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The Avenue East Cobb Fall Fest: Updated schedule, details

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The Avenue East Cobb Fall Fest

A couple weeks back we mentioned that The Avenue East Cobb was having its inaugural Fall Fest on Saturday, Oct. 9, part of the expanded events calendar that’s the result of its new management partnership with North American Properties.

The thumbnail schedule is as follows:

  • 2 p.m. – Artist’s Row opens
  • 3 p.m. – Event begins with live music and roaming entertainment
  • 3:30 p.m. – Cornhole ATL tournament starts
  • 4 p.m. – Hayrides commence
  • 6 p.m. – Event ends

More details have been provided that NAP has passed along as noted below, with the event slated from 3-6 p.m.:

Starting at 3 p.m., Super Deluxe band will get the Central Boulevard rockin’ with crowd-favorite tunes. Throughout the afternoon, complimentary face painting, balloon art, hayrides and other surprise offerings will be available for guests to enjoy. Cornhole ATL is also hosting a cornhole tournament during Fall Fest and interested participants can pre-register online (October 8 deadline). Tournament winners will receive an Avenue East Cobb Experience basket filled with retailer and restaurant goodies.

Before Fall Fest officially kicks off, the first-ever Artist’s Row, curated by the Marietta Arts Festival, will come to life in the Avenue’s Central Boulevard and feature hand-crafted goods from local makers. The Artist’s Row opens at 2 p.m. and attendees are encouraged to arrive early to select their favorite pieces. A full list of participating artists can be viewed here.

All Fall Fest activities will happen in the Central Boulevard between Kale Me Crazy and Banana Republic. Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar will also provide drinks for purchase at its pop-bar in the Central Boulevard all afternoon long.

To stay in the know on updates at The Avenue East Cobb, follow the lifestyle center on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter, or visit the website.

The festival is free for the public to attend; you pay for your own food, drink and shopping purchases.

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The Avenue East Cobb launches Fall Fest, other new events

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The Avenue East Cobb Fall Fest

Earlier this month we posted news about a fall comedy series that’s underway at The Avenue East Cobb, now managed by North American Properties, the Avalon developer and redeveloper of Colony Square and Atlantic Station.

NAP’s plans at The Avenue call for an expansion of public events, and they’ve released further details, including several other first-time events.

That includes the inaugural Fall Fest, on Saturday, Oct. 9 from 3-6 p.m. Family friendly activities, culinary delights, live music, and a cornhole tournament hosted by CornholeATL are part of the festivities, and NAP says more details are coming soon.

On Thursday is the first Ladies’ Night Out with details below, along with other seasonal events that have been lined up:

Avenue Active:

Every Wednesday from 6 to 7 p.m. in September and October, wellness enthusiasts can experience barre classes led by onsite fitness studio barre3. Instructors will lead a full-body workout that combines strength conditioning, cardio and mindfulness, designed to leave attendees feeling balanced and empowered. Guests are encouraged to bring their own mats and to grab an Active Avenue punch card upon checking-in. For every class attended, guests will receive a punch on their card, which can be redeemed for exclusive branded items for every four classes attended. 

Comedy Live at The Avenue:

Start your month off with big laughs during Comedy Live at The Avenue, happening the first Monday of the month now through November. From 7 to 8 p.m., attendees can unwind during live performances from Punchline Comedy Club, while enjoying beverages available for purchase from onsite restaurant Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar. The next Comedy Live at The Avenue will be hosted on October 4. Guests are encouraged to bring their own lawn chairs and blankets to enjoy the show. Shows are recommended for ages 13 and older.

In addition to seasonal events, The Avenue East Cobb will host its first-ever Ladies Night Out on Thursday, September 23 from 6 to 8 p.m. The event invites women to indulge in an evening full of shopping, beauty, entertainment, giveaways and more. Upon arrival, attendees should check-in at the pop-up Concierge station, located at the Central Boulevard, to receive a stroll map highlighting all available offers from participating retailers and restaurants, such as Ann Taylor, Injectables Express, KSquared Artistan Boutique, and Stockyard Burger and Bones. The first 50 ladies to check-in will receive a swag bag.

All events will be hosted in the Central Boulevard between Kale Me Crazy and Banana Republic. For more information on upcoming happenings at The Avenue East Cobb, visit: https://www.avenueeastcobb.com/events/

All events are complimentary and open to the public to attend.

“We’re excited to bring new adventures to East Cobb and look forward to creating a new community hub where familiar faces gather to shop, eat and socialize,” said Sara Hemmer, director of marketing at NAP, in a statement.

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ECBA Quarterly Breakfast guest is Cobb Police commander

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Maj. Brian Batterton, commander of Cobb Police Precinct 4 in East Cobb, is the featured speaker at the East Cobb Business Association Quarterly Breakfast on Tuesday, Sept. 28.Cobb Police Maj. Brian Batterton, Precinct 4 Commander

The event takes place from 7:30-9 a.m. at J. Christopher’s at the Pavilions at East Lake (2100 Roswell Road, Suite 2115).

The cost in advance is $15 for ECBA members and $20 for visitors and includes a full breakfast. The cost at the door is $20 for members and $20 for visitors.

The registration link can be found here, and here’s Batterton’s bio info, courtesy of ECBA:

Major Brian Batterton has served with the Cobb County Police Department since 1995. Throughout his career, he has served in the Uniform Patrol Bureau both as an officer and as a supervisor, the Criminal Investigations Unit, the Training Unit, the Chief’s Office as an Adjutant and Legal Officer, and the Training Center Commander.

Batterton has also served in both the Alabama and Georgia National Guard. He earned a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice from Georgia State University and a Juris Doctor from John Marshall Law School in Atlanta, Georgia. He is currently a member of the State Bar of Georgia.

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Cobb Chamber to hold Transportation and Mobility Summit

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The Cobb Chamber will host the 2021 Transportation & Mobility Summit on Tuesday, October 12 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. The luncheon will cover local, state and federal transportation initiatives impacting Cobb County and the surrounding region.

Through in-depth sessions, transportation experts and regional leaders will guide conversation addressing the transportation needs of our community, connectivity within the metro region, trends in technology, and proposed projects that have regional impact and address traffic congestion in Cobb County.

A number of speakers will be present at the luncheon summit, including:

  • Jannine Miller, State Planning Director, Georgia Department of Transportation (GDOT)
  • Cain Williamson, Chief Planning Officer, Atlanta-Region Transit Link Authority (The ATL)
  • Lisa Cupid, Chairwoman, Cobb County Board of Commissioners
  • Kim Menefee, Executive Director, Cumberland CID
  • Tracy Rathbone Styf, Executive Director, Town Center CID
  • Caroline Whaley, Executive Director, Gateway Marietta CID

Registration is now open at www.cobbchamber.org/events. Tickets are $60 for Cobb Chamber members and $100 for non-members. The Transportation & Mobility Summit is presented by Presenting Sponsor, Mold Boss; Lunch Sponsor, Comcast; Gold Sponsors, Cobb EMC, Croy Engineering, Cumberland Community Improvement District, Cushman & Wakefield, C.W. Matthews Contracting Co. Inc., Development Authority of Cobb County, Georgia Power, HNTB, Town Center Community Improvement District, and W&A Engineering; and Silver Sponsors, ARCADIS, Council for Quality Growth, Deloitte, Gateway Marietta Community Improvement District, Genuine Parts Company, KCI Technologies Inc., McCarthy Building Companies, and Lumin8 Transportation Technologies.

For more information about the Transportation & Mobility Summit, contact Stephanie Cox at scox@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2337.

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The Avenue East Cobb begins fall ‘Comedy Live’ series

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The Avenue East Cobb summer events

The Avenue East Cobb announced in July it was partnering with a new management company, North American Properties, which developed Avalon in Alpharetta and whose overhaul projects include Colony Square and Atlantic Station in Atlanta.

Among the priorities for revamping the East Cobb center—along with a bevy of new “chef-driven restaurants”—was to substantially add to live events.

Starting Monday, a free “Comedy Live” series will begin between Kale Me Crazy & Banana Republic, weather permitting (the forecast is gorgeous, sunny and in the 80s).

It’s part of a First Monday schedule (this month, the second Monday due to Labor Day) that continues on Oct. 4 and Nov. 1.

The show is from 7-8 p.m and is recommended for ages 13 and older. You can bring your own tailgate chairs or other seating.

The entertainers are from the Punchline Comedy Club, and this event, like many others at The Avenue, is aimed at getting customers to shop and grab a bite from local restaurants before the show.

More about events at The Avenue East Cobb can be found here.

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East Cobb 2021 Citizen of the Year nominations accepted

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The East Cobb Citizen of the Year for 2020 was Mitch Rhoden. File

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The Cobb Chamber is now accepting nominations for the 2021 Citizen of the Year Awards. The Citizen of the Year Awards, created by Cobb County civic clubs and cosponsored by the Cobb Chamber Area Councils and Cobb County business associations, have been presented annually to extraordinary individuals for the work they have done in Cobb County.

Awards are given to deserving individuals based on nine local area nominations: Acworth, Austell, East Cobb, Kennesaw, Mableton, Marietta, Powder Springs, Smyrna and West Cobb. Given to honor an individual whose impact through the years will be recognized and regarded with pride throughout the area as a role model, these outstanding citizens are chosen for their definable, exceptional deeds, with which he or she has made their community a better place to live.

Nominations are now open through Friday, September 24 at www.cobbchamber.org. For more information on the Citizen of the Year Awards, contact Katie Guice at 770-859-2334 or kguice@cobbchamber.org.

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ECBA moves open networking location to Goldberg’s Bagel Co.

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Submitted information from the East Cobb Business Association:Goldberg’s Bagel, East Cobb food scores

East Cobb Open Networking “ECON” is the oldest and most consistent meeting where entrepreneurs and business owners or representatives can meet over breakfast to network. ECON meets every Friday Morning from 7:30 to 8:30 AM. (Free Networking Event)

Bring your business cards and give a 50 second introduction. One participant is selected each Friday for a 5 minute presentation, based upon prior attendance.

Goldberg’s Bagel Co & Deli [1062 Johnson Ferry Road] lets us hold our meetings in their East Cobb restaurant at no cost, so please get a coffee and/or order breakfast and don’t forget to tip your server.

Have a 1 on 1 with someone afterwards to meet East Cobb business owners and small business community leaders – This Meetup is sponsored by East Cobb Business Association as an open forum for networking.

We look forward to meeting all attendees – New, Guests and Returning, so join-us!

Our motto: “It’s another beautiful day in East Cobb. Go out, kick some butt, make some money, come back next week and bring a friend!”

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East Cobb Business Association Expo returns to Olde Towne

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ECBA Expo

After being cancelled in 2020 due to COVID-19, the East Cobb Business Association Expo is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 5 at the Olde Towne Athletic Club from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

It’s a networking event for local business owners and citizens. Exhibitor costs range from $150 for a standard member space to $200 for non-members. For networkers, advance admission is $5 and $10 on the day of the event.

There will be food, promotional giveaways, business card drawings and a grand raffle prize.

More information can be found on the flyer below and by clicking here.

DISCLAIMER: East Cobb News is an ECBA member and will be an exhibitor at the Expo. Please make sure to say hello!

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Cobb Chamber to hold ‘Business After Hours’ at W&A Engineering

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Join the Cobb Chamber for its first Business After Hours since 2019 on Wednesday, August 25 at the W&A Engineering in Cumberland.

Business After Hours is a networking event that gives members and guests the opportunity to not just trade business cards, but to gather and connect with like-minded professionals and share ideas and solutions. The August Business After Hours event includes beverages, appetizers, tours, networking and the chance to welcome W&A Engineers to Cobb County.

The social is free and begins at 5:00 p.m. The August Business After Hours is sponsored by W&A Engineering. Registration is open until August 25 at www.cobbchamber.org/events.

For more information about Business After Hours contact Jani Dix at jdix@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2335.

W & A Engineering is also having its ribbon-cutting event Wednesday that starts at 3 p.m. (The Wildwood Center, 2300 Windy Ridge Parkway, Suite 1105) with the following measures in place:

We would like to inform you all that out of an abundance of caution, the Wildwood Center facility is currently asking ALL GUESTS to wear face masks while traveling in the common spaces of the building.

Guests will be required to wear a mask to enter the Wildwood Center building, however, masks will not be required within the main event space. We kindly ask everyone to be respectful of this rule. We are working diligently to ensure everyone is able to come together for a fun and safe event.

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Vanderlande Industries to expand in Cobb County, create 500 jobs

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Vanderlande Industries Cobb expansion

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Today [Aug. 12], Governor Brian P. Kemp announced that global material handling and logistics company Vanderlande Industries Inc. (“Vanderlande”) will invest $59 million in expanding their North American headquarters in Cobb County [1975 West Oak Circle, near Sandy Plains Road and Canton Road]. This expansion will create 500 new jobs in Marietta, bringing the company’s total employment to more than 1,250 people in Georgia.

“Georgia’s world-class logistics network continues to set businesses up for success,” said Governor Kemp. “Vanderlande’s commitment to creating hundreds of jobs for hardworking Georgians also speaks to the high-quality workforce pipeline in our state. I look forward to seeing Vanderlande continue to prosper and create jobs in the number one state for business.”

Headquartered in Veghel, Netherlands, Vanderlande is the global market leader for value-added logistics automation within the airport, parcel, and warehouse markets. The company’s systems are active in 600 airports, including 14 of the world’s top 20. More than 45 million parcels are sorted by its systems every day. Many of the largest global e-commerce players and distribution firms have confidence in Vanderlande’s efficient and reliable solutions.

Vanderlande has called Cobb County its North American home for more than 23 years. This expansion will help the company better serve its customers by investing in and growing a skilled and dedicated local team.

“We are looking forward to moving into our new North American head office here in Marietta, Georgia,” said Nick Porter, President of Vanderlande’s Airports & Parcel Solutions, North America. “Vanderlande continues to enjoy our relationship with the local community, educational institutions, and service providers. Our new campus supports our ability to expand our local teams to meet the growth in our business, and to support our North American customers with the innovative, efficient, and effective solutions they need.”

Vanderlande will expand into a newly constructed 152,612-square-foot facility, located at 3054 Chastain Meadows Parkway Northwest in Marietta. The company has many open job postings and continues to actively hire for positions in engineering, operations, supply chain, software development, and sales. Individuals interested in careers with Vanderlande are encouraged to visit careers.vanderlande.com for additional information.

“Supply chain and logistics is a growing industry in Cobb County, and Vanderlande’s expansion in Marietta is a great example of how our county is attracting high-quality jobs and investment in this sector,” said Sharon Mason, President and CEO of the Cobb Chamber. “We are grateful to work with our economic development partners to help companies expand in our county and look forward to supporting Vanderlande in their continued success.”

“We are pleased that Vanderlande is expanding its operations and presence here in metro Atlanta,” said Katie Kirkpatrick, President and CEO of the Metro Atlanta Chamber. “The growing strength of our region’s supply chain and logistics ecosystem, coupled with assets like Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport, will be important contributors to Vanderlande’s continued success at its North American headquarters and beyond.”

Director Kristi Brigman represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s (GDEcD) Global Commerce division on this project in partnership with the Metro Atlanta Chamber, Cobb Chamber, and Georgia Power.

“With the presence of Netherlands’ Consulate General for the Southeastern United States right here in Georgia, the Netherlands has long been a strategic partner for both trade and investment,” said GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson. “Vanderlande’s success and continuous growth are a testament to that strong relationship and a result of our unmatched global connectivity and proximity to countless e-commerce and logistics companies. Many thanks to Vanderlande for their ongoing investment in our state and to our economic development partners in Cobb County for supporting our existing industries’ success.”

The Netherlands has maintained a consular presence in Georgia since 1819 and opened a new Consulate General in Atlanta in January 2019. More than 290 Dutch companies have a presence in Georgia, employing more than 10,700 Georgians across the state.

Cobb Commission Chairwoman Lisa Cupid on Friday issued the following statement about the Vanderlande expansion:

“We are ecstatic that a company like Vanderlande is choosing to expand in Cobb County, bringing with them 500 skilled and stable jobs. This is yet another example of how companies of all industries view Cobb as an attractive place for their employees to work.”

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East Cobb business groups to hold August luncheon meetings

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Scott Sweeney

East Cobb resident Scott Sweeney, chairman of the Georgia Board of Education, will be the guest speaker at the August luncheon meeting of the Northeast Cobb Business Association on Wednesday.

The luncheon lasts from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Piedmont Church (570 Piedmont Road) and ticket information can be found here. 

Sweeney, who served on the Cobb Board of Education for two terms, is an advisor with East Cobb-based InPrime Legal, which provides legal services to businesses. He’s also involved in the revived effort to create a City of East Cobb.

On Tuesday, the East Cobb Business Association will hold its August luncheon from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Rich Hart Global Studios (2030 Powers Ferry Road) both in-person and online. To register, click here.

The guest speaker is Kimberly Jackson, a business coach. Before the meeting there will be a “cross coaching” session of peer-group networking that’s facilitator-led.

The ECBA also is resuming its annual Business Expo on Oct. 5 at Olde Towne Athletic Club. For information and to register as an exhibitor, click here.

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East Cobb gusto! grand opening events include free drive-thru service

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gusto! East Cobb grand opening

There’s still fencing around what remains a construction site, but the new gusto! East Cobb location has a specific opening date: Next Thursday, Aug. 19, at 10:30 a.m.

In addition, the Atlanta-based fast casual chain announced that there will be free drive-thru service from 10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. on  Saturday, Aug. 21. Here’s how that will work, per a gusto! release:

“Each car will receive up to two complimentary adult meals, and all kids’ meals will be free. All cars will receive a BOGO card to redeem on first purchase. Only one visit per day is permitted.”

Other features from the Thursday grand opening:

  • The first 50 guests will receive 10 complimentary meal vouchers and exclusive “First Fifty” gusto! swag;

  • 10% of sales from opening day will go to benefit Bert’s Big Adventure, an organization that provides a free, week-long trips to Walt Disney World for children with chronic illnesses in the Atlanta area.

We mentioned in an April post how the gusto! menu concept works, and the company announced in the release that the local operating partner will be Misty Granados, an East Cobber who was a former Panera Bread manager.

For more information, visit www.whatsyourgusto.com and social media channels:  Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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Cobb Chamber seeks businesses for Partners in Education program

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As the school year begins in Cobb County, the Cobb Chamber’s Partners In Education program is looking for businesses to become partners and serve local schools.

The Partners in Education Program is a collective effort of the Cobb Chamber, the Cobb County Public School District and Marietta City Schools that matches businesses and organizations with schools to provide extra funding, unique services and volunteer support. The vision behind the Partners in Education program is to enrich the learning experience of Cobb’s children so that all develop a strong academic foundation, skills and core values that will benefit them in their community life and in a career.

“The Chamber’s Partners in Education program has a long history of connecting businesses with local schools, sourcing Cobb’s schools with much needed resources,” said Sharon Mason. “As partners, businesses can make a positive impact on students by donating supplies and other items and volunteering at the school. These partnerships help schools and students to flourish.”

Participation in the program provides opportunities for businesses to:

  • Heighten awareness of present and future job needs.
  • Understand the quality and needs of the public school systems, whose health is vital to the community’s economic well-being.
  • Be recognized as a community involved company, which adds to public relations efforts.
  • Improve the education of future employees and customers.

Any business in Cobb County and the surrounding area is eligible to participate as a Partner in Education. Businesses that are also members of the Cobb Chamber receive a special badge and category in the Chamber’s membership directory to help promote their business as a key contributor to the education community. 

For more information about Partners in Education, contact Twana Roots at troots@cobbchamber.org or Caroline Knowles at cknowles@cobbchamber.org.

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New gruvnYOGA Soul Center to hold open house on Aug. 21

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gruvnYOGA Soul Center today announced an Open House celebration will be held on Saturday, August 21, 2021 9am – 2 p.m.  

gruvnYOGA Soul Center, a family-owned yoga studio, opened its doors at 3000 Johnson Ferry Road #101, offering a variety of yoga classes for all skill levels.

The Open House celebration will feature a series of free 30-minute yoga classes and free chair massages. The day will also be filled with give-aways, prizes, and discounts offered by gruvnYOGA and other local East Cobb businesses focused on health & wellness, including Clean Juice, Corrective Chiropractic, Icebox Cryotherapy, The Art of Health and Holland Botanicals.

The afternoon will feature a specialized class experience – guest Tommasina Marlow will lead a Universal Yoga practice at 2pm and the evening will be capped by a Healing Sound Journey provided by Michael Burke at 7pm, followed by a wine & cheese social.

Owner Heather Peace opened gruvnYOGA in February 2020 after leaving her corporate career.  “There was a deeper calling for me. I wanted to help people in my community find a judgment-free space where they could practice yoga and mindfulness,“ Peace said. “Come as you are. No judgment. No pretension. You are accepted and welcome here.”

gruvnYOGA managed to remain open throughout the pandemic, adding virtual streaming services that still draw students today from all over the U.S.

gruvynYOGA Soul Center offers over twenty classes of yoga classes each week, including:

  • Vinyasa: Flow-style classes where poses are linked together with breath in a sequence of movementPower: A more vigorous class, with a faster pace, and added poses and repetition of movements to add strength
  • Yin: A class with fewer poses, held for longer amounts of time, leveraging the use of supportive tools to deepen the stretch and release tension

“We’re your friendly neighborhood yoga studio – no mirrors, labels or gimmicks – simply YOGA, focused on mindfulness,  personal growth and feeling comfortable in your own skin,” Peace said.

Learn more at www.gruvnyoga.com

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Tommy Nobis Center named one of ‘Best and Brightest Companies’

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Tommy Nobis Center, a Marietta-based nonprofit that helps individuals with disabilities enter or return to employment, has once again been named one of the 2021 Best and Brightest Companies to Work For® In Atlanta by the National Association for Business Resources. This marks the fifth consecutive year Tommy Nobis Center has won this award, which honors organizations that display a commitment to excellence in their human resource practices and employee enrichment.

“We are humbled and honored to again receive this significant recognition,” says President & CEO, Dave Ward. “We focus on leveraging our great mission in connection with our strong core values to hire people who are hungry, humble, and smart. This award is a direct reflection of that.”

“The Best and Brightest is a powerful community of elite leaders who share ideas and practices and have proven they are employers of choice. Best and Brightest winning companies have also been a voice for important actions in creating a sustainable culture that works, ensuring the wellbeing of their employees comes first,” said Jennifer Kluge, President and CEO, Best and Brightest Programs.

Winners are selected from among the nominated companies based on various categories including communication, work-life balance, employee education, diversity, recognition, retention and more. According to the NABR, only companies that distinguish themselves as having the most innovative and thoughtful human resources approach are selected.

You can view all winners here.

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Reopened Atlanta Treatment Center to hold ribbon-cutting

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Atlanta Treatment Center (ATC), a mental health agency, is relaunching the company with a celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony on Wednesday, July 28 at 3 p.m. ATC reopened its doors on July 1st with the goal of being a valuable partner in the community. 

The agency’s celebration and ribbon cutting ceremony is open to the public. Local officials from the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce and community business leaders will attend the celebration. 

“ATC’s goal is to journey with each of our clients as well as the community,” stated Ufuoma Oyibo, Chief Executive Officer. “We want to give our clients a holistic approach with them driving the treatment and our team guiding. We give our clients the opportunity to go at their own pace as we embrace the healing journey together.”

ATC is committed to providing quality treatment and services to our clients and maintain a valued partnership with the community. ATC wants the community to remember that someone cares.

 

Atlanta Treatment Center is located at 1755 The Exchange; click here to visit website.

 

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The Avenue East Cobb to be managed by Avalon developer

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The owners of the retail center The Avenue East Cobb have entered into a joint venture partnership with North American Properties, a commercial real estate company that owns the Avalon development in Alpharetta.

The partnership with present owners PGIM will “reposition the open-air retail community,” according to a statement issued Thursday.

According to a release, NAP plans to add upscale dining, create a central lawn, provide a concierge service for guests and conduct more events at the 230,000-square foot shopping center on Roswell Road.

NAP officials said in their announcement Wednesday that plans for The Avenue East Cobb center around creating a “downtown” atmosphere that the area has lacked.

A statement from Adam Schwegman, an NAP partner and senior vice president in Atlanta, said that “our plan is to create a socially magnetic place that pulls people together to hang out and connect with community. Utilizing best practices from our other projects, we’re excited to elevate this already great shopping and dining destination into a modern gathering place.”

The Avenue has held regular events for a number of years, including Santa rides during the Christmas holiday shopping season, outdoor movie screenings and car shows.

The restaurant additions at The Avenue will be “chef-driven” featuring patio space; the NAP announcement did not specify its plans for events and entertainment.

NAP will oversee leasing and management of the property, but a sale did not take place. A timeline for the renovations was not announced.

In the release, NAP managing partner Tim Perry said that “lifestyle centers like The Avenue East Cobb were designed to fill gaps in the market—the retail deserts between regional malls—by providing outdoor shopping for the community.

“As these communities have matured around them, they became the center of the community and while The Avenue East Cobb has remained a high-performing asset over the years, NAP sees an opportunity to elevate the destination into a true third place with a modern mix of retailers and restaurants.”

NAP is a Cincinnati-based retail developer with offices in Atlanta, and is currently overseeing a lengthy renovation to Colony Square in Midtown Atlanta. NAP also overhauled Atlantic Station, also in Midtown Atlanta, before selling it off.

Last year Chain Store Age named The Avenue East Cobb one of its “Top 10 Comeback Centers” after weathering closures due to COVID-19.

Created by Atlanta real estate developer Tom Cousins, The Avenue opened in 1999 on nearly 30 acres of land that once housed a golf driving range.

It was among the early models of an outdoor, pedestrian-friendly mall created as an alternative to enclosed suburban shopping centers, and attracted a mix of national retailers and locally-owned shops.

Currently The Avenue features Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, Bed, Bath and Beyond, Eddue Bauer; Gap, High Country Outfitters, Lululemon, Michael’s, Pottery Barn, Talbot’s and Williams-Sonoma.

Established local businesses include Olea Oliva, Drift Fish House & Oyster Bar, Stockyard Burgers, Ansley Atlanta Real Estate and K Squared Artisan Boutique.

NAP puts on more than 200 events annually at Avalon, according to Chain Store Age.

Avalon is a much bigger development than The Avenue East Cobb, with more than 2.3 million square feet of space on more than 80 acres. That includes office and luxury apartment space in addition to nearly 600,000 square feet of retail space.

PGIM purchased The Avenue in 2006 for more than $94 million, according to Cobb Tax Assessor’s records. A PGIM subsidiary, Poag Shopping Centers, still manages The Avenue West Cobb.

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Worksource Cobb to hold July recruitment events

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Worksource Cobb staff is partnering with companies to host recruitment events:

For more information on any of the employment services offered by Worksource Cobb, visit worksourcecobb.org.

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Cobb Chamber of Commerce to hold Access to Capital seminar

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The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb will host the upcoming seminar, Access to Capital: Finance, Foreign Sales, and Foreseen Risks on Tuesday, June 22 at 9 a.m.

This insightful seminar will focus on navigating business owners through the funding landscape while connecting them with resources to help obtain the capital they need to expand their business. Featured experts will offer essential advice on how to finance and increase foreign sales while mitigating risks.

This seminar will discuss how businesses can:

  • Access financing programs for your export sales
  • Extend credit to foreign buyers
  • Reduce the risk of nonpayment from foreign buyers
  • Use vital information from an experienced exporter 

Learn more from presenting experts:

  • David Leonard, Export Finance Manager, SBA Office of Int’l Trade
  • Susan Kintanar, Regional Director, Easter Region, Export-Import Bank
  • Zaheer Faruqi, CEO, Aventure Aviation
  • Darrel Hulsey, Director, UGA SBDC International Trade Center 

A live question and answer session will follow the presentations. The seminar begins at 9 a.m. and is presented by Year Long International Program Sponsor, The Manely Firm, P.C. Registration is free and open to members and non-members at www.cobbchamber.org/events. For more information about SelectCobb, contact Amanda Blanton at ablanton@cobbchamber.org.

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

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Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady
Cobb District Attorney Flynn Broady

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.

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