The ChamberLink
March 4, 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.
Upcoming Webinars:
Manage Your Social Media in Thirty Minutes a Day
Monday, March 7th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
Have you tried social media marketing only to give up because you don't have time? Or because you inevitably get sucked down rabbit trails and end up wasting time? Join expert Melinda Schmiedeknecht with Resonate Marketing for this session of our Marketing Monday webinars to learn proven techniques for creating your content consistently and managing your social media activities in about 30 minutes a day.
Wednesday, March 9th
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM
Cost: $39
Starting a business from scratch isn’t the only path to entrepreneurship – a rapidly growing trend is entrepreneurship through acquisition. It’s also an alternative way to grow an existing business. Whether you are interested in becoming a small business owner or are an existing business owner looking to grow through acquisition, this webinar is for you! Designed for those who want to start a business or grow an existing one, this program will provide entrepreneurs with guidance to search, assess, value, finance, and execute a business acquisition.
Take Your Social Media Marketing to the Next Level
Monday, March 21st
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
With over 53% of the world’s population on social media, it is essential your small business tap into to the power of social media marketing. Social media marketing pros Bryan Smith and Megan Herrin of Acadia discuss tips and best practices to improve your small business social media marketing. Learn how you can bring in new fans and connect with existing customers.
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A special thank you to the following members who celebrated their first year of membership in February! |
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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. |
RESERVE YOUR SPOT IN THE CHAMBER'S NEXT
QUALITY OF LIFE MAGAZINE!
Call 770-345-0400
or email
for more information!
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Atlanta Angels
Christie Simons
Nonprofit Organizations
C21 Connect Realty -
Just Closed with Julia
Julia Cox
Real Estate Agents & Brokers
Once Upon A Child
Scott Moring
Retail
State Farm Insurance
Jan Rooney Agency
Jan Rooney
Insurance - Auto, Home, Life & Business
The Theodora Dance Conservatory
Theresa Shampine
Dance Studio
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No Matter How Large or Small Your Travels Plans,
There's a Room for You at Hampton Inn by Hilton-Canton!
Complete with a hot breakfast, business & fitness center, mini-refrigerators, microwaves and wi-fi, rooms also come with a 100% Satisfaction Guarantee! Booking your reservation(s) is easy with a major credit card. Be sure to reference you are a member of the Cherokee County Chamber to receive one of the three perks below:
- Stay Saturday night/Sunday night will be 1/2 price!
- Receive 1,500 Hilton Honors points!
- Enjoy a gift card to one of the areas surrounding restaurants! (There will be a variety of options for you to choose from.)
Having ranked in the top 15% of Hampton Inns by Hilton nationwide for service, along with earning the Outstanding Quality Assurance Evaluation Award, the Canton location has also previously received the:
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Connie Award – Six were given worldwide with Canton placing third! (The Connie Award is the highest hotel award for all brands across Hilton Worldwide. The winning hotels are the perfect balance of product and outstanding service scores. There are only a few Connie Awards per brand awarded annually making it extremely competitive to win.)
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The Lighthouse Award – Designating the Canton location as one of the hotel chains’ top performing properties. (The award criteria are based on customer feedback measured through guest satisfaction surveys on the hotel, as well as product quality and service scores measured quarterly by the company. The award is given to the top 5% of all Hampton Inn by Hilton hotels!)
Hampton Inn by Hilton-Canton
710 Transit Avenue, Canton
770-345-7400
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Top 10 in 10 Nominations Now Being Sought!
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The Chamber is pleased to announce that nominees are currently being sought for the 2022 Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals recognition program. The Top 10 in 10 ‘Young Professionals to Watch’ initiative is designed to cultivate and showcase exceptional Cherokee County young professionals. Coordinated by the Chamber, in partnership with Enjoy Cherokee Magazine, this recognition program focuses on Cherokee County residents between the ages of 20-40 who are considered to be Cherokee County’s potential future leaders.
Do you know a 20-40-year-old rising professional residing in Cherokee County who is an up-and-coming leader? Do they have their sights on where they want to be in the next five to ten years? Perhaps that person is you. Judging criteria includes professional goals, volunteer/community activities as well as past professional achievements and awards.
All nominations must be submitted by Noon, Thursday, March 17th.
For further details, please contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400
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Thursday, March 10th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Webinar:
Multi-Generational Teams:
Tips for Recruiting, Hiring, and Managing
Tackling Management Challenges in the Modern Workplace
PRESENTED BY:
Colette Kemp
This workshop will focus on:
HIRING
- Attract Millennial and Gen Z candidates
- Leverage Social Media
- Maximize efficiency during the hiring process - Your time is valuable!
MANAGING
- Prevent employee turnover through engagement.
- Create inclusion through coaching and mentoring.
This workshop includes a PDF guide and worksheets you can start using right away to improve hiring and retention results in your business!
Cost: $10
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Regional Issues Awareness focuses on topics that effect not only Cherokee County and its residents but the region as well.
Friday, March 11th
8:00 - 9:30 AM
PROGRAM SPONSOR:
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PROGRAM:
Water & Wastewater
Finding out where we are while looking back and to the future.
SPEAKER:
Jennifer Arp, Environmental Affairs Assistant Manager
Cherokee County Water & Sewerage Authority
LOCATION:
Chambers at City Center
8534 Main Street, Woodstock
There is no charge to attend.
Breakfast provided.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Registration is due by 5 PM Wednesday, 3/9.
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Tuesday, March 15th
4:30 – 6:00 PM
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LOCATION:
Cherokee County Conference Center
1130 Bluffs Parkway
Canton, 30114
COST:
Chamber Members (advance): $5
Chamber Members (on-site): $10
Future Members: $10
Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, 3/11 to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing.
Contact the Chamber 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, 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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Wednesday, March 23rd
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 3/22 is appreciated but not required.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
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Tuesday, March 29th
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 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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McAlister's Deli
2006 Eagle Drive
Woodstock GA, 30189
COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required, & space is limited.
Refunds are not provided for this event.
Deadline to register, Noon on Wednesday, 3/28.
Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
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SPONSORED BY:
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce
Thursday, March 31st
Thursday, April 14th
Thursday, April 28th
5:30-6:30 PM, Meet & Greet
6:30 PM, Candidate Forum
LOCATION:
Cagle's Farm
362 Stringer Road, Holly Springs
2022 local, state, and national candidates are invited to attend. Those candidates with opposition, not their representatives, will have the opportunity to speak. Written questions from the audience will follow. Current elected officials and those candidates with no opposition will be introduced. There will be time for everyone to Meet & Greet current elected officials and candidates before and after the event!
Candidates will be invited following the March 11th qualifying deadline.
Watch for updates on CherokeeChamber.com as the races invited to each forum will be posted following the qualifying deadline.
Please RSVP to the Cherokee County Farm Bureau at 770-479-1481,
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Thursday, April 7th
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
SPONSORS:
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PROGRAM:
Cherokee County Fire & Safe Kids Update
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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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, April 12th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
NO COST
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(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
Contact the Chamber 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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