2026 Chamber Impact Conference

Name: 2026 Chamber Impact Conference

Date: August 18, 2026

Time: 8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT

Event Description:

Join us for the 2026 Garner Impact Conference. Hear about the IMPACT being made in Garner! (Economic, Real Estate, Small Business and more.) The Garner IMPACT Conference features local and regional business leaders, Chamber members, elected officials, and economic development professionals for announcements and expert insights on the future of Garner. Plus, we'll announce our 2025 IMPACT Awards, showcasing people in Garner & beyond.

Itinerary:
8:00 am-9:00 am - Registration, Vendor Expo, Coffee & Light Breakfast
9:00 am - Conference Starts
9:15 am - Impact Award Presentation
9:30 am - n9:45 am - Garner Update:

Mayor Buddy Gupton, Town of Garner
Matthew Coppedge, Garner Chamber of Commerce
Nate Groover, Town of Garner

9:45 - 10:45 am - Guest Speakers

Albert Alwang, Director of Business Recruitment & Expansion, Wake County Development
Todd Lyden, Director of Small Business Center, Wake Technical Community College
Eddie Williford, EVP & COO, Gregory Poole Equipment Company

Albert Alwang Todd Lyden Eddie Willifor
Wake County Development Wake Tech Gregory Poole Equipment

10:45 am - Closing Remarks

Members interested in sponsoring for the Impact Conference, please contact Cynthia at cynthia@garnerchamber.com

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