September 3, 2026

11:00am–2:00pm
Laureate Center, Kannapolis
401 Laureate Way, Kannapolis, NC 28081

A thriving start-up community.

Home grown businesses “making it” in Cabarrus County.

Collaboration to grow the economy through new industries.

Summit Information

Program Schedule

>> 11:00-11:15am | Doors Open
>> 11:15am-12:00pm | Networking
>> 12:00-2:00pm | Lunch and Program

Individual Ticket: $50

Lunch is included with each ticket purchase.

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Table Sponsor: $1,000

Includes 8 tickets and Sponsor recognition.

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Keynote Speaker

Jonathan Q. Morgan

Professor of Public Administration and Government
UNC at Chapel Hill (School of Government)

Jonathan Q. Morgan teaches, advises public officials, and conducts applied research on economic development. Morgan’s research has focused on industry cluster-based development, the role of local government in economic development, business incentives, development impact analysis, and innovative, homegrown approaches to job creation. Morgan directs the School’s Basic Economic Development Course, which is accredited by the International Economic Development Council (IEDC).

Sponsorship Opportunities

Table Sponsor

$1000

Table card with company logo
Sponsor recognition on program card
8 event tickets

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Special Thanks to Our Sponsors

2026 Cabarrus EDC Summit Presenting Sponsor

Table Sponsors

Networking Sponsors

An extra special thank you goes out to the City of Kannapolis for hosting the Cabarrus EDC Summit at the Laureate Center.

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