Business
Resources
Walter
Kelly Jr. Business
Resource Center: The Cobb Chamber's Walter
Kelly, Jr. Business Resource Center provides research and
data customized to your needs. The center is a source of
up-to-date information for companies or individuals
searching for custom market data. The center includes a
business database that provides company profiles,
demographic reports with current year estimates and a
database of available commercial property.
Directories
are available that list Cobb's major, international and
manufacturing firms as well as companies headquartered in
Cobb. We also offer comprehensive meeting services,
including audio/video-conferencing and meeting room space.
Our staff is available to assist you every step of the
way.
For price information,
contact
Katy
Cleveland at 770-859-2336 or
kcleveland@cobbchamber.org.
Small Business Resource Links
Discounted Office Supplies
Cobb Chamber
members enjoy great discounts and the convenience of
overnight delivery on all office supply needs through a
valuable partnership with Office Depot.
For more information,
click here or contact
Megan Stambaugh at 770-859-2337 or
mstambaugh@cobbchamber.org.
Drugs Don't Work
Many employers don't realize the impact substance
abuse has on their work environment and their bottom line.
It drains more than $100 billion from American business
every year! The Drugs Don't Work Program provides a
solution. Join Drugs Don't Work and receive a
7.5% discount on workers' compensation premiums.
For more information about Drugs Don't Work,
click here or contact
Megan Stambaugh at 770-859-2337 or
mstambaugh@cobbchamber.org.
CEO Roundtable
CEO Roundtable provides a venue for presidents and CEOs of small and medium
size businesses to meet monthly with their own peer group in an atmosphere
that fosters entrepreneurial thinking and encourages teamwork to accomplish
individual goals. The program is designed to provide participants with their
own confidential "board of advisors" who can assist with business challenges
by presenting solutions for discussion.
If you are interested in joining this program,
click here to fill out an application.
For more information about CEO Roundtable, please contact Katy Cleveland at
770-859-2336 or kcleveland@cobbchamber.org.
Business Builders
and Leads to Success
Boost your sales through Chamber's leads groups. Open to Cobb Chamber members only,
Business Builders and Leads to Success allows
members a forum to speak about their business and solicit referrals.
Business Builders meet on Tuesday mornings and Leads to Success meets Thursday afternoons.
For more information,
click here or contact
Stefania Mills at 770-859-2335 or
smills@cobbchamber.org.
Seminars
Get up to date on the hottest business issues affecting
your business. The Chamber presents regular seminars that
teach you new skills and help you overcome daily business
challenges. Geared toward small businesses, our seminars
give you real world solutions to common problems such as
marketing on a strict budget and solving tough employee
situations.
Check out our
Upcoming Small Business Seminars
Spanish Classes
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce is a champion for
communication within the workplace. Would you like to
communicate better with your Spanish speaking
colleagues, clients and friends? The Cobb Chamber of
Commerce in partnership with Communicata Language
Services provides quality educational translation
workshops throughout the year.
Bridging the Gap:
Business Spanish in 7 Weeks
will allow you to
learn
basic conversational phrases, pleasantries and workplace
questions; numbers, days, months, time, colors and family
terms, and how to give and receive directions,
instructions and request information.
Survival English in 7 Weeks
will cover English pronunciation, basic survival
phrases, work and health related expressions, cultural
information and family communication for Spanish
speaking employees.
Click here to
register for these upbeat and interactive classes.
Business Directory
Cobb Chamber members are encouraged to
do business with fellow Chamber members. Like you, other
Chamber members are the best and brightest in their
fields. Utilize the Chamber’s Business Directory to
quickly access needed services. Order a printed directory
by
clicking here, or visit our
online Business Directory.
To be listed in the
business directory,
click here
or contact Slade Gulledge at 770-859-2322 or
sgulledge@cobbchamber.org.
Coupons
Find discounts from the best businesses in Cobb County by
clicking here. Members can offer special coupons to
the community through this unique feature by
clicking here.
Small Businesses of
the Year
Celebrating the longtime
tradition of small businesses in Cobb County, this annual
competition recognizes the Top 25 small businesses of the
year, one of which is crowned the finest small business of
the year.
SCORE
 Did you ever wish you could tap into someone with years of business
expertise? Now you can. SCORE volunteers are available at the Cobb Chamber
to answer your small business questions, including how to write a business
plan, how to acquire funding and other topics where you need professional
advice. Working and retired executives from Fortune 500 companies such as
General Electric, Coca-Cola and Hewlett-Packard,
along with business owners donate
their time and expertise to provide confidential counseling and mentoring
FREE of charge.
For more information, click here.
International Trade Promotion
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce's Business Resource Center assists local
companies by providing data and market research for their particular product
or service for any potential market around the world. The Cobb Chamber is
also able to provide trade leads, and trade guidelines for most countries.
Also, in conjunction with the University of Georgia's Business Outreach Service,
international business consulting is available to businesses looking to increase sales
through exports. Rick Martin, International Trade Consultant with UGA's
Business Outreach Services, is able meet with clients at the Cobb Chamber of
Commerce or their place of business, and provides one-on-one consulting.
Cobb Chamber members are offered a 20
percent discount on membership to the World Trade Center Atlanta.
For more information, please contact
Megan Stambaugh at 770-859-2337 or
mstambaugh@cobbchamber.org.
International Trade Links
Transportation
Services
The
number one concern of Cobb’s citizens has been heard
loud and clear – transportation. The Cobb Chamber in
partnership with Commuter Club has solutions to the
traffic tie-ups that frustrate us all. Partner with
Commuter Club and enjoy a variety of FREE services and
incentives that will motivate your workforce.
Commuter Club partners experience increased morale
and productivity while decreasing absenteeism and
tardiness. Engage your company and you can experience
these great benefits today. Click
here to find out how Commuter Club can help
you and your company with transportation and commuter
programs. |
