Macon County North Carolina Economic Development Commission

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Banquet: Honors Drake, Promotes EDC

Macon County's first-ever Enterprise Banquet became the first event to grace the new Mountain View Intermediate School Thursday.

The event also provided the venue for Ronnie Beale, chairman of the county board of commissioners, to award the first "Macon County Medallion of Honor" to Phil and Sharon Drake for their many contributions to the community, which include providing more than 450 jobs through a number of Drake Enterprise companies. Beale described the newly established award as the highest honor the county can bestow. It was established by a unanimous vote of the commissioners, he said. A copy of the award will be hung at the courthouse.

"Macon County has been better to us than we have been to it," Phil Drake said in accepting the award. "I hope we can create a place where our grandchildren can work." read more

Doing Business In Macon County, NC

Taking the time to research your plans first will save you in the long run and help you avoid problems that may affect your proposed use of property, and ultimately your business. Contacts are provided to help you establish a new business, or relocate an existing business to Macon County. For any assistance contact Macon County EDC by calling 828.369.2306 or email us at EDC@maconnc.org. read more

Monthly EDC Meeting

The Macon County Economic Development Commission meetings are held every other month at 5:30 p.m. in the Groves Building on the Macon Campus of Southwestern Community College. The Next meeting is June 22, 2010 at 5:30 p.m.

For Information
828.369.2306
EDC@maconnc.org

MACON IS ON THE MOVE

Macon County is on the move. Our quality of life combined with our business climate makes Macon the perfect place to operate a business. Click on any headline below to read more.

Smoky Mtn. Center for the Arts

Macon County Medallion of Honor

Macon County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution that awarded Phil and Sharon Drake the first Macon County Medallion of Honor.

Main Street Revitalizes Franklin

The Franklin Main Street Program continues its revitalization efforts in downtown Franklin.
Great business opportunities abound in repurposed buildings.