The ChamberLink
October 22, 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
Thursday, November 11th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
Is your small business taking advantage of the Work Opportunity Tax Credit (WOTC), a federal tax credit available to employers who hire and retain individuals from certain groups determined to have significant barriers to employment, such as the long-term unemployed, people with criminal histories and military veterans?
WOTC has enabled companies to receive up to $9,600 in tax credits for each qualifying employee hired, with no limit on the number of qualifying individuals. Take this webinar and find out how your small business can benefit.
Wednesday, November 17th
10:00 – 11:00 AM
Cost: $29
This webinar discusses traditional and no-traditional financing options to finance a start-up or growing business. Presenter Antonio Barrios of the UGA Small Business Development Center at Kennesaw State University explains different financing options, such as bank loans, SBA guaranteed loans, non-bank lenders, private investors and the myths and realities of grant funding, and how to pick the right financing options.
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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.
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. |
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 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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Community Bank
of Pickens County
Lori Davis
Banks
The Landings of Canton Hills
Natasha Larson
Senior Living Home
The Younique Foundation
Tukker Penrod
Nonprofit Organizations
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Shining a Light on Domestic Violence |
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On Tuesday, October 26, at 6:30 PM, the Cherokee Family Violence Center (CFVC) and the Cherokee County Domestic Violence Task Force will gather at the Reeves House in Woodstock for the Annual Domestic Violence Candlelight Vigil. Join them to remember the three Cherokee County residents and more than 100 Georgia citizens who lost their lives to an abusive partner in 2021, support the victims’ families, and show DV survivors they are not alone in their journey.
CFVC advocates have been serving families affected by domestic violence for 35 years. Each October during Domestic Violence Awareness Month they honor domestic violence survivors and remember lives lost to domestic violence. Over the years they have seen that DV can happen to anyone, in any community, regardless of how they vote, which church they go to, where they were born, or who they love. If you know someone who is in an abusive relationship, please have them reach out to the local 24-hour DV hotline for support and resources, 770-479-1703.
#DVAM2021 #Every1KnowsSome1 #HelpHopeHeal #RememberTheirNames
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LEADERSHIP CHEROKEE
CLASS OF 2021 GRADUATES
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The Leadership Cherokee Class of 2021 included: Front Row (l to r): Rachel Geoghagan, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital; Holli White, Northside Hospital Cherokee; Mariela Perez, Georgia Division of Family & Children Services. Second Row (l to r): Sherry Lowe-Cooke, COACHNWORKS, LLC; Lindsay Bowley, Cherokee County School District; Paige Reid, Limitless Disability Services; Angie King, Killian Automotive; Lisa Grisham, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services; Alexandra Keene, Cherokee County Clerk of Courts; Frankie Sanders, Cherokee Recreation & Parks. Third Row (l to r): Jodi Drinkard, WLJA – 101.1 FM/Enjoy Cherokee Magazine; Stacy Sabaka, Goshen Homes; Michael Cicero, Taylor English Duma LLP; Courtney Putnam, Center for Relational Care; Amanda Rostin, Lead Edge Design Group, Inc.; Rosemary Mburu, Elavon. Back Row (l to r): Bobby DeCoux, Wellstar Health System; Dean Floyd, Cherokee County Fire & Emergency Services; Alexander Bryant; Thomas Pinyan, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office; Walter Jones, Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office; Jay Hutchins, Piedmont Mountainside Hospital.
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Leadership Cherokee, a program of the Cherokee County Chamber of Commerce, graduated its 32nd Anniversary Class during an October 15th ceremony. With the completion of this year's class, the Alumni count now totals over 660 graduates.
Members of the Leadership Cherokee Class of 2021 selected two of their peers to receive special annual recognitions. The Cristal Stancil Leadership Award honoree, Thomas Pinyan with the Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, was selected by his classmates as the group’s outstanding leader. The Bob Frongillo “Magic Spark Plug” Award was presented to Frankie Sanders with Cherokee Recreation & Parks based upon her classmates finding her to be the group’s best all-round member and having a high-spirited attitude. Outgoing 2021 Leadership Cherokee Chair, Linda Lullie with Inspired 2 Design, LLC was commended by Incoming Chair, Rob Logan with City of Holly Springs, for her dedication to the Chamber’s sought-after leadership program.
The Leadership Cherokee program kicks-off annually with a Retreat where the group participates in both indoor and outdoor team building exercises that enable them to learn not only about each other, but themselves through a look at personality types and communication styles. Over the course of a nine-month period, Leadership Cherokee exposes the group of existing and emerging leaders to our diverse county as well as a broad range of topics such as economic development, infrastructure, government, justice, arts, education, recreation, tourism, public safety, healthcare, and social/human services.
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Thomas Pinyan (l), Cherokee County Sheriff’s Office, is congratulated by Linda Lullie (r), Inspired 2 Design, LLC, on being named the recipient of the Cristal Stancil Leadership Award. |
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Frankie Sanders (l), Cherokee Recreation & Parks, is congratulated by Linda Lullie (r), Inspired 2 Design, LLC, on being named the recipient of the Bob Frongillo “Magic Spark Plug” Award. |
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Rob Logan (l), City of Holly Springs and 2022 Chair of Leadership Cherokee, thanks Linda Lullie (r), Inspired 2 Design, LLC, for her service as Chair of the 2021 Leadership Cherokee program.
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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, October 26th
11:30 AM - 12:30 PM
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(The meeting link will be emailed to you.)
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
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Tuesday, October 26th
4:30 - 6:00 PM
SPONSOR:
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LOCATION:
Northside Hospital Cherokee - Towne Lake Medical Office Building
900 Towne Lake Parkway, Woodstock
COST:
Chamber Members (advance): $5
Chamber Members (on-site): $10
Future Members: $10
Advance registration is due by 5 PM on Friday, 10/22 to receive a printed name tag and advance pricing.
There will be indoor and outdoor space at this event. Please note that face masks are required indoors, and the entrance to this event will be at the back of the building.
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Wednesday,
October 27th
10:00 - 11:00 AM
SPONSORED BY:
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Webinar:
Discrimination and Harassment Complaints: The Steps Employers Must Take When Conducting
An Investigation
PRESENTED BY:
Brad Adler
Freeman Mathis & Gary, LLP
If you have employees, then you likely have dealt with a tidal wave of complaints in the last 12 months. In fact, you may feel that hardly a day goes by without some type of "formal" report of harassment, discrimination or some other type of inappropriate conduct. Unfortunately, there is a limit to what an employer can do to realistically reduce the risk of such a complaint. In other words, employers really cannot control the inflow of complaints.
But once a complaint is reported, employers now have the opportunity to take control to create the type of narrative that tells the story of a fair and reasonable organization that cares about its employees and exhibits its commitment to a workplace free of bad conduct. To take control the right way, however, takes diligence, patience and competence and it requires those traits to be utilized within a defined investigative process. Join us to learn about the do's and don'ts in navigating harassment and discrimination complaints and how to best protect your organization against allegations of bias and negligence in its investigative process.
Cost: $10
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Thursday,
November 18th
2:00 - 3:00 PM
SPONSORED BY:
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Webinar:
12 Month Marketing Plan
& Social Media Calendar
PRESENTED BY:
Stephanie Hines
This workshop will help you create, build and manage your marketing plan, and social media presence; while simultaneously training you to be up to speed on the ins and outs of marketing. If you've been feeling overwhelmed with your marketing and frustrated with a lack of solid results, you're not alone.
Many business owners find it challenging to properly reach their ideal clients and struggle to stay consistent with their marketing and social media.
Stephanie Hines, Business & Marketing Coach, will walk you step by step through creating your 12 Month Marketing Strategy, Plan, and Social Media Calendar, so you can stay consistent, automate, and get results quickly with your marketing.
The goal of this workshop is to help give you the confidence, knowledge and plan to go from marketing misery to MASTERY! This will be an interactive workshop where you will create your 12 Month Marketing Plan and Social Media Calendar!
Included with this workshop is the same "12 Month Marketing Plan & Social Media Calendar" that Stephanie's agency uses with her clients.
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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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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Deadline to register, Noon on Wednesday, 10/27. |
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Tuesday, November 9th
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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Deadline to register, Noon on
Monday, 11/8.
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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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Regional Issues Awareness focuses on topics that effect not only Cherokee County and its residents but the region as well.
Friday, October 29th
8:00 - 9:30 AM
PROGRAM SPONSOR:
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PROGRAM:
Cherokee County Transportation Update
provided by
Geoff Morton, Cherokee County Manager
including
an overview of the City of Woodstock's Downtown HUB Transformation Project
provided by
Rob Hogan, City of Woodstock Assistant City Manager - Public Works
LOCATION:
Chambers at City Center
8534 Main Street, Woodstock
There is no charge to attend.
Breakfast provided.
Contact the Chamber at 770-345-0400 or
Registration is due by 5 PM Wednesday, 10/27.
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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Thursday, November 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 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 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!
PRESENTED BY:
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Wednesday, November 10th
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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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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