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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: February 2018
 
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Upcoming Chamber Events

Wednesday, February 7
 Groundbreaking Ceremony
 Renasant Bank
 North Macon Street @ Bass Road
 4:15 P.M.
Tuesday, February 13  
 Business After Hours
Navicent Health
 5:30-7:00 P.M. 
 Luce Heart Institute 
 756 First Street
Tuesday, February 13
 HR Webinar
 Harassment in the Workplace
 1:00-2:00 P.M.
 FREE to first 5 Members to Register

Thursday, February 22
 Ribbon Cutting-Grand Re-Opening
 Volkswagen of Macon
 4:00 P.M.
 4786 Riverside Drive 
Monday, February 26
 STAR Banquet
 Middle Georgia State University
 6:00-8:00 P.M.
Thursday, February 27
 A Taste of Macon-Bibb
5:30-7:30 P.M.
 Georgia Freight Depot-Atlanta
For more information about any of our
 upcoming events, please call 478-621-2000
New Members
Ryland Environmental, Inc.

Olive Garden

Virginia College

Spillers Orthodontics

Synovus Bank

Georgia Artisan Furnishings

Johnson, Katrina

Yancey Brothers Company

Cast Iron Catering

Shoppers Value Foods

And So We Go Productions, Inc.

Kelly Tours

Bike Walk Macon, Inc.

Catered Events

JANUARY

HR Compliance Series Webinar
Harassment in the Workplace 
Tuesday, February 13
1:00-2:00 P.M.
Contact Renita Patterson to register.




Bibb County Star Student Banquet

Monday, February 26
6:00 - 8:00 P.M.
Middle Georgia State University
Charles Jones Building

Contact Lynn Farmer for more information.
Cornerstone Level
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A Message from the President
One of the primary functions of the Chamber is to advocate for business on a variety of issues. Advocacy is often done on a local or regional level, but also extends to the state and national government. Each year, the Executive Committee approves Legislative Priorities that are presented to state and national representatives to influence legislation and policy.  These priorities include education, economic development, transportation and the Robins Air Logistics Complex and Air Force Base. 
 
We realize that we must work with our local and regional partners to focus our energy on creating not only a great community here in Macon, but also on growing and supporting the Middle Georgia region as well as the entire state. The priorities we have laid out will have an impact for years to come.  Working to ensure students are getting STEM opportunities now will later manifest in competitive job skills that will allow companies to keep jobs here, and encourage new companies to establish themselves in our region . The Middle Georgia Regional Airport Runway Extension will allow larger aircraft to utilize our local airport, creating jobs, opportunities, and possibly even extending travel options. 
 
These are just two of the important priorities your Chamber is advocating for. I encourage you to be an advocate for business as well. The Macon-Bibb Legislative Delegation is hosting  A Taste of Macon-Bibb  on Tuesday, February 27 from 5:30-7:30 P.M. at the Historic Georgia Freight Depot in Atlanta. I hope you will join us for the event. Come meet your representatives and let them know how much advocating for business means to you.  
 
Mike Dyer
President & CEO
Taste of Macon

Join the Bibb County Legislative Delegation as they host



February 27
5:30 - 7:30 P.M.

Georgia Freight Depot,
Atlanta, GA


Price: $50 Members
$100 Future Members

Join the Macon-Bibb Delegation and welcome Governor Nathan Deal with authentic southern hospitality and social networking. This annual event showcases Macon-Bibb to the entire Georgia General Assembly.


Don't miss the ultimate networking experience while enjoying a smorgasbord of Macon's finest cuisine.


Ride the bus for an extra $10 
($20 future members)

Enjoy snacks and drinks while someone else drives!
Bus will leave the Chamber at 3:30 - space is limited !




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Tuesday, February 13
5:30-7:00 P.M.
Luce Heart Institute 
756 First Street

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Leadership Macon C/O 2018


Tanya Allen
Alison Bender
Mark Benfield
Brad Berg
Cherise Cartwright
Whitney Chance
Nancy Cleveland
Sheryl Cody
Erika Conleay
Paige Davis
Eric Eade
Ken Fincher
Christina Fiveash
Brant Freeman
Kevin Frounfelker
Amanda Hall
Jake Hall
Teneal Hiley
Demetris Hill
Rachel Hollar
Willon Hunter
Anderson Jones
Billy Jordan
Christy Kovac
Lisa Lemon
Paul Little
Zach Lopater
Haley Massey
Sheldon Mattox
Lauren Mauldin
Brenda Mays
Thomas McClendon
Anthony McCorvey
Anthony McEver
David Moore
Amanda Morris
Lindsey Mote
Yashica Murphy
Rachel Norris
Suzanne Palmer
Mackee Paulk
Steve Ramsey
Edgar Ray
Rebecca Richard
Lisa Seneker
Kathy Sianis
Sherita Sims-Jones
Walker Stewart
                     YEA! We Need You!
            Calling all Young Professionals
Member News 
{Click on link to view full press release}

Tri County's Walter Harrison Scholarship  Applications Due February 10.

Carlyle Place At Home Provides Life Care for Seniors. Read more here. 

Medical Center, Navicent Health RN receives Georgia Hospital Association's Hospital Hero Award, find out who it was here.

Larger Than Life Chiropractic offers health workshops to businesses, churches and schools. Click here  learn how you can sign up. 

AAA Branches are now Bicycle Friendly. Read more here.
Mission:
Advance regional business success
Vision:
Creating the best place for business

Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce
305 Coliseum Drive, Macon, GA 31217 
  Telephone: (478) 621-2000 
 Fax: (478) 621-2021

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