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Economic Development
                                                                                       Partners in Growth

            • PARTNERS  IN  GROWTH •      adversely impact Robins Air Force Base,   loan funds to help small businesses in Middle
                                          including base encroachment, air quality,   Georgia, and works with private sector lenders
         The Robins Regional Chamber, local
                                          and operational limitations. The Partnership   to assist new and expanding businesses
      governments, and other organizations work
                                          is also the lead organization in responding   with purchasing fixed assets. The programs
      together to expand the community’s business
      and industrial base while preserving what   to Base Realignment and Closure (BRAC)   operated by GSBL offer small down payments,
      makes this a wonderful place to call home.   legislation. Robins Air Force Base depends   low interest rates, and flexible loan structuring.
                                          on their support and the ability to obtain   175 Emery Hwy., Ste. C, Macon, GA 31217
        The 21st Century Partnership      infrastructure and a local workforce to expand   478-751-6160, www.middlegeorgiarc.org
         Robins Air Force Base is protected and   its developments.
      preserved by the nonprofit 21st Century                                   The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance
                                           804 Park Dr.
      Partnership, comprised of community   Warner Robins, GA 31088           Center (GTPAC)
      members and organizations, including elected   478-225-9005, 21stcenturypartnership.com   The Georgia Tech Procurement Assistance
      officials, authorities, chambers of commerce,                          Center (GTPAC) helps Georgia businesses
      schools, hospitals, and local businesses that     The Middle Georgia   identify and compete for government contracts.
      work closely with U.S. Congress and military   Regional Commission     GTPAC services are available at no cost to
      officials to defend the base. For more than 20   The Middle Georgia Regional Commission   Georgia businesses – large or small – with
      years, this organization’s missionhas been: to   services an 11-county region in long-range   an interest and potential to work as a prime
      “ensure long-term viability and sustainability”   comprehensive planning pertaining to   contractor or subcontractor for government
      of the base and economic development   economics, population, housing and land use,   agencies at federal, state, and local levels.
      throughout the region.              community facilities, and natural resources.   151 Osigian Blvd., Ste. 157
         The Partnership responds to any    Its affiliate, the Georgia Small Business   Warner Robins, GA 31088
      circumstance that has the potential to   Lender, Inc. (GSBL), operates four revolving   478-953-1460, www.gtpac.org















































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