The ChamberLink
September 11, 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
Monday,
September 14th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
As a small business, email communications can be instrumental in building and maintaining relationships with clients. In next week’s Marketing Monday Webinar: Making the Most of Email Marketing + Automation, marketing expert Laura Thompson will explore options for launching an email program, ways to optimize an existing program and also opportunities for leveraging automation to support your business goals.
PRESENTER:
Laura Thompson
Laura is a marketer who specializes in customer experience-focused strategy with an emphasis on digital communications. The current President for the Atlanta chapter of the American Marketing Association, her background is heavily rooted in the digital advertising agency world (360i, Engauge/Moxie, BrightWave, BKV) with an emphasis on strategic planning and program planning. She has worked with a range of clients, from small business to Fortune 500 brands as well as both B2C and B2B programs.
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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. |
CHEROKEE LMI SMALL BUSINESS GRANT
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The portal is now 𝗟𝗜𝗩𝗘 to apply for the Cherokee LMI Small Business Grant!
If your small business has been financially impacted by COVID-19, you may be eligible to receive up to $10,000. To learn more or apply, visit the Cherokee Office of Economic Development's grants page at CherokeeGA.org/grants.
Applications will be accepted through September 30.
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Bananas and Beehives
Laurie Sutton
186 North Street, Canton
770-519-0753
Restaurants
Dr. Fahrenheit
Laura Lahr
779-926-6773
General Contractors
Conditioned Air Systems
Jeff Williams, Johnathon Ward
770-534-5121
Heating & Air Sales & Service
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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 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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Thursday, October 8th
Drop by between
Noon - 2 PM
LOCATION:
JJ Biello Park
Twin Creeks Softball Complex
250 Brooke Blvd., Woodstock
FREE to all Chamber Members!
Come join us for
FUN, ICE CREAM & NETWORKING!
We will have your ice cream ready to pick up! You will have the option to drive-thru and grab it to go OR stay with us to enjoy it! You may bring a lawn chair or sit under the pavilion, as space allows for social distancing!
Make plans to stop by so that we can thank you for your membership!
Online registration required.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
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Thursday, October 15th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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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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NORTH GEORGIA ANGEL HOUSE |
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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 Wednesday, 10/14
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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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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