The ChamberLink
August 11, 2017
HELP US GROW


Taking the +One Challenge means you are committed to helping your Chamber grow! Chamber members who recruit a new member will receive a $25 gift card from a Chamber member business for each membership obtained * .  Each month, one lucky recruiter will be promoted on the homepage of CherokeeChamber.com for having taken the +One Challenge.  This could be you!
 
Help your Chamber grow by taking the +ONE CHALLENGE...Recruit a member TODAY
 
*Your name must be listed as the recruiter when the completed membership application and payment are submitted.
UPCOMING EVENTS
 
PRESENTED BY:
 
Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber Chairman of the Board, Bryan Reynolds, and Chamber President/CEO, Pam Carnes! Before the hour ends, you will have a chance to share about your business or organization for all to hear!

Don't forget to bring items for the share table!

Tuesday, August 15th
10:00 - 11:00 am

COST:
Chamber Members:  $5
Future Members: $10
Payable at the door.  No reservation required.

LOCATION:
Chamber of Commerce Board Room
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton 
 
SchmoozaPalooza is designed to bring businesses together in a fun and casual networking environment. Exhibitors will have a table top display that will allow them to promote their business and make new contacts while attendees will enjoy door prizes, food, and fun while previewing the latest products and services featured at SchmoozaPalooza.  
  
Tuesday, August 15th 
4:30-7:30 PM 
 
Located at: 
 

8371 Main St., Woodstock

Free Admission! 
open to the public 
Networking
Exhibitors 
A Taste of Cherokee
Door Prizes
 
Presented By:
Supported by:
 
Email Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com
or call 770-345-0400 for more information!
 
 Presented by:  
 
"Top 10 Mistakes In An Employee Handbook
That Create Legal Exposure For Employers"


Presented by:
Brad Adler, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP

  
Wednesday, August 16th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
 
LOCATION:
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Terrace Level    

Simply stated, done right, employee handbooks provide employers with an important shield to defend against (or possibly avoid) employment claims, including claims accusing the employer of discrimination, harassment, overtime violations or breach of contract.  But done wrong, employee handbooks can be used as a sword by opportunistic plaintiff's employment lawyers to take advantage of clumsy, inaccurate or unlawful language in a handbook.  It is critical that employers review their handbook every year to ensure that the policies in their handbook keep up with their actual business practices and constantly changing employment laws.

Please join us for this workshop as we:
  • Identify some of the top mistakes that are made in an employee handbook, including within equal employment opportunity, wage and hour, confidentiality, social media, internet and email, workplace accident and substance abuse policies
  • Offer practical tips on how to enforce and manage policies in your employee handbook
  • Discuss how to update your employee handbook without raising red flags to your employees
    
Cost:
Members: $25; after 8/8: $30
Future Members: $45
  
RSVP to   Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com  
or 770-345-0040. 

Register Online! 


This one day conference will feature four speakers who will share thought provoking information to be used both on the job and in life!

PRESENTED BY:
 

WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 30TH

8:45 AM-3 PM 
(followed by an optional campus tour from 3:15-4 PM)

LOCATED AT:
Falany Performing Arts Center
7300 Reinhardt College Parkway
Waleska, GA 30183

COST:
$50/members  
$75/future members 
Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, and two networking breaks.


SPEAKERS
    


breakfast SPONSOR:



LUNCH SPONSOR:
 


LUNCH SPONSOR:  


 
Email  Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information!


OUR VISION
To be the premier comprehensive resource for the Cherokee County business community.
OUR MISSION
To promote business and the community while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life.
FROM OUR SPONSOR


   
Back by popular demand . . .
UGA SBDC CREDIT SCHOOL
 at Kennesaw State University

Presented by the US Small Business Administration and UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University.
 
This innovative program is an intensive, full-day workshop that will teach you everything you need to know about getting a business loan, from start to finish.

Over the last 5 years, the experts at The University of Georgia Small Business Development Center (UGA SBDC) helped small business owners obtain over $722 million in capital raised through loans and equity financing.  Now you can learn from the UGA SBDC professionals at  The Credit School, a full-day intensive boot camp specifically designed for minorities, women, veterans and people with disabilities held in five convenient metro-Atlanta locations.
The Credit School provides startups a nd small business owners an exclusive opportunity to learn from experts who have already helped thousands of people secure business loans. 

Key takeaways include:

  • What SBA loans are, how they work and how to get one.
  • The impact of negative personal credit and what you can do about it.
  • How bankers think and why it matters.
  • How other small business owners successfully got funded
  • Talk with commercial bankers, SBA lenders, & untraditional lenders

Just $69! Includes breakfast, lunch, and all materials.
Limited seating

Register early for 25% off - promo code credit2017
 

QUICK LINKS
Events Calendar
Like us on Facebook!
CherokeeChamber.com

 
Download Nomination Form! 



THE CHAMBER'S VERSION
OF THE AMAZING RACE!

Back by popular demand, teams of two will participate in activities at destinations throughout Cherokee County. The event involves teamwork, physical skill, mental toughness, networking & amazing fun!
 
ARE YOU UP TO THE CHALLENGE!
 
 

Registration Deadline: 
Noon, Tuesday, September 26th

Call or Email Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 
or Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information! 



 Presented by: 

 
CPR/AED TRAINING
  
THURSDAY, August 24th 
 
9:00 AM - 12:30 PM   
 
LOCATION:
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Terrace Level  

As part of the Cherokee County Chamber's Community Outreach Programs, a CPR/AED class will be offered. In the event of an emergency, your CPR (Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation) and AED (Automated External Defibrillator) training could mean the difference between life and death. By properly administering CPR you can help stabilize someone that is injured or ailing until help arrives. A representative from the Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services will teach the class. *Must be 14 years of age to receive certification. 
   
INSTRUCTOR:
A Representative of
Cherokee County Fire and Emergency Services  

COST:   $41
(includes instruction $20 & mandatory workbook $21)
  
RSVP to  Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com   
or 770-345-0040.  

  Register Online! 




SPONSORED BY:
      

  
 THURSDAY, September 7th
7:00 AM  
 
 
COST:  
Advanced Registration: $17 
On-Site Registration : $22
Future-Member Registration: $30  
   
LOCATION: 
NH-C Conference Center 
located in the 
Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg 
1130 Bluffs Parkway 
Canton, GA 30114  
 
 RSVPS due by 3 PM, Tuesday, September 5th t to 
770-345-0400 or  Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com
 




 
Friday, November 3rd
11:00 am - 8:00 PM
 
Location:
Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center
Cherokee County Administration Bldg
1130 Bluffs Pkwy
Canton, GA 30114
 
Presented by:
 
Free Admission!
Giveaways  
Holiday Shopping 
 Children's Crafts 
Santa's Workshop 
Sweet Shop 
Musical Performances
 
 
BOOTHS ARE ON SALE NOW!
Chamber Members: $165
Future Members: $215
  Electricity: $25

Jingle Bell $hop Registration Form
 
 
  Contact Jessica Porter for vendor information.
 
Contact  Gini Mizelle for sponsor information.
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce | 770-345-0400 | info@cherokeechamber.com | http://www.cherokeechamber.com
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114