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72 MACONMAGAZINE.COM MEDC was named one of the Top 4 Economic Development Agencies in Georgia as published in Southern Business & Development Magazine. Members of the Southern Economic Development Roundtable (SEDR) selected winners in thirty categories for each Southern state. The SEDR is an invitation only group of economic developers, educators, site selection consultants and CEOs who meet annually to discuss issues relative to economic development in the American South. The 2015 Georgia Trend magazine ad which was a collaboration of Macon-Bibb County, the Bibb County School System, the Macon Water Authority, Macon-Bibb County Convention & Visitors Bureau, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority, New Town Macon, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce, and MEDC received a Bronze Excellence in Economic Development Award. The ad, which was designed by Bright Ideas Group of Macon, GA featured a coffee shop filled with people representing a variety of economic development aspects of our community. 2015 Business & Industry Awards The 2015 Business & Industry Awards were presented in November at a luncheon with over 200 in attendance. Guests enjoyed a presentation by keynote speaker, Dr. Norman Firchau, President & CEO of Porsche Consulting. Following the presentation on Operational Excellence, the awards were presented. Allen Freeman, Allcare and Jim Manley, SunTrust Bank Jason Myers, Trane and Bruce Leicht, State Bank Michael Jones, Ken's and Michael Chalmers, Spherion Staffing In 2015, Macon-Bibb's outstanding team came together in a big way! With available industrial sites and buildings, award winning water and a committed school system, Macon-Bibb County has all the components necessary to attract prestigious companies. Boeing and First Quality Packaging Solutions, among others, saw this value and made the commitment to invest in our community. With an aggressive, targeted recruitment plan for new business and industry and a strong retention program, it's no wonder MEDC is recognized as a Top 4 Economic Development Team in Georgia. Macon Economic Development Commission Small Business of the Year: Ken's Business of the Year: Allcare Industry of the Year: Trane