Macon County is the new diamond of the I-85 corridor. We have molded this area's opportunities with the weight of our history and created a shining jewel in the heart of the South. Made up of the facets of history, vision, existing industry and future growth, civil rights, and education, our area is diamond-strong.
Qualified Opportunity Zones
Our three recently certified census tracts are now Qualified Opportunity Zones, allowing for great investment opportunities for investors, businesses, and developers. Most of Macon County also qualifies for New Markets Tax Credits, which can be coupled with O-Zone Eligibility.
By promoting economic development through tax deferrals on capital gains and potentially having tax-free long-term investments our three Qualified Opportunity Zones offer unlimited growth potential.
T-100 Project
The new T-100 production facility off Exit 38 will bring 750 new jobs to the area and continue the tradition of quality air force training. The T-100s to be produced right here in Macon County will be used to train pilots the world over.
It’s more than an aircraft; it’s the future. Find out more at www.t-100.us and www.airmenlegacy.com
Location, Location, Location
Ideally located on I-85, Macon County is only fifteen minutes from Montgomery or Auburn/Opelika. Right in the middle of the Southeast Automotive Corridor and the Industrial Belt, we’re halfway between the Kia and Hyundai plants.
With industry, available land, skilled workforce, universities, historic sites, and a national forest, Macon has opportunity for everyone.
Exit 38 / Retail
The new economic center right off Exit 38 is still under development but already open for business. Come check out the new plaza, already filling with retail and dining opportunities, with more still to come.
There are still storefronts and land available for rent or development; claim your business’ future home today!
Rich History
Come see history up close! From the Tuskegee Airmen Museum to the Tuskegee Human and Civil Rights Multicultural Center, there’s so much to discover about the people that made a lasting impact.
Tuskegee University and the Tuskegee National Forest add to the depth and charm. Come learn something new, meet the people who changed history, and discover our heritage.
Winning the U.S. Air Force T-X integrated pilot time training program demands strong local partnerships and the MCEDA has excelled as our ally. They have been with us since the very beginning and when we win this critically important program we fully expect a long, lasting and mutually fruitful partnership for many years to come
- Leonardo DRS
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