The annual business event of year in Cobb County, the Summer Joint Association Meeting (JAM), returns July 18 after a successful first year.

The Cobb Chamber of Commerce and the county's 12 business associations, including East Cobb and Northeast Cobb, have united to sponsor the second annual Summer JAM.

Touted as the networking event of the summer, the JAM drew nearly 800 people last year. The event will be held from 5 to 8 p.m. Monday at the Cobb County Civic Center at 548 South Marietta Parkway in Marietta.

Participating organizations also include:
West Cobb Business Association, Acworth Business Association, Smyrna Business Association, Austell Business Association, South Cobb Business Association, Cobb Chamber of Commerce, Vinings Business Association, Kennesaw Business Association, and the Marietta Business Association.        

Cost of event:
Members (of at least one participating organization above): $20 at the door 

General Admission: $30 at the door

Pre-registation ends on July 11.