presented with awards in recognition of their extraordinary service during 2019.
 
Citizen of the Year: Dr. Ivan Allen

Robert F. Hatcher Award: Jaime Kaplan

Chamber Chairman’s Award: Andrew Eck

Ambassador of the Year: Holly Beard

MEDC Champion Award: Visit Macon
 
Before concluding the meeting, Jim Manley, 2019 Board Chair, passed the gavel to incoming 2020 Board Chair, Julia Magda.
 
The 159th Annual Meeting was presented by Cox Communications. Other sponsors for the event included Gold Sponsors: GEICO and Georgia Power; Celebration Sponsors: Jones Cork, LLP and McNair, McLemore, Middlebrooks & Co., LLC, Certified Public Accountants; Silver Sponsors: B&D Industrial, James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP, L.E. Schwartz, Macon-Bibb County, McGriff Insurance Services, Synovus and YKK.