The Cobb Chamber and SelectCobb announced and recognized the recipients of the 2026 Employer Excellence Certification at this year’s Economic Development Summit.
The Employer Excellence Certification program, launched early this year, provides a new opportunity for companies to highlight and promote their exceptional workplaces to new and existing talent. Each applicant was evaluated by a committee of human resource experts against a comprehensive rubric spanning seven categories: Workplace Flexibility & Work-Life Integration, Employee Engagement, Employee Development, Health, Well-Being & Safety, Compensation & Financial Well-Being, Company Civility & Culture, and Community & Employee Impact.
“This program is designed to increase access to a quality workforce by serving as a symbol of a company’s commitment to its people,” said Dana Johnson, Chief Operating Officer of the Cobb Chamber and Executive Director of SelectCobb. “The Cobb Chamber & SelectCobb are proud to highlight companies in the metro Atlanta region that are prioritizing their people and their workplace.”
Congratulations to the 2026 Employer Excellence Certification recipients:
Gold Certification
Cobb & Douglas Public Health
Cobb County- Marietta Water Authority
Focus People, Inc.
UCB
Silver Certification
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A.G. Rhodes
Chattahoochee Technical College
City of Mableton
Moore Ingram Johnson & Steele
Bronze Certification
1885 Grill
Allison-Smith Company
Coolray Heating & Cooling LLC
Futren Hospitality
Southeastern Engineering, Inc.
About the Employer Excellence Certification
The Employer Excellence Certification program recognizes businesses that demonstrate an exceptional commitment to employee well-being, engagement, and long-term retention. This program is administered by SelectCobb and the Cobb Chamber of Commerce, with applicants being evaluated by a committee of independent judges who are experts in the human resources field. All applicants, regardless of certification status, receive feedback regarding strengths and areas of improvement with practical solutions.
The 2027 Employer Excellence Certification Applications will open in spring of 2027. For more information, please visit the Employer Excellence Certification page.
For more information about the Employer Excellence Certification program, contact Katie Scott Troy at ktroy@cobbchamber.org or 770-859-2353.
About the Cobb Chamber
At the Cobb Chamber, we believe in the power of ambition. Through our wealth of programming and partnerships, we unite the region’s most innovative, informed, and determined people so that they can achieve more. And through our advocacy and initiatives, we ensure that our county is a healthy place to do business. While our members span industry, background, and experience, we share a common desire: to see Cobb County flourish. For more information, visit www.cobbchamber.org.
About SelectCobb
Devoted to fostering strong economic development in Cobb County, SelectCobb is a partnership that works to attract top-tier enterprises and talent. With our county’s impressive array of competitive advantages to support growth — a world-class workforce, a healthy business climate, and an enviable location — we’re excited to welcome even more of the world’s trailblazers and industry leaders. Because when more businesses select Cobb, we bring investment, opportunity, and jobs home. Visit Selectcobb at www.selectcobb.com.
