The ChamberLink
October 12, 2018


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:

Understanding Your Website Traffic
Using Google Tools


Wednesday, October 17th
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM

LOCATION:
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Terrace Level 

Google provides two powerful tools for tracking and understanding your website traffic; Google Analytics and Search Console.  Learn about the various reports within these tools for understanding who are your website visitors, how they found your website, how effective is your website, and how to improve your online presence based upon these data.

SPEAKER:
 Drew Tonsmeire,
KSU Small Business Development Center

COST:  
Members: $25; after 10/10: $30
Future Members: $45


RSVP to Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com or 770-345-0040. 

Register Online!


PRESENTED BY:


THURSDAY, October 18th
9 - 10:00 AM

LOCATION: 
  Chamber Board Room

Now that you've joined the Chamber, it's time to get oriented! Coffee & Connections provides the Chamber's newest members with the opportunity to learn more about the Chamber, its programs and benefits. Committee activities and volunteer opportunities are highlighted. Attendees also learn about their fellow new members. 

RSVP to Nichole@CherokeeChamber.com
or call 770-345-0400.


Join us for an hour of lunch & networking with fellow business leaders and your Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes!

Thursday, October 18th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

SPONSORED BY:
 


LOCATION:


2210 Holly Springs Parkway,  Suite A16
Holly Springs

This members-only networking opportunity will get you out in the community to visit a  Chamber Member restaurant while enjoying the company of fellow Chamber Members! 

COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required, and space is limited.
Deadline to register: Noon on Monday, September 24th

Email Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information!

Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members.

PRESENTED BY: 
 
 
TUESDAY, October 23rd
4:30 - 6:00 PM
 
SPONSORED Location:

Rocky's Lake Estate
2700 Cox Road
Woodstock, GA 30188


SINGLE REGISTRATION: $5
Register in advance or pay at the door.

FUTURE-MEMBER:   $10

RSVPS due by 5 PM, Friday, October 22nd
770-345-0400 or  Gini@CherokeeChamber.com.
 


FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 9th
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
FREE Visit with Santa!
Vendor Giveaways - Registration at Event Entry
Holiday Shopping
Santa's Workshop:  Children's Crafts
Santa's Sweet Shop
Restaurant Raffle
   
BOOTHS ARE ON SALE NOW!
limited space available!

Chamber Members: $165
Future Members: $215
   Electricity: $25

Jingle Bell $hop Registration Form

SPONSORED BY:

      Contact Jessica Porter for vendor information.
 
Contact   Gini Mizelle for sponsor information.

Your Input is Needed!  

Please take time to complete the Chamber's 2019 Legislative Survey by visiting the link below.  If you completed the survey at Good Morning Cherokee then your responses have already been processed.
 
Final survey results will be shared with Cherokee County's Legislative Delegation prior to the 2019 Legislative Session.
 

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.
F ROM OUR SPONSOR

GOT AN EXIT STRATEGY?

A savvy business owner works hard to make a business operate successfully while maximizing its value for the eventual sell or succession to others.
 
On Tuesday, October 16th, the UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University (UGA SBDC at KSU) is hosting a three-hour  workshop, Succession Planning:  Prepping a Business for Endgame Success. Learn from professionals how to plan and execute a successful exit.

In this workshop, t opics for discussion include:  
  • Optimizing the Value of Your Business
  • Maximizing the Seller's Wealth
  • Identifying Potential Buyers / Successors
  • Managing Successful Negotiations  

Thursday, October 16th
9AM - 12pM

Location:   
 KSU Center, Room 300
3333 Busbee Drive
Kennesaw, GA 30144

Cost:
$49 - limited seating.
Buy 2 or more and get 50% off per seat
(1st seat regular price).


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

The Chamber's Education Committee is holding a School Supply Drive. The supplies collected at Good Morning Cherokee on November 1st and December 6th will be given to Title I Elementary Schools in the Cherokee County School District.

Donations will also be accepted at the Chamber throughout the months October and November. You may also make a monetary donation and the supplies will be purchased for you.

Items Needed:
Crayons
Colored Pencils
Magic Markers
Notebook Paper
Composition Notebooks
Pencils
Erasers
Pens
Pencil Pouches
Three-Ring Binders
Construction Paper
Glue Sticks
Rulers
Tissues
Hand Sanitizer
Wipes

Contact Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com for more information!

PRESENTED BY:



FRIDAY, October 19th
8:00 - 9:30 AM

LOCATION:
The Chambers at City Center
8534 Main Street, Woodstock

PROGRAM:
The Local and Regional Economic Impact
of Tourism on Cherokee County

SPONSOR:


SPEAKER:
Steve Morse, Ph.D.
Dean, McCamish School of Business
Reinhardt University
 
Janet Cochran, TMP
Regional Tourism Project Manager
Historic High Country Region
Georgia Department of Economic Development
 
Breakfast provided.
No charge to attend.


RSVP to 770-345-0400 or Gini@CherokeeChamber.com.



THURSDAY, November 1st
7:00 AM 

SPONSORED BY:

   


COST
Advanced Registration: $17 
Future-Member Rate: $30
On-Site Registration: $22

LOCATION: 
NH-C Conference Center 
located in the 
Cherokee Co. Administration Bldg 
1130 Bluffs Parkway 
Canton, GA 30114 

RSVPS due by 3 PM, Tuesday, October 30th
770-345-0400 or Brandy@CherokeeChamber.com. 



PRESENTED BY:
    
Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber's 2018 Chair, Julianne Rivera, 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!

Thursday,  November 8th
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 
TIME IS RUNNING OUT!

Put your business on the map,
the Chamber Map that is!


 
Benefits: 

* Widely distributed by the Chamber and advertisers
* Professional, full-color street map
* 12+ month shelf life
* Limited ad space - act fast
* 5,000 maps printed
 
Anticipated delivery, February 2019

Interested in advertising on the new Cherokee County Map?

Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce | 770-345-0400 | info@cherokeechamber.com | http://www.cherokeechamber.com
3605 Marietta Highway
Canton, GA 30114