From recognizing overlooked talent to understanding the economic power of tourism, this episode of Community Convener explores two important opportunities shaping Henry County’s future.
In our Community Dialogue, Christy Chewning with Central Georgia EMC sits down with Jeff Allen of the Georgia Vocational Rehabilitation Agency (GVRA) and Keri Colson of VyStar Credit Union for a conversation on The Untapped Workforce: Neurodiversity and Disability in the Workplace. Together, they explore barriers to employment, the value of diverse abilities, and how businesses can rethink hiring practices to create more inclusive workplaces and strengthen their teams.
Then, Laura Luker, Director of Tourism for Visit Henry County, joins us for Tourism Trends to unpack Henry County’s 2025 tourism economic impact numbers. From visitor spending to the businesses and jobs supported by tourism, we take a closer look at how the tourism industry contributes to our local economy and why its continued growth matters to the entire business community.
Barbara Ingram also brings us this month’s Connecting Point, tying together key takeaways from our workforce conversation.
Plus, catch up on the latest Chamber member news and upcoming events.
Recorded in our Georgia Power studio and proudly sponsored by RAM-Tech PC Solutions.
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