Q3 2024 INVESTOR REPORT The Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce and One Macon identified key initiatives aimed at accelerating our community's growth. This joint effort, known as Forward Macon, focuses on four main priorities: building a skilled workforce, attracting and retaining top talent, fostering startups, and revitalizing neighborhoods.
PILLAR I - IMPROVE WORKFORCE Implement GreaterCareerWorks.org, a web-based app that links recruitment, skill-building, and career navigation into one collaborative system.
Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce continues to operate and update the Greater Career Works platform (greatercareerworks.org) and continues to see most metrics grow
Users 15,092 to 16,713 +10.7% Applications 902 to 998 +10.6%
Career Card Views 13,575 to 14,300 +5.3%
Working to launch Bibb County School District's student internship website as part of Greater Career Works Provided update and Greater Career Works refresher presentation to Macon-Bibb County Commission and mayor during Lunch Out with the Mayor event Presented Greater Career Works during Macon Bibb County Industrial Authority Industry Partners Luncheon
PILLAR II - ATTRACT & RETAIN TALENT As part of Choose Macon, the Greater Macon Chamber of Commerce will create and implement a talent attraction plan that builds on the region’s cultural and business narrative.
Hosted the first ever MAC singles meetup at Hotel 45 after finding companionship to be a major factor in employee retention Hosted a welcome event for new teachers beginning work in for Bibb County School District providing inspiration, relocation information and an introduction to Macon's lifestyle assets Hosted three monthly Leadership Macon class days focusing in economic development, DEI and education Launched comprehensive ad campaign including billboards, digital and audio ads highlighting advantages to living in Macon