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Schedule

Agenda at a Glance

Thursday, October 15, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM · Coweta County Fairgrounds & Conference Center, Newnan, GA

  1. 8:00 – 9:30 AMStaff & vendor setup
  2. 9:30 – 10:00 AMDoors open, check-in, networking
  3. 10:00 – 10:20 AMWelcome, overview & sponsor recognition
  4. 10:20 – 11:15 AMExpo marketplace & networking
  5. 11:15 AM – 12:00 PMBreakout Session 1 — Building Your Business — Foundations, Formations, Formalities & LegalitiesPanelists: Stephanie Hagans · Antonio Shackelford · Montez Diamond
  6. 12:00 – 1:00 PMLunch & networking
  7. 1:00 – 1:45 PMBreakout Session 2 — Funding the Business — How to Get Capital & Get Ready for ItPanelists: Greater Work Wealth · SouthState Bank · ACE CDFI Lending
  8. 1:45 – 2:15 PMNetworking & pitch prep
  9. 2:15 – 3:15 PMLive Business Pitch ProgramPitch judges: Latanya Buckner · Antonio Shackelford · Dr. McCamey · Serena Rudd
  10. 3:15 – 3:45 PMFinal Networking, prize drawings & networking
  11. 3:45 – 4:00 PMPitch recognition & closing remarks

Times are subject to minor adjustments. Vendors should plan to be fully set up by 9:30 AM.