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Economic Development Monthly News & Updates |
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The Economic Development office offers personalized assistance in identifying resources to help your business succeed. If you are looking to locate or expand in Smyrna, contact this office for demographics or incentive details.
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Updates From Mayor Derek Norton at
The STATE OF THE CITY
The Cobb Chamber hosted the State Of The City with Mayor Norton on Wednesday, August 27 at the Smyrna Community Center.
In his second State of the City address, Mayor Derek Norton shared updates on city-wide developments, a 2021 year-in-review, and plans for the future of Smyrna. With a new brewery and downtown redesign well underway, the city has many existing developments.
Click here to see Mayor Norton's State of the City address. |
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Mayor Norton Announces 150th Birthday Celebration Bands and New Culture & Spirit Festival |
During his State of the City address, Mayor Norton announced that the opening for the 150th Birthday Celebration concert is Toad and the Wet Sprocket with TRAIN headlining. The 150th Birthday Celebration will be held on Saturday, October 8 with activities beginning at 11:00 am at the new Culture & Spirit Festival with multiple performances and celebratory activities around City Hall and in the Market Village. Toad the Wet Sprocket and TRAIN will perform on the main stage on Atlanta Road in the evening and there will be the traditional fireworks display at the end. Follow the City of Smyrna's social media for more information as the date approaches and look for the event listing and information pages coming soon for the big happening on the City of Smyrna website at SmyrnaGa.gov with table sales to be announced soon.
For more information click here. |
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Kenny's Great Pies Supporting the Smyrna Community |
Smyrna Economic Development staff recently visited Kenny’s Great Pies for a company tour and visit. We were able to speak with Gary Muter (CEO) Darryl Johnson (VP of Sales and Marketing) and Felicia Gordon (Corporate Recruiter). Kenny's Great Pies is a great supporter of the Smyrna community, donating hundreds of pies for events and programs throughout Smyrna. Located at 5200 Highlands Parkway, Smyrna, GA 30082, the company has a pie window open to the public. Stop by if you’re in the area and have a taste for some Kenny’s Pies. Also, the company is actively adding to its team of excellence.
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Smyrna City Council Adopts A Millage Rate Equal to Last Year's Rate
The City of Smyrna adopted a millage rate of 8.99 mills in July. The City’s millage rate has remained the same since 2008.
For more information and to read the full report, click here.
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Welcome New Smyrna Businesses |
Smyrna is an excellent place to start and grow your business. We are very excited to have these new companies as part of our thriving business community. We recognize the value of their investment and wish to serve as a helpful resource.
Click here to view the New Smyrna Business listing.
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Business & Networking Events |
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Marquee Monday
Presented by Superior Plumbing with
Featured Speaker 61st Mayor of Atlanta,
Andre Dickens
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8:00 am - 10:00 am
The Cobb Chamber will host its Marquee Monday breakfast on August 8 at the Coca-Cola Roxy Theatre with the 61st Mayor of Atlanta, Andre Dickens. Mayor Dickens will share his priorities as a new mayor, including how the City of Atlanta is a partner with Cobb County and the metro region. Also at the breakfast, the Next Generation Award, presented by The Mazloom Law Firm LLC, will be given to two outstanding young professionals.
For more information and registration click here.
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CELEBRATING METRO ATLANTA’S HISPANIC BUSINESS LEADERS
Join SelectCobb for a special Hispanic Professionals Business Mixer, in partnership with the Georgia Hispanic Chamber of Commerce. Please join SelectCobb for an evening of networking and light appetizers, while overlooking beautiful Truist Park on Tuesday, August 30, from 6:00 pm - 7:30 pm, at COBB CHAMBER | 100 Circle 75 Pkwy. | Suite 1000 | Atlanta, GA 30339.
Additional details to follow. For more information and registration click here.
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International Seminar:
How To Do Business In Canada
Join the Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb for their upcoming International Seminar:
How to do Business in Canada webinar on
Monday, August 29 from 10:00 am to 11:30 am
This program will be held virtually via Zoom and is open to all interested attendees. The webinar will feature a panel of experts discussing export opportunities to Canada for Georgia companies, resources their respective organizations can provide interested businesses, unique challenges in regulations and requirements, and things to consider when entering the Canadian market.
CONFIRMED PANELISTS
David Weiner, Delegate, Québec Delegation Atlanta
Paule Mathieu, Deputy Director, Canadian Trade Commissioner Service- Quebec
Ludovic Ortuno, Managing Director- Canada, Georgia Department of Economic Development
Francine Lapointe, Director- Foreign Market Development, Québec International
RSVP by Sunday, August 28 using the link above.
For more information and registration click here.
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August Network Luncheon
Keynote Speaker:
Join the Smyrna Business Association for the August Networking Luncheon featuring Keynote Speaker: Donald H. Whitney, Founder, President & CEO, Corporate Sports Unlimited, on Thursday, August 4, from 11:30 am to 1:00 pm.
SBA welcomes Don Whitney, Brian Whitney, and Laura Clark of Smyrna-based Corporate Sports Unlimited to share their company’s mission: “Moving the Health & Event World Forward by Improving the Well-Being of Others”.
For more information and to register click here.
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Economic Development Team |
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Andrea Worthy
Economic Development Director
City of Smyrna
(678) 631-5348
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Sherita Martin
Economic Development Coordinator
City of Smyrna
(678) 631-5419
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Smyrna Economic Development
3180 Atlanta Road
Smyrna, GA 30080
(678) 631-5419
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