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Most local businesses overcomplicate growth. They chase flash-in-the-pan marketing tactics, jump from platform to platform, and mistake frantic "activity" for genuine operational progress.

To bring clarity to regional scaling, we are proud to announce Ross McDaniel, founder and CEO of Fencepost, as a featured speaker for Spark Summit Colorado 2026!

Ross is the leader of a digital marketing agency helping home service businesses scale through a proven system for consistent, profitable lead generation. Driven by a deep passion for his family and his community, he expertly blends marketing expertise with operational clarity to drive sustainable growth.

💡 The Impact: "We could not be more satisfied with the Fencepost team. Since we started working together, Ross and Sarah have made a substantial impact on our business - not just as marketers, but as true strategic partners." - Carson Spears, Seeds 'n Such

🎤 A Sneak Peek at His Session: Ross will break down The Local Growth Formula, focusing on the four essential ingredients for local marketing: Visibility, Competency, Social Proof, and Referral.

He will map out the Growth Paradigm that protects businesses from premature scaling - prove it, make it predictable, make it profitable, then scale. You will leave with three highly actionable plays you can run that very week.

No fluff, no abstract theory - just real, practical tools that move local businesses forward.

Welcome to the 2026 Spark Summit stage, Ross!

👇 What is the number one metric you track to ensure your local brand reputation is healthy?

Middle and high school students can sign up for The Garage Makerspace Summer Drone Camps 2026!

Through the innovative CoDrone platform, students will explore the exciting world of drone technology while developing valuable STEM skills. Participants will learn programming concepts, design and build prototype obstacle courses, and collaborate with teammates to solve real-world challenges.

A few spaces are still available—join us this summer and take flight with innovation at The Garage Makerspace!

Link to sign up form: https://airtable.com/apppmLaF92D1qLRwW/pag5KXJqUskfi3RRQ/form

Congratulations to all the Augusta University students who were accepted into the USG Startup Studio Bootcamp!

🔗: https://bit.ly/4f1baBA
Founders who have been part of the program contributed $470 million to the economy last year.

We’ve watched so many great ideas take the stage at Innovate: Pitches for a Purpose. Now we want to help make those ideas a reality.

We’re excited to be apart of the USG Startup Studio, open to all students across the University System of Georgia.

🔗 link in bio to apply!

USG Startup Studio!
Turning Curiosity into Venture-Ready Insight A Three-Day Startup Bootcamp for University System of Georgia Students.

Whether you are testing a startup idea, or simply curious about how ventures are built, this program is designed to help you move from “What if?” to “What’s next?” All sessions are offered virtually via Zoom, and the three studios are identical, so students should select only one to attend.

Open to students across Georgia’s public universities.

Learn more: https://www.usg.edu/innovation-and-entrepreneurial-strategies/usg-startup-studio/