OCTOBER, 2018
A MESSAGE FROM THE PRESIDENT
We are off to a busy fall at the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce! With that, we have many exciting events and opportunities for you to be a part of.  Thank you chamber members for your continuous support of activities that is beneficial to the community and our area. 
I encourage you to participate in our upcoming Golf Classic that will be held on Monday, October 15 at Idle Hour Country Club. This will be a fun day of golf, food, networking and prizes. 
I would also like to invite you to attend the Chamber's upcoming Annual Meeting on December 6 at Middle Georgia State University. This meeting will focus on spotlighting the accomplishments of 2018, announcing the goals for 2019 and recognizing civic leaders for their outstanding service to the community.
Leadership of the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and Macon Economic Development Commission are focused on the future. Building collaborative partnerships to meet the ever changing environment of community competitiveness. It will take all of our efforts united to accomplish what lies ahead. Thank you for making your chamber your commitment for forging a New Macon. Together we can make a difference!
In closing, I would like to recognize the following individuals below that have helped tremendously and been supportive in my on boarding. A special thank you to all of you!

Sincerely,
Yvonne Williams
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce President & CEO
THANK YOU!
Jean Bragg
Owner, Travis Jean, LLC

Chris Clark
President/CEO, Georgia Chamber

Dr. Kirby Godsey
Chancellor, Mercer University

George Greer
Partner, Spivey, Pope, Green and Greer, LLC

John Hall
President/CEO, American Pride Bank

Bob Hatcher
President/CEO, MidCountry Financial Corp.
Robbo Hatcher
CEO, H2 Capital, Inc.

Melvin Kruger
CEO, LE Schwartz & Son, Inc.

Jim Manley
President/CEO, Synovus Bank

Nikki Randall
Community Outreach & Civic Engagement Director Administration, Navicent Health

Ron Shipman
Vice President Central Region - Southern Company/Georgia Power Company

Carol Williams
Associate Vice President, Mercer University
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September
MEMBER NEWS
Coliseum Medical Centers celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with several events planned in October. Click here to view all events.

Helms College (Goodwill Industries of Middle Georgia) expands hospitality and healthcare credentials to fill the gap in middle-skills jobs. Read the full release here

The Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) of Macon is holding their 2018 Greater Macon Muscle Walk. To learn more and participate, click here.

Navicent Health celebrates Breast Cancer Awareness Month with events scheduled throughout the month of October. Learn more here.


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