2026 Chamber Impact Conference
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
- 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
Event Sponsors
Date and Time
Tuesday Aug 18, 2026
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM EDT
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
Registration: 8:00 am
Location
GPAC
742 W. Garner Rd.
Garner, NC 27529
