The Warner Robins Industry Now Group, known as WRING; is the business development arm of the Warner Robins Chamber of Commerce. Formed in 1972, WRING’s fundamental objective has remained constant: To promote the economic growth of the Warner Robins community. WRING was the original group whose sole purpose was to attract worker & capital intensive enterprises.

In 1973 the Houston County Development Authority was formed. This well formed organization was better able to work with region wide groups to attract prospects to our area.

In response to these changes, WRING has evolved into a strong supporter and advocate for existing businesses in the Robins Region.

Recent accomplishments were helping publicize and fund a successful SPLOST (Special Purpose Local Optional Sales Tax) for new needs and other improvements. Much of the initial capital publicity and leadership for the 1998 school SPLOST to pas was provided by WRING. Our Efforts were in response to a SPLOST vote that had failed a year earlier.

In 2003 WRING took on the task of raising money to fund the 21^st Century Partnership in its effort to protect and expand Robins Air Force Base in the latest round of BRAC hearings scheduled for 2005. Our goal was $1.25 MILLION and we received $1.5 MILLION. WRING has outstanding pledges totaling $86,000.00!

WRING currently has 115 members. Membership initiation is $1000 with annual dues of $100.

Please contact the Chamber of Commerce for information about the time and dates of meetings. Come be a part of the vital organization whose stated effort is the support and expansion of existing industry in our area.