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Cobb Chamber of Commerce
Fact Sheet
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Established
in 1942, the Cobb Chamber of Commerce represents the diverse, dynamic
business community of Cobb County. The Cobb Chamber is a member-supported
business organization working to maintain a healthy economy by bringing
business and industry to the area and helping established firms grow.
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The Cobb Chamber has nearly 2,500 members representing large and small,
domestic and international businesses.
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The
Cobb Chamber’s mission is to strengthen the economy, promote the
community, build solid relationships and provide quality customer service.
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2008 leadership includes Chairman Sam Kelly of Cobb EMC, Chair-Elect Lisa
Rossbacher of Southern Polytechnic State University, Rob Garcia of Bank of
North Georgia and Cobb Chamber President/CEO Bill Cooper.
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The
Cobb Chamber works in the areas of economic development, small business,
education, government relations, membership development, transportation and
marketing/communications. Community development efforts include programs to promote
the military, law enforcement and leadership development.
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Through
six Area Councils in the Cumberland, East Cobb, Marietta, Northwest Cobb,
Smyrna and South Cobb areas, the Cobb Chamber advocates for Cobb’s
business community.
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The
Cobb Chamber administers the Development Authority of Cobb County and the
Cumberland Community Improvement District, which supports Commuter Club.
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The
Cobb Chamber provides frequent seminars on a variety of business topics.
Demographic data, maps, and directories of various businesses are
available. The member newsletter DIRECT
and an E-newsletter are published monthly, while the Cobb In Focus
magazine is published bi-monthly.
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The
Cobb Chamber headquarters are located in Interstate North Office Park at
240 Interstate North Parkway (off Windy Hill Road near the Atlanta
Marriott Northwest hotel).
Board of
Directors
Cobb Chamber of Commerce
P.O. Box 671868
Marietta, GA 30006
770-980-2000
fax 770-980-9510
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