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Local Entrepreneurs Invited to Cobb County Seminar for Insights on Landing Government and School Contracts

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Published on October 10, 2024
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Local business owners interested into government and educational sector opportunities mark your calendars. Cobb County Government and Cobb School District are collaborating to present a seminar designed to demystify the process of becoming a vendor with local government and schools. According to an announcement on Cobb County's official website, the "How to do Business with Cobb" seminar will take place next Thursday from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Senior Wellness Center located at 1150 Powder Springs Street, Marietta.

To secure a spot at this instructive event, contact Kimberly Jorgensen via email at [email protected] or by phoning 770-528-3317, as space is limited. The initiative, led by Cobb District 3 Commissioner and founder of Keep it in Cobb, JoAnn K. Birrell, aims to provide local businesses with vital insights. "The seminar is an excellent opportunity for business owners to learn about the needs of the County and the Schools, network with department representatives, and learn the step-by-step process to become a vendor," JoAnn K. Birrell explained in statements provided to Cobb County's official website.

This year marks another annual event that has been gathering business owners and local government since 2011. The collaborative effort intends to strengthen community ties and stimulate the local economy by encouraging businesses to bid on government contracts. The seminar promises attendees direct access to network with department representatives, offering a chance to cultivate relationships that could lead to future contracts.

As an effort to enhance economic growth, the How to do Business with Cobb seminar plays a critical role. Keep it in Cobb committee along with the Cobb County Purchasing team and Cobb County School District offer their support to the event, driving forward a tradition that fosters business education and communal economic endeavor. The seminar, by helping business owners with knowledge about local government and educational needs and guiding them through the vendor process, stands as a testament to Cobb County's commitment to local enterprise longevity and success.