THE SOAPBOX: FROM SOAP‑MAKING TO PEACEMAKING
Keynote Fireside Chat with Wes Carter & Les Szabo at the 2026 Good Business Summit
On Wednesday, February 18, leaders, innovators, and purpose‑driven thinkers will gather at the Charleston Music Hall for the 2026 Good Business Summit. This is the flagship event hosted by Lowcountry Local First and a powerful convening for those using business as a force for good.
This year, Atlantic Packaging is proud to join the main stage through a Keynote Fireside Chat between Wes Carter, President of Atlantic Packaging, and Les Szabo, Chief Strategy & Impact Officer at Dr. Bronner’s.
We’re excited for this conversation between two leaders who have built their careers around aligning business with deeper purpose.
A Brand That Walks Its Talk
Few brands embody principled business more completely than Dr. Bronner’s. Since its founding, the company has pursued profitability as a vehicle for impact. Every aspect of the Dr. Bronner’s ecosystem, from sourcing to packaging, agriculture, worker policies, and bold public advocacy, has been intentionally designed for transparency.
At the Good Business Summit, Les Szabo will unpack this commitment and share insights into The Purpose Pledge, a transformative initiative redefining what responsible business can look like. With its emphasis on transparency, accountability, and measurable progress, the initiative charts a path for companies that are serious about aligning operational reality with their values.
A Conversation Between Values‑Driven Leaders
Joining Les onstage is Wes Carter, President of Atlantic Packaging and Founder of A New Earth Project. Wes has become a leading voice in reimagining the packaging industry through sustainability, storytelling, innovation, and collaboration. His work speaks directly to the Summit’s core themes: purpose, community, responsibility, and long‑term thinking.
Why This Matters Now
The world is asking more of business—more responsibility, more clarity, more courage.
Atlantic Packaging’s commitment to a more sustainable and equitable future aligns directly with the ethos of the Good Business Summit. Wes’s participation alongside Les is a moment to reaffirm Atlantic’s dedication to leading with integrity, fostering meaningful partnerships, and pushing the packaging industry toward regenerative solutions.
These values echo the intention behind Atlantic’s broader initiatives—whether through A New Earth Project, community partnerships, or our ongoing focus on creating long‑term, values‑driven change throughout the supply chain.
Join Wes & Les in Charleston
THE SOAPBOX: FROM SOAP‑MAKING TO PEACEMAKING
Good Business Summit 2026
📅 Wednesday, February 18
📍 Charleston Music Hall
🔗 goodbusinesssummit.org
We’re honored to take part in this year’s Summit and look forward to a conversation that challenges, inspires, and galvanizes good business leaders across the Lowcountry and beyond.