The Cobb Latino Initiative started in 2004 in
response to the growing Latino population in
Cobb County. This effort was the result of work done by
the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Cobb County in recognizing the region’s
changing demographics. The Initiative puts into practice
the philosophy that Cobb County is for all its residents
and builds on diversity as a strength not an obstacle.
The Cobb Chamber of Commerce and Cobb County
government pulled together community leaders, business
leaders and the civic community to examine the county
and to develop a vision for Cobb’s future. These efforts
resulted in the creation of the Cobb County Roadmap
which provides a clear community wide vision for our
future.
Community stake holders have taken a pro-active
stance in response to our changing economy and
population while developing strategic initiatives to
embrace and benefit our diversity. The Cobb
Latino Initiative is a critical component of
the Roadmap Project. Cobb has set itself apart from
other counties because of its successful demonstration
of engaging active citizens along with the business and
government sectors to build on a common vision for our
community’s future.
Communication, community outreach, and business
development are key factors in the Cobb Latino
Initiative. Although this a relatively new endeavor for
Cobb County, the results have been remarkable.
The long-term benefits of diversity initiatives are
innumerable. Residents of all backgrounds will feel like
a part of the community in which they work, live, and
play. Developing a strong cohesive community that
acknowledges its similarities and embraces its
diversities is what Cobb County and its Latino
Initiative are about.
Hispanic/Latino Community Leadership Development
graduates recently expanded their community
involvement by completing Cobb County’s Citizen
Emergency Response Training class.
Upcoming
Meeting
Join a group of business, government, civic
and community leaders for a special program
reaching out to Latino business leaders to
discuss issues and opportunities related to
the development, expansion and prosperity of
their businesses in Cobb County. This
month's program will focus on how we will be
organized.
The Cobb Latino Initiative started in 2004 in
response to the growing Latino population in
Cobb County. This effort was the result of work done by
the Atlanta Regional Commission (ARC) and Cobb County in recognizing the region’s
changing demographics. The Initiative puts into practice
the philosophy that Cobb County is for all its residents
and builds on diversity as a strength not an obstacle.
