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SUMMARY:DeKalb Manufacturers' Summit 2026
DESCRIPTION:DeKalb Manufacturers' Summit 2026Manufacturing is evolving fast. Tariffs\, energy costs\, artificial intelligence\, workforce needs and new investment are reshaping how manufacturers operate\, compete and grow.Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with the Georgia Tech Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) and the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM)\, for the 2026 DeKalb Manufacturers' Summit a morning of industry insights\, practical conversations and valuable connections focused on building the future of manufacturing in DeKalb.What's on the agenda?Why DeKalb? Manufacturing Growth\, Investment\, and Opportunity\nExplore new manufacturing investment\, infrastructure and logistics advantages\, workforce resources and public-private partnerships driving opportunity in DeKalb.Powering Manufacturing: Energy Trends\, Costs & What's Ahead\nHear from Kevin Greiner\, President & CEO of Gas South\, on the energy trends and costs manufacturers need to be watching.Keynote: Navigating Tariffs: The Impact on Manufacturing & Supply Chains\nDavid Zaiken\, Tax Director of Consulting at WebsterRogers\, LLP\, with significant experience in cross border transactions and integrated planning for traffic and tax\, will break down the changing tariff landscape and what it means for manufacturers and their supply chains.Beyond the Buzz: AI in Manufacturing\nMove beyond the AI hype and explore practical applications for manufacturers from identifying the right opportunities and starting small to leveraging data and measuring ROI.And the conversation doesn't end with the program. Attendees can continue connecting during a Networking Lunch\, followed by a tour of the Distillery of Modern Art and Bank of America Sponsor Reception.Event Schedule:Date: Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026\, Time: 8:00 AM 1:00 PM (Program begins at 8:30 AM)Location: Distillery of Modern Art\, 2197 Irvindale Way\, Chamblee\, GA 30341Whether you're a manufacturer\, supplier\, business leader or partner supporting the manufacturing industry\, this is an opportunity to connect with industry leaders\, gain actionable insights and discover what's ahead for manufacturing in DeKalb.REGISTER TODAY DeKalb Manufacturers' Summit 2026 - Sep 22\, 2026For questions\, please contact Stefani Strength at SStrength@dekalbchamber.org.
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DeKalb Manufacturers'\; Summit 2026
Manufacturing is evolving fast. Tariffs\, energy costs\, artificial intelligence\, workforce needs and new investment are reshaping how manufacturers operate\, compete and grow.
Join the DeKalb Chamber of Commerce\, in partnership with the Georgia Tech Georgia Manufacturing Extension Partnership (GaMEP) and the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM)\, for the 2026 DeKalb Manufacturers&rsquo\; Summit &mdash\; a morning of industry insights\, practical conversations and valuable connections focused on building the future of manufacturing in DeKalb.
What&rsquo\;s on the agenda?
Why DeKalb? Manufacturing Growth\, Investment\, and Opportunity
Explore new manufacturing investment\, infrastructure and logistics advantages\, workforce resources and public-private partnerships driving opportunity in DeKalb.
Powering Manufacturing: Energy Trends\, Costs &\; What&rsquo\;s Ahead
Hear from Kevin Greiner\, President &\; CEO of Gas South\, on the energy trends and costs manufacturers need to be watching.
Keynote: Navigating Tariffs: The Impact on Manufacturing &\; Supply Chains
David Zaiken\, Tax Director of Consulting at WebsterRogers\, LLP\, with significant experience in cross border transactions and integrated planning for traffic and tax\, will break down the changing tariff landscape and what it means for manufacturers and their supply chains.
Beyond the Buzz: AI in Manufacturing
Move beyond the AI hype and explore practical applications for manufacturers &mdash\; from identifying the right opportunities and starting small to leveraging data and measuring ROI.
And the conversation doesn&rsquo\;t end with the program. Attendees can continue connecting during a Networking Lunch\, followed by a tour of the Distillery of Modern Art and Bank of America Sponsor Reception.
Event Schedule:
Date: \;Tuesday\, September 22\, 2026\, \;
Time: \;8:00 AM &ndash\; 1:00 PM (Program begins at 8:30 AM)
Location: \;Distillery of Modern Art\, 2197 Irvindale Way\, Chamblee\, GA 30341
Whether you&rsquo\;re a manufacturer\, supplier\, business leader or partner supporting the manufacturing industry\, this is an opportunity to connect with industry leaders\, gain actionable insights and discover what&rsquo\;s ahead for manufacturing in DeKalb.
REGISTER TODAY &rarr\; \;DeKalb Manufacturers'\; Summit 2026 - Sep 22\, 2026
For questions\, please contact Stefani Strength at SStrength@dekalbchamber.org.
LOCATION:2197 Irvindale Way Chamblee GA 30341
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