Innovation Summit

Engagement for Change

Innovation Summit 2025: Engagement for Change, presented by the Henry County Chamber's Engagement & Inclusion Committee, is an annual event that assembles many of the region's brightest minds to tackle workforce challenges and to explore strategies to thrive in today's dynamic environments. What started in 2023 as a collaborative effort among Henry, Fayette, and Clayton Counties, has evolved into a pivotal platform for businesses to explore innovative strategies.

This year, the Henry County Chamber is proud to present the summit independently in continuing our commitment to creating a more connected and thriving community. This transformative event will dive into critical themes such as: accessibility and equity, civics, innovation, technological solutions for inclusion, community engagement, trust, and belonging. Discover how fostering a strong, inclusive business culture plays a vital role in driving community and business success.

Join over 280 business and entrepreneurial leaders for the opportunity to network, gain insights, and access tools to elevate your business and community impact.

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For more information, call 770-957-5786 or email info@henrycounty.com.

Registration

Summit Agenda

8:00 AM	Registration – Light Breakfast Bites and Networking
9:00 AM	Welcome & Opening Remarks
	Welcome & Opening Remarks \| Sponsor Recognition – Truist
	Keynote Speaker: Brett Lewis, Owner-Operator, Chick-fil-A Jodeco
10:00 AM	Fireside Chat:Driving Employee Engagement During Economic Challenges
	Moderator: Kena Ceasar, VP Ameris Bank Letty Ashworth, Director, Genuine Parts Company Corporate Tracey Gibson, VP of Inclusion, Renewal by Andersen Windows
10:30 AM	Lightening Presenter: Tony Carnell, General Manager, Henry County Water Authority
10:40 AM	Breakout Session One
	Facilitator: Chellie Phillips, Author, Culture Secrets, VP of Communications and Public Relations, Coweta-Fayette EMC Topic: How to Create a Culture that Inspires Talent to Join, Stay, and Grow with Us.
	Breakout Session Two Facilitator: Michelle D. Hare, SVP, Culture & Belonging, VyStar and Keri Colson, HR Business Partner II, VyStar Topic: How to Drive a High-Performance Culture?
	Breakout Session Three Facilitator: Amelia Nickerson, CEO of First Step Staffing Topic: Think Outside the Box for Hiring
11:30 AM	Lunch - Main Conference Room
12:15 PM	Lightening Presenter: Dr. Derrell Anglyn (Ret.), Piedmont Physicians Anglyn Internal Medicine
	Lightening Presenter: Zakkiyya Goff, General Manager, Fairfield by Marriott
	Lightening Presenter: Kimber Armstrong, Strategic Partnership Lead, Better Business Bureau
1:00 PM	Tabletop Discussion: Why and When is Culture Change Needed?
	Sponsor Recognition – Georgia Power
1:30 PM	Keynote Speaker: Raj Anand, Chairman of the Board, Southern States
2:00 PM	Tabletop Discussion Take-Away
	Facilitator: Judy McMurtry, CEO, JM EXCEL Consultant Topic: Creating a Culture Change Blueprint
2:30 PM	Adjourn