2026 Fayette Economic Development Summit

2026 Fayette Economic Development Summit
Presented by
Trilith Live
Fayette County, GA continues to grow and evolve as evidenced by our recent economic development successes like Trilith Studios, the town of Trilith, and QTS Datacenters to name a few. Although we have numerous assets, we know that there are challenges that threaten our future success and prosperity. Consequently, the Fayette Chamber, the Fayette County Development Authority, and our local governments will host a Fayette Economic Development Summit on Thursday, February 12.
8:00 AM – Registration, Networking & Continental Breakfast
8:30 AM – Opening Remarks
8:35 AM – Premier Sponsor Comments (Matt McClain, Trilith Live)
8:40 AM – Foremost Fayette & What It Means for Fayette County (Niki Vanderslice, FCDA)
9:15 AM – The Business of Play: Sports, Entertainment & Fayette County’s Economic Future (Panel)
10:00 AM – Break
10:15 AM – From Idea to Impact: Empowering Fayette’s Entrepreneurs (Panel)
11:00 AM – Peachtree City Economic Development Update (Mayor Learnard & Justin Strickland)
11:30 AM – Transition to Lunch
11:45 AM – 1:00 PM – Lunch & Program
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Platinum Sponsor Remarks (Video) – Jeff Butterworth, Georgia Power
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Town Updates: Brooks & Tyrone
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City Updates: Fayetteville
1:30 PM – Closing Remarks
Date and Time
Thursday Feb 12, 2026
8:00 AM - 1:30 PM EST
Program runs from 8:30 AM to 1:30 PM
Fees/Admission
$60 - Fayette Chamber members receive discount when registering using Chamber login.
Contact Information
Cereto Bean
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