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Cobb County Commissioner Tim Lee It’s not difficult to figure out why people move to Cobb County. We have the lowest tax rate in the metro Atlanta area. We have the highest bond ratings possible. We are home to the state’s largest non-academic, nonprofit health system. We have the benefits of both city and rural living. We have more than 5,000 acres of federally-owned park lands, 35 county-owned park facilities and extensive multi-use trail systems that wind for miles throughout the community. Four major interstates and a modern county-owned airport give us stellar transportation access, while numerous major shopping districts place retail close at hand. We have public transit and public universities. We are home to Fortune 500 companies such as Home Depot and Lockheed Martin. Entertainment giants such as Six Flags over Georgia, Six Flags White Water and in 2017, the Atlanta Braves all call Cobb home. We have a convention center to rival any in the metro area. Just around the corner from that, we have the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre. A main driver for economic growth is our county’s fiscal health. We recently marked the 19th consecutive year that the nation’s top bond rating agencies each recognized us with their “Triple A” ratings, keeping us in the top 1 percent of counties nationwide. Likewise, our Water System is the first AAArated county water/sewer utility in America to gain this recognition by the same bond rating agencies. These singular achievements have become so commonplace to our longtime residents, the public barely thinks of them as news anymore. Instead, our strong sense of fiscal responsibly has become a fact of life and expected by taxpayers. Our accomplishments are enhanced by our conservative policies and investments by the business community. Our partnership in the EDGE program demonstrates our commitment to job creation and economic development. Cooperative efforts by our economic development community are credited with 18 corporate locations and expansions, generating more than $300 million in new investment, creating more than 4,500 new and retained jobs in 2015. Since 2015, Home Depot opened a $200 million IT Center adding 500 jobs, HD Supply announced a new corporate headquarters and 200 news jobs, and Aarons Inc. will be relocating their headquarters to Cobb County. Education points to our bright future. For instance, 4 4 percent of residents have earned bachelor’s degrees, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. the national average is only 28 percent. The Cobb County School District SAT average score of 1515 is 63 points higher than the state average and 17 points higher than the national average. There’s a new energy in Cobb County. It’s a way of life and doing business that’s attracting the nation’s best known brands, passionate entrepreneurs and professionals eager to live out their version of the American dream. Discover the county’s unparalleled assets— charming neighborhoods, highperforming schools and breathtaking recreational offerings and cultural attractions. Cobb County offers quick and easy access to downtown Atlanta and the world’s busiest airport—the gateway to the world—a low cost of living, and a fiscally sound, pro-business government. Plus, you’ll find the nation’s top K-12 and higher education institutions, and quality of life accolades from some of the nation’s top publications. “Cobb’s low cost of doing business gives the county a climate for entrepreneurial success and growth,” says Brooks Mathis, vice president of Economic Development at the Cobb Chamber. “Cobb County is focused on helping local businesses expand, meeting the needs of the small business owner and recruiting new businesses.” In addition to the advantages mentioned above, Cobb County has resources customized to the small business owner. Whether you’re launching a new business or needing assistance as your company grows, the Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Center can help. Ignite HQ, Cobb County’s new entrepreneurial business incubator, launched in partnership with Kennesaw State University and the Cobb Chamber, to provide support to inventors and problem solvers looking to take their business concepts global. Business owners can also look to the Development Authority of Cobb County for funding assistance and CobbWorks for training programs and recruitment assistance. Cobb Chamber is a champion for small businesses offering cost-saving programs, professional development and networking opportunities to help your business achieve more. Cobb County is home to the third-largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State University, and the largest technical college in the state, Chattahoochee Technical College. A talented, skilled workforce lives in Cobb. As of 2009, there are only 52 counties in the United States (with at least 60,000 residents) with a higher percentage of their adult population possessing at least a bachelor’s degree than Cobb County. Cobb County graduates exceeded national and state averages on in all four subject areas. More than two-thirds of Cobb County schools received scores of 80 or higher on the 2012 Georgia College and Career Ready Performance Index. For the 2013 Criterion-Referenced Competency Tests, the percentage of Cobb students meeting or exceeding standards was higher than the state in every content area and grade level. We pay attention to our quality of life and it shows by the number of people who move here. Our steadily increasing population is estimated at more than 720,000 with a median household income of $58,150 in January 2013. is is higher than the median national income of $51,017. Frankly, there are too many reasons to list showing why Cobb County is one of the greatest communities in the nation. Whether you want to tour the hallowed grounds of Kennesaw National Battlefield Park, buy a home without having to pay exorbitant property taxes or enjoy a gourmet meal at a restaurant in the Cumberland area, we have much to offer. Cobb County Cobb County: An Entrepreneurial Community David Connell Cobb County: An Entrepreneurial Community There’s a new energy in Cobb County. It’s a way of life and doing business that’s attracting the nation’s best known brands, passionate entrepreneurs and professionals eager to live out their version of the American dream. Discover the county’s unparalleled assets—charming neighborhoods, high-performing schools, breathtaking recreational offerings and cultural attractions, a thriving dining scene and the lowest tax rates in the metro area. The Home Depot, GE Energy, Genuine Parts Company, The Weather Channel, the Atlanta Braves, and now Atlanta United Football Club all call Cobb home because it’s a place to grow your business. 8 CommunityProfiles >> 2016/2017
The county’s mix of economic development assets is impressive. Cobb County offers quick and easy access to downtown Atlanta and the world’s busiest airport—the gateway to the world—a low cost of living, and a fiscally sound, pro-business government. Plus, you’ll find the nation’s top K-12 and higher education institutions, and quality of life accolades from some of the nation’s top publications. “Cobb’s low cost of doing business gives the county a climate for entrepreneurial success and growth,” says Brooks Mathis, vice president of Economic Development at the Cobb Chamber. “Cobb County is focused on helping local businesses expand, meeting the needs of the small business owner and recruiting new businesses.” In addition to the advantages mentioned above, Cobb County has resources customized to the small business owner. Whether you’re launching a new business or needing assistance as your company grows, Cobb has an entrepreneurial ecosystem available for you, including the Kennesaw State University Small Business Development Center, IgniteHQ, SCORE, and The Edge Connection. Business owners can also look to the Development Authority of Cobb County for funding assistance and CobbWorks for training programs and recruitment assistance. The Cobb Chamber is a champion for small businesses offering cost-saving programs, professional development and networking opportunities to help your business achieve more. Cobb County is home to the third-largest university in Georgia, Kennesaw State University, and the largest technical college in the state, Chattahoochee Technical College. In addition, the county is home to several other higher education offerings including Life University, Georgia Highlands College and several continuing education institutions, such as DeVry University and the University of Phoenix. A talented, skilled workforce lives in Cobb. As of 2009, there are only 52 counties in the United States (with at least 60,000 residents) with a higher percentage of their adult population possessing at least a bachelor’s degree than Cobb County. Cobb County Public School District and Marietta City Schools are two of the state’s top-performing school systems. Cobb’s students Courtesy of the Cobb County Chamber enjoy higher graduation rates and enviable scores on end-of-course testing and national standardized tests. Cobb County offers a tremendous advantage to any business facing the impending shortage of workers as baby boomers approach retirement. The county’s relatively young population has produced a highly sustainable workforce for years and decades to come. As of 2010, 30.5 percent of the population was between the ages of 25 and 44, creating a pipeline of younger talent. The Cobb Chamber has teamed up with many influential economic development partners to enhance supportive infrastructure for small businesses and entrepreneurs. To learn how you can achieve more in Cobb County, call 770-859-2358 or visit selectcobb.com. 770-565-9696 2125 Roswell Road Marietta, GA Local Savings. Get Professional Video for your Website. Pro Video Talent is a complete full service video marketing company Live Web Streaming • Broadcast Television Marketing Videos Call for a Free Consultation 770.485.6667 ProVideoTalent.com “When Your Image Matters” Marietta CommunityProfiles >> 2016/2017 9
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