Augusta Metro Chamber to Host Member Economic Luncheon on Data Centers & Regional Growth
Tuesday, May 26th, 2026
The Augusta Metro Chamber of Commerce will host its upcoming Member Economic Luncheon, “Data Centers: Regional Opportunity & Growth,” on Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center.
The luncheon will feature a panel discussion with industry and policy leaders focused on the growing role of data centers in Georgia and the opportunities they create for Augusta and the surrounding region. Attendees will gain insight into the evolving data center landscape, infrastructure needs, workforce considerations, energy demands, and the long-term economic impact these facilities can have on local communities.
Panelists for the luncheon include Jeff Greene, Senior Manager of Economic Development with QTS Data Centers; Khara Boender, Director of State Policy with the Data Center Coalition; and Kerry Bridges, P.E., Region Executive with Georgia Power.
The Member Economic Luncheon, “Data Centers: Regional Opportunity & Growth,” will take place Thursday, May 28, 2026, at the Augusta Marriott at the Convention Center, located at 2 10th Street in Augusta, Georgia. Registration is $50 for Chamber members and $75 for prospective members, with discounted corporate tables also available. The deadline to register is Tuesday, May 26, 2026, by 12:00 PM. Register online at https://www.augustametrochamber.com/events/member-economic-luncheon-may-2026 .
The Augusta Metro Chamber also thanks the sponsors helping make this event possible, including Series Sponsors Doctors Hospital, Azalea Investments, SouthState Bank, and Comcast; Media Sponsors WJBF NewsChannel 6 and WRDW News 12/26; Technology Sponsor WOW! Business; Parking Sponsor Universal Plumbing, Inc.; and Printing Sponsor Phoenix Printing.
