On Wednesday, December 17, the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) celebrated milestones from the past year and announced the launch of a new Advanced Manufacturing Pathway focused on building the county’s future workforce. The announcement was made during MBCIA’s annual Holiday Mixer and included a signing ceremony officially launching the Advanced Manufacturing Pathway, a new […]
From Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority -The Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) celebrates Macon-Bibb’s recent designation as one of Site Selection Magazine’s “Top 10 Metro Cities.” The ranking celebrates Macon’s quality of work and economic accomplishments that attract new business investment and create value for industries in the area. Economic accomplishments include the recently announced expansions […]
Curious to learn about how businesses and industries choose Macon or how revitalization happens in our community? Our latest Macon It guests take us for a deeper dive into how they make it happen. Alex Morrison, Macon-Bibb Director of Planning and Public Spaces and Urban Development Authority (UDA) Executive Director, catches us up on the […]
Students in the Georgia Civic Awareness Program for Students (GCAPS) got an inside look into Irving Tissue, a manufacturing company which produces premium household store brand paper products for many of North America’s top retailers. Before the tour of how facial tissue, bathroom tissue, and paper towels are made here, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) […]
From the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority: On Oct. 4, YKK AP America Inc. (YKK AP) officially broke ground on a new residential window and door manufacturing facility in Macon-Bibb County, Ga. A groundbreaking ceremony was held in Macon with Mayor Lester Miller, Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority Chairman, Robby Fountain, and other local leaders in attendance. […]
From the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority: The International Economic Development Council (IEDC) announces that the Macon-Bibb County Industrial Authority (MBCIA) has been recognized as one of only 67 economic development organizations accredited as an Accredited Economic Development Organization (AEDO). “MBCIA displays the professionalism, commitment, and technical expertise that is deserving of this honor,” said IEDC […]
FROM ROBINS AIR FORCE BASE, Ga. – A Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex software laboratory built on historic musical ground is officially opened in downtown Macon. Brig. Gen. John C. Kubinec, WR-ALC commander, joined by community partners cut the ribbon on the Blue Sky Lab, a contemporary software engineering facility, at The Lofts at Capricorn, […]
Irving Tissue’s newest $470 million tissue plant is officially open in Macon, Georgia and based on a new, additional $400 million investment, will soon double its capacity. The announcement was made at a ceremony held today at the new plant where Irving Tissue President Robert K. Irving was joined by Georgia Lieutenant-Governor […]
