The ChamberLink
January 15, 2021
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Essential Education
for Entrepreneurs
In order to help small businesses recover from the effects of COVID-19, the University of Georgia Small Business Development Center is currently offering all of its continuing education programming at no direct charge to small business owners, employees and prospective business owners until March 1, 2021, thanks to special funding from the CARES Act. Check out all of our available training programs on our Facebook Events or our training page.
This Month’s Webinars:
Monday, January 25th
10:00 – 11:00 am
Webinar:
Details emailed after registration
Cost:
This webinar will address the 5 common mistakes that could be costing your organization money. Joe Norton, serial entrepreneur and co-founder of Portr.io, a website development & marketing company based in Atlanta, will share the tips and tricks big companies use to drive revenue and deliver growth.
Wednesday, January 27th
10:00 – 11:00 am
Webinar:
Details emailed after registration
Cost:
Are you considering starting a business? Is business ownership right for you? This session is the first in a series that will walk you through the different aspects of starting a business. Presented by Jeff Morris, UGA SBDC Business Consultant.
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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. |
The Chamber office will be closed on Monday, January 18th in honor of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day. |
In anticipation of celebrating our 2020 successes in the most traditional format possible, the Chamber’s Annual Meeting will be held later this spring versus in January as is typical. Watch your email for the date and event details!
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The Chamber Staff Checks Out
the City of Canton Roadmap for Success
A new year and a new vision! The City of Canton is moving forward into 2021 with a Roadmap for Success. This new plan will serve as the guide for how the growth and development of the City will reflect in how their citizens and stakeholders choose to live, work, plan and serve to achieve full potential.
The Roadmap was designed with eight overall guiding principles, or tenets, which will be incorporated into all City projects, initiatives and efforts moving forward. These tenets are:
· Creating Great Neighborhoods
· Celebrating the Diversity of our Community
· Advancing Regional Economic Success
· Enhancing Historic Downtown Canton
· Sustaining our Natural Environment
· Connecting Citizens through Parks and Recreation
· Improving Infrastructure for Future Demands
· Leading with Excellence
Each tenet in the Roadmap includes action steps, a list of projects already underway, supporting documents, major partners and stakeholders, and measurable goals.
For more information, updates, and all the happenings in the City of Canton, visit www.cantonga.gov
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February Good Morning Cherokee
Thursday, February 4th
The February Good Morning Cherokee will be held virtually as the safety and well-being of our members and staff is of the utmost importance. Everyone who registers to attend, along with all GMC standing reservation seat holders, will receive a link by 5 PM on 2/3/21 for joining the Good Morning Cherokee call.
Sponsorship & Program details to follow!
As in-person registration includes breakfast, following the virtual event all registrants will be mailed a $10 Chick-fil-A gift card, as the Chick-fil-A Dwarf House was the confirmed caterer for this month's event.
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STANDING RESERVATIONS
COST:
$140 for all 10 Breakfast Meetins in 2021.
(Held the first Thursday of every month excluding January & July.)
Chamber Members may purchase a Standing Reservation for the Chamber's monthly Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast meetings! This will ensure that you are registered each time you arrive to Good Morning Cherokee, and you make a one-time payment for the year!
The 2021 per meeting Chamber Member pay in advance cost is $17.
Please note: There will be no refunds issued for any reason on Good Morning Cherokee standing or monthly reservations.*
*We are optimistic that we will be able to meet in person for the majority of the Good Morning Cherokee breakfast meetings. In the event this is not possible, a virtual option will be coordinated or the event will be rescheduled.
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Georgia Chamber Town Hall |
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Join the Georgia Chamber on January 21st at 2:00 PM for a virtual Town Hall featuring Georgia Department of Public Health Commissioner Dr. Kathleen Toomey. Dr. Toomey will provide the business community with an update on COVID-19 vaccine distribution.
This event is free of charge, but registration is required. To register, please click on the link below:
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The State of Cherokee County will take place on January 27th featuring Cherokee County Board of Commissioners Chair, Harry Johnston, Cherokee County School Superintendent, Dr. Brian Hightower and Cherokee Office of Economic Development President, Misti Martin.
The event will be socially distanced, following CDC protocols including masks and temperature checks. Limited in-person seating, with a virtual streaming option.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 27TH
HYBRID EVENT:
The in-person event will begin at 11:30 a.m.
The virtual stream will begin at 12:00 p.m.
Location:
Cherokee County Conference Center
1130 Bluffs Pkwy, Canton GA
COST:
$55 Council or Chamber Member
$65 Non-Member
No charge for virtual streaming tickets.
Use promo code Chamber21 for Chamber Member Pricing.
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770-635-8707
Restaurants
Anthem Blue Cross and Blue Shield
470-401-8605
Insurance
Paige Reid
Disability Resource Village
317-753-0701
Developmental Disabilities Services
Defiant Web Design
470-274-3553
Web Design
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Business After Hours will be held via a virtual platform in January!
Join us on Zoom!
Tuesday, January 26th
4:30 - 5:30 pm
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There will be door prizes given away, including an Amazon Echo!
Other prizes to be given away will include:
earbuds, t-shirt, power bank, travel coffee mugs, and more!
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 Monday, January 25th.
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Wednesday, January 27th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Webinar:
The Impact of Unconscious Bias in the Workplace
PRESENTED BY:
Annette Reyes,
The HR Diversity Group
Every day we make split second judgments about language, behavior, and our perception of others. The human brain processes massive amounts of detail by creating shortcuts and instantaneously categorizing new information based on previous experiences, social conditioning, and stereotypes. In this process, known as unconscious or implicit bias, our brain sorts people into social groups and assigns an identity based on characteristics such as age, gender, race, ethnicity, sexual orientation, disability, and religion. We pay attention to facts that support our associations and filter out facts that oppose them. We tend to associate positive qualities with, and favor, people who are like us (in-group bias). These automatic thoughts and feelings are hard to control or stifle and have a profound effect in the workplace.
Join us for this workshop as we discuss how these unconscious bias impact our workplace.
Cost: $10
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.
Contact Brandy DeBord at 770-345-0400 or
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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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Wednesday, February 3rd
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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Tuesday, March 30th
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, February 10th
8:30 AM
LOCATION:
Online via Zoom
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 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, February 11th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
Cost:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members
Location:
Online via Zoom
The link will be emailed to all attendees by 5 PM on 2/10.
Contact Gini Mizelle at 770-345-0400
or Gini@CherokeeChamber.com for more information.
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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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