Georgia Economic Developers Association - GEDA

09/03/2026

Thank you to the sponsors helping us chart Georgia’s future!

Your support of the 2026 GEDA Annual Conference helps make meaningful connections, valuable conversations, and continued progress across Georgia possible. We’re grateful to have you on board!

08/27/2026

Our 2026 Annual Conference speaker lineup keeps growing! We’re excited to welcome Tracy Sharp, COO at Boyette Strategic Advisors, and Ralph Forbes, Vice President and Regional Director at Thomas & Hutton, as featured speakers at the GEDA 2026 Annual Conference.

Register and join us in Savannah next month!

https://www.geda.org/events/geda-2026-annual-conference-savannah

08/24/2026

We're excited to announce Kim Greene, Chairman, President and CEO of Georgia Power, and Andrew Heath, Deputy Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Transportation as featured speakers for the GEDA 2026 Annual Conference!

Stay tuned later this week for more featured speaker announcements!

https://www.geda.org/events/geda-2026-annual-conference-savannah

08/17/2026

Don't miss the NEW Welcome Party at the 2026 GEDA Annual Conference! 🎉

Join us Wednesday night for live music, drinks, a photo booth, and plenty of opportunities to connect and celebrate with fellow attendees. Plus, Welcome Party sponsorship opportunities are still available!

We hope to see you in Savannah! Contact [email protected] with any questions or to learn more about available sponsorships.

08/11/2026

It’s a busy week for GEDA! Don’t let these upcoming deadlines sneak up on you:

Vote GEDA for James Magazine’s “Top Trade or Business Associations” Voting closes TODAY! Vote here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSeGFutcWLEPUdCpQ4VNK-OA3tGUyZavdBROC4uAY4mCy96kmA/viewform

2026 Annual Conference Early Bird Registration pricing ends this Thursday! Register today: https://www.geda.org/events/geda-2026-annual-conference-savannah

Nominate the 2026 GEDA Volunteer of the Year! Nominations close this Friday! Submit your nomination here: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdPrs0kIGtHqZa1u32NTPoZY1jjMnasDvy5Ivy2MoD3cm8j0g/viewform

Don’t miss out!

08/11/2026

Thank you to everyone who joined us in Warner Robins for GEDA's August Luncheon! We appreciate our speakers, attendees, and sponsor, the Development Authority of Houston County, for making this event a success. We look forward to seeing you next month at the GEDA Annual Conference!

08/10/2026

Planning to attend the GEDA 2026 Annual Conference? Now is the time to reserve your hotel room!

Rooms in our discounted hotel block at the Hyatt Regency Savannah are filling quickly, and Tuesday night is already sold out. Don't wait to book your stay and secure the group rate.

The hotel block closes August 24 or sooner if rooms sell out.

Reserve your room today: https://www.geda.org/events/geda-2026-annual-conference-savannah

08/06/2026

The excitement is building for the GEDA 2026 Annual Conference, and you shouldn’t wait to register! Early bird pricing ends in just ONE WEEK.

We're thrilled to announce Aaron Murray, Ford Graham, and Emily Thompson as featured speakers for the GEDA 2026 Annual Conference!

https://www.geda.org/events/geda-2026-annual-conference-savannah

07/29/2026

*NEW* Welcome Party Alert for the 2026 GEDA Annual Conference!

From welcoming attendees to sponsoring the band or bar, our Wednesday night Welcome Party sponsorships offer visibility throughout the evening.

Explore the available sponsor opportunities and join us in creating a night full of making connections and memories in Savannah! Contact [email protected] for more.

07/23/2026