Macon Works!
Macon is a unique city where culture, commerce and community flourish. Situated on the Fall Line where the Piedmont plateau meets the flat Coastal Plains, the area has been, since before written history, an ideal location for communities to thrive.
Strategically located in the heart of Georgia at the intersections of I-75, I-475 and I-16, Macon has much to offer new or relocating businesses. Macon is located just 75 minutes south of Atlanta's Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport and 2 1/2 hours from the Ports of Savannah.
OneGeorgia Edge Grant Awarded by Governor Deal
Governor Nathan Deal presented a OneGA Edge Grant award to the Maocn-Bibb County Industrial Authority at the Celebrate Rural Georgia Conference in Tifton October 12, 2011. The award will assist Timco Aviation Services to expand thier MRO (Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul) facility at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport, Macon. The expansion will allow Timco to begin work Beoing 767 widebody aircraft. Timco currently provides maintenance services for Boeing 737 and 757 aircraft as well as Aribus 320 at the Macon facility. Timco will add 130 new jobs.
Pictured: Maceo Rogers, MBCIA; Keith Statzer, Vice President/General Manager, Timco; Governor Deal; Pat Topping, MEDC; Paul Leath, AGL Resources and MEDC Board Member
New Jobs and Investment in Macon/ Bibb County, Georgia!!
Governor Sonny Perdue with TIMCO employees during the announcement of the addition of 130 jobs for the company. (Sept 3, 2010) Read more
150 New Jobs, $200 Million Investment, New 750,000 sq. ft Facility!!
Governor Sonny Perdue shaking hands with First Quality's Director of Manufacturing Bob Schiek during First Quality's announcement to make a $200 million Dollar Investment. Will add 150 new jobs. (August 20, 2010)
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Why Macon Works
Macon has a diversified economy that can support a wide variety of industry sectors. Our labor force, education and training support, communication and transportation networks, location and quality of life attract and sustain all types of companies.
- Warehousing & Distribution
- Shared Services
- Aerospace
- Automotive
- Food Processing
- Advanced Manufacturing
Many companies have selected Macon and Bibb County to locate or expand their business operations. For a list of companies that MEDC has assisted in locating or expanding in Macon and Bibb County, please view the following link:
Maconworks Scorecard
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Nichiha Japan Chairman Yoichiro Inoue visits Macon
The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Macon Economic Development Commission were honored to receive Chairman Yoichiro Inoue, Nichiha Japan for a brief visit August 31, 2011. Bibb County Chairman Sam Hart and Mayor Robert Reichert presented Chairman Inoue's predecessor, Tetsuro Yoshida with a token of appreciation. Mr. Yoshida will serve as Senior Advisor to Nichiha USA, Inc. Also pictured is President & CEO of Nichiha USA, Inc., Jin Yoshida and Vice President & CFO, Marc Yamamto, Chamber Chair Walt Miller, MEDC Chair Mike Dyer, MEDC Senior Vice President Pat Topping, President & CEO of MEDC, Chip Cherry and Manager of Existing Business & Industry, Matt Poyner.
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August 26, 2011 – Macon, Georgia. The Macon Economic Development Commission, Houston County Development Authority and the Georgia Tech Enterprise Innovation Institute held the first Manufacturer’s Council Meeting today with the Middle Georgia Quality Network Meeting. The event was held at Central Georgia Technical College. Over 50 Quality Managers and top executives from over 35 companies in the Middle Georgia region were in attendance. The speaker for the program was Georgia Tech’s Craig Cochran who is the Region Manager for the North Metro Industry Services with the Innovation Institute. The program covered Effective Problem Solving and Auditing Like a Pro which was condensed into two one hour courses. Key points from the Audit course were to pay attention to the little details of the audit practice but focus on strategic processes. The Problem Solving seminar high points included different approaches to problem solving and analyzing the data to accurately document the process.
