Gwinnett Chamber to Host ‘State of the Region’ Tomorrow Amid Rapid Metro Growth - The place Gwinnett residents trust to explain what’s happening

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Gwinnett State Of The Region — State of the Region

DULUTH, GA – Regional collaboration will take center stage tomorrow, Wednesday, February 18, 2026, as the Gwinnett Chamber hosts its “On Topic: State of the Region” luncheon. The event, presented by Porter Steel, comes at a pivotal moment as metro Atlanta’s population nears 5.3 million residents across 11 counties.

The keynote speaker, Anna Roach, Executive Director & CEO of the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC), is expected to outline the critical strategies necessary to sustain the area’s status as one of the fastest-growing large metros in the United States.

A Regional Outlook for 2026

The luncheon will provide nearly 190 local and regional business executives, community leaders, and elected officials with firsthand insights into the future of the ARC region. Discussion topics will focus on the pillars of regional stability and growth:

Infrastructure & Transportation: Coordinating regional transit and road projects.
Workforce Development: Ensuring the labor pool keeps pace with economic demand.
Community Development: Highlighting Gwinnett County’s vital role in the 11-county framework.
Sustainability: Managing water resources and homeland security coordination.

As the leader of the ARC, Roach manages a $104 million operating budget. She is widely recognized for advancing data-informed strategies that balance economic competitiveness with a high quality of life for Georgia residents.

Event Logistics

Detail	Information
When	Wednesday, Feb. 18
Where	The 1818 Club, 6500 Sugarloaf Pkwy, Duluth, GA
Speaker	Anna Roach, Executive Director & CEO, ARC
Host	Gwinnett Chamber of Commerce

The Gwinnett Chamber, representing over 2,100 member companies, continues to serve as a primary catalyst for job growth and community vitality in the metro area.

Media Note: Press members interested in attending must request credentials via email to lsherman@gwinnettchamber.org. Credentials provide event access but do not include lunch. Full registration is available at GwinnettChamber.org.