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WHAT IS THE MISSION OF YOUR BUSINESS? Invest time, resources, and money in local people and businesses to revitalize Downtown Macon. WHAT IS YOUR ADVICE FOR WOMEN WANTING TO START THEIR OWN BUSINESS, GOING BACK TO WORK, OR STARTING A NEW CAREER IN MACON? Take advantage of the many business resources and coaching available in Central Georgia. NewTown Macon offers group training courses, like our Entrepreneur's Academy and the Downtown Diversity Initiative, that allow participants to network with a cohort of like-minded entrepreneurs. We also offer a full suite of financial products that can help you start a business from the ground up or make small equipment or so ware purchases that will help you grow and scale your business. WHAT ARE YOU MOST EXCITED ABOUT RIGHT NOW IN OUR COMMUNITY? The well-deserved national media attention Macon is receiving! NewTown Macon has been working alongside many partners for 27 years now to build a vibrant and irresistible downtown destination led by locals. We are thrilled by Visit Macon's efforts to share Macon's story and attract more visitors to Macon. YOU MIGHT BE SURPRISED TO KNOW : NewTown Macon was founded by an influential woman and community leader: Juanita Jordan. Mrs. Jordan was a force for change in Macon and is the reason the Ocmulgee Heritage Trail and NewTown Macon exist today. We are inspired by her vision and tenacity every day. WE HOPE MORE WOMEN WILL: Be mentors to other women in business. Having a robust network is key to success, but we often focus on the number of people we know rather than the quality of relationships that we have. Seek out the women you admire and try to connect and start building a relationship. When someone reaches out, make time to talk and meet. 2023 Women in Business NEWTOWN MACON 555 POPLAR ST., MACON, GA 31201 (478) 722-9909 | DOWNTOWN@NEWTOWNMACON.COM NEWTOWNMACON.COM PICTURED FROM LEFT TO RIGHT: LAUREN MARSHALL, VICE PRESIDENT FOR COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT; EMILY HOPKINS, DIRECTOR OF PLACE; ANNETTE ANDERSON, FINANCIAL ASSISTANT; JOLIE ROWLAND, DIRECTOR OF LENDING; ERIN KELLER, CHIEF OF STAFF AND VICE PRESIDENT FOR DEVELOPMENT; HAILIE POPPELL, DIGITAL CONTENT MANAGER. S P E C I A L A D V E RT I S I N G S E C T I O N 94 maconmagazine.com | APRIL/MAY 2023