The ChamberLink
December 15, 2017
CHAMBER SHIRT FRIDAY!


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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.

APPLY TODAY!


2018 SMALL BUSINESS OF THE YEAR
Small Business of the Year recognition is designed to emphasize the importance of small business to Cherokee County's economy.



2018 EXCELLENCE IN CUSTOMER SERVICE

The Excellence in Customer Service award is designed to emphasize the importance of customer service, and the winner should consistently demonstrate excellence in service and/or hospitality.
 
Deadline to apply is Noon, Monday, January 8, 2018.

The winners will be announced during the Chamber's 47th Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 18, 2018 at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton.

UPCOMING EVENTS


The Officers & Directors of the 
  
CHEROKEE COUNTY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
  
Cordially Invite You  to Attend Our
  
 47th Annual Meeting
 
PRESENTED BY:

Thursday, January 18th
   
Registration & Networking: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Lunch & Program: 11:30 AM - 1:30 PM
 
Location:
NSH-C Cherokee Conference Center 
located in the 
Cherokee County Administrative Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway
Canton, GA 30114
 
Single Ticket: $70
Reserved Tables are available 
for groups of eight ($560).
 
RSVP to  [email protected]  or 770-345-0400.  
Reserved tables will be given first priority in seating.
No refunds.

Online Registration Available by clicking  here.


PRESENTING SPONSOR:
   
 
Tuesday, January 23rd
4:30 - 6:00 PM
 
SPONSORed by:


  10451 Bells Ferry Road
Canton, GA 30114

Standing Reservation: $40
Save time & money!
This standing reservation covers all
10 Business After Hours networking events in 2018.
 
SINGLE REGISTRATION: $5
Register in advance or pay at the door.

FUTURE MEMBER REGISTRATION: $10 

RSVPS due by 5 PM, Friday, January 19th to 
770-345-0400 or  [email protected].
 


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



Ready to Launch Your Business?
Not enough time for classes?
 
The UGA SBDC at KSU's popular " Launch Your Business " class series is now conveniently available online. Taught from a new business owner's perspective, these classes are targeted toward anyone wishing to start a business and/or business owners whose companies have been operating for less than two years. The topics covered in each course are based on specific needs that new business owners often face.
 
Join Google Certified Instructor and UGA SBDC at KSU Area Director, Drew Tonsmeire, for this comprehensive online series consisting of four course modules covering essential information for new business owners:
  • Part 1, Starting a Business: includes topics such as market research, legal structure, estimating start-up costs and cash flow projections, and more.
  • Part 2, Financing a Business: illustrates step-by-step how to prepare a winning package for any type of financial assistance.
  • Part 3, Marketing a Business: includes information on how to maximize your marketing dollars and enhance your profitability by incorporating simple industry secrets of effective marketing in public advertising and low-cost social media.
  • Part 4, Writing a Business Plan: educates new business owners on what it takes to develop a professionally written business plan.
Registration is available online at $29 per class or $100 for the entire series. Once purchased, online access is available for one year. Materials included in the course consist of a "Starting Your Georgia Business" workbook, a business plan template, financial projection spreadsheet examples, and instructional documents. For more information, contact Carole Arnold at [email protected] or 470-578-6450.
 

QUICK LINKS
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Special Offers
CherokeeChamber.com

 
 
  
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, January 9th
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 


DON'T FORGET
TO MAKE YOUR 2018!


STANDING BREAKFAST RESERVATION

COST:
$130 for all 10 breakfast meetings

2018 SINGLE BREAKFAST COST:
Advanced Registration: $17
On-Site Registration: $22
Future Members: $30

Click here to make your reservation or email [email protected].



   
The Chamber office will be closed 
Friday, December 22nd through Monday, January 1st
  for Christmas & the New Year!



Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
From the Chamber Staff!
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce | 770-345-0400 | [email protected] | http://www.cherokeechamber.com
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114