Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Recent News About Cobb Chamber of Commerce
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Ridgeview Institute partners with Cobb County for outpatient services grant
Ridgeview Institute has partnered with Cobb County to secure a grant aimed at enhancing outpatient services. The collaboration seeks to address the growing need for mental health and substance abuse treatment in the region.
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Runway fashion show set to benefit LiveSafe Resources on September 12
A runway fashion show aimed at benefiting LiveSafe Resources is scheduled for Thursday, September 12, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at The Thompson Hotel in Buckhead. The event, titled "A Fashion Affair," will feature a full runway fashion show presented by Atlanta’s Chloé Kristyn, showcasing fall collection looks for women of all ages and sizes.
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Savage Pizza announces expansion into Kennesaw with grand opening event
Savage Pizza, renowned for its signature pies and nostalgic superhero-themed atmosphere, has announced its expansion into Kennesaw, Georgia. This move marks a significant milestone for the beloved pizza establishment as it extends its unique blend of flavors and community spirit to a broader audience for the first time in over 20 years.
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Savage Pizza announces expansion into Kennesaw
Savage Pizza, renowned for its signature pies and nostalgic superhero-themed atmosphere, is set to expand into new territories across Georgia, beginning with Kennesaw. This expansion marks a significant milestone for the pizza establishment as it aims to share its unique blend of flavors and community spirit with a broader audience for the first time in over 20 years.
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Lockheed Martin partners with Chattahoochee Tech to address aeronautics workforce needs
Lockheed Martin Corporation and Chattahoochee Technical College have entered into a collaboration aimed at addressing the skilled workforce needs of the aeronautics industry. The two organizations signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on Monday, August 19, to launch a Lockheed Martin training initiative at the Chattahoochee Tech Aviation Training Academy.
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Cumberland introduces free autonomous shuttle service
The Cumberland Community Improvement District has launched an autonomous shuttle pilot program known as the Cumberland Hopper. This initiative is part of a broader mobility project called the Cumberland Sweep. The shuttle service is free and currently operates two routes at the Cobb Galleria Centre: one route on the I-285 bridge to and from the Battery Atlanta, and another loop through the Galleria Office Park.
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Mount Paran Christian School unveils renovated dining hall
Mount Paran Christian School, the largest private covenantal Christian school in Cobb County, celebrated the opening of its new dining facility and kitchen with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on Monday, August 12, 2024.
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Mauldin & Jenkins wins Metro Atlanta Top Workplaces Award 2024
Mauldin & Jenkins, LLC, has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2024 honor by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This recognition is based on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by Energage LLC, an employee engagement technology partner. The confidential survey measures various aspects of the employee experience, including feelings of being respected and supported, enabled to grow, and empowered to execute.
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Georgia Banking Company earns top workplace recognition for 2024
For the second consecutive year, Georgia Banking Company (GBC) has been awarded the Top Workplaces 2024 honor by The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. This recognition is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a confidential third-party survey administered by Energage, LLC, a provider of technology-based employee engagement tools. The survey measures 15 key culture drivers critical to organizational success, including alignment, execution, and connection.
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Mount Paran Christian School announces new head
Mount Paran Christian School (MPCS), a private Christian school in Cobb County, has announced Dr. Matthew Kerlin as the new Head of School.
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Frog Rock Brewery celebrates one-year milestone contributing to Austell's economic development
Frog Rock Brewery, Austell’s first microbrewery, continues to celebrate its success in the community with a ribbon-cutting ceremony on August 21, 2024, at 5 p.m. at 2764 Broad Street. This event follows a "first birthday party" attended by hundreds of beer enthusiasts and local customers on August 3. The ribbon cutting marks a full year of community engagement centered around their unique beverages.
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Chattahoochee Tech President announces retirement after decades-long career
Dr. Ron Newcomb, president of Chattahoochee Technical College, has announced his retirement effective August 31, 2024. His departure marks the end of a career spanning 36 years at the pre-merger North Metro Technical Institute and 41 years in state government.
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Cobb Young Professionals names Robert Carnes & Jennifer Peinado as award winners
Cobb Young Professionals (CYP), the Cobb Chamber’s networking and development group for professionals in their 20s and 30s, announced the winners of the 2024 Next Generation Award at the Chamber’s August Marquee Monday event: Robert Carnes and Jennifer Peinado.
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Hemophilia of Georgia to host fundraising event in Marietta
Hemophilia of Georgia will host the Hops for Hemophilia event on Saturday, August 24, from 5:00-9:00 PM at Atlanta Hard Cider in Marietta. Attendees can expect hard cider, cocktails and mocktails, live music, food, games, and door prizes.
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Life University hosts drive-thru voter registration event
Life University is set to host a Drive-Thru Voter Registration Event aimed at enhancing community engagement through accessible voting opportunities. This initiative, scheduled for September 3rd through September 5th from 11:30 am to 1:30 pm each day at Wildwood Park in Marietta, GA, seeks to simplify the voter registration process.
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MDE Preschool celebrates grand opening with ribbon cutting ceremony
MDE Preschool recently celebrated its grand opening with a ribbon-cutting ceremony. The event marked the official launch of the new educational facility, which aims to provide quality early childhood education in the community.
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Local vendors invited for Chatt Tech Market Day event
Local vendors are invited to showcase their products and services at the inaugural Chattahoochee Tech Market Day event. This event will be held at the college’s Marietta Campus on Wednesday, Aug. 28, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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Cobb Chamber opens applications for CEO Roundtable program
The Cobb Chamber has announced that applications are now open for the CEO Roundtable program. This initiative brings together metro area CEOs and top executives from diverse industries, providing a platform to collaborate, share insights, and address the challenges faced by today’s business leaders.
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Life University alumna leads Team USA to historic bronze medal in women’s rugby
Life University celebrates the achievement of alumna Alexandria “Spiff” Sedrick, whose performance led Team USA to its first-ever medal in Women’s Rugby at the 2024 Summer Olympics in Paris, France.
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Powder Springs opens fall beautification grant applications
The City of Powder Springs opened the application window for its Fall 2024 Neighborhood Beautification Grant program on Monday. The program awards between $500 and $4,000 for eligible visual improvement projects in neighborhoods, including entrances, common spaces, and building exteriors.