The MEDC succeeded with the location, expansion, or investment of six companies in 2009. BLC Hardwoods, Bolts & Nuts Inc., Bombardier, Calco Environmental Group, Air Supply General*, and Spectrum Macon Industries* brought 125 new and 118 retained jobs. These companies’ combined investment totaled $9.3 million and together they leased or purchased over 139,000 square feet and 19 acres of Macon real estate.
The Canadian-based Bombardier leased a 91,000 square foot hangar at the Middle Georgia Regional Airport for its Southeastern U.S. MRO operation. The company invested $4 million, retained 100 jobs at the facility, and added 180 new employees. The facility was formerly occupied by ASA. Due to the large concentration of aerospace related industries in the area, Middle Georgia has been dubbed Georgia’s “Aerospace Corridor.” Middle Georgia is home to more than 100 aerospace companies and contractors including Robins Air Force Base, Bombardier, Boeing, Vought, Northrop Grumman, TIMCO Macon, and Honeywell International.
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125
$9.3 M
TOTAL INVESTMENT
NEW JOBS
118
RETAINED JOBS
139,000
TOTAL SQ FT