Join us for the 2024

Cumberland Community Meeting

"WELCOME TO BOOMTOWN"

SAVE THE DATE

March 13 at the
Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
7 a.m. - 9:30 a.m.

Location

Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre
2800 Cobb Galleria Pkwy
Atlanta, GA 30339

BOOMTOWN!

It is an exciting time in Cumberland! Multiple reports have labeled Cumberland as Atlanta’s latest ‘Boomtown.’ Why has Cumberland attracted so many businesses, residents, and visitors? Come find out the secret recipe from expert speakers and panelists on why Cumberland has evolved into a thrilling mix of Fortune 500 companies, businesses, mixed-use developments, retail, multi-family, and entertainment options.

From a national pastime to a national park, from nightlife to wildlife, from retail to recreation, from the Atlanta Ballet to the Atlanta Opera, Cumberland offers something for everyone.

This exciting event will be held at the Cobb Energy Performing Arts Centre headquarters on Wednesday, March 13 from 7 – 9:30 a.m. with breakfast and networking beginning at 7:00 a.m. and the program from 7:45 – 9:30 a.m.

Featuring Atlanta Braves' Derek SChiller and Mike PLant

We are excited to announce Atlanta Braves President & CEO, Derek Schiller, and President & CEO, Braves Development Company, Mike Plant, will join us for an armchair discussion at the Cumberland Community Meeting on Wednesday, March 13! Schiller and Plant will give an update on the record-setting Braves baseball team and share what’s next for The Battery Atlanta and Truist Park.

Sponsor Today

Invest in pre-event, onsite, and post-event exposure that links your organization to the success of the Cumberland community.

SOLD OUT! Sponsorship deadline: March 1

Questions? Contact Kim Menefee at kmenefee@cumberlandcid.org

PROGRAM LINEUP

ARMCHAIR DISCUSSION WITH BRAVES LEADERSHIP

Derek Schiller

President & CEO, Atlanta Braves

Mike PLant

President & CEO, Braves Development Company

Rob Garcia

(Moderator)

Pinnacle Financial Partners,
Regional President

One Cumberland Board Chair

CUMBERLAND'S RISE TO PRESTIGE

A panel of experts will showcase Cumberland’s smart growth and its emergence as a thriving and vibrant economic powerhouse – boasting Class A office space; updated retail options with Cumberland Mall, the Galleria, and The Battery Atlanta; growing accessibility options; and the rise of more multifamily communities. The panel will delve into the area’s cultural and demographic shifts, explore the range of the amenities available to tenants, residents, and visitors; and discuss area investment opportunities and economic outlook insights.

KATHY FARRELL

Head of Commercial Real Estate, TRUIST

ZAC MARQUESS

President, Southeast Region, Goldenrod Companies

BRENT SMITH

President & CEO, Piedmont Office Realty Trust

MICHELE SWANN

General Manager/CEO Cobb-Marietta Coliseum & Exhibit Hall Authority

CHAD KOENIG

(MODERATOR)

Executive Director, Cushman Wakefield

THE FUTURE OF MOBILIBTY IN CUMBERLAND

Cumberland is where people and businesses thrive. A place with unparalleled access, Cumberland boasts an extensive, robust, transportation network with 38 miles of connected trails, untethered connectivity into two major interstates, and so much more. Learn how the Cumberland Sweep, a 3-mile corridor with dedicated walking and biking lanes, and an autonomous shuttle system, will transform the community. Additionally, hear from industry experts as they dive into the future of Cumberland’s mobility through emerging, autonomous vehicle (AV) technology, key transportation infrastructure projects, and transit options for the region.