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March 18, 2022
KSU SBDC
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: 


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 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.



Grants for Small Business

Wednesday, March 23rd
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Cost: $29

Remember the guy with the $$$ suit yelling on TV that the government has money to give away? The honest answer is no, they aren’t giving money to everyone that asks, but there is grant money for people that qualify. Learn about where to find grant programs that are available and what are the steps needed to apply.




Monday, April 4th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Cost: $29

Approximately 93% of all web traffic is via a search engine. Are prospective customers finding your site or are you missing out on revenue opportunities? By optimizing your web site for search engines, you can tap into your target market when they are actively seeking information about your product or service. Search engines, such as Google, rely upon key drivers for ranking organic listings. 

Join us for this Marketing Monday webinar and learn how these key drivers affect your organic and local search results and how you can connect with customers in a digital world!
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!
Country Financial - Ryan Rowe
Ryan Rowe
Insurance - Auto, Home,
Life & Business

Reel Pressure Washing
Window Cleaning & Paint
Raymond Sookram
Painting Contractors 
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:
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
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 

Tuesday, March 29th
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: 

THIS MONTH'S MEET & EAT WILL BE HELD AT:
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
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 
SPONSORED BY:
Cherokee County Farm Bureau
Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce

2022 local, state, and national candidates are invited to attend. The races listed below each date are in the order in which they will be presented. Current elected officials and those candidates with no opposition will be invited & introduced. Those candidates with opposition, not their representatives, will have the opportunity to speak. Written questions from the audience will follow. There will be time for everyone to Meet & Greet current elected officials and candidates before and after the event! 


5:30-6:30 PM, Meet & Greet
6:30 PM, Candidate Forum


 LOCATION:
Cagle's Farm
362 Stringer Road, Holly Springs


Thursday, March 31st
Cherokee County Tax Commissioner (No Opposition)
State Court Judge (No Opposition)
Cherokee County Solicitor-General (No Opposition)
Superior Court Judge (No Opposition)
Cherokee County Board of Education - District 3
Cherokee County Board of Education - District 4
U.S. Congress - 6th District
Insurance Commissioner
Agriculture Commissioner
Labor Commissioner
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners - District 4


Thursday, April 14th
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners - District 1 (No Opposition)
State Senate - District 21 (No Opposition)
State House - District 47 (No Opposition)
State Senate - District 56
Cherokee County Board of Education - District 5
Cherokee County Board of Education - District 6
State House - District 20
State House - District 22
State House - District 46
U.S. Congress - 11th District
U.S. Senate
Lt. Governor


Thursday, April 28th
State House - District 15 (No Opposition)
State House District 21 (No Opposition)
State House - District 23
State House - District 44
State House - District 11
State Senate - District 32
State School Superintendent
Cherokee County Board of Commissioners, Chairman
Secretary of State
Attorney General
Governor

Please RSVP to the Cherokee County Farm Bureau at 770-479-1481,
Ext 0 or sfpahl@gfbco.org. 
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:

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.
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
(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)

Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 
PRESENTED BY:
Wednesday, April 13th
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. 

Webinars
(The link will be emailed to registrants the day before the session.)
Thursday, April 14th
2:00 PM - 3:00 PM

Build a Brand
Consumers Trust & Employees Value

PRESENTED BY:
Michelle Edwards,
Magnetize Me

Branding is more than a name or a logo & establishing a strong brand doesn't have to be difficult. Find out how to build a brand that communicates value, creates loyalty and establishes a mission for your company.

Michelle Edwards is the owner and founder of Magnetize.ME, a Digital Marketing Agency. For nearly a decade, she has worked with business owners, authors, non-profit organizations, and corporations, to ensure they have a consistent message in their online presence and achieve internet marketing results to escalate growth.

Prior to working with local entrepreneurs and businesses, Michelle worked for The Walt Disney Company, in NYC and with Starbucks Coffee Company opening two new retail markets and managing 30 million dollar territories. She joined her husband, in 2007, as an entrepreneur, growing & developing new marketing concepts for their businesses.
 
COST:
$10
Thursday, April 28th
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

Digital Marketing
Basics for
Small Businesses

PRESENTED BY:
Sandra Wills,
The Graphics House

One thing all businesses from solopreneurs to Fortune 500 companies have in common is the need for marketing. In its simplest terms, marketing is telling your target market what products or services your business provides and how it can benefit them. 

Fortune 500 companies can afford to pay a marketing team to get their message out, but most small businesses have to do their own marketing. This presentation will provide some tips, tools, info, and resources for small business owners doing their own marketing. 

Sandra Wills is a visual designer and digital marketer who creates marketing communication materials for small businesses, government agencies and non-profit organizations. She is a certified partner with Constant Contact and provides services with their digital marketing tools. Sandra has a Bachelor of Fine Arts degree in graphic communication and over 20 years of experience in the graphics industry.  
COST:
$10
For more information contact 
Meagan Nicholson at 770-345-0400 or Meagan@CherokeeChamber.com.
Payment Policy: Payment must be made prior to the event date in order to hold your seat. Refunds are not offered. If you cancel 48 hours in advance, a credit for a future workshop will be issued.
SERIES SPONSOR:
Tuesday, April 19th
4:30 – 6:00 PM

SPONSOR:
LOCATION:
Goshen Valley Foundation at The Mill on Etowah
225 Reformation Parkway, Suite 118
Canton, 30114


COST:
Chamber Members (advance): $5
Chamber Members (on-site): $10
Future Members: $10


Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, 4/15 to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing.

Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 

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