Town Center Community to Host Third Annual State of The District Event

Town Center Community will host its third annual State of the District event on October 22 at 8 a.m. at the Governors Gun Club, located at 1005 Cobb Place Blvd. NW, in Kennesaw. This annual gathering brings together industry leaders, community members and key stakeholders to discuss the district’s growth and success, its vision for 2025 and to recognize the winners of the 2024 Townie Awards, which celebrate outstanding community leaders, developers and businesses in the Town Center area.

“The State of the District event offers businesses valuable insight into the strategic developments shaping our community’s economic landscape,” said Tracy Styf, Executive Director of Town Center Community. “By coming together, we can foster strong partnerships that will benefit the entire Town Center area for years to come.”

This year’s event will feature two panel discussions:

The World Stage Panel will explore the impact of Kennesaw State University joining Conference USA and Fifth Third Stadium’s selection as a training base for the 2026 World Cup. Panelists include:

• Rachel Rogers, Vice President Sports Sales & Engagement of Cobb Sports Alliance
• Randy Koporc, Regional President of Fifth Third Bank
• Teddy Parrish, President & CIO of Parrish Capital

The Economic Drivers and Resilience Panel will examine how Town Center’s diverse industries contribute to economic resilience and development. Panelists include:

• Ashley West, Regional Economic Development Manager of Georgia Power Economic Development
• Mike Alexander, COO of Atlanta Regional Commission
• Michael Davis, Co-founder and Partner of D&G Development Group

All proceeds from the State of the District event will go to the Lanie Shipp Hoover Fund, which supports future trail, park and greenspace projects in the Town Center area.

Sponsorship opportunities are available for organizations and businesses to support the event. Current sponsors:

• Gold Sponsors: Capital City Public Affairs, Cobb Travel & Tourism, Crane Elder Law Firm, Croy, Georgia Power Foundation, Son & Sons
• Silver Sponsors: Arcadis, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Cooper Carry, Council for Quality Growth, Dentons, DeNyse, Kennesaw State University, LGE Credit Union

Tickets and event sponsorships are available online at towncentercid.com/surveys-events

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About the Town Center Community

Town Center Community is comprised of the Town Center Community Improvement District (CID) and its nonprofit partner, the Town Center Community Alliance.

The Town Center CID, established in 1997, is focused on safety, beautification, economic growth, and infrastructure improvements within the district. For larger infrastructure projects, the CID leverages its funding to complete the critical first steps like planning, studies, and initial concept design that make projects more competitive for federal, state, and local funding.

Established in 2015, the Town Center Community Alliance is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization focused on bringing quality-of-life improvements and programs to the Town Center Community. The Alliance is run by a board of directors and relies on donations from the public, community partners, corporate sponsors, and the Town Center CID to fully fund and develop projects and programs. From public art and aesthetic fixtures to small parks and bikeshare, the Alliance helps attract businesses and residents to the area, boost economic development and shape a sense of community.

Together, the Town Center CID and the Alliance work to make Town Center Community one of the most accessible, prosperous and exciting areas in Metro Atlanta.

www.towncentercid.com