With support from MEDC, local
and new businesses and industry
expand operations and add 250
new jobs to the local economy.
MEDC fulfills inquiries from prospects,
leads site visits, prepares presentations
and actively recruits new business and
industry to Macon-Bibb.
After weeks and months
of thorough research, new
businesses invest in Macon-
Bibb creating 250 new jobs.
Major investments of $68 million by
existing and new industry resulted in
the building, purchasing and leasing
of 632,452 square feet of industrial
and retail space.
e Chamber funds
the Macon Economic
Development Commission
(MEDC), which is the
driving force for economic
development initiatives in
Macon-Bibb.
New families relocate, local employees are promoted and
college students from the region's five colleges and universities
decide to stay in Central Georgia to fill the new positions.
MEDC works with existing business and
industry to assist them with expansions, workforce
development, employee training and advocacy
efforts so that they can remain competitive,
ultimately helping to retain 230 local jobs.
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