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Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
305 Coliseum Drive
Macon, GA 3121 7
478-621-2000
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Monthly Newsletter:  April 2016
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Upcoming Events
Tuesday, April 12
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Ribbon Cutting
Thursday, April 14, 11:30 AM
Sky Zone
245 Tom Hill, Sr. Blvd., Suite 100B

Ribbon Cutting
Friday, April 15, 1:30 PM
Chien Hong School of Kung Fu
2326 Ingleside Avenue

Get Fired Up at Fired Works 
Monday, April 18
5:30 - 7:30 PM
The Round Building at Central City Park
150 Willie Smokie Glover Drive

Ribbon Cutting
Friday, April 22, 4:30 PM
Sandy Beach Water Park
6880 Moseley Dixon Road

Tuesday, April 26
9:00 - 10:00 AM
FREE  for the first 5 members who register!
**You do not have to attend at the stated time, but  YOU MUST PRE-REGISTER  for the access code**

Thursday, April 28
5:30 - 7:00 PM
Antebellum on Arlington
(Formerly Blair House)

684 Arlington Place

Ribbon Cutting
Monday, May 2, 10:45 AM
Benchmark
544 Mulberry Street, Suite 618

Board of Education Elected Officials Forum
Wednesday, May 4
8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM Program
Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd

Thursday, May 5
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Middle Georgia State University
Professional Sciences Conference Center
100 University Parkway

For more information about any of our upcoming events, please call 478-621-2000
 
 
Tuesday, April 26
 
9:00 -10:00 AM
 
$25 (Free for the first 5 members who register)

Click here for course info
 
 
**You do not have to attend at the stated time, but YOU MUST  PRE-REGISTER for the access code!**
 
To register, contact Renita Patterson at 478-621-2013 or   [email protected]
Welcome
New Members

Alsco
Barcode Supply
The Bateman Group, LLC
Chambless Eye Care, LLC
Chien Hong School of Kung Fu
Dex Media
Eagles Nest Thrift Store
Easter Seals Middle Georgia
Lizard Thicket
PP&A Corporation
Sandy Beach Water Park
SparClean Premier Cleaning
Tractor Supply Co. Dist. Center

Please welcome and support our newest members!
Chamber Member Renewals 
AARP Georgia
ABC Supply Co. Inc.
Advanced Dental Arts
All Wired Up
Baxter Evans and Company
The Bear's Den
Benefit Analysts, Inc.
Bombardier
Boy Scouts of America, Central GA Council
The Brokery
Buzzell Plumbing, Heating & AC, Inc.
Candlewood Suites
Commercial Furnishings
Dunkin Donuts
Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins
Dynamic Environmental Associates, Inc.
Eberhardt & Barry, Inc.
Fincher's Barbecue and Catering, Inc.
Five Star Food Service/A Canteen Franchise
GEICO
Georgia Academy for the Blind
Georgia Industrial Children's Home/Twin Cedars Inc
Gilbert Truck Center, LLC
Glen Haven Memorial Gardens & Mausoleum
H2 Capital, Inc.
Habersham Enterprises
Healy Point Country Club
Hospice Advantage
Infinity Network Solutions
John-Wesley Villas, Inc.
Kaybee of Macon, Inc.
King Management Solutions, LLC
Macon Tent Rentals
Marco Ristorante Italiano
MGTS Lawn Service, LLC
Middle Georgia Consortium, Inc.
Middle Georgia Pediatrics, LLC
Morris Bank
Mr. Chips, Inc.
Norfolk Southern Corporation
Office Depot #175
Pellicano Construction
Piedmont Construction Group, LLC
Red Carpet Inn - East Macon
Regency Hospital of Central GA
Residence Inn by Marriott
Riverside Cemetery
The Rookery/Dovetail
Sai Rehab, Inc
Saint Joseph's Catholic School
Schell Acoustical & Drywall Company
Sellers Contracting Services, LLC
Shred Monster, LLC
SourceOne Insurance and Benefits Group
Stormy's Vapor Cellar, LLC
Thornton Realty Company
Tidwell & Hilburn Insurance, Inc.
Travelodge - Riverside
Warner Robins Building Supply Co.
Warno-Cam Paint Company, Inc. - Benjamin Moore Paints
Wingate by Wyndham
Chairman's Club
Cornerstone Level Members







A Message from the President
Mike Dyer
Later this month we will kick off the Chamber's 3 rd Annual Total Resource Campaign with this year's theme being "The Chamber Race!" .  During an eight week period, over 60 Chamber volunteers will be calling and visiting Chamber members inviting them to become a sponsor of one of the many events we hold during the year.  We are fortunate to have Spencer Strickland, Regional President of State Bank serving as this year's TRC Chair. Working with Spencer as Vice Chairs this year are George Jones with L.E. Schwartz & Son, David Danzie with Fall Line   Contractors and Melanie Marshall with United Community Bank. 
 
Sponsoring an event is a great opportunity for our members to promote themselves to the business community.  There are many different events to choose from and sponsorship options range from $50 to $10,000.  The money raised from the sponsorships helps the Chamber fund the programs and events that are held throughout the year and supports the economic development efforts of the Macon Economic Development Commission. 
 
If you have any questions about the TRC, please don't hesitate to give Laura McMaster a call.  She can be reached at 478-621-2029.  Thank you for your continued support of the Chamber where we are working every day to make Macon The Best Place for Business.  

Mike Dyer
President & CEO
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The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
&
The League of Women Voters of Macon
invite you to a
 
 
Tuesday, April 12

5:30 PM Networking
6:00 - 7:00 PM Forum
Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

Qualified candidates for Macon-Bibb Mayor will participate in the  forum moderated by Frank Malloy.
 
You are encouraged to submit questions for the panel to 
Renita Patterson at [email protected] or 
Adah Roberts at [email protected]
 
This is a free event, but seats are limited!  
 
Register here or by calling 478-621-2000
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Get Fired Up at Fired Works!
Monday, April 18
5:30 PM-7:30 PM
The Round Building at  Central City Park
150 Willie Smokey Glover Drive
Enjoy complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer and wine, prizes, and the opportunity to meet other young professionals while you browse the thousands of items available at this YPN-exclusive Fired Works event.   

This is a free event, but space is limited!
For more information call 478-621-2010

Thank you to our sponsors
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NewTown Macon

Sanford
Luau
Join us for a Business After Hours Luau at  
Antebellum on Arlington!
(formerly Blair House)

Thursday, April 28 
5:30 - 7:00 PM
684 Arlington Place
Macon, GA 31201 
 
Take some time to network with fellow Chamber Members  by attending this month's  Business After Hours . Enjoy food, drinks and door prizes!  
Antebellum on Arlington

Advance Tickets:
$10 Per Chamber Member 
At the Door: 
$15 Per Chamber Member
$20 Per Future Chamber Member 


Board of Education 
Elected Officials Forum
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100 Black Men
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and 
100 Black Men of Macon-Middle Georgia 
invite you to a 

Board of Education Elected Officials Forum

Wednesday, May 4

8:00 AM Continental Breakfast
8:30 - 10:00 AM Program
Douglass Theatre
355 Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd.

You are encouraged to submit questions for the panel to 
Renita Patterson at [email protected]

This is a free event, but space is limited.
Call 478-621-2000 to register!
Member Good News and Events
Goodwill RC
Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia and the CRSA recently celebrated the opening of Macon's first  Last Chance! store at 4650 Forsyth Road, Suite 195.

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Dale Carnegie Training  invites you to a FREE employee engagement workshop, Friday, April 8 from 9:30 - 11:30 AM that could dramatically increase your leadership effectiveness and your team's performance. Learn how to create engaged employees by cultivating an environment of enthusiasm and commitment.
 
Central Georgia Technical College will be holding the Management Leadership Development Series session "Peer Yesterday - Leader Today" on April 15 at their GEICO Center for Professional Development.

Family Advancement Ministries is hosting Bible Bingo, a comedy about fundraising and bingo on Friday, April 22.

Magnolia Manor is hosting a Bingo Bash at the Methodist Home for Children and Youth, Saturday, April 23 from 2-3:30 PM

Chick-fil-A on Eisenhower Parkway will be hosting a Bridal Expo, Saturday, April 23 from 5-6:30 PM.

Dale Carnegie Training will be offering a FREE course session Tuesday, April 26 from 6-8 PM.

The Georgia Employers' Association will be holding their next 2016 Lead Person Training SeriesSession Wednesday, April 27.

Mount de Sales Academy is hosting their Music on the Mount concert Friday, April 29 with featured artists Great Peacock. 
 
Scottish Rite will be hosting the  First Annual Middle Georgia Wine Festival , Saturday, April 30.  Proceeds benefit RiteCare Childhood Language Programs.

Central Georgia Technical College will be holding a PLC Training Course on Thursdays from May 5 - June 23. Space is limited!

Clark Nexsen partners with Just Tap'd owners on Macon Brewpub.

Middle Georgia Spherion Owner Michael Chalmers receives national recognition for 2015 Revenue Achievements  
 
James-Bates-Brannan-Groover-LLP announces the addition of attorneys William H. Noland and Lauren N. Schultz.

Infinity Network Solutions announces acquisition of Computer Troubleshooters NRD.

Do you have an upcoming event, anniversary, or grand-opening?  Let us know!
Mission:
Advance regional business success
Vision:
Creating the best place for business
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Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
305 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217 
  Telephone: (478) 621-2000 
 Fax: (478) 621-2021

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