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Networking
First Monday Breakfasts
Enjoy your eggs and bacon with more than 300 of Cobb’s business elite at the
Cobb Chamber’s First Monday Breakfasts. Normally held on the first business
Monday of each month at the Atlanta Marriott Northwest beginning at 7:30
a.m., these breakfasts are the place to hear top speakers on regional and
community issues and to network with members from around the county.
For more information or to sponsor a
First Monday Breakfast, please contact Holly Bass at
770-859-2326 or
hbass@cobbchamber.org.
Business-After-Hours
Business-After-Hours events provide great opportunities to network
one-on-one in a casual environment. Hosted by the Cobb Chamber and member
sponsors, these events are held bi-monthly at various locations after
business hours. Enjoy free food,
beverages and door prizes as you network with other members.
For more information or to sponsor a Business-After-Hours, please contact
Alexis Taylor at 770-859-2320 or
ataylor@cobbchamber.org.
ACES
(Achieving Chief Executive Success)
ACES purpose is to establish and cultivate young professionals in their 20’s
and 30’s, while building Cobb’s next generation of business and community
leaders.
For more information,
click here.
Area Councils
Meet the movers and shakers of the business community at Area Council
meetings. Through six Area Councils in the Cumberland, East Cobb, Marietta,
North Cobb, Smyrna and South Cobb areas, the Chamber unifies and advocates
for Cobb’s businesses. Each council promotes grassroots actions, and
speakers keep members up-to-date on the successes and issues in that area.
All Area Councils hold either breakfast or lunch meetings at various
locations in Cobb County on a quarterly or bi-monthly basis.
Click here for information on Project 2400.
For more information or to sponsor an Area Council
meeting, please contact Slade Gulledge at 770-859-2322 or
sgulledge@cobbchamber.org.
(Click here for directions to each
Area Council location)
Business Builders
Move your
business forward by learning key business principles by studying the best
selling business books of today. You will build business savvy and sharpen
your skills for today's fast-paced and ever changing business environment. This program meets from 7:15 to 8:45
a.m. every Tuesday at the Cobb Chamber.
For more information, contact Stefania Mills at 770-859-2335 or
smills@cobbchamber.org.
Leads to Success
Enjoy an interactive, fun networking event that delivers contacts and
referrals. Participate in a forum that allows you to speak to a group of 50
people about their business and yours. This
program is from 3:15 to 4:30 p.m. each Thursday at the
Cobb Chamber. For more information, contact Laura
Harkins at 770-859-2325 or
lharkins@cobbchamber.org.
ENGAGE:
An
Exclusive New Member Event
Orientation sessions are held periodically for new Cobb Chamber members to
explain the products, services and benefits of membership. These events are
a great opportunity for new members to meet each other and the Cobb Chamber
staff.
For more information or to sponsor a New Member
Orientation, please contact Stefania Mills at
770-859-2335 or
smills@cobbchamber.org.
Business-to-Business Expo
Known as the premier Chamber sponsored business to
business exposition in the area, this annual event is held for the promotion
of local businesses and corporate networking. More
than 125 companies showcase their products and services to hundreds of
attendees. Open to the public, this event keeps participants on the
competitive edge with networking, idea sharing, product introduction and
service solutions attracting executives at every level.
For more information on Business Expo, please
contact Megan Stambaugh at 770-859-2337 or
mstambaugh@cobbchamber.org.
Ambassadors
Use your Ambassador connection to ensure you are getting
the most from your Cobb Chamber membership. Ambassadors
serve as volunteer Chamber liaisons by contacting new
members, attending Chamber functions and facilitating
networking among members.
For more information on the
Ambassador program or to volunteer your talents, please contact Slade Gulledge at
770-859-2322 or
sgulledge@cobbchamber.org.
Leadership
and Professional Development
Cobb Executive Women
Dedicated to the promotion and encouragement of women in executive
leadership, this program provides an
opportunity for women to share experiences and ideas. Activities include
luncheons, seminars and speakers. CEW also sponsors the Glass Ceiling
Award, given annually to an individual who has supported the growth and
advancement of women in business.
Must be a Cobb Chamber member to join.
For an application or for more information about CEW, please contact Alexis
Taylor at 770-859-2320 or ataylor@cobbchamber.org.
Leadership Cobb
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce selects diverse and qualified individuals to participate in this leadership development program. Through participation in a nine-month program of structured activity, members become familiar with current issues, community resources and the social, political and economic needs of the community.
For more information about Leadership Cobb, please contact Ruth Evangelista at
770-980-2000, Ext. 245 or
revangelista@cobbchamber.org.
Leadership Cobb Alumni
Association
The purpose of the Leadership Cobb Alumni Association (LCAA)
is to support the Leadership Cobb program and to
encourage, develop and promote the leadership potential
of our members through networking and continuing
education on relevant issues involving Cobb County.
For more information about LCAA, please click here.
Chairman’s Club
The Chairman’s Club is composed of Cobb’s top business
leaders who serve as a sounding board for community and
business issues. Members enjoy a forum to connect with
each other, as well as discuss and influence major Cobb
County, state and national concerns. Their special
financial investment brings unique and exclusive
benefits.
For more information about Chairman's Club, please
contact Laura Harkins at 770-859-2325 or
lharkins@cobbchamber.org
Honorary Commanders Association
A cooperative community relations effort of the Cobb Chamber, Dobbins Air Reserve Base and Naval Air Station Atlanta, the Honorary Commanders Association pairs community and business leaders with military commanders. The yearlong program gives selected leaders the opportunity to learn more about local military activities as well as various aspects of the national defense system.
For more information about Honorary Commanders Association, please contact
Suzanne Appenzeller at 770-859-2359 or
sappenzeller@cobbchamber.org.
Business Services
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
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.
SCORE
SCORE (Service
Corps of Retired Executives) volunteers are available at
the Cobb Chamber to answer small business questions,
including how to write a business plan, how to acquire
funding and what are key marketing strategies.
For more information, click here.
Check out our
Upcoming Small Business Seminars
Click
here for Small Business Resource Links
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