Biz Notes: ECBA events return; Hiring Day at The Avenue; more

The East Cobb Business Association is resuming regular networking events following more than a year’s absence due to COVID-19 protocols.

The ECBA has been holding its annual luncheon meetings since last summer at a new location in hybrid form at the Rich Hart Studios (2030 Powers Ferry Road) the third Tuesday of each month.

The organization has resumed its Friday breakfast networking meetings in a new location, the recently opened Flying Biscuit Cafe at Parkaire Landing (4880 Lower Roswell Road), starting at 7:30 a.m. There’s no admission cost; you don’t have to sign up and pay for what you eat and drink.

On the first Friday of every month, the ECBA’s Professional Women of East Cobb holds a networking luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Marlow’s Tavern Merchant’s Walk (1311 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 208). Pay for your lunch; no registration is required.

On June 29, the ECBA’s quarterly breakfast events with local newsmakers will return, with Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady as the featured guest. That event is at J. Christopher’s East Lake (2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2116) from 7:30 a.m. to 9 a.m. The cost is $20 for members and $25 for non-members and $10 online with advancd registration. The same-day cost is $5 more.

For more information about these and other ECBA events and programs, click here.

Disclaimer: East Cobb News is a member of the East Cobb Business Association.

Hiring Day at The Avenue

Several businesses at The Avenue East Cobb have open positions available, and next Monday you can interview for them.

There’s going to be a special hiring suite near High Country Outfitters from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.

Some of the participating businesses include Amazing Lash, Ann Taylor, Chico’s, Hand & Stone Massage, Lenscrafters, Menchies, Talbot’s, Pottery Barn and Williams Sonoma.

More jobs and information can be found here: https://www.avenueeastcobb.com/jobs/

Edward-Johns Jewelers to close

After 42 years in business, Edward-Johns Jewelers of East Cobb will be closing its doors soon.

The jewelry store announced on social media Monday that its last day will be July 31, and that all stock is on sale at cost until then.

Edward Johns was started by Johnny Johnson, who in addition to becoming a prominent member of the local business community was a leading civic activist and served on the Cobb Board of Education.

Among Johnson’s many roles in the community was serving as Santa Claus at East Cobb Park Holiday Lights events. He also posed at Santa in Decembers for free photos with children at his jewelry store.

Johnson died of COVID-19 complications in February, and his family has been keeping the store open.

Edward Johns is located at 1225 Johnson Ferry Road, Suite 801. The opening hours are 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday, Wednesday and Friday.