WEBINAR RECORDINGS

Tuesday, March 31, 2020

Guided by business experts and community leaders, the webinar walks business owners through the resources available for small and large businesses, including navigating the Small Business Administration (SBA) loan application process, the federal stimulus CARES act, and the Cobb Chamber's strategy and resources to help businesses during and after this time. In addition, attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Speakers include:

• John Loud, 2020 Cobb Chamber Chairman and President of LOUD Security Systems
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO
• Drew Tonsmeire, Georgia Small Business Development Center Area Director
• Sam Fuchs, CEO of Blue Yonder
• Jonathan Crumly, Taylor English Duma & Taylor English Decisions

Tuesday, April 7, 2020

Following last week's business recovery webinar, hear from banking and financial experts to help you navigate the federal stimulus CARES Act application processes as well as other resources that will help you and your organization through this time. Speakers include:

• Terry DeWitt, CenterState Bank Cobb President
• Jeff Fucito, Mauldin & Jenkins Partner in Charge
• Chris Gruehn, Pinnacle Financial Partners Advisor
• Clark Hungerford, Vinings Bank President & Chief Credit Officer
• John Loud, 2020 Chamber Chairman & President of LOUD Security Systems
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO

Tuesday, April 14, 2020

Join us for part three of the how to webinar series on business recovery. This week focuses on hearing from experts that can help you manage the many human resources changes and complexities as well as motivate your team during this challenging time. This webinar is for business owners, managers, executives and human resources professionals. Speakers Include:

• Mark Butler, Commissioner, Georgia Department of Labor
• Dave Cole, Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
• Tammy Cohen, Founder & Chief Visionary Officer, InfoMart
• Secret Holland, VP of Human Resources & Community Affairs for Gas South
• John Loud, Cobb Chamber Chairman & LOUD Security President
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO

Friday, April 17, 2020

Join us as we hear from Shari Martin, Executive Director of the Cobb Community Foundation with an overview of the current nonprofit landscape in Cobb. We'll then open it up for idea sharing with area nonprofit leaders of what organization needs are and what's working for them. Businesses and individuals interested in learning how to get involved and connect your resources with the community are highly encouraged to attend.

Tuesday, April 21, 2020

Join us for our fourth installment of our how to webinar series on business recovery. This week our speaker panel discusses making tactful decisions regarding your brand and marketing campaigns during the COVID-19 pandemic. Our panel of experts will share how to make mindful choices that will resonate with your audience. Speakers Include:

• John Cristadoro, President, Alliance Activation
• Travis Knight, Vice President of Marketing, Marietta Daily Journal
• Cheryl Musial, Chief Strategy Officer at Mopdog Creative
• Charday Oldacre, C.E.O. & Branding Specialist, Nueway Studios
• Jordan Sandler, Founder, Frenik Marketing Group
• John Loud, Cobb Chamber Chairman & LOUD Security Systems, Inc. President
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO

Tuesday, April 28, 2020

In this crisis, new information and changes arrive daily. Every business will need the right approach to come out of this changed business climate brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic. As businesses shift toward reopening, we're here to help you determine your next steps. U.S. Senator David Perdue joins local experts in business planning, banking, accounting, and small business owners to guide you in your recovery and reopening plan. Speakers include:

• U.S. Senator David Perdue
• Drew Tonsmeire, Area Director of Georgia Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University
• Sabre Linahan, CPA, Partner, Smith & Howard
• Joseph Malbrough, Owner of the UPS Store on Cobb Parkway-Smynra
• Christal McNair, Senior Vice President Commercial Relationship Officer, Renasant Bank
• Mike Schroeder, Managing Partner, Carrabba's Italian Grill-Kennesaw
• John Loud, Cobb Chamber Chairman & President, LOUD Security Systems

Tuesday, May 5, 2020

Join health experts for an update on how COVID-19 is impacting all facets of our community and learn the required and recommended safety measures to reopen your business. Attendees will have an opportunity to ask questions. Speakers include:

• Callie Andrews, President, Wellstar Cobb Hospital
• Lisa Crossman, Deputy Director, Cobb & Douglas Public Health
• Dr. Dan Salinas, Chief Medical Officer, Children's Healthcare of Atlanta
• John Loud, Cobb Chamber 2020 Chairman & President, LOUD Security Systems

Thursday, May 7, 2020

Join us to chat as restaurateurs as we idea share around the successes and challenges we face regarding reopening our dining rooms.

We'll hear from Mike Schroeder, Proprietor of Carabba's in Kennesaw as he shares his experience and lessons learned in the first week of reopening to dine-in guests. We'll then open up the discussion to all restaurant leaders on the call to share about their expectations and plans, as well as what guests can expect as we move into re-welcoming our regulars, and approach Mother's Day weekend. Interested dining patrons, vendors, etc. also welcome to attend.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

As we get back to business, we need each other now more than ever, and the Chamber is here to continue to support, connect, and advocate for you. Join us as we host a Virtual Open House highlighting the many ways the Cobb Chamber works to support its members. You will hear from staff regarding all the benefits of membership, how to save dollars and about programs to plug in team members at all levels of your organization. You'll also hear from some of your fellow members about how engagement with the Chamber has impacted them both professionally and personally.

Wednesday, May 27, 2020

There are many factors to consider as you prepare to reopen, and we're here to help you! Our panel of legal experts will guide you and answer any questions you may have. Thanks to the generous donation of our panelists for providing their time pro-bono, this event is free for you and the first 500 attendees to sign up. Panelists include:

• Neera Bahl, Principal Attorney, Neera Bahl Legal Consulting
• Dave Cole, Partner, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
• Scott Gregory, Managing Member, Gregory, Doyle, Calhoun & Rogers, LLC
• Christina Moore, Partner, Taylor English
• Justin O'Dell, Partner, O'Dell & O'Neal
• John Loud, 2020 Cobb Chamber Chairman & President of LOUD Security Systems

Tuesday, June 2, 2020

The next business recovery webinar updates you with timely information for COVID-19 recovery. This webinar will help you navigate follow-up for the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) including appropriately spending the money, applying for loan forgiveness, as well as answer any questions you may have. This event is free to attend thanks to the generosity of experts lending their time to help you and other businesses. Panelists include:

• Jeff Patterson, Manager of Lender Relations at the U.S. Small Business Administration, Atlanta District Office
• Drew Tonsmeire, Area Director of Georgia Small Business Development Center
• Sam Olens, Counsel, Dentons Public Policy Practice and State Attorneys General Group Member
• Lawson Kirkland, ServisFirst Bank Senior Vice President
• John Loud, Cobb Chamber Chairman &President of LOUD Security Systems
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO

Thursday, Jan. 7, 2021

On December 27, President Trump signed a $900 billion of relief in an emergency measure for businesses and households impacted by the pandemic. The package supplies $325 billion in relief for small businesses, including a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program. For this next business recovery webinar, our panel of experts help you to learn more about and navigate this next round of the Payroll Protection Program (PPP) for your organization. Attendees will also be able to ask questions. Speakers include:

• Jonathan Crumly, Taylor English Decisions Founding Principal
• Jeff Fucito, Mauldin & Jenkins Partner in Charge
• Clark Hungerford, Vinings Bank President & Chief Credit Officer
• Drew Tonsmeire, UGA Small Business Development Center at KSU Area Director
• John Loud, Cobb Chamber Board of Directors Chairman 2020-2021
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO

Tuesday, March 2, 2021

We're continuing our recovery webinar series since the pandemic began to equip you with the latest tools and resources. At this webinar, you'll learn from experts on changes to the Payroll Protection Program (PPP), tax credit opportunities and other upcoming deadlines to help your business through the impacts of the pandemic. Attendees will be able to ask questions through the webinar chat function. Speakers include:

• Carl Garner, Mauldin & Jenkins CPAs & Advisors Partner
• John Garner, OneDigital Benefits Consultant
• Darin Mitchell, Chase Bank Executive Director for Middle Market & Commercial Banking
• Drew Tonsmeire, Georgia Small Business Development Center Area Director
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO
• John Loud, Cobb Chamber Board of Directors Chairman

To download the full PowerPoint presentation, click here.

Wednesday, March 24, 2021

The American Rescue Plan is a $1.9 trillion COVID relief bill that includes targeted financial aid for the restaurant industry, new provisions for small businesses across other industries, and more money for the Paycheck Protection Program. This webinar will help business owners and professionals take advantage of the bill's various relief plans and grant opportunities. Speakers include:

• Drew Tonsmeire, Georgia Small Business Development Center Area Director
• Rob Garcia, Atlanta Market President, Pinnacle Financial Partners
• Zack Leder, Tax Partner, Bennett Thrasher LLP
• Sharon Mason, Cobb Chamber President & CEO
• John Loud, 2021 Cobb Chamber Chairman

To download the full presentation from Drew Tonsmeire, click here. To download the full presentation from Zack Leder, click here.