Atlanta, GA
Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens will speak at Cobb Chamber event
The Cobb Chamber introduced in a information launch that Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens would be the keynote speaker on the Chamber’s subsequent Marquee Monday occasion on August 8.
The Chamber’s information launch describing the theme of the mayor’s speech and how one can reserve tickets is reprinted beneath:
The Cobb Chamber’s Marquee Monday occasion collection continues on August 8 on the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre with the 61st Mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens. Mayor Dickens will share his priorities as a brand new mayor, together with how the Metropolis of Atlanta is a companion with Cobb County and the metro area.
Mayor Dickens’ agenda is rooted in “Shifting Atlanta Ahead,” by way of bettering public security, growing alternatives for town’s younger folks, empowering neighborhoods, and investing in housing and combatting homelessness, all whereas fostering a tradition of integrity within the Metropolis.
Mayor Dickens was sworn in as Mayor in January 2022. Early accomplishments embrace making the Metropolis’s first-ever funding in early childhood schooling; the institution of the Nightlife Division to deal with institutions with a historical past of excessive crime; the reestablishment of the Pothole Posse to quickly reply to residents’ reviews; and main the profitable coalition to maintain Atlanta complete in opposition to a de-annexation effort.
Previous to his election as Mayor, Dickens served eight years as an at-large Metropolis Council member. He has been an entrepreneur for over a decade in each the non-public and nonprofit sectors and a pacesetter in Atlanta’s tech sector.
Along with the keynote presentation, the Cobb Chamber’s Cobb Younger Professionals will current the 2022 Subsequent Era Award.
Registration is now open by way of August 3 for the August Marquee Monday. Tickets are $35 for Cobb Chamber members and $40 for non-members. Attendees could register for the occasion at https://bit.ly/3yzByvL.
Doorways open at 8 a.m. and this system begins promptly at 8:45 a.m. Parking is accessible at The Battery Pink Deck totally free as much as three hours. For additional parking choices, please check with the Battery Atlanta Parking Information. A safety screening shall be required at check-in.
The Marquee Monday Sequence is offered by Superior Plumbing. The August Marquee Monday is sponsored by Wellstar Well being System, Coca-Cola Roxy & Stay Nation Particular Occasions, Delaware North, Subsequent Web page Occasion Companies, and Amerevent.
For extra details about the Marquee Monday occasion collection, contact Jani Dix at jdix@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2335.
Concerning the Cobb Chamber
The Cobb Chamber, included with the state because the Cobb County Chamber of Commerce, is the biggest enterprise group within the county.
The President and CEO of the Cobb Chamber is Sharon Mason, the Chief Working Officer is Dana Johnson, and the Chairwoman of the Board of Administrators is Britt Fleck.
Initiatives of the Cobb Chamber embrace Cobb Govt Girls, Cobb Younger Professionals, and the Space Councils: Cumberland, East Cobb, Marietta, Northwest Cobb (Acworth, Kennesaw, West Cobb), Smyrna and South Cobb.
On its web site the Cobb Chamber promotes itself as follows:
As probably the most influential enterprise advocacy organizations in Georgia and one of many high three chambers within the nation, the Cobb Chamber is devoted to bringing the neighborhood and its leaders collectively to create jobs and strengthen the financial system and high quality of life so companies and the neighborhood can obtain extra.
Who We Are: We’re a neighborhood of companies working collectively to advance a vibrant financial system.
Why We Do It: When companies thrive, communities flourish.
What We Do (Our Mission): Collectively, with various partnerships, we:
- Appeal to, recruit and retain jobs.
- Assist firms begin, develop and prosper.
- Advocate and collaborate to boost our state’s enterprise local weather.
- Join members to alternatives, new networks, and sources.
- Develop workforce and help schooling.
- Domesticate present and future leaders.