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The ChamberLink
November 18th, 2022
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Work ON your business, not just in it!
The UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University offers educational webinars for small business owners and key employees on a variety of topics. The sessions are an economical and convenient way to learn new skills and educate your employees. Check out all of our available training programs on our Facebook Events Page.
Upcoming Webinars:
Marketing Monday:
Online Marketing Guide -
Be ready for seasonal shopping moments!
Monday,
December 5th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Convenient Webinar
Click here to register
Cost: $29
Is your small business ready to capitalize on the holiday shopping season? Now is the time to develop your holiday marketing strategy so you can bring in more revenue this season. In this Marketing Monday webinar, marketing guru, Kati Fisher of Aware Media Solutions will examine marketing avenues you can use to keep your holiday promotions and discounts top-of-mind for your customers. With some simple (yet effective) changes to your website and goal-oriented approaches that work well on social media, you can spread awareness of your brand and reel in the sales over the holiday buying season. Discussion will include the trends you can expect with holiday buyers this year and how your brand can capitalize on that information.
How to Start a Business
Thursday,
December 8th
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
Convenient Webinar
Click here to register
Cost: $39
Are you thinking about becoming your own boss? Our Starting a Business Course covers all areas that are involved in starting your own business. This class will cover important tools and resources a business owner needs to establish a solid foundation during its early formative years. Often, new business owners "don't know what they don't know". This class will equip you to be able to ask all the right questions as you are planning and forming your brand-new business.
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Nominees are currently being sought for the prestigious First Citizen of Cherokee County Award. The distinct title of First Citizen of Cherokee County is bestowed upon a man or woman who has resided in the county for a minimum of five years and has shown significant meritorious service to his or her community through family, civic and/or religious involvement.
Sponsored by the Chamber, the 48th Annual First Citizen will be announced during the organization’s Annual Meeting scheduled for Thursday, January 19, 2023, at the Northside Hospital-Cherokee Conference Center located in the Cherokee County Administration Building, 1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton.
All applications must be submitted by Noon, Monday, December 2, 2022.
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CDH Partners, Inc.
Jonathan Fallin
cdhpartners.com
Architecture | Engineering | Planning Architects
Interior Design
The Mandara
Mayuri Mukka
themandara.com
Cosmetics
YK TaeKwonDo
Youngkon Kim
yktaekwondo.com
Martial Arts
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The Chamber's Education Committee is holding a School Supply Drive. The supplies collected at the November & December Good Morning Cherokee will be donated to Title 1 Schools in the Cherokee County School District.
Donations will also be accepted at the Chamber throughout the months of October and November. You may also make a monetary donation and the supplies will be purchased for you.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Composition Notebooks
Dry Erase Markers
Earbuds
For details,
contact Meagan Nicholson
at 770-345-0400 or
Meagan@CherokeeChamber.com.
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The Chamber office
will be closed
Thursday & Friday,
November 24th & 25th.
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Tuesday, November 29th
Doors open at 8:00 AM for networking!
Program starts at 8:15 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.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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Thursday, December 1st
6:30 - 7:30 AM
Registration & Pre-Event Networking
7:00 AM
Ballroom Opens & Buffet Breakfast Available
7:30 AM
Buffet Closes & Program Begins
8:30 - 9:00 AM
Post-Event Networking
SPONSOR:
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Gretchen Corbin, President & CEO
Georgia Lottery
Musical entertainment will be provided by The Hamilton's.
LOCATION:
Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center
located in the
Cherokee County Administration Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
COST:
Chamber Member Pay in Advance Registration: $18
Chamber Member On-Site Registration: $23
Future Members: $30
If you do not have a GMC standing reservation, you must register by 3 PM on the Tuesday prior to the event to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing. Attendees without advance reservations will be invoiced following the event, as there will be no on-site payments.
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Please bring a new unwrapped toy
to share with a child in Cherokee County!
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The first ten 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 other Chamber Members!
Tuesday, December 6th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM
NO COST
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(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
Contact Kaylee Dempsey at 770-345-0400 or
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Do you know someone who is looking for a new job?
Work Readiness Wednesday is a Chamber initiative partnering experts with job seekers! Our expert volunteers will assist job seekers with building their resume, enhancing their interview skills, and/or maximizing efficiency in their job searches to find the best match!
Limited spaces are available for the upcoming Work Readiness Wednesday Zoom session, yet additional sessions on future dates may be scheduled with our experts! If the set time below does not work with your schedule, please email Meagan Nicholson at Meagan@CherokeeChamber.com to request a different time.
Wednesday, December 7th
10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
COST: FREE
LOCATION:
Zoom
(The link will be emailed to you in advance.)
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Thursday, December 8th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
Join us for an hour of lunch & networking with fellow business leaders and your Chamber President & CEO, Pam Carnes!
This members-only networking opportunity will allow you to enjoy food from a Chamber Member restaurant while enjoying the company of fellow Chamber Members!
SPONSORED BY:
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THIS MONTH'S MEET & EAT WILL BE HELD AT:
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Tecali Grille
132 Riverstone Parkway, Canton
COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required, & space is limited.
Refunds are not provided for this event.
Deadline to register, Noon on Wednesday, December 7th.
Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members.
Distribution of marketing materials is limited to the event sponsor. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to bring business cards to share!
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Contact Kaylee Dempsey at 770-345-0400 or
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Tuesday, December 13th
4:30 – 6:00 PM
SPONSOR:
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LOCATION:
The Rock Barn
658 Marietta Highway, Canton
COST:
Chamber Members (advance): $5
Chamber Members (on-site): $10
Future Members: $10
Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, December 9th to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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Join us for an hour of fast paced networking with fellow business leaders as well as the Chamber Board Chair, Brian Stevens, 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 promotional items from your business for the share table!
PRESENTED BY:
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Thursday, December 15th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
COST:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members
LOCATION:
Chamber Board Room
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton
Advance registration by 5 PM on December 14th is appreciated but not required.
Contact Kaylee Dempsey at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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