The world seems a go-go with news about energy efficiency. From tax credits to rebates to mandates energy is in the spotlight of our collective mindsets.

As an energy rating professional, I’ve had occasion to visit many homes and advise clients on ways to improve efficiency and invest their money with prudence.

A comprehensive energy audit is always the best way to start. The certifications that separate Pros…

Shop Local Macon member businesses are invited to showcase their business at St. Patrick's Day events being held on Saturday, March 17, in Mercer Village. The merchants will have the street running through the Village closed from 10am-2pm and 7-10pm to create a street party filled with local vendors, kids' activities and live entertainment.

This event is the first of a new monthly Mercer Village Festival that will occur…

Circle W Plants specializes in locally grown healthy plants including heirloom tomato and pepper plants. Many of you may have seen our booth at the Mulberry Street Market or Wesleyan Market last year. We've begun transplanting seedlings to 4.5 pots and the plants look great.

Sales will begin in April. Photos will be posted later.

FREE 'Hand 2 Heart' CPR Training
3rd Saturday of each month (Fe. 18, March 17, April 21, May 19...)
10:00AM-11:30AM
@Joshua Cup Coffee House

YOU can learn how to save a life.
Join us for the next Hand 2 Heart CPR Class and you will learn:
1. how to perform CPR
2. how to help a choking person
3. how to…

Be part of the new Mercer Village commercial on Thursday, January 12, from 5-10 p.m. Filming will take place at each business and extras are needed to make the area look vibrant! Meet at the College Hill Alliance office (behind Rodeo Beach Outfitters) at 5 p.m. or just join in throughout the evening at any of the stores.

Click here for more details and incentives.

Join the Mercer Village merchants on Thursday, December 15, for Christmas-themed fun in the Village from 5-8 p.m. Enjoy holiday deals at each business, watch the lighting of the Mercer Village Christmas Tree at 6 p.m., and listen to holiday songs performed by local musicians. Kids can make ornaments for free and watch an outdoor screening of Elf. There will also be local craft vendors on site.

Visit each of the…

Enjoy a holiday-themed open house at several downtown Macon businesses located on Poplar and Second Streets on Friday, December 2 from 5-7 p.m. Each store will offer discounts, demos and samples throughout the event.

Click here to view participating businesses and sales.

In the 1970s, the Middle Georgia Historical Society began the tradition of selling baked goods at the Sidney Lanier Cottage during the holidays. Historic Macon has kept this sweet tradition alive and will host Cottage Christmas Friday, Dec. 2 from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.

Cottage Christmas is an open house showcasing the Sidney Lanier Cottage beautifully decorated for the holiday season. Baked goods will be for sale throughout the day while…

The University of Georgia's Small Business Development Center is offering a "Starting a Business" course designed to help you with personal, market, and financial feasibility; legal obligations for your business; estimating start-up costs and cash flow projections; financing alternatives; failure factors; and, business planning. The course is presented by an experienced business professional and includes a detailed business start-up guide and other valuable handouts.

The class takes place on Tuesday, November 15,…

The National Development Council is holding a free training session entitled, "Cash Reigns Supreme: Tracking the Financial Results of Your Business," on Tuesday, October 25, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Macon Marriott City Center.

The course is designed to teach small business owners the importance financial statements and how they can be used to make better business decisions. Participants will learn how third parties, including lenders, evaluate financial statements…