May 2023 Video
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Emily Allmond of Historic Macon Foundation on People Saving Places
May 30, 2023
Emily Allmond of Historic Macon Foundation talks about celebrating Preservation Month in May and their theme of People Saving Places. This includes awards events, Newtown Macon pub crawl and hosting special speakers throughout the month.
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Stuart Countess on Upcoming EV9 Production at Kia West Point Georgia Factory
May 24, 2023
Stuart Countess, CEO of KIA Georgia, talks about being the home of the new EV9. This will be the first EV assembled vehicle manufactured in the US for KIA. The features will include over 20 collision avoiding technologies and faster charging using the latest in EV advancements.
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Georgia Farm Bureau: The Hidden Costs of Cut-Rate Insurance
May 23, 2023
Insurance serves a critical role in providing financial stability, but policies can vary greatly and not all insurance companies provide the same level of service. Jeremy Causey talks about how partnering with an experienced agent and a dependable company can help families save more money in the long run.
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Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation on Community Business Development Program
May 22, 2023
Vanessa Lane of the Georgia Education Foundation talks about their focus on training for minority businesses in the state. Small firms like salons, retail stores and so forth need resources and education to help continue to make these businesses even more successful.
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Nancy White of Macon Volunteer Clinic Talks About Unwinding of Medicaid
May 18, 2023
Nancy White of Macon Volunteer Clinic talks about the upcoming end of the public health emergency in May. Nationally, up to 14 million Americans will lose their coverage with many of those in the Macon-Bibb and Twiggs Counties.
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Neil Rigole of Middle Georgia State University on New Programs
May 17, 2023
Neil Rigole of Middle Georgia State University talks about two new programs recently approved by the Board of Regents. These are a Associate and BS in Computer Science. The school worked closely with Robins Air Force Base as well as local high schools to develop the program.
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Chris Chammoun of the Georgia Center of Innovation Talks About Upcoming Events
May 15, 2023
Chris Chammoun of the Georgia Center of Innovation talks about the upcoming major events. He discusses the upcoming logistics event and the second annual Georgia AgTech Summit on June 7th.
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Aaron Buzza of Visit Macon Talks About GHSA Hosted Events
May 11, 2023
Aaron Buzza of Visit Macon talks about the relationship with the Georgia High School Association. This has been a big economic impact recently of over $10 million including hotel nights, dining and other spending in the region.
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Chip Blalock of the Sunbelt Ag Expo on Youth Education Program
May 11, 2023
Chip Blalock of the Sunbelt Ag Expo talks about the 2023 upcoming event and the success of the Youth Education Challenges started in 2019. Various competitions allow young students to learn and network in a great environment.
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Dr. John Patterson of First Presbyterian Day School on Support of Nonprofits
May 10, 2023
Dr. John Patterson of First Presbyterian Day School talks about the economic impact of the school to the region. This includes support for nonprofits including the recent campaign to support Covenant Care.
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Trey Crisp of Middle Georgia State University on the Cross Country Facility
May 09, 2023
Trey Crisp of Middle Georgia State University talks about a new project called the Georgia Premier Cross Country Facility. The $1.5 million building has two climate controlled facilities for restrooms joined by an open air pavilion.
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Steve Raines of Colony Bank Talks About Merchant Services
May 09, 2023
Steve Raines of Colony Bank talks about the decision of the bank to take their merchant services in house to service their commercial customers. The bank has a highly qualified staff that will take excellent care of each customer furthering Colony Bank's commitment to service.
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Emily Allmond of Historic Macon Foundation on Using BBQ to Tell History
May 08, 2023
Emily Allmond of Historic Macon Foundation talks about the BBQ Trails and how the history of BBQ can tell the story of communities. She talks about the plan for documentaries and other events to highlight the diversity of those in this arena.
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Natalie Sellers on Excellence in Policing Certificate Offered by GMA
May 08, 2023
Natalie Sellers of Local Government Risk Management Services talks about the Excellence in Policing Certificate and program. It's design to maintain current industry standards and improve accountability and transparency.
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Aracely Caraveo-Real on the History of St Peter Claver Catholic School
May 05, 2023
In a first for on Georgia CEO, Aracely Caraveo-Real, Spanish language teacher and librarian at St. Peter Claver Catholic School discusses in Spanish the rich and storied history of the school that was founded in 1903.
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Jay Markwalter of Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus on New Initiatives
May 05, 2023
Jay Markwalter of Georgia Association of Convention & Visitors Bureaus talks about the fast start tourism is off to in the first quarter of 2023. He also talks about new initiatives including the partnership with the Carl Vinson Institute.
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Christy Kovac of Sheridan Construction on Their Apprenticeship Program
May 04, 2023
Christy Kovac of Sheridan Construction talks about the need for more qualified employees in the construction industry. Sheridan Construction has been selected to participate in Georgia's High Demand apprentice program.
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Sara Murph Talks About the Robins Regional Chamber Event, The Outlook Series Luncheon
May 03, 2023
Sara Murph talks about the Robins Regional Chamber event on May 17th. The Outlook Series Luncheon will feature a look at the economic situation in the region from Dr. Greg George of Middle Georgia State University.
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Robert Betzel Talks About the Upcoming Startup Macon Summit on May 6th
May 02, 2023
Robert Betzel talks about the Startup Macon Summit happening on May 6th. The event will include a guided luncheon and a social event at the end to help business owners connect with needed resources.
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Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions Reflects on 20 Years in Business
May 02, 2023
Powell Jones of Secure Records Solutions talks about being a start up business in 2003 and how the company has evolved over the years remaining true to core faith values and service to their clients.
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Nick Steneck on Wesleyan College's Pre-Law Program
May 01, 2023
Nick Steneck on Wesleyan College discusses the purpose and design of their Pre-Law program.