The ChamberLink
September 4, 2020
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Essential Education for Entrepreneurs
In order to help small businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is currently offering all of its continuing education programming at no direct charge to small business owners, employees and prospective business owners for calendar year 2020, thanks to special funding from the CARES Act. Check out all of the available training programs on their Facebook events or training page.
no cost
registration is required
Wednesday,
September 9th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
All About Certifications
Each year, governments and corporations set aside millions of dollars in contracts for certified small businesses. In order to successfully compete for these contracts, your company may need to obtain a small business certification.
Are you a woman?
Are you a minority?
Are you a veteran?
Are you located in a hub zone?
Are you certified?
Attend this workshop to learn how becoming certified can give you a competitive edge and help grow your business.
Expert business consultants will provide vital information about 8A, MBE, WBE and other certifications, how to qualify, and what you need to do to get them.
PRESENTERS:
Bart Njoku-Obi,
Business Consultant
Office of Minority Business Development, UGA SBDC
Daniel McCoy,
Business Consultant
UGA SBDC at KSU
& Certified SHRM Professional.
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To be the premier comprehensive resource for the Cherokee County business community. |
To promote business and the community while expanding the economy and enhancing the quality of life. |
As you will see on the Chamber’s calendar, some events have returned to face-to-face formats while others are being presented via virtual platforms or could be rescheduled or cancelled. |
The Chamber office will be closed Monday, September 7th in observance of Labor Day. |
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The Council on Alcohol and Drugs, Inc. Region 1
TaKoya Garrett
678-882-9222
Nonprofit Organizations (Governmental)
MesmerEyes Media
Tim Cahill
770-880-3233
Video Production
Prime Development Management, LLC
Ashley Holcomb
770-656-8563
Construction Consulting
Towne Lake Primary Care -
A Northside Network Provider
Tori O'Bryant, Daniel McMahon
678-388-5170
Healthcare
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A special thank you to the following members who celebrated their first year of membership in August! |
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Join us for an hour of lunch & networking with fellow business leaders and your Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes!
This networking opportunity will allow you to enjoy lunch from a Chamber Member restaurant while enjoying the company of fellow Chamber Members!
*Please note that we will have these Meet & Eat events at the Chamber - in our Terrace Level, so that there will be plenty of space for social distancing.
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Thursday,
September 10th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton
COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required,
& space is limited.
Deadline to register:
Noon on Monday, 9/9
Refunds are not provided for this event.
MEAL ENJOYED FROM:
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Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
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The first eight Members to register will join our Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes, for a chat online via Zoom. Attendees will have a chance to share what is going on in their business with Pam and seven other Chamber Members! |
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UPCOMING
Chamber Chatters!
No cost!
(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
September 9th
11:00 AM - NOON
September 30th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
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Email
with any questions!
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Tuesday, September 15th
9:00 AM - 10:00 AM
Do's and Don'ts of an Effective Employee Handbook
PRESENTED BY:
Amy Bender, Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
Simply stated, done right, employee handbooks provide employers with an important shield to defend against or possibly avoid employment claims, including allegations of harassment, wrongful termination and unpaid overtime. But done improperly, employee handbooks can be used as a sword by opportunistic plaintiff's employment lawyers to take advantage of clumsy, inartful 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.
Join us as we discuss how to identify some of the top mistakes made in an employee handbook, including those policies that deal with equal employment opportunity, wage and hour compliance and disciplinary actions. We will offer practical tips on how to enforce and manage policies in your employee handbook and how to update your handbook without raising red flags to your employees.
COST:
$10
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Contact Brandy DeBord at 770-345-0400 or
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Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber Board Chair, David Simmons, 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!
PRESENTED BY:
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Tuesday, September 29th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM
LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level*
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114
COST:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members
Due to COVID-19 and limiting the number of attendees,
advanced registration is required and due by 5 PM on 9/28.
*Based on social distancing requirements, you are aware that at this time groups of 50 or less may gather without separation. Please note that we are being intentionally cautious, so distancing measures will be in place. Face masks are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.
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Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
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Thursday, October 1st
7:00 AM - 7:45 AM
Check-in & Networking
7:45 AM - 7:55 AM
Breakfast Distribution
8:00 AM - 8:45 AM
Program
SPONSOR:
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COST:
Chamber Member Pay in Advance Registration: $17
Future Members: $30
LOCATION:
Woodstock First Baptist Church - Chapel
11905 Highway 92
Woodstock, 30188
Attendees will be able to network prior to the program both inside in the pre-function area adjacent to the chapel as well as outside. There will be ample space to maintain social distance.
When we go into the chapel for the program where social distancing will be observed, attendees will receive a bottle of water and boxed breakfast.
In keeping with traditional GMC registration guidelines, if you do not have a GMC standing reservation, you must register in advance by 3 PM on Friday, September 25th in order to attend.
We will NOT be able to register attendees on-site.
Everyone who registers to attend, along with all GMC standing reservation seat holders, will receive an email with event details by noon on September 30th.
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Upcoming Georgia Chamber Virtual Meetings |
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Join industry CEO’s Paul Bowers of Georgia Power, Mike Smith with Oglethorpe Power, and Jim Fuller of MEAG Power for an in-depth discussion on the role of energy in Georgia’s economic recovery and long term growth. The virtual discussion will be hosted by Chamber President & CEO Chris Clark. This event is free to attend, but registration is required. |
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DID YOU MISS THESE ON FACEBOOK THIS WEEK? |
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with
Ashlyn Carroll
Cherokee High School Senior
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Hi, just a reminder that you're receiving this email because you are a member of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce. Don't forget to add Paula@CherokeeChamber.com to your address book so we'll be sure to land in your inbox!
770-345-0400
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