THE CLOISTER
APRIL 14 - 16, 2026
at Sea Island, GA
PURPOSE OF THE SUMMIT
The Garden City Shareholder Summit is our annual gathering for 200+ shareholders and their spouses.
Join us in Sea Island, GA for our 4th gathering — featuring holding company updates, world-class speakers, entertainment, and meaningful connection with fellow Garden City Shareholders!
Check out our 2025 Shareholder Summit!
WHY WE CHOSE SEA ISLAND, GA
The Cloister is more than a destination—it’s an experience. With five miles of private beach, this Forbes Five-Star resort is tucked away quietly on a private island, where every moment here feels like a hidden escape. Legendary in its hospitality, effortlessly elegant, and unforgettably fun.
Travel + Leisure World's Best Awards, 2013 - 2015, 2018
The World's Top 100 Hotels, Elite Traveler, 2019
Top Ten Resorts in the Continental U.S.
AAA Five-Diamond
KEYNOTE SPEAKERS
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Dr. Nido Qubein
Nido Qubein is a renowned author, speaker, and transformative president of High Point University, where he has led significant growth and innovation. Drawing from his book Extraordinary Transformation, Dr. Qubein will share insights on leadership, personal development, and creating a culture of excellence in both education and business.
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Kath McLay
Kath McLay is the CEO of Walmart International and former CEO of Sam’s Club, leading global retail operations across 18 countries. Kath will share insights on purposeful growth, navigating change at scale, and the future of retail through technology, sustainability, and a relentless focus on the customer.
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Will Guidara
Will Guidara is the founder of the world-renowned Eleven Madison Park restaurant and a New York Times bestselling author of Unreasonable Hospitality. He will share insights from his book, showing how going above and beyond in service can transform any business and create lasting success.
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Jon Gordon
Jon Gordon is a bestselling author and motivational speaker known for his work on leadership, positivity, and team dynamics, with books like The Energy Bus and The Power of a Positive Team. Jon will share powerful strategies for cultivating a positive culture and fostering high-performing teams.
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Levi Lusko
Levi Lusko is a bestselling author known for books like Through the Eyes of a Lion and I Declare War, which explore themes of resilience, grief, and personal growth through a faith-filled lens. Levi will share powerful messages on leading with courage, overcoming adversity, and living with eternal purpose.
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Senator David McCormick
Senator David McCormick is the U.S. Senator from Pennsylvania and the former CEO of Bridgewater Associates, one of the world’s largest investment firms. David will talk about how the U.S. can stay strong and competitive in today’s global economy.