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SUMMARY:Catalyst Brief: Small Business. Big Impact. Georgia’s Economic Outlook
DESCRIPTION:Join us for an inside look at the challenges and opportunities shaping small business success in Georgia\, featuring Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger.\n\nThis Catalyst Brief Small Business Roundtable brings together local business leaders and state-level perspective for a candid\, solutions-focused conversation on what it really takes to grow and sustain a business in today's environment.\n\nIn an era defined by rapid change\, small businesses are navigating inflation pressures\, workforce shortages\, evolving regulations\, and shifting customer expectations. Secretary Raffensperger will share insights drawn from both his public service and firsthand experience as a small business owner offering a grounded look at resilience\, adaptability\, and the role of leadership in uncertain times.\n\nThis high-impact discussion will explore:\n\n  What small businesses need most right now to stay competitive in Georgia's economy\n\n  How workforce challenges are reshaping hiring\, retention\, and growth strategies\n\n  Where opportunity still exists for entrepreneurs ready to expand or pivot\n\n  The role of state and local partnerships in reducing barriers to business success\n\n  Practical strategies for building long-term stability in a volatile market\n\nThis is not a lecture it's a working conversation. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly\, ask questions\, and share real-time challenges impacting their businesses and industries.\n\nIf you're leading a business\, planning for growth\, or simply trying to stay ahead of what's coming next this Catalyst Brief will deliver the clarity and perspective you need.\n\nReserve your seat today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of small business in our region.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<p data-end="431" data-start="250">Join us for an inside look at the challenges and opportunities shaping small business success in Georgia\, featuring Georgia Secretary of State <span class="hover:entity-accent entity-underline inline cursor-pointer align-baseline">Brad Raffensperger</span>.</p>\n\n<p data-end="669" data-start="433">This Catalyst Brief Small Business Roundtable brings together local business leaders and state-level perspective for a candid\, solutions-focused conversation on what it really takes to grow and sustain a business in today&rsquo\;s environment.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1068" data-start="671">In an era defined by rapid change\, small businesses are navigating inflation pressures\, workforce shortages\, evolving regulations\, and shifting customer expectations. Secretary Raffensperger will share insights drawn from both his public service and firsthand experience as a small business owner&mdash\;offering a grounded look at resilience\, adaptability\, and the role of leadership in uncertain times.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1529" data-start="1070">This high-impact discussion will explore:<br />\n&#10024\; What small businesses need most right now to stay competitive in Georgia&rsquo\;s economy<br data-end="1199" data-start="1196" />\n&#128188\; How workforce challenges are reshaping hiring\, retention\, and growth strategies<br data-end="1284" data-start="1281" />\n&#128202\; Where opportunity still exists for entrepreneurs ready to expand or pivot<br data-end="1363" data-start="1360" />\n&#129309\; The role of state and local partnerships in reducing barriers to business success<br data-end="1450" data-start="1447" />\n&#128640\; Practical strategies for building long-term stability in a volatile market</p>\n\n<p data-end="1726" data-start="1531">This is not a lecture&mdash\;it&rsquo\;s a working conversation. Attendees will have the opportunity to engage directly\, ask questions\, and share real-time challenges impacting their businesses and industries.</p>\n\n<p data-end="1902" data-start="1728">If you&rsquo\;re leading a business\, planning for growth\, or simply trying to stay ahead of what&rsquo\;s coming next&mdash\;this Catalyst Brief will deliver the clarity and perspective you need.</p>\n\n<p data-end="2011" data-is-last-node="" data-is-only-node="" data-start="1904">Reserve your seat today and be part of the conversation shaping the future of small business in our region.</p>\n
LOCATION:The Effingham Herald 1204 N Columbia Ave Rincon\, GA 31326
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URL:https://www.effinghamcounty.com/events/details/catalyst-brief-small-business-big-impact-georgia-s-economic-outlook-4414
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