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September 4, 2025

5:30–7:30pm
Ten Tenths Motor Club
4900 Morehead Rd, Concord, NC 28027

Summit attendees networking

A thriving start-up community.

Home grown businesses “making it” in Cabarrus County.

2024 Summit presentation

Collaboration to grow the economy through new industries.

Summit Information

Program Schedule

> 5:30 pm | Networking
>> 6:00 pm | Buffet Line Opens
>> 6:30 pm | Program Starts
>> 7:30 pm | Program Ends


A limited number of tickets are still available. Please email Stephanie Burleson if you are interested in attending the Summit.

Keynote Speaker

John Loyack

Vice President of Economic Development
North Carolina Community College


John Loyack is the Vice President of Economic Development for the North Carolina Community College System. In this role, Loyack leads the operation of the Economic Development Division, which includes ApprenticeshipNC, BioNetwork, Customized Training, and the Small Business Center Network. The Economic Development team provides education, training, and support services for new, expanding, and existing business and industry in all 100 North Carolina counties through our network of 58 community colleges.

Additional Sponsorships

Expand your visibility at the 2025 Cabarrus Economic Development Summit with our additional sponsorship packages. Showcase your brand to industry leaders, entrepreneurs, and decision-makers.

For more details and to secure your sponsorship, email Stephanie Burleson.

Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

Presenting Sponsor

Host Sponsor

Reception Sponsors

Table Sponsors

BGE, Inc
Cabarrus County Convention & Visitors Bureau
F&M Bank
Hendrick Motorsports
King Financial Corporation
McMillian Pazdan Smith Architecture
NCBioTech
Pinnacle Financial Partners
Town of Harrisburg
Wayne Brothers Companies

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