Cobb business, chamber summer meeting set for Wednesday

The 2nd annual Summer J.A.M. (Joint Association Meeting) of the Cobb Chamber of Commerce and Coalition of Cobb Business Association is set for Wednesday at the Cobb Civic Center.

The J.A.M. highlights the relationships the chamber has built with area small businesses and promotes the county's 11 business associations. The event also provides a networking opportunity for county businesses.

The J.A.M. begins at 5 p.m.; tickets: $30 at the door.

Information: www.cobbchamber.org/summerjam; Tya Dawson, 77-859-2341

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