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W O M E N I N B U S I N E S S What are you most excited about in our region? We're rooted and rising. Macon combines deep history with a dynamic business environment and diversified industry base with the workforce talent to match. This year, the Greater Macon Chamber turns 139 years old. You are here as we experience an increase in engagement and new avenues of opportunity in our community, from a surge in business development and industry to our new amphitheater and making history as home to America's next national park. The timing has never been better to invest in Macon and align your business with our many opportunities. The stage is set. The volume is turned up. All eyes are on Macon. Among our strategic initiatives for growing business and our workforce is our work in the supplier diversity space, which includes minority-owned, women-owned and veteran-owned businesses. We also have opportunities to connect through annual signature programs, Business A er Hours, our morning BREW programs and MAC meet-ups – these are designed especially for newcomers and those seeking connection in the community. What is your advice for women wanting to start their own business, go back to work, or start a new career in Central Georgia? Start with your local Chamber! We connect business with the community at large when you choose Macon. We do this through our programming, efforts, directory, communications, and our people, like you, who are deeply a part of this. G r e a te r M a c o n C h a m b e r o f C o m m e r c e 338 Poplar Street, Macon 478.621.2000 e: info@maconchamber.com w: MaconChamber.com PICTURED Jennifer Bronner | VP of Finance Lynn Farmer | Chief People Officer Kristen Grissom | Workforce Programs Coordinator Rebekah Hollar | Marketing Manager Jen Marshall | Investor Relations Manager Alex Mason | Director of Development J.R. Olive | Workforce Programs Coordinator Renita Patterson | VP of Engagement Jessica Walden | President & CEO