Cobb County is currently working on its very first Economic Development Strategic Plan (EDSP)! The purpose of this EDSP is to build on prior planning efforts, developing a focused lens on overarching goals and implementable strategies to promote economic growth and enrich the quality of life in Cobb County.

With our consultant team, led by KB Advisory Group, we will be:

• Taking a deep dive into where the County stands today,
• Gathering feedback from residents and businesses across the County to understand your own economic visions for the next five years, as well as current challenges,
• Convene with partners locally, regionally, and at the state level to devise efficient and coordinated economic development efforts, and
• Develop a comprehensive, implementable plan that includes a detailed blueprint with specific strategies and action items for us to pursue over the next five years.

CLICK HERE to visit our Strategic Plan page to see how you can contribute!

NOTE: Online registration is full. Register in person at the event. 

Sign up to network with private industry, local government, and federal representatives at the Cobb County Small Business Forum. The event will be held 9 a.m. - noon Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025 at Jim R. Miller Park Event Center, 2245 Callaway Road SW, Marietta.

Gain insights into upcoming projects, contracting opportunities, small business support programs, funding resources, and more.  

Meet experts from

• Brasfield & Gorie
• McCarthy Building Companies, Inc.
• Small Business Administration
• Atlanta Housing Authority
• Georgia Dept. of Administrative Services
• Georgia Dept. of Transportation
• DBE Support Services
• DeKalb County
• Cherokee County
• Douglas County
• City of Smyrna
• J.E. Dunn Construction
• and more

Information here: https://www.cobbcounty.gov/events/cobb-county-small-business-forum