50th Anniversary Annual Meeting & Year in Review

Join us on Thursday, December 11, from 3:00 to 6:00 p.m. at the National Center for Civil and Human Rights for an inspiring afternoon of reflection, recognition, and renewal. As we commemorate 50 years of impact, the Annual Meeting & Year in Review will celebrate the milestones that have defined our journey while casting a forward vision for the next generation of inclusive economic growth. 

This year, your registration doubles as a donation to GrowForward, GMSDC’s 50th-anniversary campaign created to fuel scholarships, mentorship, and statewide development programs that expand capacity, competency, and capability for Georgia’s small businesses. Through GrowForward, we are investing directly in entrepreneurs and future leaders by supporting the Johnnie B. Booker Scholarship, which funds executive education programs at institutions like the Tuck School of Business; strengthening cornerstone initiatives such as the Georgia Mentor Protégé Connection and Community Business Development Program; and extending our reach through the Georgia Education Foundation to empower communities across the state. Our goal is to raise $100,000 by year’s end, and every registration brings us one step closer to achieving it.

Your participation is more than attendance—it’s an investment in the future of Georgia’s business ecosystem. Together, we can honor our legacy while shaping what comes next.