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Recent News About Cobb Chamber of Commerce
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Georgia Symphony Orchestra opens season with Rhapsody in Blue centennial
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is set to open its 74th season with a special event marking the centennial of George Gershwin's "Rhapsody in Blue." This celebration will feature pianist Robert Henry and will be held on October 12, 2024, at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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Georgia Symphony Orchestra celebrates 'Rhapsody in Blue' centennial with special performance
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra (GSO) is set to commence its 74th season with a special event marking the centennial of George Gershwin’s "Rhapsody in Blue." This concert will feature pianist Robert Henry and is scheduled for October 12, 2024, at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center in Kennesaw, Georgia.
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Powder Springs celebrates Hispanic heritage with festival on October 12
The City of Powder Springs is set to host its second annual "Hispanic Heritage Fiesta" on Saturday, October 12. The event will commence at 4 p.m. in Thurman Springs Park.
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VyStar Credit Union seeks over 100 new hires across Florida and Georgia
VyStar Credit Union is currently in the process of hiring over 100 full-time employees for Contact Center and branch positions across Florida and Georgia. This initiative aims to enhance the service experience for its more than 985,000 members.
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Alton Brown announces final national theater tour across over 60 U.S. cities
Television personality and author Alton Brown has announced his final national theater tour, "Alton Brown Live: Last Bite," which will visit over 60 U.S. cities in 2025. The tour is set to begin on February 13, 2025, in Melbourne, Florida, and will include stops in major cities such as Atlanta, Los Angeles, Boston, and Chicago before concluding on May 11 in Austin, Texas. The Atlanta show is scheduled for February 20 at the Cobb Energy Centre.
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Patrice & Associates expands into Marietta under new leadership
Patrice & Associates, a prominent name in hospitality staffing and executive recruitment, has expanded its presence in Georgia with the introduction of a new franchisee in Marietta. Princess Wells, who previously had a 14-year career as a physical therapist, is now leading the new office which opened earlier this month.
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Cobb Chamber honors public safety personnel at annual awards luncheon
The Cobb Chamber held its annual Public Safety Appreciation Luncheon at the Coca-Cola Roxy, recognizing the efforts of Cobb County's public safety personnel. This event marked the beginning of Public Safety Appreciation Week, a community initiative to express gratitude to those ensuring safety in Cobb County.
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Georgia Symphony Orchestra celebrates Rhapsody in Blue centennial
The Georgia Symphony Orchestra is set to commence its 74th season by marking the centennial of George Gershwin’s Rhapsody in Blue. This special event will be held on October 12, 2024, at the Dr. Bobbie Bailey and Family Performance Center in Kennesaw, GA, with pianist Robert Henry as a featured performer.
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BrandsMart opens new location in Kennesaw with strong community support
BrandsMart U.S.A. has opened a new store in Kennesaw, Georgia, marking its return to Cobb County. The grand opening on July 20th attracted around 5,000 customers. This 35,000-square-foot store is the second BrandsMart location to open in Georgia since The Aaron’s Company acquired the brand in April 2022. It employs over 80 staff members.
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Cobb Diaper Day aims to collect over 100K diapers for low-income families
The 16th Annual Cobb Diaper Day will be held virtually throughout October 2024. Organized by the Barbara Hickey Children’s Fund – Cobb Diaper Day Committee, the event has facilitated the donation of over two million diapers to low-income families in Cobb County since its inception. This year, the goal is to collect more than 100,000 diapers.
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Whitecap Car Wash announces grand opening event in Marietta
Whitecap Car Wash has announced the grand opening of its new location in Marietta, Georgia, from October 3 to October 6, 2024. The event will feature various activities, special offers, and free coffee.
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AJC Top Leaders event honors Atlanta's top CEOs
The Atlanta Journal-Constitution (AJC) is hosting a lunchtime event on October 10, 2024, to honor top CEOs and senior leaders in Atlanta. The event, presented by Kaiser Permanente, aims to provide a platform for recognition, professional advancement, and insightful discourse.
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SolutionBuilt Inc. marks two decades of providing digital solutions
SolutionBuilt Inc., a web and mobile agency, has announced its 20th anniversary. The company has been providing web and mobile solutions to clients globally for two decades, marking this milestone as a testament to its commitment to innovation, quality, and customer satisfaction.
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Small business seminar addresses corporate benefits on Oct. 3
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce and SelectCobb will host “Scaling Corporate Benefits for Small Businesses” on Thursday, October 3, 2024, from 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM EST. The seminar aims to provide best practices and innovative approaches to help attendees attract and retain top talent, optimize employee satisfaction, and enhance overall business success.
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Latin Caribbean restaurant opens in Marietta Square
Carmen’s Kitchen & Cocktails is set to open its doors on Saturday, September 21, 2024, at 16 Atlanta St SE, Marietta, GA 30060. The restaurant aims to introduce vibrant Latin Caribbean cuisine to Marietta Square. Specializing in fresh, made-from-scratch dishes inspired by countries such as Panama, Colombia, Jamaica, and Cuba, Carmen’s Kitchen & Cocktails offers a fusion of Latin American and Caribbean flavors.
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GMDT's 'Dracula' returns to Marietta for Halloween
Eerie meets elegance just in time for Halloween as Georgia Metropolitan Dance Theatre’s Dracula returns to the stage. First premiered in 2017, GMDT’s Dracula is a chilling original ballet based on the classic novel by Bram Stoker, set to the hauntingly beautiful score of Philip Feeney.
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Cobb Galleria Centre unveils revamped website to enhance user experience
ATLANTA – Cobb Galleria Centre, Atlanta’s prominent event center, has launched an enhanced website aimed at broadening its reach to event planners, exhibitors, and guests.
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Eclipse Networks to host webinar on Microsoft Copilot adoption
Eclipse Networks will host a webinar titled “Copilot Adoption Basics for Owners and Management” on September 24. This event, part of the Cobb Chamber's Business Leader Webinar series, aims to provide an essential overview of a successful Microsoft Copilot adoption strategy.
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Chicken Salad Chick launches annual ‘Cookies for a Cure’ campaign benefitting childhood cancer research
ATLANTA (Sept. 16, 2024) – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, unveiled its annual Cookies for a CURE promotion in partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer, a national nonprofit organization dedicated to funding pediatric cancer research.
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VyStar Foundation opens applications for youth grants up to $20K
VyStar Foundation is now accepting requests for its Youth grant cycle. Funding priority will be given to nonprofit organizations that support youth (ages 12-18) in their academic achievement by providing wraparound services in one or more of the following areas: food and housing assistance, career counseling and skill development, and mental health support.