Keisha Lance Bottoms, the Democratic nominee for Georgia governor, speaks at the Georgia Chamber of Commerce Congressional Luncheon on Aug. 5, 2026. Credit: Georgia Chamber of Commerce.

Georgia Chamber to host State of Rural Prosperity in Tifton

The Georgia Chamber of Commerce will host the State of Rural Prosperity on Sept. 30 in Tifton. 

The event is a part of a series by the Chamber to engage leaders across Georgia on issues that impact business in the state.

The event will take place at the University of Georgia’s Tifton Campus Conference Center.

Featured speakers include Chamber President and CEO Chris Clark, Deputy Commissioner of Global Commerce at the Georgia Department of Economic Development Misti Martin, President of the Georgia Agribusiness Council Will Bentley and Commissioner of the Georgia Department of Early Care and Learning Amy Jacobs.

Stakeholders interested in rural economic development, agriculture, workforce development and child care are encouraged to attend.

Those planning to attend can register on the Chamber’s website.