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Pat Topping receives Honorary Life Membership from SEDC. MEDC Regional Workforce Summit
During 2016, MEDC worked with seven new
companies and thirteen existing businesses
that announced plans to create over 900 new
jobs. Yulista Aviation, Inc, Guard Buildings,
LLC and FedEx Ground were among the
companies that decided that Macon-Bibb was
the best place for their businesses.
There was also a marked increase in new
jobs added within our existing business and
industry base. Those leading the way during
2016 were YKK-USA adding 200 new jobs
and HAECO adding 100 new jobs and
investing $1 million
in Macon-Bibb.
2016 Economic
Development Projects
by the Numbers
New Companies
7 New Companies
328 New Jobs Created
$45.5 Million Invested
Existing Companies
13 Companies Expanded
599 New Jobs Created
$44.7 Million Invested
