Past TEDx event

TEDxGeorgiaSouthwesternU

Small Town, Big Vision

Took placeOctober 10, 20256:00 PM - 8:30 PM (GMT-4)
LocationAmericus, Georgia, United States
FormatUniversity
“Small Town, Big Vision” celebrates the entrepreneurial spirit, ambition, and collaborative energy that thrive in close-knit communities. Innovation isn’t limited to big cities, it flourishes in places where creativity, resilience, and local support bring bold ideas to life. Our town embodies this vision. From students testing new ventures and alumni growing thriving businesses, to local entrepreneurs and shaping meaningful change, we see every day how ambition takes root here. Together, we prove that small beginnings can spark big achievements when a community dreams, builds, and supports one another.

Speakers

Speakers may not be confirmed. Check the event website for the latest lineup.

  • Dr. Mark Laughlin

    Dean, GSW's College of Arts & Sciences

  • Eshonda Blue

    CEO, Innovative Senior Solutions

  • Hannah Pitts

    Owner, Fabulous Feet Dance Studio

  • John Schroeder

    Host, The Americus Podcast and Lead Pastor, The Well Church

  • Kim Christmas

    VP of Human Resources & Chief Communications Officer, Concerta Solutions and Cannabis BPO

  • King Randall, I

    Founder, The X for Boys & The Life Preparatory School for Boys

  • Macy Taylor

    Miss Thomasville, 2024

  • Minh Diep

    Georgia Southwestern State University's College of Business & Computing.

  • Rene Smith

    President and CEO, Sumter EMC

  • Sam Mahone

    Co-founder & Chair, Americus-Sumter County Movement Remembered Committee

Organizing team