The ChamberLink
March 19, 2021
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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. 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:
Making the Most of Email Marketing + Automation
Monday, March 22nd
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
According to the Data and Marketing Association (DMA), email generates $42 for every $1 spent, which is an astounding 4,200% ROI, making it one of the most effective options available for small business marketing. As a small business, email communications can be instrumental in bringing in sales and building and maintaining relationships with clients.
PRESENTER:
Laura Thompson
President, Atlanta Chapter,
American Marketing Association
Web Traffic
Part 1:
Monday, April 12th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
Part 2:
Monday, April 26th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
Understanding Your Web Traffic is a two-part webinar that will examine two powerful Google tools for tracking and understanding your Website traffic: Google Analytics and Search Console. Part One will explain what Google Analytics measure and how to add it to your site. Part Two will examine the Google Search Console and explain its various components, how to use them and how to create reports to understand more about your web traffic. Use these tools to understand who your website visitors are, how they found your website, how effective is your website, and how to improve your online presence based upon this data.
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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. |
FIREARMS TRAINING ACADEMY
Firearms & Shooting Range
Furniture Fashions
and Sleep Solutions, LLC
Furniture Stores
Rajpal Sagoo
MDD Holdings
Business Consulting Services
PAMAH Foundation, Inc.
Natalie Dunlap
Panmet Group, Inc.
Transportation Logistics
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The Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce is pleased to announce that nominees are currently being sought for the 2021 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 Cherokee County 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, Friday, March 19th.
For further details, please contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400
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Business After Hours will be held via a virtual platform in March!
Join us on Zoom!
Tuesday, March 23rd
4:30 - 5:30 PM
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Cost for 2021 Business After Hours:
Chamber Members: $5
Future Members: $10
The Zoom link to join this virtual event will be sent to all registrants by Noon on Tuesday, March 23rd.
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Do you or someone you know need assistance with a resume or perhaps polishing up on interviewing skills? We can help! Register at the link below to receive a FREE 30 minute one-on-one session with a professional to help you get the training you need to stand out above the crowd! |
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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!
NO COST
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Tuesday, March 30th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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Thursday, April 22nd
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400
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Wednesday,
March 31st
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Webinar:
Use YouTube to Grow Your Business in 2021
PRESENTED BY:
Demming Bass,
Grow with Google Trainer
Video marketing is highly effective in boosting brand awareness, generating leads, increasing sales, and connecting with your audience. Did you know that YouTube is now the second-largest search engine in the world (behind Google) with over 2 billion monthly logged-in users watching 1 billion hours of video per day?
Even more staggering is this stat: YouTube reaches 91% of the online population in the US. Today, when people want to know how to do something, they often turn to YouTube first.
By the end of this webinar, Grow With Google Trainer Demming Bass will show you how to:
- Create and brand a home/channel for your business on YouTube
- Create videos that capture the audience and achieve your business goals
- Organize your channel to attract viewers interested in your product/service
- Promote your business with video (even to those with short attention spans)
- How to stream video with YouTube Live and grow your customer base.
As an added bonus, attendees will receive a special link for up to $150 in Google Ads FREE matching ad credit (first-time users). But hurry, spots are limited for this non-recorded webinar and will go fast.
Cost: $10
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Wednesday,
April 14th
2:00 - 3:00 PM
Webinar:
Onboarding and
Offboarding Employees
PRESENTED BY:
Daniel McCoy
Kennesaw State University
Small Business Development Center
According to recent data, more than 25 percent of the U.S. population experiences some type of career transition each year. Unfortunately, many transitions are not successful.
Half of all hourly workers leave new jobs in the first four months, and half of senior level outside hires fail within 18 months. Clearly, there is room for improvement.
An important way leaders can combat these challenges is to implement a robust employee onboarding program while also learning from those exiting. In this session, we will explore the correct manner to onboard and to terminate, along with tips to improve retention.
Join Daniel McCoy, Business Consultant at UGA SBDC at Kennesaw State University, who is certified by the Society of Human Resource Management and is Veterans at Work certified, for this hour long discussion of onboarding and offboarding.
Cost: $10
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Contact the Chamber
at 770-345-0400 or
for more information.
Labs for Learning 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.
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Attend this month's Good Morning Cherokee
in-person or virtually!
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Thursday, April 1st
7:00 - 7:45 AM: Check-in & Networking
7:45 - 7:55 AM: Breakfast Distribution
8:00 - 8:45 AM: Program
8:45 - 9:00 AM: Networking
LOCATION:
Woodstock First Baptist Church - Chapel
11905 Highway 92, Woodstock
Attendees will be able to network before & after the program both inside in the pre-function area adjacent to the chapel as well as outside. There will be ample space to maintain social distance.
When we go into the chapel for the program where social distancing is encouraged, attendees will receive a boxed breakfast, smoothie and bottle of water from Tropical Smoothie Cafe.
SPONSORED BY:
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Mark Butler
Georgia's Commissioner of Labor
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COST:
Cost for those without a standing reservation is $17
with the following options:
Chamber Member In-Person Pay in Advance Registration
Chamber Member Streaming Virtual Registration
Future Member In-Person Registration
April Discount for +One Challenge*
Future Member Streaming Virtual Registration
April Discount for +One Challenge*
*Regularly $30. The +One Challenge Future Member incentive lets Future Members attend Good Morning Cherokee, Business After Hours and Power Hour at the member rate for the month of April!
Everyone who registers to attend, along with all GMC standing reservation holders, will receive an email with event details by noon on March 31st.
A link will be sent to those registered with the streaming option by Noon on 3/31. All standing reservation holders will automatically receive the link for streaming and have the option to attend in person or use that link.
If you do not have a GMC standing reservation, you must register in advance by 3 PM on the Tuesday prior to GMC in order to attend.
We will NOT be able to register attendees on-site.
You may register by clicking below, by emailing
or calling our office at 770-345-0400.
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Wednesday, April 14th
Doors open at 8:00 AM for networking!
Program starts at 8:15 AM.
LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level
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.
*Based on social distancing requirements, you are aware that at this time groups of 50 or less may gather without separation. Please note that we are being intentionally cautious, so distancing measures will be in place. Face mask are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.
Contact Nichole Parks 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, Adam Smith, 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!
PRESENTED BY:
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Thursday, April 15th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
COST:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members
LOCATION:
Online via Zoom
Due to COVID-19 and limiting the number of attendees, advanced registration is required and due by 5 PM on 4/14.
*Based on social distancing requirements outlined in the State of Georgia's latest Executive Order, you are aware that at this time groups of 50 or less may gather without separation. Please note that we are being intentionally cautious, so distancing measures will be in place. Face masks are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated. (This information is subject to change based upon modifications to the State of Georgia's Executive Order.)
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400
or Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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New in 2021, Emerge! is designed to assist you and your team members in working individually and collaboratively to strengthen your organization. |
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Friday, April 30th
Session One
10 AM - Noon
Break
Noon - 1 PM
Session Two
1 PM - 3 PM
This program will be held virtually via the Zoom Meeting platform.
Attendees will receive a link by Noon on 4/29 with information to join the meeting.
COST:
$60 / Chamber Members "Early Bird Special" through March 31st
$85 / Chamber Members After March 31st
$110 / Future Members
Refunds are not offered.
PROGRAM:
Emotional Intelligence
FACILITATED BY:
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Nancy Colter
The Training Edge, LLC
Intrapersonal intelligence is the ability to understand oneself, while interpersonal intelligence is the ability to understand others. In the business environment, it is important to leverage awareness of emotions for workplace effectiveness across five categories:
Self Awareness
Self-Regulation
Motivation
Empathy
Social Skills
This program will include an Emotional Quotient (EQ) assessment* that will be taken by each attendee in advance of the program and measures emotional intelligence, or your ability to sense, understand and effectively apply the power and acumen of emotions to facilitate high levels of collaboration and productivity.
*Attendees will receive a link prior to the program to complete this included assessment.
With EQ training, your employees will develop the skills and knowledge to better understand your customers, how to manage their expectations, and ultimately meet their needs.
Registration Deadline: April 23rd
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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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