October 2011

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Community Events

See what your community is up to. Click here for a list of events.

Grand Openings

Click here to see a list of the Chamber's most recent ribbon cuttings.

October Haunt After Hours at Six Flags Over Georgia

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with the South Cobb Business Association, is presenting "October Haunt After Hours" on Tuesday, Oct. 25 at Six Flags Over Georgia. The event features food by Mother's Finest Catering, drinks by Parti Gras!, a costume competition and select rides will be open to event attendees.

Come out for great networking, professional entertainment, games, food and drinks and just plain fun at Six Flags Over Georgia! The event will take place from 5 to 7:30 p.m. and is $10 per person. This is a professional networking event with beer and wine being served and is not appropriate for children. For more information or to register, visit www.cobbafterhours.com.

Surprise Victory at Annual Softball Game

The Cobb Chamber had its annual Softball Game on Wednesday, Oct. 5 at Tolleson Park in Smyrna, where the Chamber Chargers took on the Government Gorillas once again in this demonstration of ultimate competition and machismo. After a brutal struggle in what could have been the most exciting athletic event of the year, the Chamber Chargers defeated the Government Gorillas, squashing their long-time winning streak.

Otis Brumby, III, of the Marietta Daily Journal, was named MVP for the Chamber Chargers after coming in for the winning run. Cobb Chamber Chairman Rob Garcia, of Bank of North Georgia, had a game-changing play as well, with a long fly ball into left field. Congratulations to the Chamber Chargers, and may the Government Gorillas bring it on next year.

Start Saving at The Market Place

The Cobb Chamber launched a member-to-member deals service this month:The Market Place. The Market Place is an application on the Chamber's website that allows members to post their own deals and immediately market them to other Chamber businesses. This exclusive member opportunity is a great way to market your business - free of charge!

To begin using The Market Place, visit www.cobbchamber.org/marketplace. For real-time information on member-to-member deals, follow the Market Place on Twitter at @CobbMarketPlace.

Click here to register for the South Cobb Area Council on Oct. 26.
LGE Community Credit Union is proudly sponsoring this event.

Here are some recent projects going on in South Cobb:

The Cobb Chamber and the South Cobb Business Association are partnering up for "October Haunt After Hours" at Six Flags over Georgia. Click here to register for this spooky event!
The South Cobb Arts Alliance will wrap up its 2011 Summer Candlelite Concert series on Saturday, Oct. 15 with Blair Crimmins & The Hookers performing at the Mable House Barnes Amphitheatre. Parking and admission are free.
Austell Business Association - Click here for upcoming events.
Powder Springs Business Association - Click here for upcoming events.
South Cobb Business Association - Click here for upcoming events.

Click here to register for the next Cumberland Area Council on
Oct. 19. AT&T is the quarterly series sponsor for this event, and Kaiser Permanente is proudly sponsoring the program.

Here are some recent projects going on in Cumberland:

RAIN: A Tribute to the Beatles performs the full range of The Beatles' discography live onstage. The production will be at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre from Oct. 28 - 30. Click here for ticket information.
Click here for Cumberland CID dates.

Click here to register for the East Cobb Area Council on Nov. 2. AT&T is the quarterly series sponsor for this event.

Here are some recent projects going on in east Cobb:

Nominations for the East Cobb Citizen of the Year are due Friday, Nov. 4. Click here to download a nomination form.
The East Cobb Library has an exhibit featuring work by illustrator Maurice Sendak, author of "Where the Wild Things Are." The exhibit ends this Friday, Oct. 14 so be sure to visit this week!
East Cobb Business Association - Click here for upcoming events.
Northeast Cobb Business Association - Click here for upcoming events.

Click here to register for the next Smyrna Area Council on Nov. 10. AT&T is the quarterly series sponsor for this event.

Here are some recent projects going on in the Smyrna area:

On Saturday, Oct. 15 the Smyrna Public Library will hold "Star Wars Saturday." The Georgia Garrison of the 501st Legion will visit the library from 2 to 4 p.m., and patrons will have a chance to meet their favorite Star Wars characters. For more information, call
770-431-2860.
The Fall Jonquil Festival will take place on Oct. 22 and 23 on the Village Green. Arts, crafts and a wide selection of festival foods make the festival a great fall family outing.
Smyrna Business Association - Click here for upcoming events.

Click here to register for the next Marietta Area Council on
Nov. 16. AT&T is the quarterly series sponsor for this event.

Here are some recent projects going on in Marietta:

Cobb Diaper Day is Monday, Oct. 24 on the Marietta Square. Drop off diaper donations starting at 5 p.m.
Nominations for the Marietta Citizen of the Year are due Friday, Nov. 4. Click here to fill out a nomination form.
The Mistletoe Market is returning for its 21st year at the Cobb County Civic Center. After the preview night on Oct. 12, the Market will be held from Oct. 13 - 15. Visit www.jlcm.org for more information.
The Cobb County Gem & Mineral Society will host the 26th Annual Show from Nov. 18 - 20 at the Cobb Civic Center in Marietta. Find amazing rocks, fossils, gemstones and minerals from around the world! Jewelry making, precious gem exhibits, a fluorescent mineral room and live mineral classes will all be a part of the show. Admission and parking are free.
Paint The Town in Marietta is hosting Paint for the Cure, a celebration, fundraiser and tribute to breast cancer awareness. The event will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 11 and Wednesday, Oct. 19 at Paint the Town on the Marietta Square. Proceeds are contributed to Breast Cancer Awareness. Call 770-419-7332 to reserve your seat.
Marietta Business Association - Click here for upcoming events.

Click here to register for the Northwest Cobb Area Council on
Dec. 7. AT&T is the quarterly series sponsor for this event.

Here are some recent projects going on in Northwest Cobb:

Nominations for the Acworth, Kennesaw and West Cobb citizens of the year are due Friday, Nov. 4.
Downtown Kennesaw's Dinner at the Depot series began this month, and will continue throughout the season. Food trucks will gather in Depot Park on Cherokee Street every Monday from 5 to 9 p.m. Be sure to stop by and enjoy food and live music!
The Town Center Community Improvement District has partnered with the Clean Air Campaign in an effort to improve commuter outreach programs for Town Center area employees and employers. For more information, click here.
The Southern Museum in Kennesaw will feature The Haunted Museum: Villains in History on Friday, Oct. 21 from 6 to 10 p.m. and Saturday, Oct. 22 from 5 to 10 p.m. Museum visitors can learn about some of the most terrifying figures in history and partake in festivities.
According to Mayor Allegood, Acworth is Cobb County's fastest-growing city with a 52 percent population increase since 2001.

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