Wishing you a safe and happy Independence Day!   Building strong relationships is key to our success.   Stop by our "On The Road" feature section to get the latest traffic updates from GDOT for the holiday season.  Lights, camera, action---the film crew is back downtown, get the details below.  Check out our "Save the Date" section for holiday closure information--the newsletter will return on Thursday, July 13th. 

Enjoy this edition!

Building Strong Relationships 
EMC Visit to Macon-Bibb

Strong relationships with utilities service providers supports our ability to attract new businesses and to encourage business expansions which leads to new job creation and job retention.  Last week, our Economic Development Director, Stephen Adams met with some great project managers from across the state.  They were energetic and eager to learn and share.  See the photo below of their great visit in Macon-Bibb.  We have also listed the logos of the visiting service providers. Click on the logos to visit their websites.  








 

Have a Happy & Safe Independence Day!



On The Road Again  
Holiday Travel Alerts
Take a moment to visit Georgia 511, the best source for holiday traffic, road repairs, and updates, click here.  

It's a great resource--don't forget to buckle up, drive safely, and please don't text and drive. 


AGILITY:
The Benefits of Economic Development

The presence of AGILITY in an Economic Development Organization creates many benefits for a community.  Take a moment to view this short video produced by the IEDC (International Economic Development Council) on the benefits of a great and agile EDO (economic development organization). 

We're honored to serve our community in the state known for being #1 for doing business.  It's a great time to be Macon-Bibb's Lead Economic Development Authority! 

Visit the IEDC and learn more about the work of economic development, click here. on the arrow, enjoy the video, and to share your thoughts click reply.  We would love to hear from you.     




LOOKING FOR:
A Few Good Testers

We are preparing to release v1.2 for external focus group testing.  If you have sharp eye, pay close attention to detail, or if you just like breaking things, email LVP Project Lead, Brittany Childs at [email protected].  Please include your name and a good contact number in the email. We're excited about what this portal can do for local vendors and contractors.  To learn more about the LVP, click here



The stars are back and Downtown Macon-Bibb will be transformed into a film set for the upcoming "The Best of Enemies" movie. This filming will require Commission Chambers and foyer in then Government Center to be closed to the public on June 30 and July 5. Film crews will set up on Friday, June 30; film on Saturday, July 1; and break down on Wednesday, July 5.  To learn more about the downtown closures, click here

To read more about the film, "The Best of Enemies", click here.  

July 3rd-July 4th-Independence Day-JulY 5th
Office Closed. 
July 2017 MBCIA Board Meeting
Monday, July 10, 2017 12:30pm
July 2017 Properties Committee Meeting
Wednesday, July 19, 2017 12:30pm
Words in blue are active links to more information. 
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