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GEDA 2026 November Luncheon

Monday, November 16, 2026
10:45 AM - 1:30 PM (EST)
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Navigating NIMBY-ism: How to Build Community Support for Economic Development

Join us on Monday, November 16th for our GEDA November Luncheon in Atlanta, GA at the Georgia Tech Hotel & Conference Center!

As Georgia continues to grow, economic developers face increasing challenges in balancing new investment with community opposition to development. Join GEDA for our November Luncheon featuring Chris Clark, President & CEO of the Georgia Chamber of Commerce, as he shares a messaging strategy for addressing NIMBY-ism (Not In My Backyard) and building stronger public support for economic development. Following his presentation, Chris will join Serra Hall and Benjy Thompson for a panel discussion moderated by Grant Cagle. The conversation will explore growing opposition to development, community concerns, and strategies for communicating the value of economic growth across Georgia.
We hope to see you there! 

Event Pricing

  Early Registration Regular Registration
Dates Until 10/30/26 10/31/26-11/15/26
Members $50.00 $55.00
Non-members  $65.00 $70.00

Speakers:

Chris Clark, President & CEO, Georgia Chamber of Commerce

Grant Cagle, President & CEO, Georgia Economic Developers Association

Serra Hall, Executive Director, Newton County Industrial Development Authority

Benjy Thompson, CEO, Development Authority of Bulloch County

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