Please join us for one of our most popular topics!  Speakers from Greensboro, High Point, and Winston-Salem will share what has been happening over the past year in the Triad and give us the latest news on what is coming up in 2026.

This year's meeting is a cocktail social on January 8th starting at 4:30 for Networking – with presentation to follow.  Exciting convenient location, Alfred Williams, 8007 National Service Road, Colfax, NC 27235. 

Each attendee will receive 2 drink tickets; appetizer/charcuterie will also be provided.  Best wishes for a happy, healthy holiday season & a prosperous 2026 to come!  Tickets, $15 Members / $20 Non-members

Speakers:  

Brantley Craft - Economic Development Manager, High Point Economic Development

Brantley Craft serves as Economic Development Manager for High Point Economic Development. Brantley works to recruit new businesses to the City of High Point and to support the City's existing industry. Brantley is a Greensboro native and holds a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill and a Master of Public Affairs from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

Taylor Hutchins, Director Business Recruitment, Greensboro Chamber of Commerce
Taylor serves as the Director of Business Recruitment at the Greensboro Chamber of Commerce. She holds a Bachelor of Arts and a Master of Public Administration with a concentration in Community & Economic Development from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro.

JT Warren, Economic Development Manager, Greater Winston Salem Inc.
JT is the Economic Development Manager at Greater Winston Salem, Inc. As a Winston-Salem native, he is proud to contribute to the growth and development of his hometown. He holds Bachelor of Science in Business Administration degrees in Marketing and Supply Chain Management from Appalachian State University. As a part of the Greater Winston Salem Inc. team, JT has worked to support the creation of over 2,400 jobs and $720M in capital investment in Forsyth County. He is currently the President of Appalachian State's Forsyth County Alumni Chapter and proudly serves on the board of Twilight Golf Club.

Tickets

$15.00 Member Ticket

$20.00 Non-Member Ticket