Why Attend the Summit
Hear directly from leaders at Kia Georgia and UPS on what it takes to grow and compete.
Choose your track: Build Your Foundation for emerging manufacturers or Scale Your Growth for established ones.
Walk away with practical strategies on government contracting, pricing, workforce, and Industry 4.0.
Small Business Manufacturing Summit
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The Small Business Manufacturing Summit is Georgia's premier gathering dedicated to strengthening the future of manufacturing through collaboration, innovation, and economic development.
Hosted by The DRL Group and the West Central Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce, the Summit brings together small manufacturers, suppliers, government leaders, procurement professionals, educators, workforce organizations, economic developers, and community partners committed to building stronger businesses and stronger communities
Location
LaGrange, Georgia
The Great Wolf Lodge Resort
105 Tom Hall Pkwy
LaGrange, GA 30240
Georgia Manufacturing Summit, a one-day event, highlights the tremendous opportunities available to Georgia's rural and emerging manufacturing communities. Attendees will hear from distinguished leaders, including executives from Kia Georgia, the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA), Georgia's manufacturing ecosystem, and other nationally recognized industry experts, as they share practical strategies for expanding domestic manufacturing, strengthening supply chains, developing tomorrow's workforce, and creating new business opportunities.
Purpose
Through inspiring keynote presentations, engaging panel discussions, and specialized learning tracks for both emerging and growth-stage manufacturers, participants will explore topics including Made in America initiatives, federal and state manufacturing priorities, smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, workforce development, government contracting, supplier readiness, and scaling into institutional and OEM supply chains.
More than a conference, the Small Business Manufacturing Summit is a catalyst for action connecting people, organizations, and resources that drive economic development through manufacturing.
Join us as we build the future of manufacturing stronger together.
We Serve Ten Counties in West Central Georgia
Explore how West Central Georgia Black Chamber supports small businesses. We foster economic growth, provide networking opportunities, and promote business development initiatives to help underserved communities thrive. Join us today and strengthen your local economy and your business with WCGA Black Chamber.
Our Four Pillars of Impact
1. Business Advocacy
We champion policies that drive small business success—particularly in underserved and rural communities. The West Central GA Black Chamber of Commerce is at the forefront, engaging with policymakers to ensure that legislation supports equity, growth, and opportunity for Black and minority-owned businesses throughout our region, including areas linked to the Chamber of Commerce in Carrollton, GA, and the Chamber of Commerce in Newnan, GA.
2. Access to Capital
We believe that access to funding should never be a barrier to success. That’s why the West Central GA Black Chamber of Commerce works to build trusted relationships with banks, CDFIs, and venture capital partners, helping business owners within our community—including those linked to the Chamber of Commerce in Carrollton, GA, and the Chamber of Commerce in Newnan, GA—open doors to growth and thrive.
3. Programs & Networking
Connections create growth. Through dynamic programs, collaborative partnerships, and high-impact networking events, the West Central GA Black Chamber of Commerce empowers members in Carrollton, GA, and Newnan, GA with visibility, resources, and a strong support system to help them elevate their businesses.
4. Community Development
We’re investing in the future—preparing the next generation of leaders and fostering civic engagement. The West Central GA Black Chamber of Commerce is committed to building strong, vibrant communities like those in Carrollton and Newnan, where small businesses are not only supported through initiatives by the chamber of commerce in Carrollton, GA, but also recognized as vital to lasting local progress.
Why Work With Us
Personalized service tailored to your unique needs.
Experienced professionals dedicated to your success.
Proven results that speak for themselves.
