Northeast Cobb Business Association upcoming events

Monthly Luncheon with Tracy Styf, Town Center CID (Wed, November 18, 2026)

Wed, 18 Nov 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Planning With Purpose: Town Center's

30-Year Master Plan

Planning is part of Town Center’s DNA. Across a 6.25-square-mile district supporting more than 36,000 jobs, thoughtful planning helps guide the community’s future. Master plans inform nearly every decision Town Center Community makes, from transportation priorities and capital investments to economic development and public spaces. But those plans are only as strong as the ideas that shape them. As we look ahead to the next 30 years, we want to hear from the people who live, work, study, commute, shop, dine, and invest here. Your ideas will help shape the vision for what comes next.

Tracy Styf is Executive Director of the Town Center Community Improvement District (CID), bringing more than 25 years of experience in community and economic development. Under her leadership, the CID has secured more than $130 million in grant funding for infrastructure and quality-of-life improvements.

Monthly Luncheon with Ike Reighard (Wed, December 16, 2026)

Wed, 16 Dec 2026 16:30:00 GMT

Inspiration from Ike!

Drawing on decades of experience in leadership, business and community service, Dr. Reighard will share insights and perspective designed to encourage and challenge today’s business and community leaders.

Presentation topic and additional details coming soon.

Dr. Ike Reighard is President and CEO of MUST Ministries, one of Georgia’s largest and most respected nonprofit organizations serving individuals and families in need. A longtime pastor, author, speaker, and community leader, he is known for his engaging approach to leadership, purpose and building stronger communities.

Monthly Luncheon with Steven Phelan (Wed, January 20, 2027)

Wed, 20 Jan 2027 16:30:00 GMT

The From Doing It All to Scaling It Up:

Building a Business That Can Grow Beyond You

Can I scale? Do I want to scale? How do I scale? The focus will be on how to work on your business rather than in your business and will cover a variety of ways to think about the scaling issue.

As Professor of Entrepreneurship at Kennesaw State University’s Coles College of Business, Steven's work focuses on entrepreneurship, strategy, business growth and scalability. He also leads KSU’s STRIVE program, helping established business owners develop the strategy and tools needed to take their companies to the next level.

Monthly Luncheon with Roger Tutterow (Wed, February 17, 2027)

Wed, 17 Feb 2027 16:30:00 GMT

On the Economic, Political, and Business Climate

What’s ahead for the economy—and what could it mean for your business? Dr. Roger Tutterow will offer timely perspective on the economic, political and business forces shaping the months ahead, helping local leaders better understand the trends that could affect their businesses and our region.

Dr. Roger Tutterow is Professor of Economics and holder of the Henssler Financial Endowed Chair at Kennesaw State University. A widely recognized economic expert and frequent media commentator, he has advised three Georgia governors and speaks across the country on economic, business and political trends and what they mean for businesses and communities.