CUMBERLAND — Mark Jacobson and his wife, Rhonda, owners of Cumberland Diamond Exchange, thanked God, their staff and their customers when they were recognized by the Cobb Chamber of Commerce on Monday, less than a week after their 30th wedding anniversary.
“I’m overwhelmed. My heart is still pounding,” Rhonda Jacobson said. “I feel full of humility and gratitude. ... I wouldhave been happy if someone else had won, but I was real hopeful that we would.”
More than 400 people attended the chamber breakfast at the Cobb Galleria Centre to recognize Cumberland Diamond Exchange as the 2015 Small Business of the Year.
“This year’s winner believes it’s their responsibility to create a better community through partnerships with nonprofits,” said John Loud, whose business, LOUD
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Rhonda and Mark Jacobson, owners of Cumberland Diamond Exchange, the 2015 Small Business of the Year, react to applause during the Cobb Chamber of Commerce breakfast meeting Monday morning at the Cobb Galleria Centre.
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