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Recruitment of New Industry: Tractor Supply Company, June 2012 Tractor Supply Company announced that they will build a Regional Distribution Center in Macon. The building will be a 690,000 square foot state-of-the-art distribution center expandable to 960,000 square feet on 119 acres in the I-75 Business Park. The initial investment will be $58 million and the company plans to hire 300 employees. Expected completion of the project is August, 2013. Tractor Supply Company is the largest retail farm and ranch store chain in America with more than 1,197 stores in 45 states. Expansion of Existing Industry: Lintech International, LLC, November 2012 Lintech International is a regional specialty chemical distributor headquartered in the Airport Industrial Park. Due to rapid growth over the last three years, Lintech International expanded its office complex to facilitate a larger inside sales department and provide room for further customer service and accounting services. Lintech International has doubled its sales in the last four years and has expanded its sales coverage to the west coast. The Macon Headquarters serves as the centralized office for customer service, accounting and now inside technical sales. This $1 million, 3,000-square-foot office expansion brings the building to over 50,000 square feet of office and distribution space. Tom Hinson, the managing partner, had a dream and started this company 30 years ago from his home. "With the help of the Macon Chamber and the Allied Industrial Park, we have grown to more than 50 employees and over $80 million in sales." Lintech International, LLC is a privately-owned company and celebrated its 30th year of operations in Macon in August, 2012. New investments of $59 million and creation of 311 new jobs stimulate the local economy. Macon Economic Development Commission and Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Form New Partnership MEDC and MBCIA have formed a new partnership which will streamline efforts in bringing business and industry to the Macon-Bibb County Community. Pat Topping, Senior Vice President of MEDC will be the single point of contact for economic development in the Macon- Bibb County area and will work with the MBCIA Board on all matters regarding prospect incentives.