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The ChamberLink
July 8, 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 Page.

Upcoming Workshops:




 Monday, July 18th
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM

Convenient webinar!


Cost: $29

Google provides two powerful tools for tracking and understanding your website traffic: Google Analytics and Search Console. This webinar will explain how to use Google Analytics and the Google Search Console. Discussion includes how to create and read the various reports available with these tools. Understanding these tools will reveal who your website visitors are, how they found your website and how effective is your website. Learn how you can improve your online presence leveraging these tools. 



 Wednesday, July 27th
10:00 AM – 11:30 AM

Available either as webinar
or in person at
Kennesaw State University
KSU Center, Room 401
3333 Busbee Drive, Kennesaw


Cost: $39

Have you started planning for the eventual exit of your business? Planning should begin years in advance. Having a defined strategy can help you build a more valuable company, have stronger personal financial plans and ensure it aligns with your personal goals.
This workshop is designed to give business owners a knowledge base, vocabulary and an understanding of the process to create a thorough exit strategy. Whether you plan to transfer ownership to family members, sell your business or close your business, this workshop is designed to build a foundation of understanding for the eventual transfer of a business owners’ biggest asset – their privately held business. 
A special thank you to the following members who celebrated their first year of membership in June!
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!

Alfa Insurance - Tyler Prewett
Tyler Prewett
Insurance
  

Cruise Planners
Audra Morgan
Travel

 
Iglesia de Dios Evangelio Completo
Felipe Lucas
Churches

 
R&M Industrial Solutions, LLC
Marco Padilla
Industrial & Manufacturing
 

Southern Dreambuilders
Donald Fletcher
Construction | Renovation
 

US Staffing
Christina Callaway
Staffing Services


Visiting Angels
Gary Stiefel
In Home Care Services
Senior Care
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, July 20th
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 July 19th is appreciated but not required.


Contact Kaylee Dempsey at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 

Upcoming Webinar
(The link will be emailed to registrants the day before the session.)

SPONSORED BY:


THURSDAY, JULY 21st
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM

7 Lessons Small Businesses Should Learn About Marketing


PRESENTED BY:
Anna Teal, Teal Marketing


Have you ever felt like you need a crash course on marketing to better interact with your marketing vendors and understand their lingo? Are you currently working with a marketing team, and you feel there are opportunities left on the table, but you're unsure how to direct them? Whatever the reason, in this webinar we will help you find your marketing mojo by breaking down the essential components of marketing and how they work together to create a successful strategy while building your knowledge so your vendor relationships will flourish.

Anna Teal is an author, writer, and owner of Teal Marketing, LLC, and Aphasia Readers in Cherokee County. As someone addicted to the art of storytelling, Anna strives to help small businesses in her community establish meaningful, authentic connections through unique branding and digital marketing strategies. In 2021, she was named one of Cherokee County's Top 10 in 10 Young Professionals.


COST: $10
Contact Meagan Nicholson at 770-345-0400 or 
Meagan@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.

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.
PRESENTED BY:
Wednesday, July 27th
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. 
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!


Thursday, July 28th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM

NO COST
(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)

Contact Kaylee Dempsey at 770-345-0400 or
Kaylee@CherokeeChamber.com for more information. 
Thursday, August 4th

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:

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.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
Lemonade Day is a fun educational opportunity for rising 3rd-5th grade students to learn about entrepreneurship through designing and running a lemonade stand. Lemonade Day teaches youth how to start, own and operate their very own business. Student's learn business skills, responsibility, financial literacy, goal setting, teamwork, and so much more. Participating youth experience the feeling of earning real money, using 100% of their profit to spend, save, and share based on their own goals.
For more information on participating in or sponsoring Lemonade Day,
contact Kaylee Dempsey at LemonadeDay@CherokeeChamber.com
or 770-345-0400 with any questions!
SchmoozaPalooza is designed to bring businesses together in a fun and casual networking environment. Exhibitors will have a tabletop display that will allow them to promote their business and make new contacts while attendees will enjoy door prizes, food, and fun while previewing the latest products and services featured at SchmoozaPalooza.
Chamber Member Booth Rates
6' rectangle or 60" round table without electricity: $250
6' rectangle or 60" round table with electricity: $275
48" round table without electricity for non-profit*: (Sold Out)

Future Member Booth Rates
6' rectangle or round table without electricity: $450
6' rectangle or round table with electricity: $475
48" round table without electricity for non-profit*: $400 (Sold Out)



Restaurants and Caterers:
Check out the Taste of Cherokee! 



For more information or to reserve your booth, contact Meagan Nicholson at
770-345-0400 or Meagan@CherokeeChamber.com.
PRESENTED BY:


EAGLE SPONSORS:

Monday, August 15th

8:00 AM registration
9:30 AM shotgun start


LOCATION:
Woodmont Golf and Country Club
3105 Gaddis Road, Canton

Want to get involved in this year's tournament?

Your options are:

Purchase a foursome golf team for $700.

Each purchased team includes: greens fees, boxed lunch and dinner. 
Mulligans will be offered on-site. You may purchase them in advance -
with a maximum of 2 per player / 8 per team. 
(2 for $25 / $100 per team)

Become an Eagle Sponsor for $2,500! 

Golf Fees and Cart for one foursome. Company Banner, provided by the sponsor, to be displayed at The Chamber Classic along with Company name on one HOLE sign. Recognition on CherokeeChamber.com, the Chamber's weekly e-news update - The ChamberLink, promotional emails sent to Chamber Members, the Chamber's Facebook Page & the Chamber's promotional pages in partner media outlets, as available - as well as at the Chamber's August Good Morning Cherokee breakfast.

Become a Hole or Tee Sponsor! 

Hole & Tee Sponsor/Sign Only: $150 Each
Includes: Sign with company name printed at hole(s) or tee(s). 

Hole & Tee Sponsor/On-Site: $250 Each
Includes: Sign with company name printed at hole(s) or tee(s), two complimentary lunches, 
and two tickets to attend the post-tournament celebration banquet.

Market your business by donating 100 items for Golfer Goody Bags 
AND/OR donate a Door Prize for the Celebration Banquet!
All items should be delivered to the Chamber by August 8th.


Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
This one-day conference will feature four speakers who will share thought provoking information to be used both on the job and in life!
PRESENTED BY:
Friday, August 26th 
8:30 AM–3:30 PM 
(Followed by an optional campus tour from 3:30 PM-4:00 PM.)


LOCATION:
Falany Performing Arts Center
7300 Reinhardt College Parkway
Waleska, GA 30183


COST: 
$65/Chamber Members
$90/Future Members

SPEAKERS:
LUNCH SPONSOR:



SESSION SPONSOR:


BREAKFAST SPONSOR:


NETWORKING/SNACK BREAK SPONSORS:
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400 or
Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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