Macon Magazine

7 6 M A C O N M A G A Z I N E . C O M A P R I L / M AY 2 0 1 9 THE ONEMACON strategy is built on three pillars: Schools, Jobs and Place, with the understanding that a community with quality schools and abundant job opportunities creates a vibrant, desirable place to live and work. This five-year, comprehensive community and economic development strategic plan was developed in 2013 by a steering committee made up of more than 40 partners representing the entire Macon-Bibb County community. Based on a target business analysis and marketing review, as well as public input, the committee developed a community and economic development strategy along with implementation guidelines. W ith the strength of partnership and the culture of collaboration, OneMacon's strategic plan has been put into daily action. Recommendations that sought A vibrant, desirable place to live, work and learn STORIES BY JAMIE DICKSON | PHOTOGRAPHY BY CHRISTOPHER SMITH to strengthen our schools, employment opportunities and quality of life is being achieved through three essential attributes: effective implementation, collaborative leadership and engaged residents. Now, this initial five-year plan is complete. Together, we have invested in education, initiated jobs and instilled a sense of place. And, the community is ready for more! Currently, the OneMacon Steering Committee is building its second five-year community and economic development strategic plan, set to launch by this fall. From business and healthcare to arts and community development, our culture of collaboration, strengthened by a unified strategic plan, is moving Macon-Bibb forward like never before. This is the OneMacon Macon way. Read on for three on-the- ground success stories showing the OneMacon way in action. "OneMacon is the framework that aligns every strategic plan in our community to solve the biggest problems, make the most efficient progress and realize a shared vision for prosperity." – JOSH ROGERS, PRESIDENT & CEO OF NEWTOWN MACON

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