Holly Wade, executive director of the NFIB Research Center, delivered the keynote address at this year’s Georgia Future of Small Business Summit.

“Small businesses are the backbone of Georgia’s economy,” Wade told about 100 business leaders who gathered on July 16 at Invesco’s Atlanta headquarters.

We’re thrilled Holly was able to join us to speak with today’s attendees and share so much impactful data!

— Georgia Chamber (@GAChamber) July 16, 2024

Wade said small businesses “create jobs and strengthen our communities. We must provide these entrepreneurs with the tools and knowledge they need to succeed. Investing in small businesses isn’t just about supporting individual owners; it’s about building a strong and resilient economy that benefits everyone.”

In addition, Brian Mayfield, owner of Techquidation, an NFIB member business in Woodstock, participated in a panel discussion on the challenges facing Georgia’s small business community.

Hearing from panel of small biz owners at @gachamber Future of Small Business event on work force challenges including @nfib member Brian Mayfield owner of Techquidation in Woodstock, GA. #GCCFOSB #smallbiz pic.twitter.com/1nWETm8bsY

— NFIB Georgia (@nfib_ga) July 16, 2024

NFIB and the Georgia Chamber Foundation were the summit’s presenting partners. The event was hosted by the Georgia Chamber of Commerce.