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Please join us for the Georgia Association of Manufacturers (GAM) Spring Meeting, taking place Tuesday, May 13 to Thursday, May 15, 2025, at Jekyll Island Club Resort, located at 371 Riverview Drive, Jekyll Island, GA.

This year, we proudly celebrate GAM's 125th anniversary, marking over a century of leadership, advocacy, and innovation in Georgia's manufacturing industry. What better place to honor this milestone than at the historic Jekyll Island Club Resort, where industry leaders will gather to connect, learn, and shape the future.

Please mark your calendars for arrival at 4:00 PM Tuesday afternoon, May 13, with business and social gatherings taking place on Wednesday and Thursday, and departure Friday morning. 

GAM has secured a room block at Jekyll Island Club. To book at the discounted group rate, please click on the following link: Book your group rate for GAM Spring Meeting

The discounted group rate is also available 3 days pre/post event, based on availability. If you would like to extend your stay, please contact the Reservation's Agent at 800-535-9547.

Kindly note, the last day to book a hotel room is Thursday, April 10, 2025. Hotel accommodations are NOT included in your registration fee.

GAM IS INTRODUCING A NEW SINGLE DAY RATE! 

For the first time, we are offering members a special "single day rate" for $495. This rate is available to members who wish to participate for one conference day only.  It is a wonderful opportunity to reward and recognize members of your team. This single day rate is like a "day pass" --  it provides access to key sessions, social events, exhibit displays, meals and other special activities. This special rate applies to either Wednesday, May 14 or Thursday, May 15. For questions, please contact Rebekah Murray at RMurray@gamfg.org.

Additionally, with 2025 being our anniversary year, this is a unique opportunity to sponsor your company and show your support for Georgia manufacturers. For more information on Sponsorships, click HERE.

THIS IS A MEMBER ONLY EVENT.

The registration price covers daily meals and drinks provided by GAM set forth in the agenda. Spouses and guests are $200.00 each, which includes all meals and activities planned by GAM. Should you have any dietary restrictions, please let us know two weeks in advance of the meeting.  

CANCELLATION: We cannot accept cancellations for registration or hotel reservations after the deadline, Thursday, April 10, 2025.

TENTATIVE AGENDA:

Tuesday, May 13 

4:00 pm - Published Hotel Check-in

6:00 pm - Registration & Welcome Reception

Wednesday, May 14

6:00 am - Breakfast

8:00 am - Business Session 1 

Key Topics to be discussed: 

- Government Affairs Update

- Economic Outlook with Tom Jalics, Chief Investment Strategist, Fifth Third Bank

- Energy Innovation Panel 

- State of the Port with Stacy Watson, Director of Economic & Industrial Development, GA Port Authority 

12:00 pm - Business Session Concludes

12:15 pm - Free time

6:00 pm - Cocktail Hour

7:00 pm - Plated Dinner Reception

Thursday, May 15

6:00 am - Breakfast

8:00 am - Business Session 2

Key Topics to be discussed:

- Workforce & Innovation Update with Stephanie Scearce

- Succession Planning Discussion & Panel with Sean Taylor, CEO, Smith + Howard

- Executive CEO Roundtable Panel with Lloyd Avram, President & CEO, GAM

- Culture & Leadership with Dale Murphy, former Major League Baseball Player for the Atlanta Braves

12:00 pm - Business Session Concludes

12:30 pm - Lunch with Dale Murphy, former Major League Baseball Player for the Atlanta Braves

2:30 pm - Free Time

6:00 pm - Cocktail Reception

8:00 pm - Fire Pits & S'mores

Friday, May 16

11:00 am - Published Hotel Check-out

Thank you to our Annual Sponsors:

For questions, or more information, please contact Rebekah Murray at rmurray@gamfg.org.