This article is number four in a series of profiles of the Cobb Chamber’s 2015 Top 25 Small Businesses of the Year. Check back with Chamber Ink everyday in May for a new profile on a different Top 25 Business. We will wrap up the series on June 1 with the announcement of the 2015 Small Business of the Year.
Serving our community since 1947, The Bottoms Group (TBG) is a specialized provider of employee benefit services, life insurance and estate planning. Able to provide services to large and small businesses as well as individuals, TBG utilizes a national network to supply clients with numerous services to fit each need.
TBG puts a focus on “Getting it Right,” the title of owner Gary Bottoms’ book oriented around 10 strategies of estate planning for families and businesses. The firm has given away over 500 copies of the book, helping families to avoid regrets when it comes to financial planning. TBG clients are accustomed to receiving security, confidence and direction – way more than just insurance.
In a business built on long-term relationships, Bottoms’ children’s involvement in the business has assisted in the growth of the multi-generational firm. The sheer longevity of The Bottoms Group brand and attention to personal relationships set it apart from the competition.
Business profile:
Owner: Gary Bottoms
Industry: Insurance Agency and Brokerage
Year Established: 1947
Location: Marietta
Number of Employees: 9
Percentage of Growth in 2014: 16%
Did You Know?: The Bottoms Group has a big heart! In 2014, the firm donated over 900 hours in community service and made over $70,000 in charitable donations.
