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What would you like to see happen that isn't happening? I would like to see more focus on connectedness and acting for progress. Let's have conversations to tell others about Macon's goodness! I hope more people living here will enjoy the excitement and energy that is happening in our beautiful historic downtown! I would like to see more Maconites get in on the energy happening in our beautiful historic downtown. Growth in our yoga community and more support for our creative class, generating more local startup businesses would be lovely, too. Tell us about your personal goals and where you would like to be personally and professionally in five years. I look forward to continuing to generate smart, thoughtful public relations with local small business owners, to continue collaborating with community organizations, to learn more about Macon's history, to serve as a channel to make more good things happen and promote Macon. I'd like to join one of the local Rotary clubs. And, I hope to raise children with my husband Tripp in our home on Vista Circle, in this city that two North Carolinians are proud to call home. Second Street plan, the Dannenberg Building lofts/ retail space and other various downtown projects all have the potential to create a renewed interest in Macon. Leadership Macon is hosting several alumni events during the fall. Contact Lynn Farmer at lfarmer@maconchamber.com for more information. What would you like to see happen that isn't happening? I would like to see more businesses attracted to Macon. I am optimistic that the consolidated local government and the new superintendent's leadership in the public school system have the potential to have a lasting positive effect. Tell us about your personal goals and where you would like to be personally and professionally in five years. As a working mother, I have to balance my career and my family (Mike, Bella and Banks). Both are extremely important to me. Professionally, I plan to continue to grow with SunTrust Bank and focus on building solid relationships with my clients. On a personal level, I am excited about watching my girls grow into young ladies. My goal is teach them to be leaders in our community and keep them involved in church and community activities. AUGUST/SEPTEMBER 2013 Tuesday, August 13th Lunch with the County Commissioner Candidates (Districts 2, 4, 6 & 8) Methodist Home for Children from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Tuesday, August 20th Lunch with the County Commissioner Candidates (Districts 1, 3, 5, 7 & 9) Methodist Home for Children from 11:30 a.m. - 1:30 p.m. Monday, September 30th Nominations close for Leadership Macon's Class of 2014. Tuesday, October 8th "Rock the Region" Regional Alumni Event The Big House from 5:30 -7 p.m. Saturday, October 19th Alumni Tailgating at Mercer Football Game; kickoff is 1 p.m.: Tailgating begins at 10 a.m. Monday, November 11th Leadership Macon 2013 Graduation at 6 p.m. MACON MAGAZINE I 27