West Central Georgia Black Chamber and The DRL Group to Host Small Business Manufacturing Summit November 5
Tuesday, October 6th, 2026
The West Central Georgia Black Chamber of Commerce and The DRL Group will host the Small Business Manufacturing Summit on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Great Wolf Lodge, 105 Tom Hall Parkway, LaGrange, Georgia 30240.
The one-day summit will bring together small manufacturers, suppliers, procurement professionals, educators, workforce organizations and economic development leaders to explore opportunities for business growth and participation in manufacturing supply chains.
Stuart Countess, president and chief executive officer of Kia Georgia, Inc., is listed as the keynote speaker in the summit’s speaker media kit. Chamber Founder and President Shirley Hines, Board Chairman Otha E. Thornton, Jr., and Donald Lamar, founder and managing partner of The DRL Group, are also listed among the event’s speakers.
The program will include keynote presentations, panel discussions and learning tracks for emerging and growth-stage manufacturers. Topics include smart manufacturing and Industry 4.0, workforce development, government contracting, supplier readiness and preparation to enter institutional and original equipment manufacturer supply chains.
The summit is designed to help businesses understand manufacturing opportunities, strengthen their readiness to compete and connect with organizations that support their development. Business owners and regional partners interested in manufacturing growth are encouraged to review the event information and register.
Registration and event information: https://birdease.com/
