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NEW FOR 2025: We are excited to launch the inaugural Community Insights Tour on Friday, February 7, 2025, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., presented by?Brasfield & Gorrie! This event, modeled after the Cobb Chamber’s Strategic Visit, brings together 40 to 50 community leaders for a day-long journey across metro Atlanta, exploring innovative sites and learning best practices to inspire future growth and development in Cobb County. The 2025 Community Insights Tour will travel to Gwinnett County. Learn more and register at?https://lnkd.in/grZJAi9T. Early bird pricing ends Oct. 31.

Have you visited BrandsMart USA in Kennesaw? This leading consumer electronics, appliance, furniture and mattress retailer has a new 35,000-sq-ft store on Barrett Parkway. “This new store in Cobb County is our 4th store in Georgia, and 12th BrandsMart store overall. We are thrilled with the tremendous amount of support for the new store that we have already seen from the Kennesaw community, and that adds to our overall excitement to grow the brand. We are proud to be back in Cobb County showcasing a new brand image, streamlined layout, and all the outstanding deals our customers love and have come to expect from BrandsMart U.S.A.” - Steve Olsen, President of BrandsMart U.S.A. Read the release: https://lnkd.in/eutKgG3w

?? Last Day to Register for the Final Small Business Seminar of the Year! ?? Please join us tomorrow as we sit down with two industry experts to discuss strategies and resources for scaling corporate benefits for small business. Beth Saxon-Phillips, Insperity, and Allison Giddens, Win-Tech, Inc., delve into how you can scale your benefits to remain competitive in employee recruitment and retention. Make sure your spot is reserved by registering here?https://lnkd.in/ehb5-p24. #SelectCobb?#SmallBusinessGrowth?#CorporateBenefits?#CobbChamber

The Cobb Chamber's Transportation & Mobility Committee met this week and featured many SelectCobb economic development partners including the Cumberland Community Improvement District, Gateway Marietta CID, Town Center Community CID, Georgia Transportation Alliance, and Cobb County Government. Thanks for sharing your community updates with our committee and covering the MSPLOST ballot referendum on Nov. 5.

?? Small Business Owners: Do your employee benefits need a boost? Join us for the last Small Business Seminar of the year! Learn from industry experts Allison Giddens, Win-Tech, Inc., and Beth Saxon-Phillips, Insperity, about how to scale and tailor corporate benefits for small businesses. Thank you VyStar Credit Union for being our Presenting Sponsor for the Small Business Series. Don’t miss this chance to grow your business! Register here, https://lnkd.in/ehb5-p24. #SelectCobb #SmallBusinessGrowth #CorporateBenefits #CobbChamber

?? Final Call to Register!! ?? Virtual HR Roundtable Q & A this Thursday. Don’t miss this opportunity to connect directly with industry leaders including Martin Heller, with Fisher Phillips, Mary Helton, SPHR, with A.G. Rhodes, and Secret Holland, SPHR, SCP-HR, with Gas South. Register here https://lnkd.in/eKTd49nz and get your questions ready!

Thank you to all those who joined our last HR Roundtable focused on addressing critical aspects of Inclusion, Diversity, Equity?and Accessibility. We were incredibly grateful to welcome Nzinga “Zing” Shaw, with Attack the Glass, to share her vast knowledge and expertise! ? Thank you to our Annual Sponsor, HR Knowledge Source, and our Program Sponsor, Kaiser Permanente, for their support and investment in the success of our employers and businesses. Thank you to Sheree Knowles, HRKS, & Christina Martin, MBA MHA, Kaiser Permanente, for your representation and continued support. ? #SelectCobb #HRRoundtable #WorkforceDevelopment?

Get your HR questions ready! ? The upcoming HR Roundtable Virtual Q&A is your time to connect directly with HR Professionals through asking questions and sharing experiences. ? Join us on Thursday, September 12th, at 11:30 a.m. to connect with industry professionals. Register at https://lnkd.in/eKTd49nz.?

Gas South has a new office at The Battery Atlanta, in the heart of Braves Country. “Our new headquarters will be a key asset in helping us recruit and retain top talent who are looking for a working environment that is modern, innovative and rich in amenities,” Kevin Greiner, President & CEO of Gas South. Welcome to the neighborhood! Read more: https://lnkd.in/eCWkE4zy

The future workforce is looking bright! ?? ? “Working closely with all members of the team allowed me to learn what it takes to facilitate economic growth within a community. I am thankful for the relationships I built and the lessons learned during this time. I am excited to build off this experience as I begin my career in the upcoming year.” -Cole-Thomas Johnson, 2024 ? Cole-Thomas Johnson joined the SelectCobb team for the 2024 summer internship program and had incredible success. We look forward to watching his growth and success in the workforce and are thankful he chose to spend his summer with us!??? ? A huge thank you to our team and community partners for helping us create a rewarding internship program. ? #SelectCobb #InternshipSuccess #FutureLeaders