East Cobb Biz Scene: A new look for main Avenue entrance

We mentioned a few weeks ago that the main entrance/exit at Avenue East Cobb was undergoing a makeover, and here’s a glimpse of what you’ll see when y0u come and go.

That view is from Chico’s and toward the traffic light at Roswell Road. The same traffic flow pattern is in effect, and the installation of the white tiling, we were told then, was to “create a smoother, more beautiful arrival experience.”

Here’s an aerial look at what’s new.

As for a couple of upcoming restaurants at Avenue we’ve been reporting on since last fall, there’s no new information on when they may be opening. Renovations are continuing at  Tenku Sushi Elevation in one of the new “jewel box” buildings (the other is Press Waffle Co.) and Luga, an Italian concept by Ben and Seth Gjuka, brothers who opened Giulia, an Italian bakery, in Peachtree Corners last April.

Their second location will operate adjacent to Luga and will serve pastries, croissants, sandwiches and a variety of coffee drinks.

Luga had been planning a spring-summer opening, and when we went by over the weekend, there was a sign in front of Luga from Cobb County about an application for an alcohol license. East Cobb News has reached out to Luga for more information.

NCBA announces expo

The Northeast Cobb Business Association announced Monday that it’s holding a business expo on Oct. 9 from 5-7:30 p.m. at Piedmont Church (590 Piedmont Road).

It’s a chance for local businesses to market themselves to the community. Exhibitors tables cost $50 for NCBA members and $100 for non-members, and include a table, social media promotion, and more.

The event includes sponsorships by the Small Business Development Center at KSU, Cobb County Economic Development and the Cobb ranch of Work Source Georgia.

For more information and to reserve a table, click here.

The NCBA women’s networking event is Aug. 12 at Marlow’s Tavern at Shallowford Sandy Plains, and the main luncheon is Aug. 20, also at Piedmont Church.

For more details, click here.

ECBA August events

The East Cobb Business Association has announced its slate of events for August.

The main luncheon on Aug. 19 at WellStar Healthpark includes featured speaker Jeremy Johnson, whose remarks are entitled “Stand Out without Selling Out.”

ECBA’s Toastmaster events are Aug. 6 and 20 at the Rich Hart Global Studios off Powers Ferry Road, and every Friday morning the ECBA hosts an East Cobb Open Networking session at IHOP on Johnson Ferry Road.

For information and to register, click here.

East Cobb Pigskin Preview

On Aug. 21 the East Cobb Area Council of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce will hold its annual East Cobb Pigskin Preview, featuring the head coaches of six high school football teams.

The breakfast meeting is held at the Indian Hills Country Club, and registration and refunds will close on Aug. 15. Click here to sign up.

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