The ChamberLink
September 17, 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. 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, September 27th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
Search engines, such as Google, rely upon 4 key drivers for ranking organic listings. Learn how Site Structure, Content, Speed and Linkability affect your organic and local search results. Understanding how these signals are used by Google can help you connect with customers in a digital world.
This webinar examines the four key drivers and discusses how you can use them to connect with existing customers and bring in new ones.
Wednesday, October 6th
10:00 – 11:45 AM
Cost: $39
Evaluating a company’s financial health is an essential skill for all business owners. Learn the fundamentals of financial management with instruction on financial statements, financial analysis and cash flow management. Find out what the numbers really mean and start developing practical strategies for improving your company’s performance.
Instruction includes using a financial scorecard and dashboard that quickly and easily inform company personnel on financial performance. All attendees receive a scorecard and dashboard template in Microsoft Excel.
Monday, October 11th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
Learn how to leverage and boost your bottom line while we explore some of the hottest trends impacting small business. If you manage a business, staying abreast of the most important business trends is critical to your success.
If you want to stay ahead of the competition and bring in more sales, this webinar for you!
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What is Remote Reader?
Online story-time for teachers to utilize that is easy to access and little to no work for teachers! Also an easy way to pass the time while still engaging children.
How will it work?
Who will read what?
We are looking for community leaders in Cherokee County, high school service club members, and college students to engage children through video with classic children's books.
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For Details,
contact Meagan Nicholson
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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. |
Cherokee County Coroner's Office
Sally Sims
Coroner's Office
Giggle Monsters Craft Donuts
Arturo Howard
Donut Shop | Bakery
GO-FO-FA
Catering - Mobile Food Service
Meal Planning Service
Party | Event Planning
Rootstock
Sean Daily
Restaurants; Events; Music; Retail
The Champion Firm
Darl Champion
Attorneys
Travel Planners
Phebe Cohen
Travel Agency
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The Chamber's Education Committee is holding a School Supply Drive. The supplies collected at the Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast from September-December will be donated to Title I Schools in the Cherokee County School District.
Donations will also be accepted at the Chamber throughout the months of September, October, and November. You may also make a monetary donation and the supplies will be purchased for you.
ITEMS NEEDED:
Composition Notebooks
Dry Erase Markers
Pencils/
Handheld Sharpeners
Two-Pocket Folders
with Prongs
For Details,
contact Meagan Nicholson
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Everyone Loves Riverfest!
Riverfest Arts and Crafts Festival will be returning to Etowah River Park in Canton on September 25th and 26th. The festival includes juried arts and craft vendors, food trucks, an entertainment stage full of local talent and a children’s area with games, prizes and jump houses. Sports fans can also relax in the tailgating area with live broadcasts of football games. There’s something for everyone!
Started in 1984, Riverfest has grown into a fun community event for both adults and children and is always held on the last full weekend in September. The festival hours are Saturday, 10:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Admission is a $5 donation and children 10 and under are free.
Come see why people travel from all over the southeast every year to attend Riverfest!
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Amicalola EMC Supports Local Communities |
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A special thank you to Amicalola Electric Membership Corporation (EMC) for their generous donation to the Chamber as part of their $500,000 contribution to local communities. Amicalola EMC Chief Executive Officer, Todd Payne, and EMC Board Members John Bennett and Travis Cline presented the check in the amount of $10,000 to Chamber President & CEO Pam Carnes. |
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This one-day conference will feature four speakers who will share thought provoking information to be used both on the job and in life!
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Friday, October 1st
8:30 AM - 3:30 PM
LOCATION:
Please note: As we will be on Reinhardt University's campus for this event, we will follow their mask guidelines. All ticket purchasers will receive a detailed reminder the week of the conference, which will include current mask information.
COST:
$65/members; $90/future members
Cost includes continental breakfast, lunch, and two networking breaks.
PRESENTED BY:
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NETWORKING BREAK SPONSORS:
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For more information
email Gini@CherokeeChamber.com or call 770-345-0400.
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Tuesday, October 12th
4:00 - 7:00 PM
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SchmoozaPalooza is designed to bring businesses together in a fun and casual networking environment. Exhibitors will have a table top 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.
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Woodstock City Church
150 Ridgewalk Pkwy, Woodstock
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ADMISSION IS FREE & OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! |
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Reserve Your Booth Today! |
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Chamber Member Rates
6' rectangle table without electricity: $225
6' rectangle table with electricity (SOLD OUT)
60" round table without electricity: $225
60" round table with electricity (SOLD OUT)
48" round table without electricity for non-profit (SOLD OUT)
Future Member Rates
6' rectangle table without electricity: $425
6' rectangle table with electricity (SOLD OUT)
60" round table without electricity: $425
60" round table with electricity (SOLD OUT)
48" round table without electricity for non-profit (SOLD OUT)
Restaurants and Caterers:
Check out the Taste of Cherokee!
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For more information or to reserve your booth,
contact Meagan Nicholson at 770-345-0400
In moving forward with SchmoozaPalooza 2021, the Chamber is optimistic the event will be held as planned on Tuesday, October 12th. With the safety and concern for our volunteers and staff, as well as the general public being of the utmost importance, the Chamber will continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation to determine potential postponement.
As the refund portion of the Space Agreement outlines, in order to maintain the success of this event, if sales do not meet expectations the event can be cancelled by the Chamber on or before October 1, 2021. If the Chamber does cancel the event on or prior to October 1, 2021, a full refund will be given and no administrative fee will be retained.
In the event of a cancellation at any time due to COVID gathering restrictions (as ordered by State Officials and/or event location Woodstock City Church), a full refund will be given and no administrative fee will be retained.
Additional information regarding cancellation policy can be found within the Vendor Application.
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Tuesday,
September 28th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
SPONSORED BY:
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Webinar:
Business Ethics
Why & How
PRESENTED BY:
Dawn Stastny
Stellaris Group
In today's competitive world, ethical behavior may at times seem secondary to more pressing business and personal goals. However, the impact of your employees' ethical choices can be just as significant as the impact of your business decisions. Just one poor choice could land your organization in a reputation-damaging scandal, expose valuable intellectual property to hackers or cause you to incur significant personal and organizational fines, or worse. In this session, attendees will learn to recognize common business ethics issues and the associated best practices to avoid personal and organizational harm.
Ethics concern an individual's moral judgments about right and wrong. Decisions within an organization may be made by individuals or groups, but whoever makes them will be influenced by the culture of the company. The decision to behave ethically is a moral one; employees must decide what they think is the right course of action. This may involve rejecting the route that would lead to the biggest short-term profit.
Ethical behavior and corporate social responsibility can bring significant benefits to a business. For example, they may:
- Attract customers to the firm's products, which means boosting sales and profits
- Make employees want to stay with the business, reduce turnover and therefore increase productivity
- Attract more employees wanting to work for the business, reduce recruitment costs and enable the company to get the most talented employees
Cost: $10
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Tuesday,
October 19th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
SPONSORED BY:
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Webinar:
10 Things You Need to Know About HR to Successfully and
Legally Grow Your Business
PRESENTED BY:
Annette Reyes,
The HR Diversity Group
Small business HR is the art of strategically leveraging limited human assets to achieve the best possible results. Properly executed HR initiatives can help small business owners achieve success by helping them tap into the full potential of their most valuable resources.
As the late author Sir Ken Robinson said, "Human resources are like natural resources; they're often buried deep. You have to go looking for them, they're not just lying around on the surface. You have to create the circumstances where they show themselves."
Unleash the full potential of your human resources with the tips and tools that will be provided during this session.
While thinking of signing up for this powerful and insightful session, we might dare to ask:
Why is HR important for small businesses?
To put it in the simplest possible terms: HR is important for small businesses because it sets up your employees, and therefore your company as a whole, for success. HR is the force that drives the processes, workflows, policies, and expectations that determine how people do their work and how people enjoy doing work at your company resulting in strategic business growth and success.
Cost: $10
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Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
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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SERIES SPONSOR:
Tuesday, September 28th
4:30 - 6:00 PM
SPONSOR LOCATION:
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6884 Hickory Flat Highway, Woodstock
Face masks are required at this location.
COST:
Chamber Members (advance): $5
Chamber Members (on-site): $10
Future Members: $10
Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, 9/24 to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing.
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Contact the Chamber 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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Thursday, September 30th
9:30 AM - 10:30 AM
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(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
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, 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!
Don't forget to bring promotional items from your business for the share table!
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Tuesday, October 5th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
COST:
$5 for Members / $10 for Future Members
LOCATION:
Chamber Board Room
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton
Advance registration is appreciated but not required.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Face masks are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.
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Good Morning Cherokee Breakfast Meetings
have returned to the Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center.
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Thursday, October 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 AM - 9:00 AM
Post-Event Networking
SPONSORED BY:
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LOCATION:
Northside Hospital Cherokee Conference Center
located in the
Cherokee County Administration Building
1130 Bluffs Parkway, Canton
COST:
Chamber Member Pay in Advance Registration: $17
Chamber Member On-Site Registration: $22
Future Members: $30
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You may register by clicking below, by emailing
or calling our office at 770-345-0400.
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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.
Face masks are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.
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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!
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Thursday, October 28th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
SPONSORED BY:
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LOCATION:
Chamber Terrace Level
3605 Marietta Highway, Canton
COST:
$20 (includes lunch)
Reservations are required,
& space is limited.
Refunds are not provided for this event.
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IHOP - Woodstock
The lunch will include your choice of meal and a bottled water.
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Deadline to register, Noon on Wednesday, 10/27. |
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Meet & Eat registration is open to all Chamber Members.
Face masks are not required, yet we understand some attendees will be more comfortable wearing them. This is both understandable and appreciated.
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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