On Wednesday, May 17th, we hosted business and community leaders from across the region for the 2023 Robins Regional Economic Outlook in the Cary W. Martin Conference Center. Our featured speakers, Dr. Greg George (Associate Professor of Economics at Middle Georgia State University) and Michael Chriszt (Vice President/Regional Engagement Officer for Federal Reserve Bank of…
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Tuesday, February 7, 2023 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE CONTACT: Aura Lee Durham, Chief Operating Officer Robins Regional Chamber of Commerce adurham@warner-robins.com 478.922.8585 WARNER ROBINS, GA– The Robins Regional Chamber is excited to announce the 24 participants for the Robins Leads Class of 2023. Since the 1980s, Leadership Robins Region has educated and equipped…
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The Robins Regional Chamber awarded Perdue’s Perry Cook, GA Plant as the 2022 Industry of the Year, for its 2022 Pinnacle Awards. The Industry of the Year award recognizes an industry or manufacturing business that exhibits excellence in leadership, performance, profitability, and workforce relations. The Robins Regional Chamber is an advocate and business partner to…
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As an advocate for business, it’s important that we keep our business members informed of the legislative actions taking place in Georgia. We have compiled a list of your local representatives and links to subscribe and follow them directly. Read more below to see this week’s update from our state reps and other development partners.…
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There is nothing more convenient than whipping out your phone, typing in a URL (or opening an app), perusing offerings, and hitting a few buttons to buy something…anything…everything. We even get our groceries that way these days. But as convenient as online shopping seems, there are several reasons to shop local. In person is the…
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By Angie Gheesling According to dictionary.com, an internship is defined as “any official or formal program to provide practical experience for beginners in an occupation or profession.” The key element of internship programs is that they integrate classroom knowledge with practical application and skills developed in a professional setting. The bonus for the student comes…
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By Dan Rhoades This month Middle Georgia has had great news with the assumption of command of Robins Air Force Base by Col Lindsay Droz on 29 June. She was formerly the 402nd Aircraft Maintenance Group commander at the Warner Robins Air Logistics Complex. Lt Gen Gene Kirkland, Air Force Sustainment Center commander, officiated the…
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Our very own Aura Lee Durham was awarded her GCCE designation at GACCE’s Executive Leadership Conference last week. For the first time in GACCE’s history, two non-CEO chamber staff members received the GCCE designation. Join us in congratulating her on this well-deserved recognition. send a note (hyperlink to her email address) The Georgia Association of…
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By Dan Rhoades The President’s proposal for the budget is out. The budget is flat with $753 billion for National Security, of that $715 is for the Department of Defense. The Air Force’s portion is $173 billion and includes funds for the Space Force. Although flat, when inflation is considered, this is a slight decrease…
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